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Updated 2026-07-21 · 1,593 reviewed · 229 listed · Scored from 87 Google reviews · How we rank ›

3.7(87) 61 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Luxury & High-Rise Apartments
2222 Smith Street
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Luxury & High-Rise Apartments
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87

What We Found

Staff members including Ayanna, Kandace, Tamia, Celina, and maintenance workers Roberto and Miguel earn consistent praise for care, speed, and professionalism. Grounds, pool, gym, and remodeled units with quartz counters and in-unit laundry appeal to many residents.

Midtown location's nightlife, however, generates overwhelming noise complaints: music and street chaos make sleep difficult before 2am for some. Security failures-broken gate, car break-ins, sparse parking garage cameras-and slow management response to safety emergencies form the core complaints. Early termination fees are also cited.

Praised for
  • responsive, attentive staff and maintenance
  • clean, well-maintained grounds and amenities
  • good location and walkability
  • spacious remodeled units
Watch-outs
  • serious security issues (car break-ins, gate failures, inadequate parking garage coverage)
  • severe nighttime noise from surrounding clubs and bars
  • slow emergency response to safety threats
  • thin windows, limited soundproofing
  • high rent relative to conditions
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Best for: Urban professionals seeking walkable location and staff attentiveness, who are unaffected by nightlife noise.
Think twice if: You value sleep or quiet evenings-surrounding bars and clubs create sustained nighttime noise. Security concerns (car break-ins, gate failures) should factor into your decision.

What this Community Does Well

  • Staff responsiveness and care (Ayanna, Kandace, Celina, maintenance team)
  • Well-maintained pool, gym, grounds
  • Chef-inspired kitchens and in-unit laundry
  • Central Midtown location and walkability

What to Know Before Signing a Lease

  • Named staff praised repeatedly: Ayanna, Kandace, Tamia Cummings, Celina (concierge), Roberto and Miguel (maintenance)
  • Next-day maintenance response noted in reviews
  • Parking garage security gate has been broken/unlocked since move-ins; sparse camera coverage
  • Car break-ins documented on camera with slow management response
  • Early termination fees charged

How Residents Rate Management, Maintainance & More

Luxury & High-Rise Apartments
Remodeled units and chef-inspired kitchens praised, but security and soundproofing fall short for luxury pricing.

How This Community Compares

  • Rated 3.7 against a 4.13 average across the 185 luxury & high-rise apartments businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 14% of the businesses in this directory.

What Residents Are Saying

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How We Score Communities

How We Score
Star rating 19
Review volume 84
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 45
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

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Common Questions About This Community

How fast are repairs handled?
Residents report next-day maintenance fixes for routine issues. One review highlighted minimal wait time for repairs.
Is the parking garage secure?
Multiple reviews cite car break-ins and note that the security gate has been broken since residents moved in, with sparse camera coverage in the garage.
How loud is it at night?
One resident reported unable to sleep before 2am due to surrounding club and bar noise, bass vibration, and street chaos (drunk fights, car alarms, yelling). Another said the noise did not bother them personally.

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Last updated 2026-07-21