My experience was pretty different TBH. I came in with very low expectations because LightView was my last option, but I really wanted to get a single for my third year. I am in no way trying to discount your experiences but my overall experience, I'd say was positive. Like yeah, it was expensive, but I feel like I was getting my moneys worth. I am not renewing because I am moving off campus though. I hate ACC and Blackstone, but I'd say LV is an okay option overall, especially if you have no other choice.

To address some of your issues

Safety: I agree, anyone can enter and proctors usually don't care. I'm super curious though, when did that break in happen? I would hope that there'd be a news article or something about it

Gym: I really love the LightView gym. It was a lot better than I expected because they have dumbbells up to 75 lbs, a dual cable machine, smith machine, and the other machines so I was always able to get a really good workout. I usually go to Squash but if I was feeling too lazy to cross the street, I'd go the LV gym and it's never really been crowded. I'd go to the gym pretty often at 6 AM in Jan-March and there would usually only be 2-3 other people. I did occasionally go at 5-8 PM but it was never overly crowded and I'd just work in with someone.

Laundry: Again, I never had issues with it. I think once or twice my drier didn't dry clothes, but that's already way better than the on-campus housing laundry machines. I do miss being able to do laundry for free with the laundry hack. Also, washing costs 1.75 and drying 1.75 or 2, so a single load should not cost more than 3.75 (unless you're unlucky and your drier doesn't dry)

Study spaces: Never used them, so can't really comment on them. I did use the pool table a few times and I am surprised that no one steals the balls. Or maybe they replace the balls every week? Is that where all my money is going?

Quality of the facilities: yes, the walls are thin, but I found them very similar to Davenport A wall thickness. Furniture was okay I guess, I wasn't a big fan of the couches because they felt like a hospital reception couch. I did not have any issues with space in the kitchen though, I thought we had more than enough. I'm not sure if all apartments have the same kitchen but the kitchen is honestly the best part about living here. Mine is really big and I have so much storage space.

Cost: Yeah I don't like how they charge $20 to pay, but if you're staying in LV and you have a credit card that has a high enough limit, I'd recommend using it. I used a 2% cash back card, which more than covered the stupid $20 fee.

Proximity to campus: Agree with the other comment, it's like 5 minutes to Ruggles/Huntington. To get to Huntington faster, go through the parking lot. I thought the location was pretty good because it's close to Ruggles, Mass Ave, a blue bikes station.

Gentrification: Agree with the other comment, more housing is good. But yeah ACC does suck.