109 Tower, miami-fl

I’ve been living at 109 Building for about a year now, and I’ll be staying here for my second year as well. Out of all the buildings I’ve lived in at FIU, this one is honestly the best when it comes to dorms. The building is a little older since it was one of the first ones built, but compared to the others, the price is much more affordable. I also have only good things when talking about maintenance and the front desk staff. Every time I had a problem or requested something, they always solved it. The maintenance team is especially very fast. Usually, if you submit a request during the day, they solve the issue the same day.

I chose this off campus apartment, believing it had the lowest/best deal for the amenities provided, however I was blindsided by the lack of support given from the property manager, along with the greed. Not only does the entire building reek of marijuana and water damage, the property includes a large variety of hidden fees, making it more expensive than choosing to live at one of the more luxurious counterparts. The only advice I have for someone looking for safe and affordable student housing is to continue searching elsewhere as this property did not suit my needs, and I am highly dissatisfied with the price to amenities ratio. The gym is completely rundown, the pool is never occupied due to being dirty, and the walls are so thin that you can hear music or voices from even the floor below.

My experience was amazing Ive been here for 2 years and ive loved every minute of it. Staff is always so caring and amazing. anytime I've had a problem. They've always handled it with swiftness and keeping in mind everyone thats involved. We have security as well after hours which makes everything feel safe and overall, I wouldn't change living here for the world. Also special shout out to kayla and dayna they're the best!!

We have been happy with our son living at 109 Tower the past 5 months. The apartment needed a good cleaning that took us two days to complete but as a parent of 5 children living in lots of different states, we were prepared for it because it’s simply the nature of apartment living. To expect a college student living on their own (especially boys) to leave an apartment immaculate just isn’t realistic. And nothing is ever cleaned to a mother’s standard anyway. It is a bit more dated than we thought it would be, but their safety measures for residents and convenient location within walking distance of campus outweigh cosmetics. The staff create fun activities to build community among the residents and my son has made great friends there!

Living at 109 Apartments as an international student has been a good experience. The location is very convenient near campus and stores, and the furnished setup made moving in easy. It can be a little noisy and pricey, but overall it’s comfortable and student-friendly.