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SYNC Sawyer Heights

Updated 2026-07-21 · 1,593 reviewed · 229 listed · Scored from 172 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.5(172) 74 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Luxury & High-Rise Apartments
SYNC Sawyer Heights
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Luxury & High-Rise Apartments
Reviews
172

What We Found

Strong recent service from named staff keeps some residents happy, but a management transition has triggered sharp complaints about maintenance delays, hallway odors, non-working doors creating security risks, and rising rents without matching upkeep. Long-term residents report noticeably fewer familiar employees and slower responses to problems like air-conditioning repairs and broken gym equipment.

Recent shift: Marked decline since new management took over within the last 2-3 weeks. Five-star reviews citing the new manager started appearing coinciding with complaints of declining maintenance, cleanliness, and security. Long-term residents report noticeable loss of familiar staff and slower service response times.

Praised for
  • responsive staff (Angelina, Lindsey, Brian, Nina named)
  • spacious floor plans and large closets
  • clean facilities and outdoor amenities
  • strong pool and gym offerings
  • friendly, attentive leasing team
Watch-outs
  • maintenance delays and poor response times
  • hallway odors and common area cleanliness
  • broken doors and security gaps
  • parking and access complications
  • equipment failures (gym, elevators, pool accessories)
  • staff turnover and lost customer familiarity
  • rent increases without service improvement
  • suspected short-term rental activity
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Best for: Residents seeking spacious modern units in a walkable, close-to-downtown location with strong amenities.
Think twice if: Maintenance response times matter to you; recent new management has drawn complaints about slower repairs, hallway cleanliness, and working doors.

What this Community Does Well

  • Spacious floor plans with large closets
  • Pool and gym with amenities like cabanas
  • Named staff known for service (Angelina, Lindsey, Brian, Nina)
  • Walkable location near The Heights and Buffalo Bayou

What to Know Before Signing a Lease

  • Staff members Angelina, Lindsey, Brian, Nina praised for customer service
  • One renewal quoted $2,475 to $2,637 base plus $183 in monthly 'Other Items'
  • Air-conditioning repairs reported as taking longer than expected
  • Multiple non-working entry doors in the building
  • Gym equipment (treadmills, TVs, water filter) frequently out of service
  • Hallway and stairway cleanliness deteriorated since management change
  • Two parking vendor changes noted

How Residents Rate Management, Maintainance & More

Luxury & High-Rise Apartments
Praised for spacious floor plans and pool amenities, but complaints about maintenance delays, broken doors, hallway odors, and rising rents since new management.

How This Community Compares

  • Rated 4.5 against a 4.13 average across the 185 luxury & high-rise apartments businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 40% of the businesses in this directory.

What Residents Are Saying

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How We Score Communities

How We Score
Star rating 63
Review volume 97
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 42
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Ratings by Category

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Common Questions About This Community

What floor plan sizes are available?
Studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments are available, with floor plans described as large and spacious by residents.
What amenities does the property have?
The property includes a pool, gym, cabanas, business center, and outdoor areas. Recent reports note that gym equipment (treadmills, TVs) sometimes needs repair.

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Last updated 2026-07-21