Overall, my experience has been good. The apartment is close to the school and is conveniently located to most major road systems in the St. Louis area, allowing easy access to many parts of the city. There were issues with my move-in date and renovations being delayed, however, these issues have dissipated in recent months. I have also had multiple issues with a leaking dishwasher. The management tends to not be very helpful, but the doormen are extremely kind.

Overall good experience. The property manager is responsive to emails. The rent seems high initially, but when you take into consideration you don't have to worry about SLU parking, internet, cable, water, trash....you're probably coming out ahead. Downtown can be a little slow at times bar-wise. Also, west county people have the idea of downtown as a war zone ingrained in their minds--I've never once felt in danger while walking downtown. I run ~3 ish times a week and go on frequent walks.

The doormen and maintenance staff are great. However, the management has been beyond difficult. They are always understaffed and unable to handle any issues that arise. They are inconsistent with their policies and are not the best at communicating information to residents. Overall, I just have not had a good experience here. They also are WAY overpriced.

Management can be difficult at times but they are usually pretty responsive.

Maintenance is very responsive and easy to work with.

OVERVIEW:

I lived in Park Pacific for 3 years. Overall, I liked living here because it was close to school and work, I felt safe in my unit, the unit was quiet, and found myself close to a grocery store, gym, and parks. I disliked the dishwasher, lack of storage, and the dangerous feel of the neighborhood.

RENT:

I believe that the advertised prices for Park Pacific are slightly too high for the neighborhood. The building is historic and the common areas are kept in good shape, but outside of the lobby, I would not classify the building as luxurious.

Rent includes WiFi, extended basic cable, and water. Parking is included, but you must pay extra for a reserved spot. Because management rents out many spaces to SLU students, parking can be really difficult to find Monday - Thursday during the day during non-COVID times. However, the convenience of being across the street from school was worth the prices.

MANAGEMENT:

Management is fairly accessible and are easy to work with. While they did not respond to all emails I sent over the 3 years I lived there, if it was something important, they responded. Generally speaking, I think they care about the residents and want to do a good job.

The doormen, garage staff, and maintenance team were fantastic. All my maintenance requests were hastily taken care of. The doormen are easy to work with, are easy to get ahold of, and do a good job managing package deliveries. You can rest assured you will receive your mail and packages. Management is very pet-friendly.

BUILDING:

The rooftop, lobby, and 22nd floor common areas are kept in great condition. They recently renovated the gym and it looks great. The hallways on the residential floors can be dirty and are a stark contrast to the rest of the building. It often smells like trash or food, there are scuffs and dings all over the walls, and the carpet is dirty and needs to be replaced. Not all residents appropriate deal with the trash, which contributes to the smell. I never noticed the smell of the hallway in my unit. They are in the process of cleaning up the hallways but it seems this process may take a few years.

The residents of the building are largely SLU students and younger professionals working in the area. There were very few families in the building, and from my experience, this is not really an ideal place for young kids. The amenities are direct towards adults. As a result, I never had issues with children running around or making a lot of noise.

UNITS:

The units are nice and clean. I never saw a bug in my apartment, much to my cat's dismay. When I moved in, my unit had been cleaned and was in good shape. They had re-painted before I moved in. Management seems to keep things updated and in working condition. For being 10 years old, most everything still looked new.

I almost never needed to use climate control. My apartment stayed around 72 F in the winter and summer. It would get a little toasty in there if I ran my dryer for a few hours, but outside of that, the unit was cheap to heat/cool. (For reference, in my small studio, I paid about $65 a month in electricity.)

WiFi was OK. When many people were on it at once (usually 6PM to 10PM), if could run a little slow. However, you can pay AT&T extra to get a faster speed than what is included for free in your rent.

The units are pretty standard and include a washer/dryer and a dishwasher. I dislike the extremely loud dishwasher. This compliant seems to be pretty standard amongst other residents. (It is so loud that I only run it when I am gone. Otherwise, it keeps me from sleeping and drowns out the sounds of the TV.) The microwave is great. The stove top is electric. The stove takes a long time to preheat and it seems to take a little longer than usual to bake, but the foods always cooks evenly. I loved my washer/dryer. It was the best one I ever had! The units do not all have the same washer/dryer brand though.

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I don't love living downtown. Especially with taking a dog out at night, its not ideal.

While you can find cheaper or cooler apartments elsewhere, the convenience of PP is unmatched. Whether it’s super hot or super cold, you just have to walk across the street. It is also very safe and secure, and the appliances and everything are well kept and updated. The gym is great too. Small, but hardly anyone is ever up there. It may drive you nuts being so close to school, but I got used to it! Even when my room faced the blue glow of SLU at night.

Glorified Dorms. Many law students live here and allow for easy meet ups. Plus, the location is so great. Negatives is the location is not close to basic necessities like a large grocery. Plus, it is not the safest at night

Very nice, but expensive and a good amount of building maintenance issues

The Park Pacific staff has created a welcoming environment for students, professionals, and families alike. We enjoy the walkability from the apartment and the amenities (e.g. gym, doorman, covered parking). It is a perfect place to live if you are planning to study all the time. There is very little noise and you can often pet a dog when on a study break.