1280 Lafayette

1280 N Lafayette St, Denver, 80218

Noise · Maintenance complaints · Fee disputes

from $2,183 · 7207404568 · Property website

Floor plans and rent

2 bedroom · 1,020 sq ft: $2,183 (+2% vs Denver median $2,149)

B3 · 2 bath1,020 sq ft1 available$2,183

Special: Plan tagged "Has Special" but special not described; ask leasing office

Rates read 10/19/2026 from the property's website · source. The property's own site is the truth; rates change.

What renters should know

Older 1968 building renovated by RedPeak after a 2019 purchase, with a strong location and decent recent reviews (3.5–3.7/5). Complaints are everyday issues: noise, slow maintenance, drafty windows, uncontrollable HVAC, variable utility fees, and one recent security concern. No news, lawsuits, tenant organizing or pest reports were found, but city code and court records were not checked.

Managed by RedPeak · researched 10/19/2026

  • Noise (2023-09): Residents report no soundproofing between units and street noise. rentcafe.com
  • Maintenance complaints (2024-08): Multiple reviews say repairs take a long time. rentcafe.com
  • Maintenance complaints (2024-02): Long-term resident says renovation left freezing, leaky windows and doors, and tenants cannot control central heat/AC; AC described as weak. rentcafe.com
  • Safety concerns (2025-11): Most recent review cites a lack of security. rentcafe.com
  • Fee disputes (2021): Gas, water, sewer and other fees are billed with rent, so totals vary monthly and rise in winter; rent seen as high for the quality. apartmentratings.com
  • Management complaints (2020-2021): Renovation-era reviews cited construction disruption, month-long elevator outage, packages in hallways, impersonal email-only management, no resident manager and turnover. apartmentratings.com
  • See notes: ApartmentList says the building has no accessible units, and there is no in-unit laundry.
  • + Location next to Cheesman Park with downtown and mountain views. rentcafe.com
  • + Friendly neighbors, helpful staff and maintenance, lounge, good bus access. rentcafe.com
  • + Renovation won AAMD 'Most Impactful Community Renovation' award (company claim). redpeak.com
  • + Long-time resident said RedPeak completely transformed the building. apartmentratings.com

Reviews: Reviews praise the Cheesman Park location and views but repeatedly cite noise, slow repairs, drafty windows, no heat control, and rent/fees seen as high.

Gathered from public sources by an automated researcher, with the source next to each point. Read the sources and ask the office; this is a starting point, not a verdict.

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