Phalen Shores Apartments

    985 Ivy Avenue East, Saint Paul, MN, 55106
    2.7 · 3 reviews
    • Independent living
    AnonymousCurrent/former resident
    2.0

    Nice units but felt unsafe

    I live(d) here - the apartment-like units are very nice, heat is included and there's underground parking. But I felt unsafe: there were break-ins, car thefts and police reports. Staff were friendly but not helpful, the place wasn't as clean as I'd hoped, and units lack patios/balconies (you also pay for electric). I wouldn't recommend it.

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      2.7
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      2.5
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      2.7
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    About Phalen Shores Apartments

    Phalen Shores Apartments sits right on the shores of Lake Phalen in the East Side neighborhood of Saint Paul, and you'll notice right away how close it is to walking and biking trails, dog-friendly parks, the Phalen Golf Course, and plenty of shops and restaurants nearby, so there's always something to do outdoors or in the neighborhood, and the community itself has pretty landscaping all around, which makes it nice to just sit on the balcony or walk outside, and nearly every apartment has a private balcony with a lake or courtyard view, which is something you don't see everywhere, and only 12% of buildings in Saint Paul have patios like this, and the building's smoke-free in shared spaces so the air stays cleaner for everyone. The apartments come as one or two-bedroom layouts-one-bedrooms are about 690 square feet and rent for $1,199 a month, while two-bedrooms are about 897 square feet for $1,399-each one has stainless steel appliances, a dishwasher, a ceiling fan, a wall-mounted air conditioner, a bath tub, and big closets for lots of storage, plus wheelchair-accessible showers for easier movement. Pet lovers can keep up to two cats and two small dogs per apartment, but no large dogs, so the policies are strict on pet sizes, and the parks nearby make walking the dog easy. There are laundry rooms right in the building, underground and surface parking options, and an elevator for easier access, and the building uses a heat pump for heating, which is straightforward. In the shared spaces, folks can use things like the party room, a recreation room, a lounge area for visitors or neighbors to gather, outdoor patios, barbecue areas for group meals, and recycling stations, as well as jogging and walking trails right on the property, which can be nice for getting out without needing a car. There's also cable TV readiness, internet service, and security features like controlled building access, and the property managers offer online rent payment, package receiving, an online maintenance portal, and 24-hour maintenance, with an on-site team to help when issues come up. Seniors can also join community activities on or off-site, along with some devotional activities and transportation to public transit or other places when needed, and the maintenance and management staff are onsite most of the time to help out and keep things working. The place keeps things simple and pet friendly, with shared spaces for socializing or relaxing, and has basic accessibility features like an elevator and wheelchair-accessible showers. There's no further detailed information about services, amenities, or care levels beyond what's already mentioned, but for folks who want an apartment with a view, decent storage, controlled access, and options for pets, all in a lakeside community with a few nice extras, Phalen Shores Apartments covers those needs.

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