Nobb Hill Apartments

"Very bad management and rude stuffs. If I could, I would rate it 0 star. The apartments are very old and poorly managed. It took six months for them to seal the leak of the kitchen sink and after five or six attempts. Looks like we don’t have any other works to do! At the time of our move-in, the bathroom shower had only hot water option. When we complained about it the fixing guy said this is the normal (104.5 degrees) and then he left misbehaving with us. We had to complain thrice before they finally fixed it somewhat. They don’t even know how to fix their own stuff, can you imagine? Also there is absolutely no noise insulation. You can hear your own steps. Absolutely not friendly for families with kids. The windows does not lock completely. It becomes terrible in the winter. Ice forms at window corners and then melts creating ideal conditions for mold growths. Forget about complaining, the stuffs hardly responses. If you have other options and a bit more money, go somewhere else!"

"I have lived at Nobb Hill Apartments for almost a year, and the beginning was wonderful. At this point, though, I would never recommend this place to anybody. I wish I could give 0 stars but my 1 star will go to the maintenance team. Management is terrible. You will never be able to establish communication over any issue, no matter how pressing. You will be given the run around, not given any higher up contact information for the regional manager, and your complaints that you attempt to file will never be given any solution due to their poor communication. You want to relax during the day? Take a nice nap? Work from home? Sleep outside of the hours 2am-6am (when quiet hours are 10pm to 8am)? Forget about it here! Your noise complaints will go nowhere. We have dealt with ants, roaches, strong smells of awful things, and other that management communicated very little or not at all with us about. They were handled by the angel of a maintenance man, Kevin, who has been the only good part of this place. There is also a terrible parking situation (if you have more than one car in the household, one will always have to park in a visitor spot- they're always full), the laundry services can run you close to $5 per load when they're not working and you have to run both the washer and dryer twice, and there is no access to the bus while construction is happening so the stop is moved about 3/4 of a mile up the hill. Units are inconsistent on who gets what, which is why dishwashers are advertised when only one unit has one, some other units don't have bedroom ceiling fans, etc. There are better options that won't run you through the wringer like Nobb Hill has and will. If you value your sleep, cleanliness, relaxation, or just yourself in general, find a different place to rent from."

"I'm moving out in four months, but I wanted to give a pros and cons to folks who are looking into this place so they know what's what. Pros: - Fantastic maintenance team; the only time I've ever seen a problem take more than two days to fix was when they had to order a part from somewhere else. - Friendly and helpful leasing staff; Cathy in particular was incredibly helpful and walked me through the move-out process so everything was above board and I didn't get charged fees beyond cleaning. - Excellent location, a five minute drive to Purdue, Downtown, the Levy, and a slew of grocery stores and restaurants. - Cheap for a two bedroom. - In-building laundry. - Multiple internet providers, including MetroNet. - Bus stop right outside and literally across the street from Happy Hollow Park. Cons: - No central AC. It can get a little stuffy in summer and the AC unit in the wall can be loud. The baseboard heating works quite well, however. - Older bathroom and kitchen. Serviceable but noticeably older, particularly the oven. - No dishwasher. - Coin-op laundry. - Bugs are a problem in warmer months (but that's true of any Indiana apartment really). - Only one parking spot per apartment, though there is space for visitors. - Occasional breakdowns and maintenance issues, due to building/amenity age. Nothing drastic but still noticeable. - Be sure to give ample notice of your move-out date to avoid fees. I think this is probably one of the best options for a two-bedroom apartment if you're looking for something cheaper. The lack of amenities is really the main complaint I have. I have no complaints at all when it comes to the personnel, they've all been incredibly kind and helpful, especially the maintenance staff! In summary, Nobb Hill is an older, affordable, and exceptionally well-maintained apartment complex in a great location that unfortunately lacks amenities. I certainly recommend it to anyone looking for affordable housing close to Purdue, particularly if they want accountable, active property management."

"I have been staying here since two years and here is what I like/dont like about this place: Likes: 1. Affordable rent for a good sized 2 bedroom apartment 2. Close enough to campus, yet gives you a great deal of privacy. No noisy undergrads, relatively safe area. 3. Happy Hollow park right next door. 4. Very prompt with maintenance. Only once in about 6 times did I have to wait longer than 1 - 2 days, and in that case it took about a week. 5. Got the apartment in pretty good condition. Fresh carpeting, well painted walls and a brand new AC in the living room. 6. You can rent good sized lockers in the basement if you are between leases while moving into NobbHill. Good place to keep stuff that can get a little dusty. Dislikes: 1. Parking policies: Even though I stayed there, my car was towed from my spot. The leasing company is partnering with a towing company, Lafayette JR Enterprise which is predatory. Almost everyone has had some cribs regarding cars being towed in the dead of night without warning on weekends/holidays so the company gets a good bang for their buck. This problem can be prevented if the leasing office supplies one parking permit for each resident in a flat, even though it is for one spot, so both cars could use the spot without having to change the permits constantly. Unfortunately, this issue is prevalent in several apartment complexes in and around West Lafayette. Moreover, if you have two card per flat, then the second has to be in visitors (which is nearly full at peak hours). Couple of instances where I could not find a spot. 2. They have a 1st call to sign leases in Nov-Dec of previous year, and then dramatically lower rent (~ 250 USD per year) for those signing in April next year. This was done in 2014 and 2015 to my knowledge and may be a current practice. This way, the management can take away your 100 USD non refundable deposit if you want to switch your lease to the lower paying structure. I think this is not a good policy and should be changed. Things you should know: 1. One bus route exists. No late night/limited to none weekend services. 2. Apartment has central heating but no central cooling. There is a window AC in the living room. We did not get a microwave upon moving in. In the bargain, the electricity bills are pretty low, though can get steaming hot in summer."

"I've lived at Nobb Hill for three years while attending grad school. I'll be sad to go this summer. The apartments are nestled on a hill directly across from Happy Hollow Park. It's close enough to campus and downtown, while isolated on the street enough to be a very quiet complex. I've also love the amount of birds that surround us. It's a very peaceful. The staff is wonderful. While their office is in another complex, they are very quick to respond to service requests etc. and really try to make sure everything is working properly in your building. The rooms are spacious and the walls are well insulated so I'm not bothered too much by neighbors. If you're looking for a quiet area, Nobb Hill is a great choice."