Which South Park / FiDi / Fashion District buildings don't have horror stories?
I've been going through listings and reviews for weeks and it feels like every building in DTLA (luxury or not) has a laundry list of serious problems. Roaches, chronic plumbing issues, elevators down for weeks, sketchy management, package theft, water shut-offs with no notice, you name it. The nicer the marketing, the worse the reviews sometimes.
I may have to relocated to the area at some point. If it happens, I want to land in South Park, the Financial District, or Fashion District. Rather than ask "what's good" (I know nothing's perfect), I'll ask the following:
- Which buildings in these areas are actually decently run with responsive management, functional elevators, no infestation nightmares?
- Which ones should I hard-pass on no matter how good the unit looks?
- What buildings would you say are a solid 4/5 rating (overall)?
- Would said building pass a "Loved-One Test" with respect to safety?
I have friends recommending both cheaper buildings (with clear downsides, like facing a freeway), or Apex/Alina on the higher end. Budget is not the main concern for now, I just want to understand the landscape of what's good/bad.