r/dtla

So is the vending machine at Spring Street Arcade ever coming back? I feel like it’s been shut down for several months now. Did they announce somewhere that it’s going away and I missed it? These high temps have me missing it so much.

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.

Does anyone have any experience living in this building? I’m considering moving in, I love the view and it’s walking distance to Whole Foods and many other venues . I’d love to hear any former/current tenant’s experience about this building (pros/cons).