The Yard

Great location and amenities. Walls are thin, rooms are smaller depending on the layout.

Overall, I enjoy living here. I love having my own bathroom. It's a 15-minute walk or less to Ross and Ford, and there's also a very convenient shuttle that goes to and from campus. The amenities such as the gym and in-unit washer/dryer are very nice to have. Many Ross MBA students live here so that makes for easy socializing. There are many undergrads here as well. During the summer, the courtyard can be loud. Also beware of living on the side of the building next to the train tracks. The HVAC system is not well designed.

If your room is facing the train tracks, it can get very loud. The train passing by will honk and wake you up early in the morning. The walls are also very, very thin. You can hear people in the kitchen from your room. But it's nice to have an in-house washer/dryer unit and not have to worry about furniture.

great for MBAs

Too loud. Parties almost every night

I like the building but the management company isn't great

This property has nice amenities and a lot of students live there which is good for meeting people when it's cold outside. However, there are also a lot of undergraduate students which I did not expect. Overall, it can be loud. When the weather is warm, don't expect to be able to study at home or to get much sleep without earplugs. The walls are thin and the noise from the courtyard can be too much.

The shuttle is nice but it also assumes you will not be at school late - you will.

It's a good place to live but is very expensive.

The Yard is convenient and has everything you need for your time at University of Michigan. It's walking distance, has a nice gym, a pool (when it's not freezing), common areas, study areas and furniture included.

It is good,

Downs, the train passes by, expensive, too much parties in some apts