Detroitstar Member Username: Detroitstar
Post Number: 104 Registered: 01-2006 Posted From: 35.8.144.6
| Posted on Monday, August 14, 2006 - 1:44 pm: | |
Anyone know anything about them? I'm considering moving there. I'm not sure how accurate the reviews are on the sites that rate apartments, so I figured if anyone knew, it would be here. Thanks in advance. |
Mackinaw Member Username: Mackinaw
Post Number: 1992 Registered: 02-2005 Posted From: 70.237.10.225
| Posted on Monday, August 14, 2006 - 1:50 pm: | |
Got a damn good location and view, but that's all I know. I'm sure someone on here has lived there. |
Quinn Member Username: Quinn
Post Number: 843 Registered: 01-2005 Posted From: 64.139.64.80
| Posted on Monday, August 14, 2006 - 1:53 pm: | |
I lived there for a year and a half in the mid nineties. FAB views of downtown detroit, however I moved because it was mainly older retirees...some infirmed and wheelchair bound. Not cool when you're 22. Before his death, Doug McIntosh told me they were turning them into condos...that his firm had done some preliminary work. I was thrilled to hear this...especially about the neon name "Jeffersonian" going in on the HVAC unit at top. Sounded cool. Sadly, Doug passed away a few weeks later. Not sure what's going on now. What kind of place are you looking for? |
Itsjeff
Member Username: Itsjeff
Post Number: 6601 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 208.27.111.125
| Posted on Monday, August 14, 2006 - 1:56 pm: | |
Whenever I visit my friend who lives there I'm always impressed with the immaculate grounds and public areas and the courteous staff at the visitor's check-in and lobby. |
Detroitstar Member Username: Detroitstar
Post Number: 106 Registered: 01-2006 Posted From: 35.8.144.6
| Posted on Monday, August 14, 2006 - 1:58 pm: | |
Well Quinn, I'm 22 and moving from Lansing (been spliting my time between work in detroit and school in EL). Going to be married next June. Young, energetic, love to work/play/live in Detroit. Basically, anything is an option for me right now, obviously price pending. |
Neilr Member Username: Neilr
Post Number: 319 Registered: 06-2005 Posted From: 68.60.139.212
| Posted on Monday, August 14, 2006 - 3:02 pm: | |
Erma Henderson has lived in the Jeffersonian for many years in a double unit which overlooks the park that was renamed in her honor. For many years she was president of city council. At this stage in her life, she is infirm and no longer can see. She still gets out for civic events. She was at the mayor's inauguration and I bet she'll be at her pal Maryann Mahaffey's memorial service. |
Ron Member Username: Ron
Post Number: 269 Registered: 03-2006 Posted From: 66.174.93.103
| Posted on Monday, August 14, 2006 - 3:41 pm: | |
I lived there in 99-00. I was in a corner unit facing the River and Downtown. Absolutely beautiful view. The sunset in the evening, fireworks, boatraces. Can't beat it. The staff were always courteous and professional. Grounds were kept up very well. The biggest downside for me was the extremely long walk from the parking garage to my unit. That alone took about 10 minutes, including waiting for an elevator. They do have a valet service, but I don't know how much it costs. I would highly recommend it. |
Ray1936 Member Username: Ray1936
Post Number: 749 Registered: 01-2005 Posted From: 207.200.116.139
| Posted on Monday, August 14, 2006 - 4:00 pm: | |
There was a movie filmed there about 1981 or so. It was "The Betsy", with Laurence Olivier and Leslie Ann Downs. The sequence filmed at the Jeffersonian was on about the 8th floor, and it included a scene of a guy (was really a dummy) tossed out the window. Window was on the river side. |
Quinn Member Username: Quinn
Post Number: 846 Registered: 01-2005 Posted From: 64.139.64.80
| Posted on Monday, August 14, 2006 - 4:24 pm: | |
Detroitstar is the rent really cheap there? If you're going to stay for only a year (and the rent is cheap)...go for it. You'll enjoy the views...just make sure you get a unit on the city side. One thing I remember that was totally awesome...during the two summers I was there I witessed drug raids on the marina next door. The DPD helicopters would hover over AT OUR LEVEL...pretty awesome looking straight across from the 22nd floor to a hovering helicopter. Ditto on the long walk from the garage...it was irritating especially with groceries. I've got photos of the apartment and its views somewhere in the basement...I'll have a look, scan then post. |
Cabasse Member Username: Cabasse
Post Number: 15 Registered: 01-2006 Posted From: 68.42.169.74
| Posted on Monday, August 14, 2006 - 11:43 pm: | |
what are rates like at the jeffersonian right now? i'm living in the lafayette towers until december, and i really think i'd like a place with a balcony to go study on. i'm paying 492 for a studio on the 17th floor here, and it's pretty spacious. i might consider moving up to a 1br possibly, if it's priced similarly. |
Detroitstar Member Username: Detroitstar
Post Number: 109 Registered: 01-2006 Posted From: 24.11.168.99
| Posted on Tuesday, August 15, 2006 - 8:59 am: | |
I've got an appt set up for wednesday to check out an available unit, and talk about prices. They told me over the phone that they can be very flexible with a 1 bedroom lease...and I will surely look to take advantage of this. |