*edit -since posting this review my car windows has been smashed in and things stolen, right in the parking lot, in bright light, under a camera (which missed most of it). I have lived here for two years, and because of things outside my control I will live here for another year. If you’re considering living here there are some things you should know. Cons- Noise and air First and foremost the noise, the internal walls are cheap and don't absorb the noise, so any shared wall noise will travel right through. We can hear our neighbor turning pages in her book when she reads at night, so we are forced to sleep with the air system constantly on, fans beside the bed and earplugs just to get to sleep. If you live on the top floor its even worse. There are chilling units and air handlers on the roof and again the sound insulation is non-existent. All summer long you'll hear several loud machines emitting different and inconsistent industrial noise. Those machines however aren't powerful enough to run the systems in the summer, so they throttle your air conditioning, meaning if you like it below 78 degrees your out of luck. They'll tell you to close your blinds. Neighborhood Don't be fooled by the proximity of the Yale campus, this is a very dangerous place to live. Just check the crime statistics Winchester is in district 10, gun related crimes happen all the time. I've heard gun shots in the morning headed to my car. Speaking of cars, the parking lot (which costs $75/month) is completely unsecured and cars get broken into constantly. Amenities When you move in you pay an additional amenity charge. The amenities here are very sub-par, the gym is about what you'd expect from a hotel. All the cardio machines have Ipod connectors, because they are over a decade old. There are no free weights except for dumbbells, but they only go up to 50lbs. They've recently put some new equipment in, but it's just cheap stuff from amazon, not professional gym equipment. Even the new dumbbells are mickey mouse level, cheap knockoffs. Their used to be a arcade cabinet in the 'game room', it broke (again probably after 15 years of use) instead of replacing it, they threw a $400 pingpong table so they didn't have to replace the $3k-4K arcade. The best part? They now want to charge the amenity fee EVERY YEAR! Staff They have gotten rid of most of the good people. Cindy, Ginger, Marlon have all been replaced, probably because they were too focused on residents and not focused enough on profits. "Market Rate" Expect management to raise you rent +/- $200 every year for no reason other than some intangible "market rate", they seem to think they stack up evenly to a brand new luxury apartment building, right downtown, with securing parking, amazing amenities and a pool. Unmentionable Notice how much the building moves when a big truck goes by? Ask for a tour of the basement, there's something going on down there every resident should know about, probably the reason the property has changed hands so many times. I don't dare say any more. Pros- Building has a lot of character, and the high ceilings make the apartments feel spacious. Generally people who live here are nice.

I'm not sure I have the words to quantify how pleased I am with this community. My transition here was the most seamless I've ever experienced, & I've moved around quite a bit. As such, I have had a million questions and Emily and Paul are so kind and accommodating that they've made and continue to make everything so easy. The entire complex is just so aesthetically pleasing, but my apartment is to die for. It's spacious and bright with super high ceilings and huge windows, but most importantly I don't hear my neighbors, like at all. The hallways and common spaces are always spotless, even the trash room seems to emptied multiple times per day. The few maintenance requests I've had to put in have been resolved same day by Jose and Zilroy, both with a smile. Having a pretty apartment is all good, but a team of staff who actually want to be here and want to help is invaluable. I can't say enough good things about them. I think it's important to note that this is still New Haven, and safety will always be an issue. That said, I've never felt unsafe here. There's a patrol car here at night and the huge parking lot is always super well lit. The communication about the happenings of the community has also always been top notch. Cheers to never having to worry about missing packages! :) I literally never want to leave.

My transition to Winchester Lofts has been super smooth! Cindy, the property manager, was the absolute best! Also, the maintenance guys are very fast, knowledgeable, and very responsive. The apartment itself has such a unique layout, and I love it. Highly recommend!

My husband, two dogs, and I have loved living at the Winchester Lofts! The apartment itself is beautiful-- high ceilings, big windows to let in plenty of light, new appliances (yay for in-unit washer/dryer!), and a layout that fully utilizes the available space (yay for big closets!). The complex itself is beautiful as well. The hallways and elevators are kept spotless, the courtyard has great landscaping and plenty of seating (including new tables and umbrellas!) that make it a nice place to get some fresh air, and there is a great gym that has *almost* all of the equipment that you might need. Having two older dogs, I also really appreciate the dog washing station that they can easily get in/out of and the abundance of poop bag stations (you never know when you are going to run out). Most importantly, everyone who works at Winchester Lofts is a joy to interact with. The maintenance workers are very friendly and I look forward to saying hi and chatting with them in the hallways and courtyard. They are also *very* good at their jobs-- things are rarely broken, repairs and general maintenance (i.e, air filter replacements) are made super quickly, and the entire complex is kept spotless. The ladies in the front office are also incredibly helpful. They made the lease renewal process painless by providing timely messages and updates, and are always kind enough to call us if we forget packages. They also schedule nice events (with food!) that help us feel a little more connected to our neighbors. I really appreciate all of the hardwork that everyone at Winchester Lofts puts into making it a great place to live. I'd give it 10/5 stars if I could :)

I have lived at Winchester Lofts for a year and I have absolutely loved my experience. The apartment complex and the units are beautiful and well maintained. There are excellent amenities. The best feature has been the extraordinary apartment staff. Rhina and Ginger are very attentive and kind and they respond to questions quickly. I am very excited to renew my lease and I recommend this complex to anyone looking to move to the area.

Winchester Lofts is a beautiful place to live. The management staff is extremely nice and understanding, always ensuring tenant satisfaction. I highly recommend this place to anyone looking to make a move to (or in) New Haven!

STAY AWAY FROM THIS COMPLEX! First couple months of living there my car was smashed into. My wife stopped walking around the neighborhood because of safety issues. It is unsafe to walk because of criminals walking around. These apartments also are poorly insulated, there is crazy amount of noise coming from the main road as well, and we have SEEN BUGS throughout the facility. Looks nice from afar but multiple factors can be seen after signing the lease trap. Also read the fine print in the lease, you have to give 60 days notice to vacate when the lease is over, they got us for an extra month.

The walls are so thin. My neighbor was listening to rihanna 2 mins ago and is listening to tame impala right now.