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CO/OP Waterworks

Updated 2026-07-21 · 1,593 reviewed · 229 listed · Scored from 35 Google reviews · How we rank ›

3.9(35) 60 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
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CO/OP Waterworks
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What We Found

CO-OP Waterworks delivers clean, modern units in a desirable location, but structural issues and erratic management have frustrated residents. Early residents praised responsive staff and quick maintenance; recent tenants report management became unresponsive after personnel changes, ignored noise complaints, left a broken lobby door unfixed for months, and delayed security deposit refunds. The building struggles with infrastructure: water shutoffs during storms, frequent flooding, and garage door breakdowns leave residents feeling unsafe rather than cared for.

Praised for
  • Friendly, attentive staff (early tenure)
  • Clean, modern units with good finishes
  • Quick maintenance response
  • Good location in Greater Heights
Watch-outs
  • Management deteriorated after changeover; non-responsive to requests
  • Noise issues and thin walls unaddressed
  • Poor building infrastructure: water loss during power outages, flooding, garage door failures
  • Access and security problems: broken lobby door for months, elevator lockouts, missing deposit refunds
  • Inconsistent communication and lack of follow-up on maintenance
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Best for: Tenants prioritizing modern finishes and location over amenities, if management stability is confirmed first.
Think twice if: Management responsiveness is critical; recent tenants report months-long delays on repairs, unaddressed noise complaints, and deposit refunds withheld four months after move-out.

What this Community Does Well

  • Modern finishes: quartz countertops, stainless appliances, 42-inch tubs
  • Located in desirable Greater Heights near gyms and dining
  • Accepts Housing Choice Voucher Program and ADA compliant

What to Know Before Signing a Lease

  • Lobby door broken 4-5 months (late 2024); broke again after repair; side door then barricaded with no notice
  • Elevators locked after 5 PM and weekends, blocking package access
  • Water and power failures during storms; flooding from French doors above; garage ceiling falls in heavy rain
  • Garage door trapped residents (some unable to exit/enter for periods)
  • AC emergency repair delayed until next evening during peak Houston heat
  • Security deposit ($500 cited) unreturned after four months post-move-out
  • Staff named positively: Jenna (leasing), Shanti, Bree, Carson; staff named negatively for dismissal or rudeness: Moriah, unnamed representative
  • Long-term residents (3 years) report sharp decline after new management took over; earlier residents praised maintenance speed and events

How Residents Rate Management, Maintainance & More

Luxury & High-Rise Apartments
Modern finishes and location offset by chronic infrastructure failures, unresponsive management, and security lapses.

How This Community Compares

  • Rated 3.9 against a 4.13 average across the 185 luxury & high-rise apartments businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 4% of the businesses in this directory.

What Residents Are Saying

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How We Score Communities

How We Score
Star rating 32
Review volume 68
Review recency 95
Review sentiment 45
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Ratings by Category

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Common Questions About This Community

Can I access my unit and receive packages after 5 PM?
No. Elevators lock after 5 PM and on weekends; you must go downstairs manually for deliveries. If absent, you cannot receive packages. Multiple residents reported month-long delays when the lobby door was broken.
How responsive is maintenance to emergencies?
Varies by period. Earlier residents reported quick response; recent tenants experienced delays. One resident's AC failure during peak heat took until the next evening despite emergency calls.
Does the $55/month convenience fee include maintenance or amenities?
No clear amenities; residents report common areas often dirty, trash piling up, and that basics like refrigerator filters are not covered despite the fee.

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Last updated 2026-07-21