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The Johnny

Updated 2026-09-22 · 3,787 reviewed · 924 listed · Scored from 56 Google reviews · How we rank ›

3.5(56) 56 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Luxury Apartments
The Johnny
Location
Highland, Austin
Service
Luxury Apartments
Reviews
56
Ranking
#448 in Luxury Apartments

Core details are sourced from this business's Google Business Profile (checked 2026-09-22). Website-sourced details were fetched 2026-07-17.

What we found

Maintenance workers Brad, Will, and previous leasing staff Tonya earned consistent praise for speed and professionalism, with unit repairs often completed same-day. However, the property has become increasingly problematic under recent management: the five-story building's single elevator breaks repeatedly (multiple times per week in some periods), creating serious accessibility barriers; soundproofing is thin enough to hear neighbors' activities throughout the day; pest problems emerged after management changed; and leasing staff CK faces complaints of ignoring maintenance requests and resident concerns. Communication from management is sparse or nonexistent regarding repairs and timelines.

The property's stylish units and good location near restaurants initially attract residents, but parking is tight, security gates have malfunctioned, and common-area maintenance has slowed to what one long-term resident called an "art form." Staff turnover at management level has been constant (management companies cycling through multiple times in two years), though individual staff members like Rebecca and Tonya have built loyalty by actually addressing issues. This is a volatile living situation: unit-level service can be excellent, but building systems, communication, and accountability are unreliable.

Praised for
  • Responsive maintenance staff (Brad, Will)
  • Professional leasing staff (Tonya, Caseque, Rebecca)
  • Quick unit repairs
  • Clean common areas when maintained
  • Unique property feel and stylish apartments
Watch-outs
  • Elevator chronically broken; no accountability
  • Poor soundproofing between units
  • Pest problems under new management
  • Management unresponsiveness and poor communication
  • Parking limitations and garage issues
  • Inconsistent management companies and leadership
  • Security concerns (broken gates, wide-open access)
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Think twice if: Skip this if you rely on elevators, value quiet, or need responsive management. Chronic elevator outages and thin walls are documented recurring issues.

What this place gets right

  • Maintenance staff skilled and fast on unit repairs
  • Leasing staff Tonya and Caseque highly attentive
  • Stylish, spacious floor plans
  • Close to restaurants and social venues

Before you tour or apply

  • Maintenance workers Brad and Will consistently praised for speed and effort
  • Leasing staff Tonya and Caseque noted for professionalism and responsiveness
  • Leasing staff CK criticized for ignoring requests and dismissive tone
  • Single elevator serving five floors; documented out of service multiple times per week during peak problems
  • Management company changed multiple times in two years
  • Rebecca (apartment manager) noted by residents as exception who actually resolves issues
  • Pest problem escalated post-management-change: three cockroaches in two months
  • Parking garage doors frequently broken; residents unable to use reserved garage

Resident ratings

Luxury Apartments
Units called stylish and well-designed; thin soundproofing and elevator breakdowns severely limit living quality despite good maintenance response on individual repairs.

How it stacks up

  • Rated 3.5 against a 4.01 average across the 780 luxury apartments businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 22% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Score
Star rating 10
Review volume 76
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 44
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Breaking down the ratings

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FAQ

How fast is maintenance?
Brad and Will typically respond to unit issues same-day or within hours; residents report hot water restored in hours and lockouts resolved quickly. Common-area repairs are much slower.
What soundproofing should I expect?
Walls are thin. Reviewers report hearing neighbors walking around, tracking their movement by sound, and clearly hearing TV, music, conversations, and dogs barking through both horizontal and vertical walls.
Is the elevator reliable?
No. Reviewers document the single elevator serving all five floors breaking multiple times per month, sometimes for extended stretches, with no management communication on repair timelines or resident accommodations.

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Last updated 2026-09-22