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Citizen House East Lake

Updated 2026-09-08 · 3,787 reviewed · 917 listed · Scored from 61 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.7(61) 77 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Pet-Friendly Apartments
Citizen House East Lake
Location
Austin
Service
Pet-Friendly Apartments
Reviews
61
Ranking
#23 in Pet-Friendly Apartments
Best for
Pet owners seeking a well-maintained community with active social events and a spacious dog park.

Core details are sourced from this business's Google Business Profile (checked 2026-09-08). Website-sourced details were fetched 2026-07-21.

What we found

Residents and touring guests consistently praise the leasing team's patience and professionalism, the property's modern, clean condition, and the thoughtful resident events that build real community. The maintenance staff responds quickly to emergencies. However, a year-old building suffered a serious fire ant infestation; management's response lacked urgency, and a departing resident faced poor communication when maintenance equipment consumed electricity under their account without notice or clear reimbursement.

The dog park is spacious, and the marketplace in the coworking space adds convenience. A quiet location appeals to some, though one resident flagged ongoing parking enforcement gaps and rowdy pool behavior. Overall, staff warmth and amenity quality drive the high rating, but management accountability during crisis and move-out moments remains a weak spot.

Praised for
  • responsive leasing staff, especially Tony, Nena, and Taryn
  • modern, clean, well-maintained amenities and grounds
  • quiet, peaceful community setting
  • active resident events and strong sense of community
  • fast maintenance response; large dog park
Watch-outs
  • fire ant infestation and slow pest control response
  • construction quality issues; cracks in caulk and grout
  • management communication gaps during move-out
  • irresponsible dog owners; occasional uncivil behavior
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Best for: Pet owners seeking a well-maintained community with active social events and a spacious dog park.
Think twice if: Pest control responsiveness has been slow; ask management about building construction standards and their pest-control procedures before signing.

What this place gets right

  • responsive, patient leasing staff
  • large dog park and marketplace amenity
  • quick maintenance response to emergencies
  • well-maintained, quiet community
  • active resident events and social spaces

Before you tour or apply

  • Tony, Nena, Taryn, and Candace named for leasing excellence
  • maintenance staff responds to emergencies within the hour
  • large dog park (over an acre)
  • marketplace inside coworking space
  • resident app connects neighbors selling home-cooked meals
  • power outage handled by coordinating with electric company and providing AC unit

Resident ratings

Pet-Friendly Apartments
Large dog park praised as one of the largest in Austin; irresponsible dog owners leaving waste is an ongoing frustration.

How it stacks up

  • Rated 4.7 against a 4.02 average across the 690 pet-friendly apartments businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 24% of the businesses in this directory.

What keeps coming up

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How we scored this

How We Score
Star rating 67
Review volume 78
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 64
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Breaking down the ratings

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FAQ

What is the dog park like?
The dog park is spacious, over an acre, and described as one of the largest in Austin. It accommodates multiple dogs of different sizes.
Is the leasing process straightforward?
Reviewers consistently praise the leasing staff (Tony, Nena, Taryn) for patience, clear explanations, and fast email replies. The application process is described as quick, thorough, and stress-free.
How fast is maintenance response?
One resident reported maintenance arriving within the hour during a power outage emergency. Overall, reviewers note very fast response times, though pest-control issues have moved more slowly.

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Last updated 2026-09-08