The Scenic

Lived here for one year, and it was not bad. It is pricey, but it is a newer building and fairly well kept. Maintenance response was usually quick, the appliances are alright, and they have some amenities. As well as the view and close proximity to downtown St Paul, I would recommend visiting the farmers market.

Downsides are that the pool was usually closed, parking is expensive, trains go by often, which are loud and will block Fillmore Ave going West. Most tenants are respectful, but just… like any building, some are loud and/or smoke weed.

Overall, a good place to live. Read More

I lived in this building for almost 2 years and would not rent here again.
Pros:
The view. That's about it.

Cons:
Low quality building. Water leaking, sometimes the shower wouldn't even get hot in the morning. The apartments leak heat as well. In my accessible unit, the shower was not installed properly and would spill onto the floor + collect significant water in the corners. Their recommendation was to get a squeegee and just deal with it.

Cleanliness. Dog pee and poop in the hallways and… entryway. The coffee machine covered in sugary milk for multiple days. Trash overflowing outside and inside. There is a bug problem in the summer.

Parking. Street parking means competing with residents, guests, and US Bank employees (Turns out US Bank make their employees pay to park in the garage they own across the street). I've had my car swiped and damaged. If you want to avoid it? Pay ~$100+/month for a spot.

Management. The current ones are consistently inattentive and do not answer calls or emails.

Good luck getting tax documents or your deposit back. I had to let them know multiple times I was moving out, and despite that they claimed I didn't inform them until the last minute.

Also, the trains. They pass by multiple times a day, sometimes in the middle of the night. Not surprisingly, it is loud and bright.

The original property managers were pretty good, which is reflected in the older reviews from this building when it was newer. I would never live here again and recommend you consider other options. Read More

I have enjoyed my time here so far. The property is well-maintained, clean, and quiet. Neighbors are respectful and management is responsive to any questions or concerns. Great city views and awesome amenities.

The Scenic apartments are beautiful and brand new; however, I wish I hadn't been lured in with the skyline views, great amenities, and marketing, because unfortunately, I believe that many "small" cons I have discovered after moving in keep adding up to detract from the positives of living here.

Just a few examples: the underground parking reeks of uncovered dumpsters. Maintenance requests can take weeks to resolve. The outdoor pool is almost always dirty. The hot water takes a few minutes to… kick in in the shower. There are big, noisy trains that pass by multiple times during the day and night (during my tour, I was told that it wasn't noticeable; this was a lie). Unless you live in one of the penthouses, the kitchen appliances are cheap.

For what the complex charges to live here, I have been disappointed with my experience overall. I am already counting down the months until I can move out. Read More