Time: Jan/14/2019 (2 weeks ago)
The Chelsea is hands down the best apartment I've had. Maintenance always handles things very quickly.
Time: Oct/28/2018 (3 months ago)
Nicely maintained. Walls thicker than expected. Safe
Time: Dec/05/2018 (2 months ago)
I’ve been here 5 months so far, and I honestly love living here - never really thought I’d say that about an apartment complex (I’m a house type of person - we have a doggo and I’m a gardener). But I genuinely love it here.
Management:
The staff is amazing - it’s a small crew, so you know everyone by name. The manager, Alice, is so great - efficient and professional, but treats you like a human, not a number. Maintenance is freaky fast & very responsive - I’ve made 2 maintenance requests so far, both were addressed within 24 hrs!!
Pets:
No breed restrictions, hallelujah! The grounds are well maintained, they enforce the poop scoop rules and people generally are really conscientious about it, and the grounds are really relaxing to take your dog around.
Units:
They have many different floorplans, and I’ve actually only been inside mine (The Hepburn: 1 bedroom, 600 sq ft). Even though it’s a small space, I feel the space is used so much more efficiently than other 1 bedrooms (plus being cute as hell with faux shiplap, an open shelf in the kitchen, and no carpet!)
The kitchen in the Hepburn has a false island (I guess more like a peninsula) that was one of the main reasons I chose to live here - actual counter space in a 1 bedroom apartment! I meal prep, so this is a necessity for me. I also love having the option of having bar stools rather than a traditional dining table. I tend not to use my dining table, but people always congregate in the kitchen when I’m entertaining, so this works out perfectly. Full size gas stove and dishwasher!
The bedroom is a nice size, with an entire wall of closets (score). Wish it had one more window (maybe other floorplans do).
The bathroom has tons of storage, via some cabinets, and a built in sink/dresser with big deep drawers that come with dividers. Great water pressure in the shower.
Love the deep covered porch - I’m on the 1st floor so I have a paved patio with a ceiling, as well as a little gravel area covered by a striped awning. It’s lovely outdoor space for a 1 bedroom apt.
Complex:
Besides the amazing location (So many restaurants!! Close to Hyde Park, the Triangle, and Burnet) I really love that this place has character. It doesn’t feel like one of those super sterile luxury apartments - you know the ones - all new everything, but so god awfully boring. It’s nice enough to feel stylish and comfortable, without compromising character. And it doesn’t seem like just a collection of buildings plopped on top of a parking lot (ew). The courtyard design makes it feel very cozy, like a quiet little oasis in the middle of the city. This was a big draw for me, because I feel comfortable letting my kitty outside for adventures - and I actually enjoy hanging out outside in my complex!
It’s an older complex that’s been updated, and they did a great job - I love the little design touches everywhere. The two pools are both beautiful (and somehow never busy?!) with slightly different vibes, and the landscaping is lovely as well. Plus covered cabanas at one of the pools, an outdoor fireplace sitting area, grills, and an outdoor kitchen complete with propane stove and bar area - so awesome for entertaining! And great trees - including lots of pecans :)
My only complaints (and they are minor):
- It takes a minute for the shower to get hot, and sometimes the kitchen sink never seems to get hot, which can make cleaning oily/greasy dishes difficult. However, we mentioned this to Jose (maintenance) today, and he said he’d adjust the water heater for us - so this may be fixed!
- The washers in the laundry room closest to the leasing office can be fickle, and likely need to be replaced soon. I’ve seen more than one stop mid-load, full of water, and of course your quarters don’t get returned. Sad face.
- The gym is pretty useless to me- it has only an elliptical, a treadmill, and a set of dumbbells that only goes to 30lbs. But there are tons of gyms nearby so not a big deal.
Overall I think this place is really well run and a great value for the money!
Time: Oct/21/2018 (3 months ago)
The entrance and exit is a nightmare.
The walls are so thin you can hear everything all of your neighbors are saying and doing.
The place sometimes reeks of urine. A lot of the people living there do not pick up after their dogs so flies & mosquitoes are everywhere.
They use regular water from the hose to fill up the pools so these things are not being treated chemically...weird.
Another thing I dealt with on an everday basis is the mailbox lock & key to my front door not working. Maintenance was awesome & tried to fix it but couldn’t really get it to work properly without me having to try several times.
Time: May/18/2018 (8 months ago)
What is going on with the leasing guy named James?? Came in today after going on the website (which is a complete mess btw. Should have been a red flag. It has no square footage, no pricing, only repeated pictures of the same room, and no place to send a message for contacting. Amongst many other issues)
James seemed spacey and uninterested in helping my husband an I look for a place today. He did agree to show us the (messy) grounds and a 3 bedroom apartment that they use for air bnb. After walking at a turtle pace we arrived at the unit only to not be able to see it because James *tried to lock code too many times and upset the lock* so we couldn’t go in. He then took us by the gym which is pretty sad. It has about two machines and a shower. On our way back to the leasing office James let us know we could pay $50 for the application and get put on a waitlist for a unit. Why? I have no idea what they look like.
I would never rent here. Sad too. The location is choice, but this is a sad complex and the leasing agent was less than mediocre at customer service.
