Sunnyside apartments provide various housing configurations for University of Utah students, faculty, and staff. According to an undated document from the University of Utah, the community includes Cottonwood buildings, which consist of studio, one, two, and three-bedroom apartments located on the west side of Foothill Blvd. Additionally, the Fort Douglas homes, which were constructed in several stages, include units 661, 662, and 663. These specific homes were built in 1891 as residences for non-commissioned officers and include 2.5 bedrooms and 1.5 bathrooms per unit. According to an undated document, these Fort Douglas units are rented as entire units to faculty, staff, and post-doctoral students.
For students, faculty, or staff affiliated with the University of Utah, a limited number of furnished apartments are available in the Cottonwood building. According to an undated document, these short-term rentals are available for 4-5 months and require a 30-day Intent to Vacate notice. The rental rate for these furnished units is $125.00 per month above the posted rental rates, a price that includes all utilities, high-speed internet, and laundry services. These apartments include essentials such as a bed, mattress, couch, dresser, dining table, and chairs. According to an undated document, availability for furnished units is on a first-come, first-served basis and waiting lists are not maintained for them.
Residential buildings at Sunnyside are subject to specific access regulations. According to an undated document, beginning October 1, all Sunnyside residential buildings will be locked 24/7. Residents are required to carry a UCard, affiliate ID, or access card whenever they leave their apartment. To provide regular access to other individuals, such as a nanny, caregiver, or a minor age 14 or older, residents may request additional access cards. According to an undated document, the process requires the resident to visit the Sunnyside Main Office to complete an Access Card Request Form. The individual receiving the card must present a valid photo ID in person at the Main Office. These cards are issued to specific individuals and may not be loaned or transferred.
Maintenance procedures are divided by the severity of the issue. According to an undated document, for life-threatening emergencies, residents should call 911 or University Police at 801.585.2677. For non-life-threatening maintenance emergencies, such as power outages, gas odors, or broken pipes, residents should contact the Sunnyside Main Office at 801.581.8667 during business hours, which are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday, excluding University holidays and closure days. After business hours, residents should call the On-Call Representative at 801.560.1434. According to the undated instructions, if a resident is unable to reach the On-Call Representative, they should call their Community Assistant or University Police.
Regarding specific plumbing issues, an undated maintenance matrix states that if a resident has a toilet clog involving standing water and it is the only toilet in the unit, maintenance will respond. However, if the unit has two toilets and one is working, the clogged toilet will be addressed the next business day. The document asks residents to try plunging the toilet before submitting a maintenance request. If a toilet is continuously overflowing, an on-call technician will be dispatched to respond immediately.
What this means for Sunnyside
For residents of Sunnyside, understanding these protocols is vital for maintaining housing standards. Whether managing short-term furnished rentals in Cottonwood or navigating the 24/7 building access requirements, following the established procedures for card requests and emergency maintenance ensures that the community remains functional and secure for all faculty, staff, and students living in the district.
