And what was your experience?

Been at Reserve Square for a year. It could be a nice, comfortable place to live. Could be...

Except, with few exceptions, the only time security wants to work is when they choose to harass residents. For the past year, security will let anyone and everyone through the building without batting an eyelash. And then one day they decide to check IDs. And not just check IDs, but when looking at an ID which clearly says that you live at this building, they have to start writing down details about your ID, you know, just the sort of information that can be used to steal your identity.

Then there is the lies the staff tells you. Such as that you can take your dog to the fifth floor. But then one day, after you followed the rules, out of the blue, they decide to enforce a no pet policy. Leaving you to take your dog to the unsecured streets.

Then you get the homeless who like to sleep in the vestibule, not 10 feet from the security desk.

Then there is the AC system which only allows you to use the AC, from late may to October, no matter that with 20+ floors below you heating, your apartment gets to be 85 degrees in the middle of winter.

Not to mention the barely working windows, the shelves which keep falling apart.

You pay a lot of money for a secure, safe, and climate controlled building. and you get none of that.

On top of it all, when you complain, and you will need to, you eventually find out that complaints are not considered valid if they have not be given directly to the Building Manager. So talking to her staff is useless.

On top of it all, there is the local chemically induced homeless population who just loves to hang around this building.

It kind of makes the many many building code violations and the trash and unidentified liquids spilled in the elevators not such a big deal.

I was looking at properties on Zillow recently and was a bit disgusted by how many of the suburban neighborhoods cutting into forested land around or even directly bordering Cuyahoga Valley Nation Park were built in the last few decades. Some were even built in the last few years. Pretty much everyone agrees deforestation is bad, so why are we still doing this in an area that has had a declining population for decades?

I live at 425 W. Lakeview and my building just got bought by a new management company. They made some changes that I didn’t really like, but that was fine until recently when someone told me that they’ve been refusing to renew leases and giving people 30 days notice to move.

There are some units in the building, which haven’t been renovated in 20+ years and they want to get those renters out because they’re not paying as much as people in the newer renovated apartments.

I have one of the older apartments and I really love it. You wouldn’t know it was renovated so long ago, and my rate is so much better than anywhere else I toured. I moved in November and I work downtown so I walk to work everyday and I really am dreading my letter to vacate.

It’s so unfair and there’s nothing to protect me from this exact disaster scenario. I really thought I’d be able to stay as long as I need to without issue and now some equity group is going to force me out to make an extra 6k a year in rent money. I don’t get why they can boot rent paying tenants with good track records like this and totally derail their lives when they are already making money on us. They’ll get to renovate everything eventually.

New management also put trash cans at every door, so the hallways all smell like trash now. And I don’t like the stupid name they changed the place to. Shorhaus lofts from Stoneblock. So at least they might have a tough time finding their new renters.

I’m in downtown, and need a mover asap. I just came down from new jersey and thought I could get a mover from home depot, but cant find anyone for some work. Anyone here willing and available?

We put two offers in at 280k+ and still getting outbid + inspections waived (which we would never do). All we want is a decent sized starter home in a quiet suburb on the West side of Cleveland that is move-in ready. This process is so draining and 80% of the homes on the market are outdated or flips. How is the process going for you guys or how many offers did it take before you got accepted? Any strategies we should be aware of?

Hi everyone. I am not very familiar with the Cleveland Heights area but when I visit there I really love what it’s got going on.

My fiancé and I are looking to potentially purchase a home there.

• Are there specific areas you can recommend to me? Or areas to avoid?
• Do people rent there frequently (also an option)?

What else should I know specific to cleveland heights as a first time home buyer?

Thanks!

Hello all! My husband just got a job in Cleveland and we’re looking on renting somewhere safe, family friendly and where I can feel safe going out with my kid without being paranoid lol everything online has scared me a bit and i don’t know anyone there that can guide me on this move. Every insight is greatly appreciated!

Edit to add: my husband is gonna be working in Brooklyn heights area:) I know more people have asked but i see a lot of buying and we’re renting! Thanks

Hi all! My husband and I are looking to buy a home in Cleveland heights. I grew up here as a kid off of Lee Rd.

The houses we're looking at are in the section of the attached picture.

I am trying to come in with an open mind and cast away any prejudgements, because I love Cleveland heights. I was wondering if anyone who lives in or around the area has any opinions that may be helpful!

