1401 Kipling St

We have lived here a little over 3 months now. I really enjoy the location and the complex is always quiet. I chose to live here based on the lower rent price, location, and the character our apt had compared to the norm. So far we have had quite a few issues. Our A/C doesn't work too well, and we had to have our bathroom repainted because there was yellow residue running down the walls. Also, the sink is leaking and causing the kitchen floor to be wet anytime we do dishes, which in-turn has caused the tiles to come up. Also, one day while it was raining, water leaked through the walls and all over our bedroom floor. So far maintenance has shown up and "fixed" the issues. I don't think they do much to really prevent these issues from reoccurring. The walls are extremely thin and we can hear our neighbors conversations, but that is kind of expected in an older building. The roof was recently replaced, but so far that is the only issue with the building that has been fixed. When we moved in we were told the place would be getting remodeled starting in January. I enjoy living here because of the location, but the complex itself definetly needs a lot of TLC. My boyfriend and I plan to renew our lease for another year, but that may change if we have to continue putting in maintenance requests weekly.

The apartments at 1401 Kipling St. are ALMOST worth the price. Rent is fairly affordable, and the neighborhood is the BEST in Houston. The actual structure itself, however, is very old. It obviously has foundation problems - my apartment is riddled with cracks. Each apartment has an air conditioning window unit, rather than central air. I have had multiple problems with my a/c window unit. I discovered after I moved in that I did not have a heater (though, I did not actually need one this last winter). My garbage disposal does not work, nor does the heater in my bathroom. We went more than a week this year without hot water (the entire apartment complex). ALL THAT SAID: I am still considering staying in my apartment when the lease is up. If I stay, it is because the rent for my one bedroom is a little over $600, factoring in water, and I absolutely adore the neighborhood. The people who live in the complex are great - lots of students and librarians (for some reason). And I've never had a problem accessing the washer/dryer when I've needed it. The plants around the complex are beautiful, and many of the residents work to maintain them. Overall - I'd recommend living here if you value neighborhood over luxury, price over perfection, and people over amenities.