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Updated 2026-07-21 · 1,593 reviewed · 229 listed · Scored from 83 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.3(83) 68 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Luxury & High-Rise Apartments
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What We Found

Moving in lands you downtown views, a well-kept property, and a leasing team that follows through. Norma, Gabrielle, and the maintenance crew earn repeated praise for responsiveness and attentiveness. However, units near the pool trap humidity and develop mold; train noise every 15-20 minutes is real, not just background; and convenience features like EV charging, smooth package delivery, and self-serve guest access are missing at this price point. Some reports flag elevator failures, urine odors, and management turnover. The split between 78% five-star and 17% one/two-star ratings reflects a sharp divide between those who accept the tradeoffs and those who feel misled by the "luxe" positioning.

Praised for
  • Downtown views and location
  • Responsive staff and leasing team
  • Clean facility and well-maintained grounds
  • Quick maintenance response
  • Attentive management (named staff: Norma, Gabrielle, Jasmine, Kristen, LaTora)
Watch-outs
  • Train noise from adjacent tracks
  • Mold and humidity issues in some units
  • Package delivery logistics (Amazon Prime delays)
  • Guest access restrictions (lobby elevator requirement)
  • No EV charging despite premium pricing
  • Elevator and gate maintenance problems
  • Staff rudeness and inattentiveness in some reports
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Best for: Professionals working downtown who prioritize views and location over quiet and convenience features.
Think twice if: You need quick Amazon delivery, work with a Tesla, have guests frequently, or want a quiet bedroom. Units near the pool have documented humidity and mold risk.

What to Know Before Signing a Lease

  • Leasing team Kristen and LaTora named for excellence
  • Staff Norma, Gabrielle, Jasmine, Alondra repeatedly praised for helpfulness and follow-through
  • Maintenance resolves issues same-day in some cases
  • Train passes every 15-20 minutes
  • 3rd and 4th floor hallways reported damp and musty
  • Amazon deliveries routed through warehouse, adding 12-24 hour delays
  • No EV charging on-site

How Residents Rate Management, Maintainance & More

Luxury & High-Rise Apartments
Premium location and views praised, but mold, train noise, missing EV charging, and no elevator-integrated guest access undercut luxury positioning.

How This Community Compares

  • Rated 4.3 against a 4.13 average across the 185 luxury & high-rise apartments businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 13% of the businesses in this directory.

What Residents Are Saying

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How We Score Communities

How We Score
Star rating 50
Review volume 84
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 44
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Ratings by Category

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Common Questions About This Community

Can guests visit without going to the lobby?
No. Residents must go down to the lobby to let guests up, or use a food delivery warehouse system. Elevator integration for guest access is not available.
Is train noise a real issue?
Yes. Trains pass every 15-20 minutes. Some residents love it; others find it a deal-breaker. It is not super loud but noticeable.
Are there mold or humidity problems?
Units near the pool, and the 3rd and 4th floor hallways, have been reported to trap moisture and smell damp. Some residents experienced mold exposure. Humidity control appears inconsistent across the building.

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Last updated 2026-07-21