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Updated 2026-07-22 · 1,449 reviewed · 218 listed · Scored from 426 Google reviews · How we rank ›

3.9(426) 67 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Luxury & High-Rise Apartments
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426

What We Found

Strong leasing and early-move-in experience powered by named staff Ashley, Derrick, and others, with residents praising responsive communication and smooth onboarding. However, once moved in, deteriorating maintenance becomes the crux: freight elevator down over a year, chronic trash attracting roaches, gates malfunctioning (leading to car theft and break-ins), and management unresponsive to escalated complaints or lease-break requests. Airbnb violations and unchecked subletting further erode the living environment.

The building's appeal hinges entirely on the leasing team's early impression. Long-term residents describe a property in decline, with management changes failing to reverse patterns of deferred maintenance and weak enforcement of lease terms. Community events and resident programs are noted, but not enough to offset structural and security failures.

Recent shift: Significant decline in long-term resident satisfaction starting approximately 12 months ago; elevator outages, pest infestations, and management responsiveness are the cited inflection points. Recent 5-star reviews (past 4 weeks) are almost exclusively from new leasing/move-in experiences; critical 1-star reviews (past 4-6 weeks) are from residents nearing lease end or who just departed.

Praised for
  • responsive leasing staff (Ashley, Derrick, Latocha named)
  • smooth application and move-in process
  • friendly community events and amenities
  • maintenance responsiveness
  • welcoming atmosphere
Watch-outs
  • elevator (freight) broken for 12+ months, not repaired
  • trash and pest infestation recurring
  • insecure parking garage, car/package theft and break-ins
  • unresponsive property management on serious issues
  • Airbnb short-term rentals violating lease terms
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Best for: Tenants prioritizing smooth leasing and move-in experience with tolerance for ongoing maintenance and security issues.
Think twice if: Long-term residents report months-long elevator outages, persistent pest problems, insecure parking garage with car theft, and unresponsive management on escalated complaints.

What this Community Does Well

  • named leasing staff deliver exceptional application and tour experience
  • responsive front-end customer service during move-in
  • resident programming (movie nights, yoga, raffles)
  • on-site amenities: pool, fitness, business center, sky lounge

What to Know Before Signing a Lease

  • Ashley (leasing agent) named in 15+ reviews as standout staff
  • Derrick and Chris (maintenance/move-in support) praised
  • Freight elevator out of service for 12+ months as of review date
  • Roaches required 3 professional treatments; residents had to vacate 4-6 hours per treatment
  • Package theft in lobby-style secure room reported by multiple residents
  • Gate malfunctions documented; vehicle stolen from underground garage despite cameras (one inoperable)
  • Short-term rental (Airbnb) subletting allowed, causing noise and trash violations

How Residents Rate Management, Maintainance & More

Luxury & High-Rise Apartments
Leasing process and move-in highly praised; long-term resident experience marred by unaddressed maintenance, security, and pest control failures.

How This Community Compares

  • Rated 3.9 against a 4.14 average across the 170 luxury & high-rise apartments businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 91% of the businesses in this directory.

What Residents Are Saying

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How We Score Communities

How We Score
Star rating 27
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 48
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Ratings by Category

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Common Questions About This Community

How long does the leasing and application process take?
Reviewers report the process is quick and easy, typically handled smoothly by the leasing team within a few days. Ashley is named as particularly efficient.
What amenities are included?
On-site: 24-hour fitness center, resort-style pool, business center, outdoor kitchen with grills, firepit, and resident sky lounge. Free monthly events include movie nights, yoga classes, raffles, and activities like pool table and ping-pong.
What should I know about the parking garage?
Multiple residents report the gate has been non-operational since they moved in, leading to car break-ins, tire theft, and at least one vehicle theft despite gated and camera access. Cameras in some areas have also malfunctioned.

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Last updated 2026-07-22