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My boyfriend and I have lived here for a few months now and love our apartment, however there are a few reasons we will be leasing elsewhere when our lease ends: • When we moved in, in early July, we were put on a "parking waitlist" and told that spots should open up by August. However, now in early January, I had to send my car back to parents house (luckily I work from home) and my boyfriend pays around $700/month to park in a nearby parking garage. Still with no word from the leasing office about when we'd receive at least one spot in their 10 spot parking area. • The "gym" is non existent and consists of two pieces of equipment: a rusted cable/peck fly machine and a broken treadmill. Why not just turn that entire rooftop space into a gym with basic equipment? • The elevator breaks frequently, leaving us to haul our hand full of groceries up 8 flights of a narrow staircase (not to mention those who rely on the elevator because of illness/disability) • Our apartment looks a bit different than we had anticipated. The one issue we have had is the floors. From the listings online, we believed we were getting wood/laminate floors throughout our apartment. When we moved in, we found the not only was the floor concrete, but it was hazardous/sharp in some places and covered in a chipping blue-ish grey paint.

Overall, we chose to live here because of the beautiful renovations and a somewhat reasonable price. The view out of our one bedroom overlooks both the river and the city, truly breath taking. However the money we've paid in other expenses (parking at a garage, gas to drive Planet Fitness) can be used towards rent in the future at a property that has space for parking and an adequate gym. Again, it's a shame because we truly love...

Like most of the comments the elevator is always out of service, and parking is 15 parking spaces, and the waitlist is obscenely long to get one. I once had a friend park in the parking space for 2 hours and they got towed. If you are hoping for your security deposit back you most likely will not get it. I was the one that had to ask for the inspection, I doubt if I did not ask for one I would have been aware of what they were going to charge me. The advertised gym is just a treadmill, with a broken incline function, and a pec fly. The floors/ ceilings are jagged concrete. After there was a switch in companies, SVN's property manager threatened to make me pay months of pet fees for an ESA, because the company before was not transparent. Also the location of the apartment is unsafe, I have been harassed directly outside of...

I highly recommend this downtown Pittsburgh rental for anyone looking to experience city living. When my clients moved to Pittsburgh and couldn’t immediately find the right house to buy, this rental was the perfect interim solution. The location is ideal for those who want to be in the heart of the city. It’s a fantastic spot for walking, with shops, stores, and restaurants all within close proximity.

The building is well-maintained and provides a comfortable living environment. My clients were extremely satisfied with their experience, so much so that they decided to sign a lease for a second year. If you’re seeking a rental in downtown Pittsburgh, this is an...