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Updated 2026-07-21 · 1,593 reviewed · 229 listed · Scored from 346 Google reviews · How we rank ›

3.9(346) 67 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Luxury & High-Rise Apartments
Midtown One80
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Luxury & High-Rise Apartments
Reviews
346

What We Found

Most recent tenants praise Kristin's management and the Midtown location with nearby restaurants and bars. The property, pool, and staff responsiveness consistently earn high marks from those rating positively.

However, security lapses have led to documented theft, with stolen electronics and management appearing slow to address camera footage. Chronic elevator failures and unresolved ceiling leaks on upper floors undercut the luxury positioning and frustrate long-term residents.

Recent shift: Kristin's arrival as property manager within the past 1-2 months appears to have triggered a marked shift in resident satisfaction and responsiveness. Recent reviews (2-3 weeks old) are overwhelmingly five-star and credit her directly; older complaints focus on prior management gaps and ongoing mechanical/security issues.

Praised for
  • responsive, helpful management under Kristin
  • excellent location near Midtown dining and nightlife
  • beautiful amenities (pool, fitness center)
  • friendly, professional staff
Watch-outs
  • security concerns and theft incidents
  • chronic elevator outages (5+ times yearly)
  • persistent ceiling leaks and mold on top floors
  • neighbor behavior issues
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Best for: Professionals seeking upscale Midtown living close to restaurants and entertainment.
Think twice if: Security and mechanical maintenance are critical to you. Top-floor residents report chronic leaks and recurring elevator shutdowns lasting days.

What this Community Does Well

  • strong management turnaround under Kristin
  • walkable Midtown location with dining and nightlife
  • well-maintained amenities (pool and fitness center)
  • responsive staff to resident requests

What to Know Before Signing a Lease

  • Kristin (property manager) credited with recent management improvement
  • Jose (maintenance) praised for resident rapport
  • Elevator out of service 5+ times yearly, sometimes for planned 5-day windows
  • Top-floor ceiling leaks reported since move-in over a year ago, recur after each rain
  • Police report filed for theft; officer noted pattern of similar incidents at this complex

How Residents Rate Management, Maintainance & More

Luxury & High-Rise Apartments
Premium amenities (pool, fitness center, business lounge, pool with cabanas) well-maintained and appreciated, but security lapses and mechanical failures undermine luxury feel.

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 82% of the businesses in this directory.

What Residents Are Saying

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How We Score Communities

How We Score
Star rating 28
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

Is the building secure?
Security cameras exist, but tenants have reported theft incidents with limited management follow-up on footage review. Police have noted a pattern of similar cases at this complex.
How often is the elevator down for maintenance?
Reviewers report elevator outages at least 5 times yearly, with some lasting 5+ days. Top-floor residents must climb 9 flights of stairs during shutdowns.
Are ceiling leaks a problem?
Top-floor residents report rain leaks in living rooms that recur after management repairs, and mold and odor in hallway leaks. Houston's frequent rain makes this an ongoing issue.

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Last updated 2026-07-21