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299 West Gray

Updated 2026-07-21 · 1,593 reviewed · 229 listed · Scored from 287 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.7(287) 79 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Luxury & High-Rise Apartments
299 West Gray
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Luxury & High-Rise Apartments
Reviews
287

What We Found

New residents often rave about leasing staff (especially Elijah and Jamise) and the prime Montrose location within walking distance of Midtown. The apartments arrive clean with thoughtful touches like balconies and work stations. Long-term residents, however, report a sharp decline after management changed hands in 2023. Elevators break down frequently and take weeks to repair, maintenance once fast is now sluggish, and roaches appear in hallways. Calls to the office often go unanswered. The property has clear potential but current management appears stretched or disengaged relative to the first-move-in experience.

Recent shift: Sharp decline in property maintenance and resident support noted after management changed to RPM in 2023. Early leasing experience remains strong and welcoming, but post-move-in upkeep and communication deteriorated markedly.

Praised for
  • leasing staff responsiveness and knowledge
  • property location and walkability
  • physical cleanliness on move-in
  • on-site maintenance speed (historically)
  • welcoming front-desk atmosphere
Watch-outs
  • elevator breakdowns and slowness
  • management turnover and inconsistency
  • maintenance response delays post-2023
  • roach infestations in common areas
  • unresponsive phone lines and difficult resident contact
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Best for: New residents relocating to Houston who prioritize leasing experience and walkable urban location.
Think twice if: Current or prospective long-term residents should expect slower maintenance response times and less engaged management than when the property first opened.

What this Community Does Well

  • Montrose location near Midtown and Downtown
  • attentive leasing team during tours
  • modern luxury finishes and private balconies
  • secure parking garage

What to Know Before Signing a Lease

  • Elijah and Jamise are named leasing staff praised for professionalism and knowledge
  • Stephon is property manager noted for responsiveness within his authority
  • Management changed from Alta West Gray (previous operator) to RPM in 2023
  • Elevator problems recur frequently and remain unresolved for extended periods
  • Roach sightings reported in hallways
  • Rent autopay delays (up to the 4th of the month) trigger late fees around $200

How Residents Rate Management, Maintainance & More

Luxury & High-Rise Apartments
Move-in experience and unit quality praised; long-term maintenance and property upkeep now inconsistent since 2023 management change

How This Community Compares

  • Rated 4.7 against a 4.13 average across the 185 luxury & high-rise apartments businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 69% of the businesses in this directory.

What Residents Are Saying

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How We Score Communities

How We Score
Star rating 77
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 48
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Ratings by Category

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Common Questions About This Community

Can I find parking at 299 West Gray?
Yes, the property has a dedicated parking garage. Residents report it is easy to find spaces.
What happened to maintenance responsiveness here?
Leasing staff and older reviews praise fast maintenance under the previous operator (Alta West Gray). Since RPM took over management in 2023, residents report significantly longer wait times and less responsive staff.
Are the elevators reliable?
No. Multiple recent reviews note the elevators break down frequently and are slow. Residents report one elevator is often out of service.

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Last updated 2026-07-21