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Updated 2026-07-17 · 2,441 reviewed · 783 listed · Scored from 266 Google reviews · How we rank ›

3.2(266) 58 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
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266

The honest read

Maintenance staff, especially Jay Romani, earn consistent five-star praise for speed and care. The property itself struggles with systemic issues: air conditioning failures lasting months without rent adjustment, leasing office calls going unreturned, and walls so thin residents hear neighbors clearly from multiple units away.

The split rating (44% five-star, 44% one/two-star) reflects two distinct experiences. Some who moved in recently or need emergency help encounter friendly, responsive staff. Long-term residents and those with compound issues report feeling ignored by management, with work orders marked complete when nothing was done, staff losing keys multiple times, and damage disputes turning into tenant liability without proof.

Praised for
  • responsive maintenance staff (especially Jay Romani)
  • friendly and competent maintenance team
  • good location and amenities
  • quick problem-solving when engaged
Watch-outs
  • AC failures lasting weeks or months without resolution
  • poor communication and unresponsive leasing office
  • thin walls and noise from neighbors
  • slow or incomplete repairs
  • staff misinformation and inconsistent breed policy
  • cleanliness and maintenance standards declining
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Best for: Residents seeking responsive maintenance and modern amenities willing to tolerate management and communication gaps.
Think twice if: Long-term living plans, recurring AC/maintenance issues, need for responsive leasing office support, or sensitivity to neighbor noise through thin walls.

What this place gets right

  • Maintenance staff (particularly Jay Romani) consistently praised for speed and professionalism
  • Resort-style pool, fitness center, and hot tub on site
  • Fiber internet and in-unit washer/dryer included
  • Near campus and close to amenities

Worth knowing

  • Jay Romani named in six recent reviews as exceptional maintenance staff
  • Air conditioning failures lasting 1-2 months documented in multiple recent reviews
  • Staff member Daniel cited for contradictory breed policy information and lack of accountability
  • Leasing office documented losing three copies of tenant keys; calls go unreturned
  • Dishwasher repair took one month despite multiple management contacts
  • Walls described as 'paper thin'; neighbor sounds clearly audible across multiple units

Reviews by category

Luxury Apartments
Premium amenities (fiber, pool, fitness center) undermined by AC failures lasting months, poor leasing office response, and structural issues like thin walls and inconsistent policy enforcement.

How it stacks up

  • Rated 3.2 against a 4.03 average across the 566 luxury apartments businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 85% of the businesses in this directory.

What keeps coming up

helpful staffnew managementresponsive staffgympoolmaintenance staffdryer repairleasing processcleanlinessvalue for money

How we scored this

How We Score
Star rating 0
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 43
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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117
4
27
3
6
2
12
1
104

Quick answers

What is included in the rent?
In-unit washer and dryer, fiber internet, and access to 24-hour fitness center, resort-style pool, hot tub, sand volleyball court, bark park, and business center are listed on the website. However, recent reviews report difficulty accessing gym and pool without app setup support from the office.
How quickly does maintenance respond?
When contacted, maintenance staff like Jay Romani respond quickly and solve problems same-day. However, multiple reviews report work orders marked complete when nothing was done, and AC issues languishing for 1-2 months without communication.
Can I have a pet?
Recent reviews report staff gave conflicting information about breed restrictions. A prospective tenant with a 45-lb husky was told yes by two staff members then denied after approval, citing breed restrictions. Confirm any pet policy in writing before signing.

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Last updated 2026-07-17