The Foundry

We loved living here from 2011 – 2014! This review is a little old, so just double check on stuff that’s important to you.
Interiors/​Amenities:
– We loved that our apartment opened up to a little shared courtyard (your pets aren’t allowed to potty there though since the thin soil mix of the second-​floor courtyard is on top of retail stores).
– We lived on top of the urban outfitters and could sometimes hear their music (theyd really blast it when they were opening up for the day), but it wasn’t a nuisance.
– We rented out the common areas three or four times for events.
– We did have to purchase our own ceiling light fixtures, but maintenance installed it for us. You should ask if you need to BYO light fixture. They’re probably all installed by now and left behind by previous tenants, I’d imagine.
– If you’re looking to maximize your footprint, note the ceilings in each unit are REALLY tall. We converted a tiny study into a bedroom with a super tall bunk bed with a desk underneath. It was custom from etsy.
Management/​Maintenance:
– Maintenance was prompt and visited repeatedly to figure out a mystery with our in-​unit washing machine.
– The on-​site management team always remembered our names and would want to chat to see how we are doing. When we needed to adjust some minor terms on our contract, the discussion was easy and team was super flexible. We added an additional roommate (I moved away for work and a roommate moved in), and also added parking passes.
– When there were general resident complaints, management addressed the concerns in emails (eg calling out the slobs leaving trash in the trash room instead of walking it to the dumpster).
– Packages had to be picked up during office hours. That was kinda tricky if you didn’t get home in time. Maybe there’s a new package system now though. You should ask.
Other comments:
– Utility rates were normal.
– Parking wasn’t ever a problem in the big parking structure. We had no cell phone reception in the building though, so we had to get a landline (Comcast was the provider at the time). So when you tour, be sure to check your cell phone bars.