We got lucky with our apartment. We have no one living above us (which I heard can be loud), and are happy with the space, warmth, AC, ensuite laundry, dishwasher, etc. There are some limitations to be aware of: you don't have a choice on internet/cable provider, our kitchen tap had lousy water pressure and maintenance took a couple of tries to fix it and added an aerator that helped but often sprays water around, you don't have a choice but to pay for pest control and garbage removal, you have to pay extra for water (10-20/month) and electricity (60-80/month), the kitchen appliances are relatively cheap models. They have strict rules around propert damage, parking, waste removal etc, so remains to be seen whether we get dinged for any of those!

More pricey than some other options but the apartments are really nice. The management company is great and very quick on any maintenance requests. Additionally, its a mixed community so you have people of all ages which is a nice change.

It's a great place to stay - close to everything and having the flexibility to be on your own in a quieter place or go across the streets to attend parties at Station Nine. The building is well maintained, although I think some of the fee such as trash collection are a bit pricey and the rules are quite strict.

Very new complex with great facilities (pool, well functioned and fully equipped gym, friendly staff, monthly events, package drop-off, dry-cleaning drop-off, etc.)
. Easy access to the 24-hour Harris Teeter and a bunch of great restaurants and bars on the 9th street
. Great interior design and amenities (e.g., Nest - you can totally control your AC and heater on your phone!)
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- Could be a little bit pricey given the average rent in Durham

We have been very happy at B9. We have a loft 1BR so lots of space. The building isn't perfect but no place really is. Substantially better than S9 for the price difference and more conveniently located than some of the other apartment complexes to Harris teeter, 9th Street, and the east campus running path.

My place is great but it's too expensive.

B9 is very new and modern. I am so happy with my choice. The convenience of the location is also great. More and more people are choosing B9 so almost all of my close friends live there.

Management is quick to respond to all inquiries.

Suggestion to live on fourth floor if possible to avoid hearing upstairs neighbors walking - ceilings are very thin.

The property and management are great and work orders are completed very quickly. Only thing to watch out for is hidden fees that they try to get you with in the beginning.