The Yard

Good gym. Pool during warmer months. Management cares about building and they keep it clean.

The apartment is lovely - it has a great common space where a lot of events are held - perfect for a last minute gathering spot for an organization. The courtyard is also nice.

In terms of the negatives, there are no rules on when the courtyard can be used and systems installed when the building was built (like the electronic door man) still aren't live.

Close to school, great amenities and community

It has quite good facilities with a swimming pool, study room, and gym. Many Rossers live here, so you will find it easier to make friends and hang out with them.
However, it's little expensive considering the location and size of the house. Also, walls are pretty thin so sometimes it's hard to relax even at your room. Lastly, make sure to get a unit far away from the train rail. There are trains running at a random time (sometimes at 1-6am) with a loud noise. I'm an easy sleeper but never got used to it.

New building that started off with some bumps but is now fine and responsive. Rent is pretty high but it is what it is given that Ann Arbor is so expensive anyway

Positives:
-new
-own bathroom
-gym in building
-can walk to Ross and downtown

Negatives:
-can be noisy
-undergrads

The Yard is nice, new and relatively affordable. Main pros: having own bathroom, space is already furnished, in unit washer and dryer, nice and open kitchen, nice common space (pool, grilling area, gym, lobby), and within walking distance from Ross/downtown A2. Main cons: thin walls / noise, smaller bedrooms, and no storage closet in common living space (at least in my unit layout). In addition, management is still working out the kinks given this is the 1st year of the property.

Spacious studio (option B layout), can pass for the size of a 1 bedroom apt. $1600+ is pricey (does not include parking) but you really can't find a better deal close to school unless you share with roommates and/or get an older place. The Yard is new and a 15 minute walk from Ross. Amenities are great, and management is responsive. Comes fully furnished. The only issue I have so far is with maintenance. Some maintenance personnel are not great at fixing things and sometimes leave a mess.

Pros:
1. You have lot of peers around you which helps in socializing
2. Not very far from city and college
3. General amenities like Gym, recreational area, study rooms

Cons:
1. Inside decor makes several people claustrophobic
2. Walls are on not thick enough
3. Management is not very helpful

Great complex with great amenities