Meet Gigi, an 8-month-old English Cream Golden Retriever, and a happy resident of 306 West.
While Gigi prefers to spend her days in never-ending playtime, she also loves people, other dogs, and anything that squeaks.
Gigi enjoys walking around Capitol Square, playing at nearby dog parks, and confiding in her best friend and roommate – Cliff O’Malley the cat.
Not only does Gigi love the dog-friendly atmosphere of downtown Madison, she always feels welcome at home.
As Isthmus previously stated, “Madison has become a city of renters.” The downtown Madison luxury apartment community exploded this past year, offering plenty of options for every taste. It’s important to consider these 10 items before selecting your new apartment home.
Is management on site? Is there a dedicated maintenance team? Speak with current tenants if you can, and see how they feel about the quality of service received. Sites like www.apartmentratings.com can also be helpful in gaining insight not only to customer service of staff, but the overall apartment community.
Does the apartment community accept animals? Is there a pet deposit, and is it charged per pet? Are there monthly pet fees? As to dogs, is there a weight limit or breed restriction? Is there green space nearby, or dog parks in walking distance? Are elevators roomy enough to allow for transporting dogs to and fro?
Be sure to bring this list of apartment renting tips with you when touring your next downtown Madison luxury apartment. If you have any questions or would simply like to learn more, the staff of 306 West would be happy to assist.
The clean, modern aesthetic found on the 11th floor of these downtown Madison luxury apartments incorporates expansive windows, balconies, rooftop patios, and private community terraces for residents of 306 West and their guests.
The above unit is located on the 11th floor, and features the Modern finish collection – polished concrete floors, rich custom cabinetry, dark granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, a kitchen island with a breakfast bar, and a dark blue accent wall (one of four colors available). The above two-bedroom two-and-a-half bath unit is $3,500 per month for 1,871 square feet of space, while most remaining units on the 11th floor are one-bedroom one-bath ranging from $1,700 – $1,900.
With so much excitement surrounding you in the form of signature downtown dining and events, extra care has been placed in the details of your private luxurious living quarters rather than constructing redundant community spaces. Every unit has expansive windows to take advantage of natural lighting and only the highest quality finishes – granite, ceramic tile, vinyl plank flooring, Kohler fixtures, stainless steel GE appliances, french-door refrigerator, Bosch washer and dryer in-unit, and more.
Even amidst the excitement of downtown Madison, WI, 306 West is tucked away in one of the calmest corners of the Capitol. While spending time in the private courtyard using the gas grill and kitchenette, it may be difficult to believe that you really are only two blocks from Capitol Square. Additional quiet comfort can be found directly across from 306 West in the form of expansive green space for viewing pleasure. The park that has been installed on the site of St. Raphael Cathedral, which was destroyed by arson on March 14, 2005.
Current leasing specials include a reduced security deposit, assistance with moving expenses, free hi-speed internet, and more. Call for additional details or visit us during our daily open house hours – walk-ins welcome!
“One of the major reasons animals wind up in shelters is because their owners can’t find housing that will allow them to bring their pets,” says Matthew Wildman, Pet Care Issues Manager of the Humane Society of the United States. “Specifically, owners of large dogs with heavier weights.”
The Human Society commended 306 West for not having breed or weight limitations in place, and welcoming all dogs. While we do have a two-animal limit in place, it’s certainly negotiable. Ultimately, we would hate to see an animal displaced, or an individual seeking a new home be turned away simply for opening their heart up to animals. In our experience many prior homeowners obtained pets not expecting to transition into a rental situation, and may now find themselves with very few options if they have large pets or certain breeds.
The Humane Society was particularly interested in the impact that 306 West’s pet-friendly policies have had on the community. We’re proud to report that zero incidents have been reported to management thus far, and we do have larger breeds and breeds on the restricted list held by many properties. 306 West strives to establish a community where all pet-owners feel comfortable and welcome.
Notwithstanding the pet-friendly policies, 306 West has implemented several other measures to make pets feel at home with their owners. In walking distance of the downtown Madison apartment are Brittingham Dog Park and Quann Dog Park. After playing at the dog parks, pets are welcome to get clean in the heated, indoors pet-washing station. Multiple elevators are on the property, and they’re roomy enough for large dogs to easily navigate the walk from the apartment to the outdoors. Directly across the street from 306 West is a large, grassy area for dogs to take care of business (if you know what we mean). The downtown Madison apartments have also partnered with local groomers and dog-walkers to offer on-site services to pets in need.
Currently, a doggy meet-and-greet is being planned for residents of 306 West. The event will occur in the private courtyard and will give neighboring pets a chance to meet each other, and for their owners to meet local vendors such as dog-walkers, groomers, and boarding facilities. Stay tuned for more details!
To have your pet featured as a resident of 306 West, send pictures of your pet and a brief bio to Kendra Bishop at kbishop@alexandercompany.com.
Yesterday we received a letter from a current resident of 306 West, living downtown in Madison, two blocks from Capitol Square. The tenant shared several factors that influenced his decision to select 306 West as his new home. Rather than sum up the contents we thought we’d share the letter with you, to read for yourself. While the names have been altered for privacy reasons the contents of the letter have remained untouched.
306 West LLC
Arnie Davis
306 West Main Street
Madison, WI 53703Hi Arnie,
[Sharon] and I wanted to drop you a note about our residency at 306 West. We moved in on June 12, 2015, so we have been here about 5 weeks.
We chose 306 West for many reasons. In no particular order:
- the views of the city and Lake Monona
- the close proximity to the Square and all of the downtown restaurants and events
- the south side of West Washington Avenue – it is a real neighborhood
- the quality of appliances, doors, fixtures, countertops
- the gas range and the ability to grill on the patio
- the hardwood floors and quality tiles in the baths
- being able to have [Max], our puppy, here
- management has been very helpful and attentive
- the loading dock and the high elevators make moving anything easy
- the residents have been very friendly ([Max] attracts people to say Hi)
Thank you for allowing us to be residents. We look forward to a long stay.
Sincerely,
[Bob]
We can talk about our luxury apartments in downtown Madison until we’re blue in the face. Hearing it form a happy resident, like Bob, is what really matters. Stop in during our open house ours to see what went into making happy residents like Bob just that.
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