I never write reviews, and in fact I believe this is my first google review. I am writing this so that you know those...
I never write reviews, and in fact I believe this is my first google review. I am writing this so that you know those 1 star reviews are inaccurate. I have lived at Trinity Commons starting August 2014 and I couldn't be happier. Let me address some of the "problems" raised by others.
1) Personal Safety: I honestly could not imagine there being a more safe apartment complex than Trinity Commons in Durham. The way the apartment is structured, it's simply not possible to get mugged inside the building. Those who claim to have been mugged clearly have not seen the inside of the complex. Not only are there two gates separating the apartments from the outside, they have private security officers patrolling at all time. I know this because as a law student I come home late (after 1 AM) and every time I enter the complex I pretty much have to pass by an armed, but friendly, security officer. Also, the parking lot is gated, meaning you won't get stuff stolen from your car. This was my main reason for wanting to live here at first because I had issues with this living at a different apartment complex with an open parking space.
2) Rude and incompetent management: Who are these rude and incompetent management you speak of? Is this your first apartment? The people in the office are pretty chill and they have treats for your dogs. Seriously, what more do you expect? Maybe it's because I am from New York, but these guys are professional and handled all my inquiries and complaints promptly and with smiles.
3) Leaking problems: I have not had this problem. I live on the top floor, and my friends (other law students and med students) haven't had this problem either.
4) Fire alarm: This actually was my only concern before moving in. A friend of mine who lived here from 2013 to 2014 (she still lives here) told me there were fire alarms every other week. The first month I was here there was 1 fire alarm. Since then maybe once every 3 months. You really can't blame the management for the fire alarms going off because some law students burnt their turkey on Thanksgiving. Would you rather not have fire alarm go off in case of a fire? Anyhow, fire alarm has not been an issue for a while, and there hasn't been one in the last 4 months (maybe longer).
5) Overpriced: Well, you get what you pay for. It's not like they are forcing you to sign the lease. There is an outdoor pool, an indoor pool, great gym, gated parking, thick walls between neighbors, cheap utilities (excluding electricity), excellent security, barista morning coffee service now and then, friendly and responsive maintenance crew, great management, and is right next to the med school and the law school. Again you get what you pay for, and I am pretty happy with what I am getting.
6) Towing within the parking lot: Again, it is a closed parking lot, so unauthorized cars will be removed from the lot. I prefer this over not having a parking space for myself. There are plenty of parking spaces available around the area for visitors.
7) Bathroom sink: I do hate this design.
Finally, having lived at different places around Durham, I believe Trinity Commons is pretty much the best apartment complex in all of Durham.