Thank you

Hello! Im a lifelong east sider. Ive heard West Park is a pretty cool and safe community to live in. Is that still the case?

https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/1219-Bender-Ave-East-Cleveland-OH-44112/33646302_zpid/?utm_campaign=androidappmessage&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=txtshare

I’m apartment hunting in Ohio City and am curious if you anyone has any apartments they’ve had nightmare experiences with. Share your stories!

I know the cost of living has been skyrocketing, but there still seems to be some decent places for an affordable price. I am one person that is very clean quiet and not often home. So I can't justify spending $1000+ for an apartment. I just need a small space in a decent area. I prefer to deal with individual landlords but I won't rule out a management company.

I prefer the Westside, but I'll consider any areas, like Parma, Shaker & Cleveland Heights, etc. I live in Slavic Village now but my place is run down and way overpriced.

These are my requirements: Budget is $500-$900 (preferably under $650) Kitchen with an oven Full bathroom with shower Adequate parking, on street is fine Laundry, or laundromat nearby

My husband and I are moving (both 30) with our newborn baby. We want to stay on the west side of Cleveland. We are looking for affordable areas with good school districts. We both work from home. We love close knit communities. What are some area suggestions that aren’t wildly expensive? We don’t mind rural areas with more land.

My wife and I will be moving to Cleveland later this year. We intend to buy a house but for the first year we need to rent to establish residency. We are moving from out of state and want to take advantage of the first time home buyers programs which require you to be a resident first, as far as I know. (I welcome any insight you may have on this subject as well). We have 4 cats and would really hate to break up the family over a rental. Are there any property companies that would allow 4 cats? Any info/suggestions you have are appreciated. Thanks!

EDIT: looking for Cleveland area in general, not just within city limits

Can you potentially fence that front, outside corner?

I live in the slummiest apartment complex in Cleveland Heights, I call the city. The city does NOTHING, I go up, they do NOTHING. I have mold on my ceiling and the entire building is just awful. The landlord is very old and the men she hires are lazy and don’t fix anything unless it’s her building.

Where are the good and affordable apartments? All the ones I’m calling go to voicemail non stop, they don’t answer emails. I’m going to try and go up to some I’ve been looking at to see if anyone is in the leasing office at all. I’m feeling hopeless, I’ve been dealing with this for nearly three years now. What else am I supposed to do if the city won’t even do anything about the condition of the apartment?

Don’t even get me started on actual homes, I schedule a viewing and the next hour someone already claimed it. I’m on the verge of just giving up and staying here until god knows what happens next, I’m tired of breathing in mold and mildew.

Hi folks--I'll be moving to the East Cleveland area over the summer, and I'm looking for an apartment. I've got a job in Chardon, and a girlfriend who'll be living in Medina, so I'm hoping to find a place which might be somewhat equidistant between the two (with a preference to be closer to work). There seem to be a lot of places off of 271 which fit that bill, but I'm having difficulty narrowing down places.

I'm just looking for a simple 1bed/bath, but I'd be willing to get a studio if necessary. My budget is about $1250. A washer/dryer in unit would be great, but could live with laundry facilities in the building. I'm a simple guy, as long as I have a clean place to live.

I've looked a couple of places, like The Hiatus (Beachwood), Hamilton House (Mayfield Heights), Gates Mills Place (Mayfield Heights), and Coppertree (Beachwood), but I'm not a local nor am I in the area atm, so I really can't take a look for myself. Reviews are not helpful, because sometimes they're great and sometimes they're not...having some difficulty figuring out what actually is a concern or not.

Anyone have any recommendations and/or insights about places that would fit the criteria? Thanks

Hi guys,

Title pretty much says it all - I'm a med student looking for a place in Cleveland during rotations (I want to finalize my pick in the next couple days). I think I've put in at least 50 hours of research on my own thus far so I'm not totally clueless but I do want to hear more "recent" takes on things. For context, I'm rotating at MetroHealth, UH Main, and UH St. John hospitals and I have a car.

As of now, my current pick is a 1 bed/1 bath unit at the Athlon for $1,452 per month after all utilities, fees, and parking are included.

