4824 E. Kentucky Ave., Glendale vs. 3100 Cherry Creek South, Denver (relocating, gated)

[Yixi]

Hi, Forumites. For all the people who know the Denver/Glendale area well, I have some questions. My husband and I will be relocating sometime in late July or August and we wanted to ask the opinion of people who have better insight than a map or statistics can give--at least we think real, talking human beings still have the edge over those things .

As much as we hate the thought, it is possible that we may have to move sight unseen because of logistics and work schedules that will not give; it's like that sometimes. We did this before and it was great. Once it was not the best but we simply broke our lease and moved after six months. No big deal, all things considered.

There are two places that we are looking at renting now. One is a condo located in a complex called Cedar Pointe Condos at 4824 E. Kentucky Ave. in Glendale. The other is a condo in a hi-rise located at 3100 Cherry Creek South in Denver.

Can any of you give your ideas on both locations in regard to the general neighborhood, safety (seen the crime stats but still would like to hear your voices) and any other information you would like to share--what you like/don't like about the areas? Oh, a little about us: early-30s, no kids, college educated professionals, considered yuppies but not sure I would call myself that . OK with urban areas, semi-suburban areas and living around people of all ethnic backgrounds, ages, and sexual orientations. The things we are not OK with are drunken college students and their shananaghans, open drug dealing and blaring music all times of the night . I'll be coming in and out alone at different times and need to feel safe doing so. Most appreciate walkable places as we both do lots of running and biking and try to avoid driving when possible. Will both commute to downtown offices and willing to pay around $1600 per month for a 1 or 2 bedroom, could go higher but would like not to.

Again, we are genuinely interested in your comments and really don't need to be told to look at the stats, etc. I'm asking because I have found the comments on the Denver board to be thorough and honest.

Thanks a bunch!

[cowboyxjon]

The Cherry Creek South address is much closer to the Cherry Creek shopping area, in fact, it's within walking distance. It's not RIGHT in the middle of everything, but close enough.

I lived near the Cedar Pointe condos for a little while in one of the other apartment complexes (The Sonata at Cherry Creek). The neighborhood itself is okay in my opinion (not as upscale as Cherry Creek), although while I lived there, co-workers warned me about car thefts. The Sonata parking area was gated, although I never had a problem and as far as I know, nobody else in the complex had any problems either.

Hope this helps. I know you mentioned time and schedule conflicts, but the best way to choose is to see the places for yourself. Judging from what you wrote, you would probably like the 3100 Cherry Creek South place more, since the Cherry Creek shopping area is nearby.. BUT.. the Cedar Pointe condos might work well for you too!

[Yixi]

Hello Cowboyxjon. Thank you SOOOO much for taking the time to write back. I was beginning to think that no one would reply .

The information you gave is exactly the kind I was looking for. You are right; it is best that we go and see for ourselves. But, if this is not possible, it is comforting to know that there are people on this forum who will take the time to give you replies with the good and bad details.

The Cherry Creek South address seems more upscale to us as well though the Cedar Pointe condo rentals are cheaper for more space. My concern was whether or not the rents were cheaper at Cedar Pointe because the area is loud, dirty or something along those lines. These are the details you cannot get from stats.

You are the best for writing back!

[livecontent]

Can I have your name. "Yixi", that is one of the best ID, I have ever seen

I would not live anywhere in Glendale. It is a place of many cheap apartments. Too many bars; too many drunks, and too many young rowdies, loud music and sex clubs. You know, I think it has only one or two house in the whole village. Look elsewhere.

Livecontent

[esya]

The Cedar Pointe condos are older, in a less upgraded part of tiny Glendale, while the 3100 address is lots newer. Still, I had the Cedar Pointe place recommended to me in the past as well managed. They are both very well located. The 3100 place is VERY high rise--I would ask how many units, as I would compare it to an apartment on the beach at honolulu, not my thing. Cedar Pointe is more of a surrounded garden enclave--smaller and I think with a pool.

I have lived within a half mile of Glendale in two locations since 1994.

[Yixi]

Actually, Livecontent, I have always admired your name because it is a mantra and inspirational all at once .

Thanks for your opinions. I have been advised by a couple of other people through friends to look elsewhere because they do not like Glendale either.

Esya, it was great to hear from you since you lived near the apartment complex in question and currently still live in Glendale.

You both are the best. Love this forum!!!