Sole on Central — Resident Reviews, Pros & Cons
Grand Central District, St. Petersburg, FL · What renters actually say about living here, distilled from public reviews. Updated Jul 2026.
Neighborhood
Grand Central District
Address
1560 Central Ave, St. Petersburg, FL 33705
Floor plans
Studio–2BR
Advertised rents
~$2,100–$2,850 (as of 2026-07, per public listings)
Year built
2010
Pet friendly
Yes
Website
What residents like
- ✓Loft-style units with exposed brick and 9-10 ft ceilings are distinctive for the area
- ✓Deep amenity list including a two-story gym, roof deck and pet spa
- ✓Walkable Grand Central location near breweries and Central Avenue shops
- ✓Positive reviews frequently credit individual staff and maintenance response
Common complaints
- ✕Reviewers from the renovation period report prolonged construction noise, debris and disruption
- ✕Common complaints include trash, dog waste and general cleanliness around the property
- ✕Some residents describe billing disputes and difficulty getting fees reversed
- ✕Several reviews cite management deflecting complaints rather than resolving them
Our take
Sole on Central is a 325-unit loft-style community in the Grand Central District that rebranded from Fusion 1560 after a major renovation cycle. It appeals to renters who want character units and heavy amenities west of downtown. Its reputation is mixed: strong marks for the physical product and location, weaker ones for management consistency during and after the renovation era.
Amenities
Resort-style pool with fountainTwo-story fitness centerRoof deckSaunas and spa treatment roomsPet spaControlled-access parking garageCo-working spacesExposed-brick loft-style interiors
About these pros & cons
How we build these pages: we read publicly available resident reviews (Google, ApartmentRatings, Yelp, Reddit and similar) for each community and summarize the recurring themes in our own words. We don't copy review text, we don't display star ratings we didn't compute, and no complex has paid to appear or to have anything removed. Cons reflect what residents report — experiences vary. Rent ranges come from public listings and change often; always confirm current pricing, fees and policies with the property directly.
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