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Rivette Tower

Updated 2026-07-17 · 2,441 reviewed · 809 listed · Scored from 163 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.4(163) 73 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
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What we found

Rivette Tower delivers a stunning Mueller location with finishes that feel upscale, and maintenance staff, particularly Abed, earn consistent praise for speed and respect. However, residents report relentless internet failures (weekly outages at times), dozens of stolen packages with no locker system, doors and key fobs that malfunction for weeks, and management that either ignores complaints or leaves residents without follow-up. A $3,000-plus monthly rent covers beautiful apartments in a great neighborhood, but essential systems fail regularly and accountability is thin.

Communication breakdowns run deep: lease renewals get botched, outages go unannounced, and emails from residents go unanswered. Multiple tenants note they renewed only to avoid moving costs, not because conditions improved. Trash fees, mandatory internet charges, and premium rent create a high-cost experience undermined by poor infrastructure and distant, unresponsive leadership despite well-meaning front-desk and maintenance teams.

Praised for
  • responsive maintenance staff (Abed)
  • professional leasing team (Justin)
  • beautiful property and location
  • luxury finishes and design
Watch-outs
  • chronic internet outages and poor provider service
  • package theft and inadequate mailroom security
  • unresponsive management and poor communication
  • faulty key fob and door access systems
  • high rent with recurring utility failures
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Best for: professionals prioritizing location and design who tolerate infrastructure friction.
Think twice if: internet reliability, package security, or responsive management are non-negotiable for you.

What this place gets right

  • maintenance team (Abed) responsive and professional
  • leasing staff attentive and helpful during tours
  • prime Mueller location near parks and retail
  • LEED Gold certified and visually well-designed

Before you tour or apply

  • Abed (maintenance technician) cited for speed, professionalism, and follow-through across nine reviews
  • Justin (leasing) noted for professional tour experience and ongoing helpfulness
  • internet charge mandatory at $70/month with recurring outages and slow restoration
  • package room (Luxer One third-party system) has no lockers; open mailroom accessible to all residents
  • key fob and door access failures persist for weeks at a time
  • no security cameras in parking garage
  • fire alarm false alarms reported (some now resolved)
  • water outages and water heater access restricted

Resident ratings

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beautiful finishes and high-end design meet frequent infrastructure failures and poor crisis communication.

How it stacks up

  • Rated 4.4 against a 4.02 average across the 585 luxury apartments businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 58% of the businesses in this directory.

What keeps coming up

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How we scored this

How We Score
Star rating 57
Review volume 96
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 45
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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FAQ

Does Rivette Tower offer package lockers?
No. Packages are stored in a shared mailroom accessible to all residents (third-party Luxer One system). An optional paid locker service ($15/month) exists but residents report that lockers are not actually lockers, just a shared room. Package theft has been a recurring complaint.
What internet options are available?
Community-provided internet is mandatory at $70/month. Speeds are less than gigabit and residents report frequent outages (sometimes weekly) with slow restoration times. Cell reception is weak (1 bar on AT&T noted), leaving residents without backup connectivity during WiFi failures.
How responsive is maintenance?
Maintenance staff, especially Abed, receive consistent praise for speed and professionalism. However, management's response to larger facility issues (internet outages, door failures, water problems) is often slow or absent.

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Last updated 2026-07-17