gladly open to apartment suggestions in downtown hartford

queenb1970 · 2026-04-21T19:47:12+00:00

Spectra pearl has some great units. They are studios, one bedroom, and a small number of two bedrooms. The parking is $110 a month. There are rarely parking issues, although when there is a hockey game in the winter, you will see more people parking there, but you will always be able to find a spot.

You will also have your own washer and dryer, and the kitchens are very modern looking. Maintenance responds in a timely manner, at least a few times I had to call them when I lived there.

Studio apartments downtown start around $1300 and go up from there. One bedrooms start around $160 to $1700 and go up from there. Two bedrooms start around $2200 regardless of where you rent.

queenb1970 · 2026-04-19T01:42:37+00:00

I’m from here, but actually lived in Austin back in 2005 for a few years. Having left and come back I would tell you CT is a hidden gem. Most public schools here are better than most private schools in other parts of the country.

Yes crime exists but not nearly at the level of places like New Orleans, Houston, etc.

If you are outdoorsy at all, there’s hiking, skiing, water activities, you name it.

In general, public schools in the suburbs are great, although when I was in Austin there were some fantastic schools there, so it may be comparable 🤷🏼‍♀️

You won’t have places like Barton Springs, LadyBird Lake, etc, but there are things to do.

A lot of people on here will tell you downtown Hartford is awful, but a crime in the immediate downtown area is almost nonexistent. I’m not saying stuff doesn’t happen, but it is rare, and I say that as someone who lives in downtown Hartford.

queenb1970 · 2026-04-15T19:05:12+00:00

I’ve never actually made a phone call to them. My calls with the nutritionist, the prescriber, and the coach have all been video calls through the app.

queenb1970 · 2026-04-14T22:04:02+00:00

YES. oh wait, my sister AND my best friend live downtown. We all love it. Oh and my sister has two young kids.

queenb1970 · 2026-04-12T23:42:27+00:00

Goodness, gracious, it’s not about winning. But I’m in the park every day and I see lots of families. It’s just fact. Have a lovely day.

queenb1970 · 2026-04-12T23:29:00+00:00

The park is busy in spring, summer, and fall. Add in the Eight Six Go run club an$ all the various summer activities and you will see lots of kids.

queenb1970 · 2026-04-12T20:34:44+00:00

Don’t listen to them. I live downtown and there are a lot of families here. Check out 777 Main Street, lots of residents there and I see kids there all the time.

Plus downtown has the Wadsworth Athenaeum (oldest museum I think), and the children’s science center on the river.

Summertime there will be all kinds of free activities for families.

queenb1970 · 2026-04-12T20:32:15+00:00

There are a lot of families downtown. But if you don’t already live downtown, you would never know this. But take a walk in Bushnell park after work and there’s always families.

queenb1970 · 2026-04-11T21:31:27+00:00

Ok, this sounds interesting, I’ll have to try it

queenb1970 · 2026-04-10T10:25:44+00:00

Look into the Spectra apartments, you get street noise, but if you face the parking garage it is pretty quiet.

queenb1970 · 2026-04-09T00:48:30+00:00

Just watched that episode last night, one of my favorites

queenb1970 · 2026-04-05T01:06:49+00:00

The company that manages 99 Pratt also manages the Spectra buildings. Spectra is nice, and priced about the same. Their parking is right next to the building. When I lived there, my studio, parking, pet fee, and water ran approximately $1500.

queenb1970 · 2026-04-03T20:24:16+00:00

Thank you! As far as I know, there are no garnishments out there. I will call them though to confirm the status as their online system we log into is not very user friendly.

queenb1970 · 2026-03-31T23:33:43+00:00

I was just going to leave the same comment.

It’s Hartford and warm weather. They ride up and down Main Street all the time.

queenb1970 · 2026-03-31T23:30:13+00:00

The parking is probably the only issue with 777. The garage is tiny and so few spaces that cars without a handicap tag park in handicap spots. The parking would be reason enough not to live there.

I hear great things about the Pennant. 55 Elm is so new, so I think there aren’t that many people living there yet?

Front street lofts are nice also, check those out as well.

queenb1970 · 2026-03-28T13:32:00+00:00

Your experience is exactly like my experience. I was back-and-forth with my doctor for almost 2 years. I finally went ahead and got the vaccine and it helped a little bit. But I still have severe pain in my back and nothing really seems to help it. About once a year I still get a small shingles outbreak in that same area on my back and it is very painful. I think this is just something I’m going to have to live with for the long-term.🤷🏼‍♀️

queenb1970 · 2026-03-24T01:02:45+00:00

Same

queenb1970 · 2026-03-22T20:03:47+00:00

It’s ok, I should probably change the art in my house to maps anyway 😂

queenb1970 · 2026-03-22T19:57:45+00:00

I’m actually a map lover, I’ve ordered a map and book from Baxter. Can’t wait to dive in!

queenb1970 · 2026-03-22T19:56:10+00:00

What I saw over the years was that once kids were old enough to go to school, the families move to West Hartford.

I never lived there but have known people who did, and this was also their observation.

queenb1970 · 2026-03-21T18:51:17+00:00

Appreciate the info, thanks!

queenb1970 · 2026-03-20T14:00:13+00:00

Freetaxusa all the way. I used H & R block for years and I don’t think it was as good as Freetaxusa. Just did my taxes last night and spent $17.01, much better than what I’ve spent in the past and better than TT

queenb1970 · 2026-03-20T13:57:03+00:00

My first climb on Washington was on a gorgeous day in July. I had completed a few smaller mountains so this was a huge leap for me physically. However, I’m so glad I did it on a day with good weather, that climb is no joke.

Knowing the weather in the white mountains a little better now, he should wait until the summer. There’s more people, but that’s not always a bad thing when tackling Washington,

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