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Dec 2015: My floor plan was a lot more spacious than the newer apartments that are opening up around UCF. The kitchen was large with a lot of counter space and cupboards, which is great if you love cooking. The appliances are out of date, though, and the counter tops as well, with damage from previous residents. I kind of took the short end of the stick though with the bedroom I got because my window, for some reason, faces into the hallway where people walk by to get to their apartment doors.... It's really weird and I never feel comfortable opening it up or even having the blinds open because strangers can walk by and see everything in my bedroom. However, I do enjoy having a (fairly) large bedroom with my own bathroom.
Review from 12/15/15 on Google
Dec 2015: Very nice location and there's a shuttle. My apartment is nice and they placed me with the roommates (my friends), that I requested. I have already renewed for next year and will be leaving after that, but only because I will be graduating and leaving. Love it here! I'm going to be calling soon to inquire about the pet policy, because I love living here and will be adding a furry friend to enjoy living here too! :) definitely recommending this place to other people!
Review from 12/4/15 on Google
Nov 2015: I love the location. You don't get the traffic of Alafaya at all. You can easily tailgate at memory mall since it's so close. Very relaxing vibe to the entire complex. Going to renew here.
Review form 11/28/15 on GoogleJul 2015: I lived here for two years... I have to say, the first half of my first year staying here was great. After that, it severely declined. The new manager (some lady who is very rude) is terrible. My roommate and I's dryer would run, but it wouldn't dry our clothes. We put in a maintenance request and they said they came and fixed it, but it still wasn't working. My roommate went down to the office for the second maintenance request and the lady manager literally was talking to her like a child thinking that she just couldn't use the dryer properly....when she had lived there for 8 month already. So they came and "fixed" it again. Still didn't work. We went without a dryer for 3 WEEKS.
Review from 7/30/2015 on Apartment RatingsJul 2015: It's not that bad. Staff is beyond friendly and we know each other on a first name basis. As soon as I moved in, I sprayed for roaches, spiders, etc. and all the ones I've seen have been dead (9 in 12 months). Rent is ridiculous for the next year. You can get more bang for your buck elsewhere. Pools are cleaned daily, gym is awesome, visitor lot is NOT paved (rocky). Overages are crazy sometimes ($12.50 was my highest). Our AC broke 5 times but was fixed either the day we put in a maintenance request or the day after. Microwave is tiny. Boxsprings are noisy AF. Walls are thin (but that's every student apartment complex). Cafe is cool and you Just byop to print. Lots of fun community events.
Review from 7/14/2015 on Apartment Ratings
Jul 2015: I just signed for my second year at Northgate Lakes...
I will say that it is the only apartment complex I have lived in, but compared to friends' places I've visited, and hearsay, I believe it is the best choice for anyone who can afford it.
CONS:
Cheap amenities: from the color of the walls to the furniture to the appliances, you can tell someone really tried hard not to spend money on aesthetics and functionality.
Smaller complex: increased likelihood of matching with bad roommates (I experienced this problem personally, so make your roommate matching forms as detailed as possible).
Visitor's parking lot: located at the back of the complex, gravel (not paved).
Review from 7/1/2015 on Apartment Ratings
May 2014: The internet cafe is pretty cool. I am glad that it's back up and running, because there was a period of a couple months where the after-hours key fob system didn't work. This wasn't really a major issue, but it bothered me if I wanted to grab some coffee after 8 to study for a big exam. The clubhouse is pretty cool, but I never really used it. Northgate tries to get you to have some fun with their "waffle wednesday" and other programs, which are pretty nice. Apartment Ratings
May 2014: Parking is pretty good (when its not under construction....what a disaster.). Spots are fairly large, so it works out great for my small car. If you come home after hours (from 8pm to 5am) you will likely not find a spot anywhere close to your apartment. They do have resident only spots, but you better make sure to keep that decal safe and visible, or you'll be towed to the tune of $125. Apartment Ratings.What is the process of matching roommates? Simply fill out the roommate matching questionnaire when you sign your lease. We will then use that information and match you to potential future roommates....read more
What are the top five amenities at Northgate Lakes near UCF? Located close to campus, Northgate Lakes is within walking distance of Spectrum Stadium. Were right on the UCF shuttle route—just minutes away from school, shops and eateries. With upgraded HD digital cable and Internet, you...read more
May 2014: Besides the buildings being paper thin, the appliances are incredibly old, inefficient, and quite lousy. The dryer timer no longer functions, so we must time our loads, or it will run for hours and hours. If you aren't frugal with your energy consumption, those shoddy appliances will suck up your allotted $160 cap (for a 4 bedroom). Its pretty sad that a 600-700 square foot "apartment" can suck up that much power, even with roommates that are hardly ever home to use anything. The buildings themselves probably couldnt withstand a CAT1 hurricane, so to any poor sap that got suckered into this place, have fun during hurricane season! Apartment Ratings.
May 2014: In regards to the staff, the CA's are cool and nice, but the management sucks. I'm scared to death with all of these other disaster stories about people being charged for nonsense just so the company can make an extra buck to cover the loss of potential renters. Apartment RatingsMay 2014: The apartment I was in was constantly hot, despite leaving the a/c at 76*F. I later found out after the 3rd requested maintenance visit that the units are too small for the square footage of the apartment. My roommates and I kept the apartment clean and sprayed bug spray religiously, but constantly battled roaches. We had a pest control man visiting at least once a month because of poor building design and ineffective sealing of plumbing, doors, and baseboards under cabinetry. The internet is advertised as part of a brighthouse package, but is provided by a 3rd party based in Texas. I wouldn't complain about this except I would go out for days at a time and when it was working, it was very slow. And now, I have moved out, finally thought I was free after DAYS of obsessively cleaning and I have received a $200 bill. Apartment RatingsApr 2014: I have lived at Northgate for 2 years and love it. Whenever I call maintenance they always come quickly, and fix the issue I have. The staff is friendly and always willing to help me. I have lived at other places and this one is great for me! Also, I love living so close to the stadium, and being able to walk over to games. Apartment Ratings 4/21/2014
Sep 2013: My daughter lived in this complex for a year, so I am familiar with management's practices. You pay the $250 "no hassle fee" up front to avoid any surprise rear end billing (that's how they pitch it) and they still nail you when you move out for something ... anything. They've got you by the short ones since you (i.e. - the parents) have signed a guarantee agreement. If you don't pay, they'll screw your credit, plain and simple. So they know you're going to pay. What a racket. It's basically legalized extortion. Apartment Ratings 9/9/13