The Otis at Fort Ben Apartments

If you are black do not move hear it is not safe for us. I had a horrible experience while living at that apartment complex. For several months, I believed my upstairs neighbor was putting chemicals into the vents, which caused me to become sick. I also believed the neighbors on either side of me were affected.

I reported my concerns to the police, but eventually I decided that I needed to move in order to get away from the situation. After I moved, police officers began following me wherever... I went and harassing me. I believe, allegedly, that my former neighbor may have friends or family members working at the local police department who were involved in this harassment.

I also noticed what appeared to be chemicals being placed into the vents of my vehicle, as well as something being put into the engine that caused my car to break down. The day my car broke down, police officers showed up again harassing me. When my family arrived to pick me up, they witnessed the harassment and were upset about the way I was being treated.

I have not felt safe since leaving that apartment complex. I moved because I wanted to get away from the situation, yet I believe the harassment has continued despite my efforts to leave. These experiences have caused me significant fear and concern for my safety.
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Was an awesome place to call home when we lived there. Fantastic amenities and floorplans. Lots of nice upgrades... too many to mention here. Great management and responsive maintenance staff. Pet-friendly (private dog park!). Clean brick buildings. Quiet neighbors (usually). Easy parking. With lots of new development in the area (new library, Civic Plaza, retail, restaurants, a state park -- all within walking distance), the Otis is a very nice addition to the fabric of Lawrence! Safe... neighborhood, too. Highly recommended. Read More

The leasing agents and property manager are wonderful at what they do! However, the maintenance team could use some work... I put in several work orders several weeks ago and I am always told that somebody is coming to fix the problem, but they never show up. I see them driving around on golf carts all day and wonder "what are these people actually doing?"

We recently moved into the Otis and we absolutely love it! From the beautiful apartment to the incredible amenities the complex offers to the staff that ensures your home experience is top notch, you cannot find another place like this one! Kevin with maintenance is very helpful and on top of getting any minor fixes I've needed, completed. Kaylee is incredible at her job and going through all the ins and outs of moving into a new home and making sure your experience is pleasant. If you're... looking for anywhere to live, it's here. Not to mention you are close to everything from grocery stores, shopping, hiking, and restaurants. It's all right here. Read More