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Updated 2026-07-21 · 1,593 reviewed · 229 listed · Scored from 183 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.4(183) 81 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Luxury & High-Rise Apartments
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183

What We Found

Staff here treat residents like individuals: concierge Abbas and leasing agent Brandon are consistently named by reviewers as attentive, responsive, and genuinely invested in each resident's comfort. The building itself is modern and clean, with thick walls that keep noise low; the downtown location puts restaurants, Daikin Park, and Toyota Center within walking distance.

Pricing is a sticking point. Expect significant rent hikes after year one (reports of $600+ annual increases), and watch for optional add-ons like finance planning subscriptions that appear on renewals. The leasing experience is smooth, but the cost structure favors short-term stays over staying long-term.

Praised for
  • staff professionalism and naming residents
  • concierge team (especially Abbas) attentive and friendly
  • leasing process smooth and patient (Brandon highlighted)
  • building clean, modern, well-maintained
  • convenient downtown location near dining and transit
  • strong community atmosphere and sense of home
Watch-outs
  • annual rent increases of $600+
  • surprise add-on fees (finance planning subscription)
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Best for: Professionals seeking downtown walkability who plan to stay less than one year or can absorb annual rent hikes.
Think twice if: You intend to stay long-term; expect substantial annual rent increases and watch lease renewals for optional add-on fees.

What this Community Does Well

  • Concierge team known by name and goes above and beyond
  • Leasing agent Brandon praised for responsiveness and patience
  • Thick-walled units reduce noise from neighbors
  • Walking distance to downtown dining, parks, and venues

What to Know Before Signing a Lease

  • Leasing agent Brandon praised across multiple reviews for responsiveness, patience, and going beyond standard process
  • Concierge Abbas named in numerous reviews for daily attentiveness, security, and parking garage management
  • Building features thick walls that noticeably reduce neighbor noise
  • Concierge team greets residents by name regularly
  • Leasing staff conducted sound tests (dropping gym weights) to demonstrate noise levels in target units

How Residents Rate Management, Maintainance & More

Luxury & High-Rise Apartments
Modern, clean apartments in historic downtown building with strong management focus; rent hikes and fees on renewal concern long-term residents.

How This Community Compares

  • Rated 4.4 against a 4.13 average across the 185 luxury & high-rise apartments businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 42% of the businesses in this directory.

What Residents Are Saying

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How We Score Communities

How We Score
Star rating 58
Review volume 98
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 72
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Ratings by Category

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Common Questions About This Community

How quiet are the apartments?
Building has thick walls; staff tested soundproofing by dropping gym weights and residents barely heard them. Reviewers note it stands out as quieter than other apartment complexes.
Can I speak with Brandon for leasing?
Brandon is the leasing agent and reviewers consistently praise his responsiveness and patience; he handles tours and the lease signing process.
What should I expect for rent increases?
One reviewer reported rent increases of $600+ per year after the first lease term, and noted optional finance planning subscriptions appear on renewals.

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Last updated 2026-07-21