Property management staff are very responsive, whether it be answering a question via email or addressing a maintenance request. I did not appreciate how much they overemphasized the urgency to sign a lease. I know they are trying to maximize profits, but they are really trying to take advantage of stressed students who are trying to find a place to live. They insisted that demand was so high for apartments and if we didn't select a lease that started in June, we would lose the apartment we wanted. Now that I have arrived, they still have empty apartments they are trying to fill. I understand their position, but being preying on student stress and uncertainty is unfair.

Another practice I do not like is the requirement that all residents pay for "valet trash". This means that you pay $30/month for someone to come to your door and collect your trash bag(s). You cannot opt out of this, even if you only generate one trash bag per week or you are willing to walk your own trash to the dumpster.

The management company is also not interested in sustainability. I asked about shutting off the hallway lights (that are on 24/7) during the day and was told that isn't possible. Again, I understand that they are trying to maximize profit and it would be more costly to put in lights that are darkness or motion detecting, but that means I have less control over my environmental impact and the residents are paying for those lights to constantly be on.

On the positive side, the management are very eager to address maintenance claims. The gym is nice (but I am not a gym fanatic). The building is across a quiet street from a grocery store. The apartments themselves are spacious and updated.

Great location to be closer to other students, spacious apartments

It has been a nice and smooth stay at S9, the amenities are decent and well maintained. However, as per Durham, the rent is higher so we pay a premium for the location.

This is my second year living here and I've really enjoyed the convenience relative to the hospital (by bus or walking) and all the restaurants/grocery store on 9th street. The office is very communicative with pest control (recent roach sightings), and I haven't lost power whereas my classmates who live in other popular communities lose theirs if there is a severe storm.

Enjoy living at Station 9 a lot. The location is ideal, close to Harris Teeter, 9th street and close to the hospital as well.

The location right by 9th Street, Harris Teeter, and a Duke bus stop makes this an ideal place to live! The rent is reasonable for the area, and the amenities (pool, gym, study rooms, common spaces) and monthly events definitely add value. Maintenance is very responsive, although there are some issues with bugs in the summer.

The service is timely provided when needed. No complaints overall.
One thing that stands out is the noise from the A/C - but you would get used to it.

Comfortable! Good amenities.

Very responsive management. Great community for Duke and Fuqua students.

S9 is great!