I lived in the Colonnade about 10 years ago (sigh... i'm getting old) and loved it. I faced the city and was above the tree line so I had a GREAT view of NYC and downtown Newark. They have floor to ceiling windows which, as Rainbowrobb mentioned, you can't open.

Not sure what it's like now but there was a convenience shop in the basement along with a laundry room and fitness center (extra fee). Parking was assigned and gated. Didn't really have any maintenance issues but the few I did were quickly taken care of. Thick walls and floors so didn't have any neighbor complaints/issues. Hallways looked dated even after their renovations but i had a renovated unit at the time and was happy with it.

Pricing was fair to me. Some riff raffs in the building but with 600+ units, that's bound to happen. I never felt unsafe.

Best parts: 1) Branch Brook Park is right across the street! I may have spent more time there than in my apartment. 2) At the time, I worked in the city next to Port Authority and took the 108 bus which originates at the Colonnade so I always had a seat going to work! C) On weekends, I took the train to grad school in the city and the walk to Broad St Station isn't horrible.