Stay Alfred at 223 E Town

Future residents should know what we found before signing. Our common area electric charge jumped from $31 to $181 a month with no explanation, and when the internet went out, we called Spectrum ourselves and learned the contract had expired. Management had been telling tenants something else about the outage. A few days ago, a City of Columbus Department of Public Utilities Power Service Termination Notice appeared on the leasing office door. It listed $14,571.32 in unpaid power charges for the building, not an individual resident. We also looked into the ownership structure and found it alarming: it seems to let random people “buy in,” so there's no clear person in charge or accountable. So the city power bill isn't being paid, the internet contract lapsed, residents' fees are rising without transparency, and tenants have been misled about service outages. It seems clear something illegal is going on, and people considering this place deserve to know. I expect they'll still send late notices and take residents to court over rent. If that happens, all of this will come up there. Don't say nobody warned you.

I started sending my packages to a friend's house after one was stolen, but residents shouldn't have to do that while paying high rent and extra fees. Management suggested delivery to apartment doors instead. I tried that with a television, and it was stolen too. It seems likely this isn't just some random outsider, yet management hasn't taken meaningful steps to improve security. The package theft problem is serious. When I raised it with the office, they told me to file a police report or make an insurance claim. That doesn't replace what people have lost or give anyone peace of mind. I asked them to check the camera above the lobby package area, but they said it only captures the entrance. At the same time, residents were told a man came in and stole packages, even though key card access is needed to enter. That leaves real questions about how secure the building is. The internet bundle was also out for three days. There was no courtesy email or explanation from management; we only learned from the provider that the complex had apparently closed the account. The leasing office must have known, but residents weren't told in a timely or professional way. Even if this feels like your last resort, don't move here. I wouldn't wish living here on my worst enemy. The management team doesn't take residents' safety, concerns, or communication seriously.

I loved the place. It was well kept, had beautiful decor, and a great private patio. The manager, Valerie? was lovely, kind, prepared, and answered all my questions. She greeted me and took me on a tour right away, and even let me take a few photos to share with my sister.

I really like living here. It's clean, stylish, and a great place overall. The gym has what I need for a basic workout. My one gripe is the dishwasher: the inside doesn't look great, and its racks probably should've been replaced before I moved in. Management told me they're going to replace them, so hopefully that gets sorted soon 🙏🏾🙏🏾.