Elphin Apartments - Ottawa, Ontario

Natasha O.

This building is nothing to write home about. There is virtually no amenities, it is close to an intersection which brings in lots of dust from passing cars, also noise. The walls are paper thin and you can hear everything through the walls and above you. The building has no amenities, no social area , no visitor's parking and the price for parking is outrageous. The apartments are outdated, and small. You can feel claustrophobic in a two bedroom apartment here because the lay out isn't great. The owner of the building, Irwin, is a right bully and bullied the Bed and Breakfast lady years ago, using his position of authority and even bringing a police officer to intimidate her over a fence issue. Expect your fair share of druggies and schzophrenics to follow you around when you leave your building, you will witness the
fights and violence from the comfort of your balcony and even see the police make arrests right in front of your eyes. This is a regular occurence. Prepared to get your packages stolen. The price they are asking for the units is outrageous and should be illegal.

Angie W. (.

I had lived at the Elphin Apartments for 5 years. I had to move because the quality of the building has greatly declined when Ric and Jan left. The current building managers are unapproachable and cold. The only employee that is friendly and a hard worker is Martin. I saw that one reviewer stated that they never saw bedbugs or cockroaches. This is false. I know personally three apartments that has been infested with bedbugs. New students please beware. Don’t waste your money renting here. Remember if it’s below market prices it means below standards.

Simone S.

I have lived here for three years and I have loved living here. Many of the units have been renovated with new countertops, floors, and water-saving toilets. I have never seen or heard of any cockroaches, bedbugs or any other bugs. The building is well kept and clean -- including landscaping out front. Megan and Andrew (the superintendents/building managers) are wonderful and friendly and attentive. Martin, the caretaker, is great too. The price is right. All utilities are included. My balcony was HUGE -- bigger than most apartments/condos. The location is unmatched. I can walk to four grocery stores from here, including Whole Foods. The 14 bus that takes you to Rideau Centre stops right in front. The 6 and 7 buses are a five minute walk away. The canal is nearby. There are bike paths and many parks nearby. You're sandwiched between the most interesting streets in Ottawa -- Bank and Elgin... I will thoroughly miss living here and only wish that I could find something comparable in Toronto.

MB

I lived here for 2 years. Pretty much your standard building. It's old like many high rises around the city. I give it 5 stars because it's pretty well maintained, the parking is crazy cheap for downtown (60 outdoor / 80 indoor), and there is 24/7 laundry on every floor. You also get a a large locker storage with your unit completely free. Their prices are also on par or slightly lower than most other buildings. The supers are also very kind and friendly. They live in the building. You can't beat the value here.

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