Name: UHill Walls
Telephone: (919) 769-3926

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Phone: (919) 769-3926

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UHill Walls is one of the largest collections of public art in the southeast. More than 40 murals by local, national, and international artists are inspired in part by Durham’s history and well-known faces like the “Queen of Funk,” Betty Davis, painted by Scott Nurkin, and fashion icon André Leon Talley painted by Tiffany Baker.

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M Paul 6 months ago

I'm going to take the time to write as detailed a review as I can, because I can't express enough how much I appreciate this apartment area. That doesn't mean I'm going to exclude all of the downsides; I'll be as thorough as possible so as to make sure the review is helpful for people looking for a good place to stay.

To start off, I think the apartment is beautifully designed. Ask and get shown around the premises and some units and you'll find that the apartments have high ceilings, large windows, and a clean and minimalist design all-around. Even though we're only staying in a one-bedroom, the unit is generally very spacious and pleasant I think.

Another thing that is really important for us is an apartment with good build quality. We've stayed in numerous places during our graduate education across the country where the apartments might LOOK well-built, but on closer inspection will reveal extremely poor build quality. Thin, cheap walls and bad windows have been a recurrent problem since that means more noise and sometimes maybe even cold or hot air seeping in and out of the unit. Uhills I think has a very sturdy build in general; we generally can't hear anything from our neighbors even though we might come across some noise occasionally in the hallways, and the windows are I think vacuum insulated windows that dampen outside noise and help maintain indoor temperatures. The floors are scratch-proof. Superb.

Another criterion that is super important for us is sunlight and air circulation. I can't guarantee our experience in this respect will hold for everyone else, since I think we were somewhat lucky. We got a unit on the top floor with windows facing West, which means we can see beautiful sunsets every evening. It's pretty breezy for our unit as well, so we can circulate air efficiently when we open the windows. We get a lot of light in our particular unit, which is really crucial for us. If this is important for you too, I highly recommend you contact the office to check on availability.

Another absolutely crucial criterion is general cleanliness and management. I think it's probably safe to say that this is perhaps the CLEANEST apartment premises in the entire Durham area, no joke. But I can't complain at all about cleanliness, because apartments tend to attract all kinds of pests if not properly maintained. This is as clean as it can possibly get, I swear.

The staff!!! From the moment you contact them about wanting to look into some units and for various kinds of other requests, they're the most responsive, considerate, REASONABLE, credible people that we've ever come across. Mary is an ANGEL. I love how the staff are serious about making sure the residents all respect each other and the shared spaces in particular.

Another important criterion for us is proximity to amenities and especially our workplace at Duke. Unfortunately, the apartments are far from grocery stores and the university if you intend on walking; but otherwise, everything is pretty close by car. By car, the university is a good 5-10 minutes away, there's several grocery stores nearby too. Downtown is also very close by car.

Also, the entire unit is very, very secure. There are gated parking lots all around, and you need a tag to pass the doors and activate the elevator. You probably won't have to worry about security whatsoever.

If I had to state any negatives, to be fair and frank (but VERY MINOR): live music in front of our unit during evenings in warm weather can be noisy; some neighbors sometimes can get noisy, but that's applicable to all apartments; some automobile fanatics doing donuts and making noise at nighttime far out in the distance sometimes wakes me up, but only rarely; the lobby and workspaces have strangely high and uncomfortable chairs, so we barely use them even though we want to; the main entrance from the lobby for some reason is kinda smelly.

I will emphasize that this is BY FAR the best apartment residence we've stayed in so far based on our criteria, and we would STRONGLY recommend Uhill. 5 stars all around.
Mary Beth MacKenzie a month ago

I have been incredibly impressed with this property and the staff. The property itself is beautiful. There are murals everywhere (a plus if you love art) and the common areas are inviting and always clean. Being able to walk across the parking lot to restaurants and shops is awesome. There is even a vet so you can take your fur babies to their appointments without even getting in the car! The staff at UHill is amazing. They are very responsive and kind. Maintenance is on top of any issues and are always polite. Overall, this is a great place to call home!
Jianing a month ago

As a Duke grad student, I really enjoy the time staying at Uhill! When choosing between apartments, my top concern is safety. At Uhill, everywhere you go needs key fob or card access, and that’s the top reason I decide to choose Uhill. And I never regret that decision. The leasing office always makes you feel welcomed. Especially Mary, always energetic, caring, and helpful. The maintenance team is also responsive and friendly, helping me solve all the problems I have during my two years staying at Uhill.
Eli Campos a month ago

I have been to UHill Apartments several times to visit my friend and have had only great experiences. Building is beautiful and clean, Nancy at the front desk is always very friendly and welcoming. They also have great amenities, would definitely consider moving here in the future.
jacob barnett a month ago

Absolutely loved living here best service from the front office ever. Kate, Nancy, and Mary are the best, help with anything you need and are always down for a chat or to give your dog a treat. Only reason I moved was to purchase a home or else would have stayed!