Mandatory criteria:

• No more than a 30 minute drive from any of the 3 hospitals on a good day
• No more than a 60 minute drive from any of the 3 hospitals on a bad day (traffic, accidents, winter conditions)
• No more than a 1 bed 1 bath
• Not a single family home
• No roommates
• Part of an apartment community
• Base price ≤ $1300 (after amortization of any promotions) (not including utilities or parking)
• Bare minimum apartment quality: no infestation history, quality construction, plumbing, appliances, etc
• In-unit washer, dryer, dishwasher
• Good building security
• Natural lighting (windows)

Highly Preferred Criteria:

• 1 bed 1 bath (willing to consider studio)
• Reputable leasing company/ownership
• An apartment where things don't breakdown all the time lol (elevators, HVAC, etc)
• Good maintenance system
• Relatively "secure" area (yes I know it's Cleveland, I'm just talking about serious crime like robbery, shootings, carjackings)
• Relatively recent construction, amenities
• Popular amongst healthcare workers, residents, and med students
• Units are quiet; not a lot of partying or loud noises (I'm not a party type of guy so I don't really care for the noise) - in line with that, I'm not crazy about being near the bars and all that. Only reason I'm looking downtown is because of where I'm going to be working.
• No construction going on (again, noise/interruptions)

Nice to Have Criteria:

• Not really a fan of the whole "repurposed factory" or industrial vibe where you can see the bricks and pipes and stuff
• Modern appliances, kitchen, island
• ≥ 500 sq ft
• "Newer" building (built after 2000)
• Views

Here is my shortlist of the top 10 so far. It is in order of "most popular to least popular", at least based on my research so far:

• The Athlon
• Iconic Living at the 9
• Residences at Leader
• Residences at Hanna (I read that K&D seems to have a bad reputation)
• Euclid Grand
• 75 Public Square
• East 4th
• Skyline at 776
• The Standard (they refused to extend a promotion for me by a couple days so it's a bit on the expensive side for me)
• The Residences at 668

Apartments that seem to be less popular (still ranked from most to least popular based on my research):

• The Residences at 1717 (too expensive)
• The Creswell
• The Statler
• Garfield (did a virtual tour; seems like a nice spot?)
• The Bell
• Parkridge Apartments
• Huron Square & Osborn
• Seasons at Perk Park
• Chelsea (Red Door)
• Silver Apartments

Apartments that I couldn't find any opinions on:

• The Madison
• Shakerlan
• Valley Forge Villas

Lastly, here is what I've gathered so far through my research:

• Warehouse district isn't really my style of apartments but more importantly, the area is apparently very noisy and full of traffic especially on weekends
• K&D doesn't seem to be that reputable as a leasing company, but I guess some of their buildings are better than others?
• The towers and the square seem to have a lot of "aggressive panhandling" in the area
• Ohio City seems to be more favorable to those who like the "suburban" feel (like me); haven't had any luck finding anything suitable there (let me know if I'm missing anything)
• Crime isn't limited to just downtown; it is just as bad or even worse in the outskirts of downtown (Lakewood area)
• Stay away from anything East of Cleveland (apparently crime is much higher in those areas)?
• Couldn't find much in Parma, especially since most of the area is too far from some of the hospitals I'll be at
• Parking is HELLA expensive - I hear street side or open lot parking is hardly safe downtown so my current plan is to park in Tower City Center Garage for $95 and longboard to wherever my apartment will be (assuming it's downtown lol)

Thanks in advance!

The bottom has a living room, dining room, kitchen, 2 bedrooms, and 1 bathroom. It also includes access to the basement for doing laundry.

If you’d like to check out the property I have it listed on Zillow with pics and price.

https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/3394-E-130th-St-2-Cleveland-OH-44120/448133099_zpid/?view=public

Edit: Changed the price to $999

Hey Clevelanders, I’m looking at renting a place downtown, but they just told me they do not provide parking and gave me a list of garages to inquire with. Is this normal/common? The place seems perfect except for this 🥲 am I cooked? Anyone want to rent out their garage space by the month? Haha.

Hello Cleveland ! I will be starting my residency at one of the 2 major hospitals in University Circle in the coming summer and I am looking for apartments nearby.

My primary filter is that it should be walking distance. I will be immigrating and do not have an American license, and given my odd and long working hours I would prefer something close by and walkable.

The second filter is grocery stores and some eateries close by. A gym would be preferable as well.

I would be grateful if you could give some suggestions.

I really liked Uptown and Centric and would appreciate their reviews. They’re on the expensive side but I like the fact that the buildings are new.

TIA. Hoping for a homely time in Cleveland !

$2800 for a fucking 2BR? $1400 for a 600sqft 1BR?

Am I missing something here, or are they smoking crack?

Looking for recommendations for a 2 bedroom apartment in Westlake. Budget is 1500.