2222 SMITH ST UNIT 325, Houston, TX

REVIEW GOT DELETED                                                                               I recommend NOT MOVING TO 2222 Smith street. It's Very Loud music, Very Big Cockroaches, terrible parking ,unfriendly concierges and most of all crime. So many people complained about their cars being broken into as well as their apartment homes being broken into .My apartment had been intruded twice, Once by maintenance unlocking my bottom lock and walking into my apartment while I was showering. Also 2 -------- males startled me on a Saturday night by opening my door while I was home (I have video surveillance) There are people who do not live here walking around knowing there are NO security guards here at 2222 smith st. They should hire a security guard , fire the maintenance , and the concierge. The rude front desk staff is always absent when I went down to get my packages, concierge should enforce much better parking. I Have emailed Management about my concerns Twice for the community yet no reply from anyone...

If you are considering moving here, DO NOT DO IT! Problem after problem. There is BLACK MOLD eating through the walls of most apartments. I have asked for the mold to be removed 3 times, they just come and cover it. There are ROACHES, huge ones that will crawl from your drain and scare you in the shower. The washers and driers are older than me and barely wash or dry your clothes, they wont replace that either, the tile in the bathroom shower are falling out of the wall, also covered in BLACK MOLD but no one cares about that. I have have asked to move but instead of finding a place for me to move within their HUGE network of properties, the Morgan Group people have denied that and just continue to send MX to cover the visible mold. Living here is a nightmare and only adds to my anxiety. OHH yea ! also, we are right by downtown and NONE of the garage cameras work they have been broken for more than 6months , someone's car is broken into on the daily basis and the office does nothing about it, ever. Mine was broken into along with several others. Signing this lease has actually been my worst decision in life thus far. Save yourself!!!!! RUN!! the rent is no where near low enough to deal with this.

Except the noise and price, nothing too bad. But be watch out that once you move in for a year then they will tell you to sign a move out agreement follow by a renewal contract at about your original price, which is pretty common. BUT, once you signed the move out agreement, they will then give u a new renwal price saying it's due to market reason(in less than a week), with 12% annual increment on rent, or you have to move out. Pretty nasty trick, but commercial world, well expected, either you suck the 12% per Year increase on your rent or trouble to move out. Fine for your if only for one year term with their "trap you in " offer.

Do not move here! Although the walkable location in midtown may seem appealing, the truth is the area is crawling with drunks and homeless people, and the building offers zero security. The gates in and out of the building have been broken on more than one occasion, and that is the only security provided. We have received multiple emails about break ins to apartments and to cars parked in the garage. Furthermore, the maintenance staff is utterly unresponsive on weekends! I had to go two entire days without AC when it was 97 degrees out, because no one responded to the "emergency maintenance" request line. Bottom line: there are better/safer apartment complexes in midtown. I would not recommend moving into this one.

Overall: Great place to live in Midtown Noise: Near busy roads (Smith & Brazos), but this could be mitigated by apartment selection. Grounds: Immaculate with a great pool and grilling area. Safety: Good lighting, surrounding area never deserted due to nearby bars. Neighborhood: Light-rail and easily 20+ bars / restaurants located within five minute walk. Maintenance: Maintenance staff is always the same guy - he is friendly and quick to fix issues when requests are logged. Staff: Staff has continually added amenities while I have been here. Con 1: Strict parking rules due to Midtown location. Con 2: Apartments that have not been renovated recently may have older / inefficient appliances (that still work though). Con 3: Elevators are slow.

I lived here a few months in a corporate unit. The community is very nice and well kept, the management is always super sweet and most of the neighbors were nice and looked out for each other. Super safe community. I thought about leasing here but was turned off by the fact that all the units aren't upgrade (stainless steel, nice counter tops) so I had to lease elsewhere because there wasn't an upgraded unit available. If management wants to make more money then they for sure need to invest in upgrading everything. But overall nice community, they just need to bring the units up to the times. I mean the property is over ten years old.

We moved to Smith St apartments back in December of 2014. Ive had nothing but great experiences here since my move. However, its the great customer service from Lisa and her staff that sticks out the most. Lisa always greets me with a smile and I can always count on her for anything that I have needed for my place. Lisa's response, during or after work hours, to any minor maintance issues has been phenomenal. Thank you Lisa and the Morgan team for making my home life so comfortable and convenient.

I am a new resident staying in a corporate unit and i LOVE this place. Ive never lived in a place where the office staff makes you feel like family. I got the chance to meet with Albert, Shannon and Lisa after my move and the vibe I got was great! For a building that was built 10 years ago it is well taken care of. The noise level in Midtown doesnt bother me at all. I was reading some reviews on here and i think that if you know what area your moving to, it shouldnt bother you. Everything is walking distance from my apartment, not to mention Specs is right across the street. When i get settled in more to this area im sure ill fall in love with it more, at least I know some nice people so far I can go back and talk to if i need anything.

I recently moved to Houston as part of a corporate relocation and looked at numerous corporate housing options. 2222 Smith seemed to provide the best overall solution to my needs. They have covered parking, an on site security guard, a nice size gym, beautiful pool area, very helpful management and the location, for me, is ideal. The first couple of weeks, I was a little concerned because some of the residents would break into the pool area very late at night and party it up. I waited to see if it was just a temporary thing because of the July 4th holidays, but it continued. I mentioned it to management and they immediately sent an email to all residents. Additionally, they provided me with a number to call if it were to happen again, which it did. Within minutes of calling the number provided, a security guard was there informing the residents to vacate the area. The resident population tends to be on the younger side, and with that there is the normal amount of irresponsibility. There isn't excessive noise, but many of these younger residents party to excess and for some reason do not seem to realize that they are in an enclosed environment, where many of the other residents are witness to their poor behavior. The location really is ideal as there are restaurants, bars, drug stores, dry cleaners and a UPS store all within walking distance. The fact that there is a SPECs right next door is a mixed blessing (see above).

I have to say I've had a GREAT experience with this move and move in. Keep up the good work!!!