Mayflower Apartments, syracuse-ny

For a “luxury” apartment, the quality and management here are incredibly disappointing. We dealt with heating issues during the coldest part of winter and our apartment was freezing, and now the AC is broken and the apartment is reaching 80°. Maintenance issues are handled with little urgency, and there always seems to be another problem -the microwave stopped working, the sliding doors don’t close properly, the dishwasher is poor quality, and the washer/dryer heats up the entire apartment when running. Nothing is soundproofed, the trash room is constantly filthy, and the fire alarm goes off multiple times a month with the loudest, most unbearable sound. Definitely not worth the premium rent they charge.

I lived at Coda for two years. There are definitely people on the staff who were kind and helpful, and I genuinely appreciated them — including Khairy, Harlee, and Audrey. They made parts of my experience much better, and I want to acknowledge that. That said, the biggest issue for me was the imbalance around access, privacy, and overall comfort. I was living alone in a two-bedroom apartment and paying for the entire unit, yet my own access to my home felt surprisingly limited. The building relies heavily on phone-based access, and when I asked about having an additional key fob or backup access option, I was told there would be an additional charge. Meanwhile, multiple people connected to the building seemed to have access to my private apartment. During my lease, there were multiple occasions where people connected to the building accessed or entered my unit without my clear prior consent. A large package was once placed inside my apartment without my knowledge or permission. Another time, someone appeared to open my door because they assumed no one was home. My question is simple: how is a resident supposed to feel safe or maintain privacy when access to their own apartment is limited, but building staff and representatives appear to have broad access to the unit? I also sometimes conduct confidential psychotherapy sessions from home. How am I supposed to protect client confidentiality if I cannot trust that no one will unexpectedly enter my apartment? Beyond the access/privacy issues, things in the apartment and building broke far too often. The HVAC had repeated issues, the lights/switches were often unreliable, the bathroom exhaust fan was weak, and the fire alarm system was extremely sensitive. There were times when the fire alarm went off multiple times in a single week and the entire building had to deal with it. I understand that safety systems are important. But does that really make a building “safe” if residents are constantly disrupted, if basic comfort is compromised, and if privacy inside the apartment does not feel secure? Many apartment buildings manage to maintain safety without sacrificing residents’ comfort, privacy, and peace of mind. For the price of a two-bedroom apartment, I expected clear access policies, reliable maintenance, and basic respect for tenant privacy. Instead, I was repeatedly left wondering who had access to my apartment, when they could enter, and how I was supposed to feel safe living there alone. I would not recommend Coda to anyone who values privacy, comfort, or peace of mind — especially women living alone.

The coda is an amazing place to live if your going to college at syracuse or if your just looking for an apartment. They offer studios, 1, 2, and 3 bedrooms. They have a heated pool and hot tub. They have a very nice gym, yoga studio, podcast room, movie theater, common areas in most floors. Huge courtyard with a fireplace. They are also pet friendly. Amazing staff, they keep the place very clean.

The Coda is a great place to live, however after a year of living there are some very noticeable flaws 1) The cost of living is expensive --> you can find a lot of places with similar amenities for cheaper prices and potentially a location closer to campus. The price of a studio could also be 1b in some other places 2) Heater and A/C system keeps breaking down, sometimes the room gets way too cold and becomes a freezer or sometimes it becomes the Sahara desert, depends on your luck. 3) At the beginning of the academic year, the elevator was not working and took around 1-2 weeks of fixing before it was fully functioning, this I feel like they didn't take the issue seriously enough, this effected me quite a lot since I lived on the upper floors. 4) The shuttle times are super weird, sometimes they arrive fast and on time, I guess, whereas during the day, the shuttle sometimes could take super long to arrive and was unpredictable to time, you would have to consistently check the app to see where it was, let alone how long it would wait for you. Overall, the place is clean and has a nice study room and gym. and the rooms itself was not bad.

Living at Coda on Crouse for the past two years has been an incredible experience. More than just an apartment, it became a place where I truly settled in and found my rhythm. The library helped me lock in during some of my most important academic moments, and the gym kept me consistent and disciplined. A special shoutout to Audrey Khiary and the entire leasing team. What started as a simple move-in process turned into genuine support, guidance, and a sense of belonging. You didn’t just manage the building, you helped create a community that felt like family. Grateful for the memories, the growth, and the people who made this place feel like home.