Thejesus Member Username: Thejesus
Post Number: 227 Registered: 06-2006 Posted From: 24.169.224.43
| Posted on Thursday, August 17, 2006 - 10:48 am: | |
Does anyone have any info about this place they could share? I'm going down there tomorrow to check out the units as I'm looking to move downtown in the fall... I browsed the archives and found some useful info, but I was hoping someone here on the forum might live there or know someone who does. Thanks |
Tetsua Member Username: Tetsua
Post Number: 728 Registered: 01-2004 Posted From: 68.61.194.237
| Posted on Thursday, August 17, 2006 - 10:52 am: | |
I checked out the units when the first opened, and they're really nice. Liked everything about them. They're some of the best lofts I've seen around here. |
Danny Member Username: Danny
Post Number: 4824 Registered: 02-2004 Posted From: 141.217.174.229
| Posted on Thursday, August 17, 2006 - 11:04 am: | |
I have been there, too. I very niece, quite and secured. If you decided to but a M.R. loft you will recieve a 50% NEZ tax break for 12 years and a $300 trash collection fee (possibly). But find out about the trash collection fees first, is it by a private company that you can pay a cheaper fee or by the City of Detroit? (Message edited by danny on August 17, 2006) |
Gambling_man Member Username: Gambling_man
Post Number: 822 Registered: 11-2003 Posted From: 199.178.193.5
| Posted on Thursday, August 17, 2006 - 11:21 am: | |
Many forumers live in Merchant's Row, although Danny, they aren't for sale yet. |
Danny Member Username: Danny
Post Number: 4828 Registered: 02-2004 Posted From: 141.217.174.229
| Posted on Thursday, August 17, 2006 - 11:24 am: | |
Gambling_man, I didn't wrote that all of you should leave Detroit because of this sudden $300 trash collection fee. I was writing to whoever he is that to check out the collection fees first before buying that place. |
Thecarl
Member Username: Thecarl
Post Number: 932 Registered: 04-2005 Posted From: 69.14.30.175
| Posted on Thursday, August 17, 2006 - 11:28 am: | |
hmmm...with "thejesus" as your identity, it would seem that you should be providing answers, not asking questions. |
Detroitstar Member Username: Detroitstar
Post Number: 114 Registered: 01-2006 Posted From: 35.8.144.6
| Posted on Thursday, August 17, 2006 - 11:31 am: | |
I just checked them out with my fiance yesterday. They have a GREAT 1 bedroom unit that looks over woodward (i believe it's on the 2nd floor) with the 3 largest units in the entire complex that I would highly recommend checking out. They seemed very reasonably priced for the location. I know we are considering LMR as an option. |
Quinn Member Username: Quinn
Post Number: 867 Registered: 01-2005 Posted From: 64.139.64.80
| Posted on Thursday, August 17, 2006 - 12:17 pm: | |
Hey what happened to the Jeffersonian? |
The_aram Member Username: The_aram
Post Number: 5022 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 68.41.124.8
| Posted on Thursday, August 17, 2006 - 12:19 pm: | |
quote:I was writing to whoever he is that to check out the collection fees first before buying that place.
Except you can't buy one yet- only rent. |
Detroitstar Member Username: Detroitstar
Post Number: 119 Registered: 01-2006 Posted From: 35.8.144.6
| Posted on Thursday, August 17, 2006 - 12:20 pm: | |
That was on our list, and still is. I loved the views. I loved the location. My fiance fell in love with Parkstone Apartments, at the corner of Agnes and Parker. It's 2 buildings from 1924 with original woodwork, skyline views, etc and it's going to be hard talking her into something else. If it was 100% up to me, I would shell out a little extra $$$ and go with LMR. |
Superduperman Member Username: Superduperman
Post Number: 136 Registered: 01-2005 Posted From: 69.242.221.36
| Posted on Thursday, August 17, 2006 - 12:26 pm: | |
The only complaint(s) I have with living at LMR are the walls are too thin and management can be a little frustrating at times,other than that its great,I've lived here for 14 months and I'll be resigning my lease at the end of the month. |
Quinn Member Username: Quinn
Post Number: 870 Registered: 01-2005 Posted From: 64.139.64.80
| Posted on Thursday, August 17, 2006 - 1:11 pm: | |
I live a block away from the parkstone in IVA...they are nice! I'd love to welcome you as neighbors. Since you're young...I would recommend the LMR...more hip...walking distance to fun fun fun. |
Detroitstar Member Username: Detroitstar
Post Number: 121 Registered: 01-2006 Posted From: 35.8.144.6
| Posted on Thursday, August 17, 2006 - 1:16 pm: | |
The tough thing is turning down a nice home at Parkstone and paying almost 2x as much at LMR. I would not be against it, but I think I'd rather wait a couple years until I would not be pushing it from a $$ standpoint. |
