My experience living here has been disappointing and seems to be worsening. Rising safety concerns and low value for the rent paid are huge drawbacks. There seems to be an increase in mailbox, car, and apartment break-ins, and pkg theft.

SAFETY:
Recently, the mailboxes were broken into SEVERAL times, leading to stolen items like my debit card. Mgt hired a security company to address the increase in car and apt break-ins. There is suspicion that the thefts are by people from the neighboring... complex, but that has not been proven. Some residents have installed cameras in their windows pointed at their cars for security. In June 2024, police raided an apt in the complex at 2 a.m. I am afraid to be in the parking lot at night, and fear stray gunshots during the day on the side near the other complex. FedEx drivers cannot leave pkgs due to our theft rate.

LOCATION:
The complex is right next to 840. Truck drivers park by the entrance, blocking views and making left turns scary. I was told that Mgt didn't request a traffic light during the planning of 840 (like the nearby school). It's hard to exit during busy times with no light.

NOISE:
840 noise usually fades away, but hotrods and trains can be very loud. Refrigerator trucks parked at the entrance are noisy and sometimes run all night. There have been issues with people swearing/blasting music in the parking lot and being noisy (and smoking p**) on the stairs; Mgt slowly addresses this by not renewing leases.

AMENITIES:
Gym equipment is outdated/broken; the TV was stolen so many times they won't replace it. The pool won't open this year. In a letter, Mgt said that was due to vandalism, and that they don't have to provide advertised amenities. We think it's closed because the worker who maintained it quit. There are only 2 picnic tables. The office won't accept pkgs.

CLEANLINESS:
Staff picks up trash daily, but residents litter and trash eventually blows into the buildings. Removing the cigarette trash cans led to more litter. The playground has lots of dog waste. Buildings are power-washed only once a year. Hallway cement and stairs always look filthy.

REPAIRS:
The maintenance staff does a great job! But, expensive issues, like leaky windows, doors, and ceilings, are never fixed and rent is never discounted for the hassle.

PROPERTY:
It is well-maintained. Some plants have died; it looks neglected in places.

RENT INCREASES:
Rent went up ~$300 in 3 years, making this less of a value than safer options. Read More

The amenities listed are not available. The park is literally one swing set. The laundry room and gym have not been open for a year and a half. You cant go into the office although covid is over and they closed the pool mid july to punish all tenants for one tenants actions. The floors and walls are paper thin but they have postings about not being too loud. I can literally hear my neighbor if they are having a phone call(not yelling). Alot of dead bugs in the hallways. Management does not power... wash or maintain those areas. Just ones that can be seen driving through. Read More

I have been living here for a little over a year and I have enjoyed my stay ! Never had ANY issues with noisy neighbors! My husband and i were actually just talking about how much we appreciated the peace and quiet here. Also we have NEVER seen any roaches. The rooms are nice and spacious, management is very professional and helpful, and the 24/7 maintenance is great. The only complaint is sometimes the water heater causes a “bumping” noise when using the hot water. Definitely recommend though.

I have lived in Blackthorn for over a year now and I absolutely love it unfortunately they only reason I’m moving out is due to moving to another state!! It’s quiet the staff is friendly and maintenance comes right away!! Overall it’s a great place for a great price with cable included and washer and dryer! Only down side is they don’t have a balcony!! If I ever moved back to gre I would definitely moved back if I don’t find a house!!!


2017-2018 Resident

Overall it was a nice place to stay besides noisy neighbors & that I’ve seen multiple roaches for about the first 3 months of living here. Also, when it was time to move out they tried to keep my deposit after I cleaned everything and said I left my place filthy. Make sure you keep all documents & take pictures because they do not keep documentation of certain things such as an exit check list. I didn’t receive a letter or anything stating they were keeping my deposit nor could the manager give... me reasons when I called. She took word of maintenance. Basically it was my word against maintenance and eventually they gave me my deposit back because of no proof. Read More