The apartment building itself (The Metropolitan Downtown Columbia) is brand new (it was built in 2014). It has a host of amenities for the residents to use, including a pool, a 24 hour fitness center, a tech center with computers and a free printer, and a game room with vintage arcade games with the coin slots disabled for free play, as well as a pool table. There are also propane barbecues in the courtyard for residents to use. The entire building is 100% smoke free, so you can't smoke anywhere, not even on the balconies. Dogs and cats are allowed, however they do charge an extra monthly fee for pets. There are no weight restrictions, but there are some breed restrictions for dogs. The building has a parking garage that is connected directly to the building on each level, and both the garage and the building itself are access controlled.