Canuckr Member Username: Canuckr
Post Number: 42 Registered: 02-2005 Posted From: 209.69.34.80
| Posted on Thursday, August 17, 2006 - 1:26 pm: | |
I took alook at them when I was moving downtown. From what I remember they were extremely nice. There lofts had everything I was looking for. However, I did not like the 24 valet parking. Letting someone drive me car (even for a few feet) doesn't sit well with me at all. In the end, I ended up getting a studio at Lofts @ Woodward Center. Also, a firend just moved from Merchants Row recently. He had no complaints and really enjoyed living there. |
Detroitstar Member Username: Detroitstar
Post Number: 123 Registered: 01-2006 Posted From: 35.8.144.6
| Posted on Thursday, August 17, 2006 - 1:36 pm: | |
Speaking of LWC, how do you like that Canuckr? I was going to check that out yesterday but their office was closed for some reason. Prices reasonable for what you get? |
Superduperman Member Username: Superduperman
Post Number: 140 Registered: 01-2005 Posted From: 69.242.221.36
| Posted on Friday, August 18, 2006 - 4:18 am: | |
I used to live in woodward center lofts as well and I was paying 1194.00 per month for a 1010sqf space including the parking. It was ok I guess,no hardwood floors but they had stained cement,management was pretty cool,the place was well kept up and they always had good smelling air freshners in the hall way. |
Thejesus Member Username: Thejesus
Post Number: 237 Registered: 06-2006 Posted From: 68.62.6.138
| Posted on Saturday, August 19, 2006 - 9:10 am: | |
So I went and checked the place out...it seemed pretty cool...they did an excellent job with the restoration of the buildings, both inside and out...I could see myself living there The one thing I didn't like was the parking situation in the elevator garage though...I don't like the idea of having to call down to someone to get my car and wait for them every morning and every time I feel like coming and going... also, when I left the leasing office and the guy came down with my car, he sort of paused to see if I was going to tip him...I didn't since I didn't have any cash on me, but I couldn't imagine having to tip someone or being expected to tip them every time I want to use my car, which would be every day and probably more than once per day Does anyone know if there is other affordable parking in the are? I know the underground garage is across the street, but it's $150 a month...is there anyting cheaper around? |
Canuckr Member Username: Canuckr
Post Number: 43 Registered: 02-2005 Posted From: 208.54.94.33
| Posted on Saturday, August 19, 2006 - 9:34 am: | |
So far I really like it there. I will second what Superduperman said about management and the hall way. My only complaint is I should have gotten a one bedroom. |
Superduperman Member Username: Superduperman
Post Number: 141 Registered: 01-2005 Posted From: 69.242.221.36
| Posted on Saturday, August 19, 2006 - 11:59 am: | |
You don't have to tip them everytime you get your car,since you're not a resident and you were only visiting I don't think waiting for a tip was uncalled for,alot of valets do that. Also you can have them pull your car at a certain time automatically so that you don't have to call. |
Thejesus Member Username: Thejesus
Post Number: 238 Registered: 06-2006 Posted From: 68.62.6.138
| Posted on Sunday, August 20, 2006 - 12:24 pm: | |
Can anyone comment on the parking situation for downtown residents? Are there affordable alternatives to the valet parking at LMR? I don't mind walking a couple blocks everyday if I can have easy access to my car whenever I want. I think I'm going to check out Lofts at Woodward Center soon. How is the parking situation there? |
Jams Member Username: Jams
Post Number: 3650 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 68.21.44.67
| Posted on Sunday, August 20, 2006 - 12:29 pm: | |
Heck, you've got bus stops across the street from you there as well as Capital Park a block away, why would you want to pull your car out several times a day? |
Thejesus Member Username: Thejesus
Post Number: 242 Registered: 06-2006 Posted From: 68.62.6.138
| Posted on Sunday, August 20, 2006 - 12:45 pm: | |
Jams: The bus system wouldn't serve my needs. |
Metrodetguy Member Username: Metrodetguy
Post Number: 2898 Registered: 11-2003 Posted From: 69.221.75.139
| Posted on Sunday, August 20, 2006 - 11:44 pm: | |
Quinn, could you please stop offering to "meet people" and "welcome people" on this forum (or anywhere on the internet for that matter). What happend to your previous (before the original suburban) claim of living in Woodbridge? |