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Updated 2026-07-22 · 1,449 reviewed · 218 listed · Scored from 197 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.2(197) 71 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
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What We Found

Residents touring or arriving under newer leasing staff praise genuine attentiveness and thorough explanations; those settled under current management experience stark divides. Staff like Tessa Moore and leasing teams earn specific gratitude for patience and care during the rental process. Maintenance once responded quickly, but since Greystar's takeover, elevator outages lasting months, minimal on-site staffing, and neglected amenities (stairwells, pool, dog park) have created frustration, especially given the premium rent residents pay.

The property itself remains physically sound for some, but others report structural gaps, misaligned doors, street noise from Shepherd Avenue, and a visible drop in upkeep. Long-standing residents who witnessed the pre-Greystar era express the sharpest disappointment; newer arrivals or those with limited contact points rate it highly. The business center, fitness facility, and location near downtown transit appeal to some, yet the inconsistent service model and maintenance backlog cast doubt on whether current amenity fees justify the cost.

Recent shift: Dramatic shift since Greystar management takeover (months 0-6): reviews from 10+ months ago and earlier praise responsive staff and quick maintenance; recent reviews cite chronic elevator failures, reduced staffing, and neglected amenities. Positive mentions of new Greystar office staff in the past month suggest potential stabilization, but maintenance issues remain unresolved.

Praised for
  • responsive leasing staff
  • well-maintained units and common areas (when staffed)
  • strong maintenance response time
  • welcoming community feel
  • competitive pricing for the area
Watch-outs
  • chronic elevator failures and poor maintenance under Greystar
  • unresponsive leasing office
  • declining amenity quality and pool conditions
  • poor soundproofing on street side
  • structural issues (gaps, cracks, misaligned doors)
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Think twice if: you live on street-facing side (loud car traffic), depend on elevators daily, or are sensitive to staffing/maintenance responsiveness changes under corporate management

What this Community Does Well

  • professional, caring leasing staff (especially newer hires)
  • prompt first-time maintenance fixes (pre-Greystar model)
  • competitive rent for Washington Avenue location
  • transit-friendly neighborhood

What to Know Before Signing a Lease

  • Leasing professionals Tessa Moore, Morgan, Hillary, and Denisha frequently praised for attentive tours and care
  • Property management transition from Windsor/Leon era to Greystar in recent months created sharp service divide
  • Both elevators often non-functional simultaneously, with one broken for 2+ months with no repair timeline
  • Coffee station for residents mentioned as standing amenity
  • Structural issues: door gaps allowing insects, window cracks radiating from sills, misaligned closet doors

How Residents Rate Management, Maintainance & More

Luxury & High-Rise Apartments
Premium rent expectations clash with inconsistent maintenance and elevator downtime under Greystar; leasing tours praised as thoughtful and welcoming.

How This Community Compares

  • Rated 4.2 against a 4.14 average across the 170 luxury & high-rise apartments businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 46% of the businesses in this directory.

What Residents Are Saying

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How We Score Communities

How We Score
Star rating 46
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

Do the leasing staff help you find the right unit during a tour?
Yes. Reviewers mention leasing professionals taking time to listen to preferences, explain floor plans clearly, and Community Managers introducing themselves to discuss fit. Staff like Tessa Moore are noted for patience and genuine care.
What amenities are included?
Fitness center, pool (though recently murky per reviews), sky lounge, business center, dog park, grills, coffee station for residents, and package lockers. Quality and upkeep of amenities varies.
How is maintenance response time?
Reviewers from earlier periods praise quick, first-time fixes. Recent reviews report severe slowdowns, with major issues like elevator outages lasting 2+ months without resolution timelines.

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Last updated 2026-07-22