My experience of SoCam290 since I moved in during Fall 2020 has been quite positive. The leasing office is very responsive to my inquiries and maintenance requests. While there have been some issues reported by other residents, such as package theft, the office was quick to introduce a policy which requires packages be kept at the leasing office with ID checks. Here are my pros and cons for this place: Pros (for me at least):- Safety is a priority; two swipe access points with key fobs, automatically locking doors, bedroom/bathroom locks and security cameras in the gym, elevators and main hallways.- Amenities like having a gym downstairs plus conference rooms with white boards.- Quiet atmosphere; no loud or disruptive student noise heard from neighbors.- No hidden costs – just base rent + sewage plus one-time charge for package system (just $5).-Cleanliness – janitors keep the place well maintained.Location wise – urgent care, pharmacy, post office all within 1-3 minutes walk away. Cons:- Costlier than renting off campus but safety aspect makes it worth it.- Laundry done in shared units on second floor unless you have own unit.- Food options limited; only grocery store nearby more expensive than other places My experience of SoCam290 since I moved in during Fall 2020 has been quite positive. The leasing office is very responsive to my inquiries and maintenance requests. While there have been some issues reported by other residents, such as package theft, the office was quick to introduce a policy which requires packages be kept at the leasing office with ID checks. Here are my pros and cons for this place: Pros (for me at least):- Safety is a priority; two swipe access points with key fobs, automatically locking doors, bedroom/bathroom locks and security cameras in the gym, elevators and main hallways.- Amenities like having a gym downstairs plus conference rooms with white boards.- Quiet atmosphere; no loud or disruptive student noise heard from neighbors.- No hidden costs – just base rent + sewage plus one-time charge for package system (just $5).-Cleanliness – janitors keep the place well maintained.Location wise – urgent care, pharmacy, post office all within 1-3 minutes walk away. Cons:- Costlier than renting off campus but safety aspect makes it worth it.- Laundry done in shared units on second floor unless you have own unit.- Food options limited; only grocery store nearby more expensive than other places but plenty of restaurants around.- Bus system does not run directly to Livingston/Busch campuses on weekdays so allow extra time to get there.Overall though I would recommend SoCam290 as a great living option here. more ... hide ...