I stayed with The Albert for 12 months and while I might recommend it to anyone looking for short-term luxury apartment living in downtown...
I stayed with The Albert for 12 months and while I might recommend it to anyone looking for short-term luxury apartment living in downtown Detroit, there are a few things I believe people should be aware of.
Pros:
- The staff is amazing, especially the concierge and maintenance team. They always greet you and are always courteous and professional. Easily my favorite aspect of the apartment.
- The amenities, such as the gym and laundry room, are very nice. The gym has your standard equipment, and some free weights. The laundry service takes credit cards directly which is convenient.
- Great location, very close to everything downtown.
- Storage options.
- Pet friendly.
- Generally I've encountered nothing but friendly neighbors.
Cons:
- Outside noise - If you are facing the alleyway, which was the case with me and many others, you will need to get used to being woken up in the middle of the night several times due to garbage collection. The earliest I've heard them was 3am, and they even collect on weekends. Complaints to the city don't seem to help, and I don't see this changing any time soon. This is generally out of the Albert's control, but it is still something anyone living here should be aware of as it affected the quality of life there pretty heavily.
- I moved out in April and have yet to receive my security deposit check. The Albert and their parent company, Broder Sachse, take about 30 days on average to return it to you. It's been almost two months for me, and I have moved maybe a mile or two away. For whatever reason they are very slow to get you back your money, so be aware of that as well.
- One bedrooms can range from $1,300-$1,600 with utilities/parking on top of that. While not the most expensive in the area, in my opinion it is a bit pricey for the overall value. I don't believe living here long term is financially feasible unless you work downtown.