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Convenient and affordable – what more could you ask for in an apartment? Plenty! Click below to see a detailed list of the features in the apartments at the Sitka. |
- Extra phone and cable outlets – 2 of each in most living rooms and bedrooms for flexibility in furnishing
- Apartments are pre-wired for up to 4 phone lines per apartment
- High-efficiency casement windows have a coating that reduces the amount of heat gain from the summer sun.
- The casement windows swing open to face the prevailing summer winds and catch cool evening breezes.
- The tall windows open all the way to the ceiling to help with summer ventilation and bring natural light deep into the apartment
- Quiet, efficient 3-speed ceiling fans are located in every living room and bedroom and provide additional ventilation
- Bath fans operate continuously to improve indoor air quality at no cost to tenants.
- Self-cleaning oven with electronic controls, window in door, and storage for pots and pans
- Energy-Star self-defrosting refrigerator, with crispers and lots of shelves (15.7 CF in Studio and 1 BR, 17.9 CF in 2 BR).
- Garbage disposals with heavy-duty motor
- Energy-Star dishwashers in 1 BR and 2 BR apartments
- Built in microwave oven with 2-speed recirculating fan and hi/lo surface light in every kitchen
- All ground floor apartments have stacked washer/dryer in apartments.
- Extra drawers in kitchens and baths for convenient storage
- Linen/towel storage in bathrooms
- Extra shelving in bedroom closets
- Deep upper cabinets over refrigerators in studio apartments
- Additional storage lockers available for rent
- Long-lasting, warm-white, energy-efficient compact fluorescent lamps in kitchen and bathroom light fixtures help keep electric bills lower.
- Extra insulation and caulking in exterior walls reduces energy use
- Electronic thermostats provide more accurate settings and control as well as increased efficiency
- Energy-Star refrigerators use less electricity than conventional refrigerators
- Plumbing fixtures use about 20% less water than required by current codes
- Showerhead has strong adjustable spray, but uses only 2.0 gallons of water per minute
- Toilet uses only 1.6 gallons of water per flush
- Dishwashers and washing machines operate with low water use
- Each apartment has a submeter for cold and hot water and tenants are billed only for what they use. Tenants can feel good about conserving water and get the financial benefit of their good work.
In every wood-frame apartment building, you will sometimes hear noise from your neighbors, but we took pains to try to minimize it at the Sitka.
- Walls between apartments have extra treatment and thorough caulking of all penetrations to reduce sound transmission
- Floors have a lightweight concrete topping that is 33% thicker than standard to reduce the noise for the apartment below. Thick carpet pad, sound batts, resilient channel, and two layers of 5/8” sheetrock add to the sound treatment of the floor/ceiling assembly.
- Some 1 BR floor plans offer large alcove for a home office or computer workspace
- Large studios provide a separate alcove for sleeping or workspace
- Most studios offer full size kitchen with breakfast bar
- Most kitchens have a pass-through opening for light and ventilation
- Most kitchens and bathrooms have an accent wall color
- All apartments have raised panel doors and natural wood trim