Please, PLEASE don't waste your money on Riverside. It truly is a terrible place to live. Yes, it's inexpensive, which is great (though prices just went up two months ago for next year and beyond). However, you will not at all get what you're paying for. I've had nothing but problems with this place -- the maintenance staff takes days to fix things that are pertinent, such as a malfunctioning toilet or thermostat. The foundation of the building is in very poor shape, and rather than spend the money to fix it, they've decided to put in HDTVs. The bug problem is outrageous. The pool isn't kept clean, the guest policy is NEVER enforced, and I've had to call the office every single time I've had a package because they take anywhere from 3-10 days to send notification that it's arrived. The tenants are noisy and disrespectful, and management is ineffective in helping. Inside the apartment, the caulking around my sink has come undone, our washer AND dryer have had to be replaced, our thermostat doesn't function properly, and the carpet has had to be steam cleaned after a flood from the apartment upstairs. I know 12+ people that live at Riverside and have had many similar issues. I'm also a fairly easygoing person and am very patient with most issues -- but I'm not ok with paying $400 a month to live in these conditions. Do NOT be fooled by the new advertising or the beautiful apartment shown during tours. Riverside is a TERRIBLE choice.
Pros: Relatively inexpensive
Cons: Buildings/appliances in poor condition, ineffective staff
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