Washington Park Apartments

I moved in here back in July and as of today this is EVERYTHING this awful building and management has made us suffer through. 1. Promised there would be parking spaces only to move in and be told the garage was full, meaning we had to park and walk 5 blocks down the street for two months before there was finally room in the garage. 2. Our main bathroom shower drain was disgustingly clogged with hair from the previous tenant and did not drain properly. Had to hound the staff for 5 weeks before anyone showed up and took care of it. 3. Faulty fire alarms go off about 2-3 times a week, sometimes in the middle of the night. 4. Hot water heater breaks constantly. 5. Running water not working on several apartment floors is also a weekly occurrence. Staff uses business jargon saying they are “working on it” and solutions still take forever. The only redeeming qualities this place has is the outdoor sky deck with the pool and the downtown location. Other than that, management is a sorry excuse and can take up to weeks to answer phone calls or emails, maintenance staff is either lazy or stretched too thin, and the building is old and busted.

This place is 100% not worth the money. The property manager as of current is one of the most unprofessional and rude people I have ever had to deal with (there's been 2 since I moved in a few months ago). I'm witting this from my 90 degree apartment as I've had no AC for the last 8 days and the management /maintenance is of no help whatsoever. No body knows what is going on and don't care if your apartment is basically uninhabitable. They have a 24-48 hour maintenance guarantee but it's basically thrown out the window since they do not abide by it. The place constantly reeks of trash as the dumpsters for the trash chute are right next to the lobby and the trash chutes are constantly backed up so people just leave their trash on the floor. Roaches are a REAL problem at this place, it's definitely got bad infestation problems. Also, AirBnB's everywhere causing this place to be even more annoying to live in, you're constantly dealing with unwanted parties and tons of people who don't even live in the building clogging up the elevator (only 1 really works, maybe 2 on a good day). This place is an absolute joke for the price and current management is running it even further into the dirt. Moving here is a huge mistake, seek other properties.

Pros: amazing location-you are in the heart of the downtown and the views are stunning I have always loved where I lived and take the good with the bad but this place burned us bad. I’m sure it was once really special and well run but carefully consider before renting here. Really hoping this review is irrelevant soon and it improves! Cons: -lots of Air BnB rooms so it feels like living in a hotel and tourist clog up the elevators on weekends/during busy times -elevators were broken almost the whole year we were there (2021-2022) The day we moved out the freight elevator was acting up and at any given time 1-2 elevators of 4 would be down, making wait times very long -found out 9 months in the entire maintenance staff had been fired for negligence which explained why none of our tickets were answered despite weekly visits to the office -filthy property: the hallways had trash despite housekeeping being on the premises all the time, the elevator frames had missing metal, tenants very disrespectful to property -office staff would smile and act nice but did nothing to help. The property manager left a few months after we moved in and that’s when things started to turn. -fire alarms went off at any time of the night so frequently we just stopped going down -laundry room was filthy, ceiling leaked, and half the time the dryers didn’t work Overall, what you pay to live here is more than what it was worth to deal with the negatives. This place was an awesome location and that was enjoyable but the constant frustration of waiting for the elevators, bringing people over and being embarrassed by the trash, and the indifference of the staff makes this my least favorite spot I’ve lived. I really hope they turn things around because it has a lot of potential to be what it sounds like the older reviews say.

Zero communication from management. None of the amenities work. Alarm goes off several times a week and at all times of the day and night. Elevators are always down. Hassle getting deposit back, they misspelled the name on check and are unwilling to fix it in a reasonable timeframe. This place is NOT worth the price of rent at all.

I have been staying at DCA for a year now and its one of the best decisions I have made. I love it here especially the concierge team they staying keeping my day going well and I feel safe knowing its some one downstairs 24/7. Very convenient if you work or go to school within the Downtown/Midtown area everything seems within walking distance. I have recommended most of my friends and family to move here because of the great prices for rent and the amazing view! Thank you DETROIT CITY CLUB I am a proud resident!!!!!!!!

While not as ornate as the Art Deco buildings downtown, Detroit City Apartments (DCA) is one of the more affordable locations downtown that still has a ton of amenities. All rooms are a good size and are equipped with modern options (cable etc.). The best draw of the place is having an outdoor rooftop pool and barbecue area - major pluses for entertaining. There is also a very good gym and business center that is common for all residents. The parking is fairly expensive, but it is attached to the building and monitored 24/7 so definitely worth it. It's also connected to a people mover station and across the street from the main bus terminal so public transport is the best in the city. Everything downtown is no more than a 15 minute walk (Greektwon, Waterfront, Fox Theater, MGM, etc.). The staff has been super friendly thus far and there is a 24 hour concierge, another great thing for safety. I only wish that I had in unit laundry and that the maintenance was a bit faster is responding but some of that is me not being proactive. The community is very young too - seems like mid 20's to early 30's is most common. Overall I think this is a great option for anyone looking at Downtown to live without overpaying to live right near Campus Martius.

I love my apartment. Layout is well-thought, allowing a nicely sized bedroom, living room, and kitchen for only a 700 square foot space. Walls and floor seem to be made out of solid cement, so noise seems to be no issue. My air conditioner is ice cold, which is great being that I'm too light of a sleeper to keep my windows open in the city. My west view is nice, but the apartments facing east do have a better view. The west also has a buss station below, but I have gotten used to this over time. Beware apartments with balconies on the north or south of the building. South looks right into the still abandoned Book Brother's tower, and north will look into a sand lot. Amenities and building have room for improvement. Many residents are very disappointed with elevator maintainance. Often one or more elevator will be out of service or being used by the staff, making 5-10 minute waits for an elevator periodic. The laundry room has good dryers, but poor washing machines, many with a foul smell inside. The pool is quite small, shallow, and off limits late. Dare I ask why there's a bonfire pit out there that can't be used when it's actually dark outside? Parking is secure. I have a high-end vehicle that I am confident is safe!

The location is awesome. Price is pretty fair. Front Desk is very responsive and any requests I have made have been handled within 24 hours. The pool is awesome in the summer, definitely the highlight. Love the city view. Great Spot!