Parker Station Flats

"This is a long, but honest and detailed review. I found PSF randomly when I was driving past them. I had spent two months looking and touring different apartments within a 20 min drive radius. In total I looked at 11 properties and PSF stood out for the following reasons: 1) The leasing office agents are human! I was getting out of a difficult situation and it felt like every apartment tour I went on, I left feeling like I had just talked to a robot. The decision to move out was already difficult and I could not find a place that felt like the right fit. The staff at PSF were warm, genuine, and so inviting. I left the first tour with them feeling so good. 2) The place feels like a home. Nicole, the leasing agent, was patient, gentle with my tears as I talked about my difficult situation and answered ALL my questions calmly. I was leaving a difficult situation and they made sure to let me know PSF was family friendly, and genuinely wanted me to feel comfortable and feel at home. Even my dog was welcomed. Nicole is SOOOO great with dogs!!! 3) The staff actually seem to like their job AND each other. To me this says a lot. Aja, the other leasing agent was quick to fill in with answering my questions when Nicole wasn’t there. She was great! No awkward competition or side comments like I experienced in other commission-based apartment tours. They both worked as a team and I really appreciated this; and I felt like I could be comfortable in a place were the staff were also treated with respect. I loved coming into the office for a visit with Aja and Nicole. They really helped me feel welcomed and at ease. 4) The caretakers. Every morning my daughter and I waited for her bus in the front. Talking to Ms Amber, the caretaker, was like medicine. I was struggling with a lot of stress and sadness and she always smiled and greeted me with such warmth. Like a passing verbal hug. I really needed this at this time. She always checked in and asked how we were and I really felt seen by her at a time when I was feeling pretty down. Mr Clayton, though I know sometimes I talked too much, would patiently listen to me and answer all my questions. I so appreciated this as a single mom of a little Baby; we would walk the hallways when he would get fussy and Mr Clayton would always patiently listen to me vent. Thank you both. 5) Short term lease. My Life situation was in flux and I needed a safe place to stay until Infogured things out. The short term lease option was great. And not a lot of places offered it. 6) The most reasonable price for a luxury-level apartment. I wanted a place that felt light, safe, calm and I could come home and love it, but most of the apartments with the amenities were much more. PSF was the most economical of the luxury-level apartments with the amenities. Despite my situation, I was able to move my kids and myself into an incredible place and it really helped my mental health. I was worried if I moved into a dark apartment with nothing nearby to walk to, do, etc. I would isolate and struggle more. But at PSF I was near a park, grocery store, great little Shops nearby, beautiful trail to walk, and wonderful well lit apartment. Really helped me emotionally. 7) The neighbors. I LOVED the neighbors and the dogs there. Everyone was so respectful, friendly and helpful. I walked those halls a lot to entertain my Baby. I made friends with a few and just enjoyed the community. It also helped that PSF would do community events that helped me meet neighbors. The residents actually used the amenities and relaxed in the lobby spaces. They really seemed to feel comfortable there too. 8) FREE GOOD COFFEE!! The lobby has a machine where you can get fresh ground coffee, hot chocolate, cappuccino, etc. It was actually delicious and saved me a lot of Starbucks trips (though Starbucks is across the street.) I could tell it was good when even the staff and lots of the residents used it constantly. I could keep going, but if you want a home, I strongly recommend this place!"

"I’ve lived here about a year and a half and it’s excellent. The staff is extremely friendly and helpful, the grounds are always kept clean and maintained. Location is close to different restaurants and right by the grocery store and on the bus line. Close enough to the city but still a suburban feel. I’d recommend living here."

"I have enjoyed living at PSF with my puppy. The office staff are amazing and greet me kindness, and belly rubs for my pup. Maintenance answers requests quickly, and the community events are a fun addition to living here."

"My studio apartment at PSF is lovely. Love the floor plan and the neighborhood views. Plus, the location is great, and my dollars go much further in Robbinsdale than when I was renting in downtown St. Paul. While the office hours don't really work for me to stop in often, the team is super responsive via email: that works great for me. My only negative is that some package delivery people don't use the Luxar system, or they neglect to use it correctly; but that is more about Amazon and USPS than PSF."

"Exceptional The Parker Station Flats is an exceptional place to live. The building is well kept. I would also like to add that the caretaker Amber does an excellent job. Whenever my wife and I see her she's doing a great job cleaning, very professional, and she has a great personality. Immediately you can tell that she's a hard-worker who takes pride in her work. All the common areas always look and smell very clean. Also, all the staff are very welcoming. I would definitely recommend that anyone who's looking for a great place to live to seek out the Parker Station Flats community."