Apartment near Light Rail (HOA fees, condo, buyer)

[teeej]

Originally Posted by kytoaz

The parking garage being on 2nd st. is a huge plus. In the mornings you can come in from 3rd st. and afternoons just take a rt. on Indian school and get the f outta dodge lol. Indian school eastbound isn't bad in the afternoons but westbound is a freaking nightmare. All in all as I said I really don't think this commute will be a soul crusher. You may decide you want to move closer and there are several very nice options very close to your job, but I don't think you need to rush or take a loss on your current place just to avoid this commute.

Yeah - it sounds like parking in the garage is costly and the employer pays for public transportation but not parking, so I'll just have to wait and see how that all works out. Someone suggested Park & Ride at 38th and Washington, but I don't know if that's any better. I currently live at roughly McDowell and Hayden, so the McClintock/Apache park & ride is just a straight shot down Hayden (McClintock) and would probably be the logical choice if I wanted to take the rail, but it sounds like driving won't be so bad.

[Prickly Pear]

So I wanted to apologize from earlier. I used to work in the 4041 building (IRS used to be over there I swear, maybe they moved?), not 4000. I currently work in the 3800 building right next door. Parking here is pretty bad, but I think they all share the same ownership (3800, 3838, and 4000). I park in the garage next to my building on the days I do drive, but I have a special pass that’s paid by my department. For my building I really recommend seeing if you can get a parking pass for the garage by 2nd Ave and Weldon, or the open surface lots next door if they’ll let you. But if it’s a high expense I recommend taking the light rail. Despite 38th street and Washington park and ride being a father drive, overall you’ll spend less time commuting.

You can also drive to park by Central and Camelback (or 7th ave and camelback) and take the light rail down from there. That may seem silly but it may be the shortest commute in regards to time than you think. Parking there is free as long as you are light railing about.

[teeej]

Originally Posted by Prickly Pear

So I wanted to apologize from earlier. I used to work in the 4041 building (IRS used to be over there I swear, maybe they moved?), not 4000. I currently work in the 3800 building right next door. Parking here is pretty bad, but I think they all share the same ownership (3800, 3838, and 4000). I park in the garage next to my building on the days I do drive, but I have a special pass that’s paid by my department. For my building I really recommend seeing if you can get a parking pass for the garage by 2nd Ave and Weldon, or the open surface lots next door if they’ll let you. But if it’s a high expense I recommend taking the light rail. Despite 38th street and Washington park and ride being a father drive, overall you’ll spend less time commuting.

You can also drive to park by Central and Camelback (or 7th ave and camelback) and take the light rail down from there. That may seem silly but it may be the shortest commute in regards to time than you think. Parking there is free as long as you are light railing about.

The IRS building is at 4041. The parking structure for 4041 seems to be right off 2nd St rather than Central.

[Prickly Pear]

Originally Posted by teeej

The IRS building is at 4041. The parking structure for 4041 seems to be right off 2nd St rather than Central.

4000 is across central avenue. 4041 isn’t the same high rise/complex as 4000. Odds are on the west side of the street, evens are the east side of the street. These aren’t the same buildings and the parking is extremely different both, which is why I’m asking for clarification.

Anyway if you mean 4041, then I’ve never had problems parking there. I believe they just added two floors to their parking garage also.

[grmi66]

Originally Posted by Prickly Pear

4000 is across central avenue. 4041 isn’t the same high rise/complex as 4000. Odds are on the west side of the street, evens are the east side of the street. These aren’t the same buildings and the parking is extremely different both, which is why I’m asking for clarification.

Anyway if you mean 4041, then I’ve never had problems parking there. I believe they just added two floors to their parking garage also.

My wife works in the building. It's 4041 and despite the fact they added two floors to the parking garage the IRS doesn't have parking passes. Even the IRS managers park on the street below to save money. But the IRS will give out a free light rail pass.

[Prickly Pear]

Originally Posted by grmi66

My wife works in the building. It's 4041 and despite the fact they added two floors to the parking garage the IRS doesn't have parking passes. Even the IRS managers park on the street below to save money. But the IRS will give out a free light rail pass.

That's intriguing. I used to work for the public health department a couple years ago and I got a parking pass for the garage. I'm kind of surprised they don't allow the IRS to park there, especially since they just expanded the garage. I believe the public health department uses a good amount of the floors in the building and trust me (a minimum of 4 of the floors), they don't use most of that parking garage.


Anywho, OP I do recommend the light rail then if they won't let you park. The open lots across the street are also pretty expensive (they are run by my high rise's management). If you want to reduce your commute time I recommend doing park and ride at 38th street and Washington, but if you are more interested in convenience then you can use the McClintock or Dorsey park and rides. I find from my experience it's easier to park at Dorsey, mostly because the left turn light cycles to get onto Apache are extremely short and you might get stuck waiting through a couple of cycles. Both park and rides you can get pretty good parking spots.


But in the future I would recommend living as close to your office as possible on the light rail or the bus routes (41 bus for Indian School and 0 for Central) when you get an opportunity to move.

[grmi66]

Originally Posted by Prickly Pear

That's intriguing. I used to work for the public health department a couple years ago and I got a parking pass for the garage. I'm kind of surprised they don't allow the IRS to park there, especially since they just expanded the garage.

Oh they can park there...but pay the full daily rate or purchase a monthly pass.

[Desert Ray]

Originally Posted by teeej

Price isn't really an issue, I am paying 1600 here in Hawaii
I would just need my scottsdale place to sell and so far if hasn't. What are some of the nice complexes?

The Stewart just opened. It's only a few light-rail stops away, and it's across the street from a Farmer's Market, near most of the fun downtown places.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hvajslF8oas

Circa just opened, and it's a pretty nice complex (it has a bike storage place, a good workout room, a nice pool, and seems fun).

[teeej]

Originally Posted by WSPHXPELON

If price is really no issue I would recommend either https://cityscaperesidences.com/ or 44 Monroe. Both are VERY nice and VERY convenient.

I find myself moving back to Phoenix, it looks like both these places are up to abobut $2300/mo for a 1BR, price is now an issue.

How unfortunate.

[Valley Native]

Originally Posted by teeej

I find myself moving back to Phoenix, it looks like both these places are up to abobut $2300/mo for a 1BR, price is now an issue.

How unfortunate.

Seriously, forget about renting an apartment. There are small condo units for sale north of downtown starting at less than $200K. A good share of them are highrise condos along Central Avenue. You'd be saving yourself a number of headaches by owning vs. renting, and you can take the light rail to work & avoid the hassles of driving/parking.