Tenant Reviews for 2222 SMITH ST UNIT 325

I have mixed feelings about this apartment complex. Overall, it has not been an extremely bad experience but there are certain issues that are really starting to bug me which prompted this review. THEY NEED TO FIX THE TREADMILL IN THE GYM. There are only TWO treadmills for the entire complex (3 ellipticals and 1 bike for other cardio equipment - what a waste of space, NO ONE USES THOSE) and ONE OF THE TREADMILLS HAS BEEN BROKEN THE MAJORITY OF MY TIME HERE! I have had to wait in a 'line' in the gym for at least 40 minutes at times. One treadmill for the entire complex is NOT ENOUGH. When I spoke to management, they pushed the blame on the equipment supplier. If it takes longer than 3 weeks to fix a treadmill (which I think it has been longer, it has worked intermittently for a few days)then management needs to invest in new equipment! In addition to the equipment the gym is just VERY small in general. With three people in the gym it is crowded! You should expect to add a gym membership some place else to your monthly payments if you really need the equipment. Do NOT count on this place. Aside from the rant about the treadmill - my time at 2222 has been okay. I live on the farthest side from the garage which is a LONG LONG walk so I do recommend trying to get a little closer to the side with the garage. It really has become a huge pain especially with groceries. Maintenance was quick to respond with an issue with our washing machine so I was pleased with that. Overall, it's just a decision if you are willing to pay for the location. With rent increasing all over Midtown this year, I will definitely not be renewing my lease. I would rather have a little longer drive to work and pay about $300 less per month.

This is a great place to live. I am going on my 2nd year here, and couldn't be happier with the apartment, location, office management and staff. The apartments are nice, and the convenience of Midtown makes this a great place to live. The front office management is great as well, always happy to visit and help out. They know the residents well, and it's nice to live in that environment. Also, this is my first time living in an apartment building as opposed to a complex, and it is a much better experience. I know all my neighbors, and we all look out for one another. I would recommend this place to anyone.

This is an amazing complex. I have lived here 8 years and it looks just as new as the day I moved in. The staff has been so friendly and gone out of their way to take care of me as I have a disability that may need medical attention I can't get for myself and they have been very good at keeping tabs on me which all three of the management teams that have come and gone since I have been here have done, and one had to put plan into action and I couldn't of thanked her enough. That definitely goes above and beyond their duties. I see them working hard an being extremely friendly to anyone who comes in with a problem with their apartment and trying to take care of it as soon as possible within the time and manpower constraints ( handy men who only work 8 hours a day) but for emergencies, they drop everything and are there to pick up the ball. Their was a fire over a year ago that water logged my apartment and the apartment manager had gotten me an apartment that had just been vacated that was by no means ready yo move in as it was carpet and I needed the faux wood because I had old dogs that couldn't wait sometimes. In one day she had that place painted, refloored and ready for move-in by 7 PM and they paid for my moving expenses for a full service move. They really go out of their way to fix a problem. The grounds here are kept with blooming flowers every day of the year and maintenance sweeps the property in the morning for overnight debris that accumulates from people throwing their trash or beer cans in our yard. It's nice to wake up to it all clean. The pool has already been redone and the property has only been here 9 years or so. They are continually painting the walls and staining the floors so thew look brand new and the scuff marks are gone. It's a bueatiful property in the most ideal location in town. With Randalls, CVS, and Walgreens all a block away your household needs and medical needs are taken care of but it is our next door neighbor that makes this location so special, Specs. With wines and liquors from around the world and the same thing of meats and cheeses, it also has a deli to die for. Even with these neighbors, there are resaurants and bars within walking distance but the best ones are just a light rail station away in Downtown Houston where you can party thw night away and not have to drive anywhere. After 8 years, there is no where that holds a candle to this place and their have been complexes competing for my business. I'll be her a year and a half longer to finish my Masters then I go to a different town and school for the PhD.

My husband and I have made 2222 Smith Street our HOME.. It is totally amazing to meet the people/couples who reside here.. so many different agendas... we are sold on this property as to it's size, the pool area, the location is fantastic especially if one works in the downtown area.. we have looked from time to time at other complexes however we have yet to find a similar "Master" layout, if you will, that we have now.. two "huge" closets in Master as well as the large Master bath.. we do rent the largest available.. there are "hiccups" along the way and new processes and procedures implemented from time to time; however if one puts all into prospective... this is the way life works... go with the plan....life is way too short! we have resided at 2222 Smith Street going on Seven (7) years now (I think)...we appreciate the staff and all they do!

2222 smith is a nice apt complex with great views and awesome location. The living rooms are large and lots of windows. Parking for visitors is not the best as you get one pass per apt so it hinders ability to have a few friends or family members over. Staff is nice and helpful and the pool area is very nice. Overall, I would recommend.

I love my apartment home. It is so convenient to walk to work, restaurants and bars. You're not crammed into an endless sea of apartments and townhomes compared to those on either side of us. I have a pool view which reminds me of a New Orleans courtyard. And as a plus I can enjoy all this with my dog. I have found the staff responsive and friendly. The other residents I have met are friendly. Overall I can't think of any other place thia close to downtown i would rather be.

I disagree with some of the previous postings. I have lived at 2222 Smith for over a year and a half and have nothing but praise for the management staff and maintenance staff as well. As with any complex, there will be occasional hiccups but the staff has always displayed true professionalism and show the willingness to rectify any problem that you may encounter. Maintenance is always quick to respond to repairs as well. The parking garage is well lit and there is never a problem with parking. walking distance to grocery store and multiple restaurants. I love it here.

I disagree in part with most of the recent posts about 2222 Smith. I have lived here for 2 years - in three different apartments actually. I find the staff and management to be extremely accommodating and willing to please. It is true, this building lies in the heart of midtown and is surrounded by bars and the morons that go to them and get way too drunk most every night. There are many times I have gone out to walk my dogs, or get something from my car and there is broken glass or trash or puke on the sidewalk. Not pleasant, but I am not sure how the management is responsible for all of that. Sebastian and the rest of the maintenance staff have a thankless job, but nevertheless stay on top of cleaning and repairs for the building. There are homeless people that live in the area but they are still human beings and most of them are genuinely nice folks and I have never seen any of them cause any trouble or be anything less than courteous to the residents maybe it s because I am respectful to them that they in turn treat me with respect. I am 30, single and a professional. I wake up every day at 4am to go to the gym and then on to work. I have dogs (and I pick up after them). I say hello to my neighbors and I don t take personal offense if someone doesn t say hello to me. In conclusion, this probably isn t a good place for people who are light sleepers and are too uptight to deal with other peoples choice of lifestyles. I rarely go to bars in the area, but I enjoy being able to walk to CVS, restaurants and other stores. I like having a pool to relax in. I especially like being 5 minutes from work and maybe 10 -15 minutes from anywhere else I might need to go, I guess I pick my battles and don t let little things bother me. Life is full of tradeoffs and I caution anyone considering moving to the building to weigh their options. 2222 Smith is very convenient, the units are nice, it is a bit pricy but I have found no other building in the area which is comparable. But, SURPRISE . . .it s an apartment building you have to deal with other people. If convenience is not something you value above solitude, I suggest you buy a single family dwelling somewhere like Sugarland and relax life is too short to be miserable.

I am very excited to move into this property. I have already walked it multiple times and am convinced that it is the best community in the area.

Management really are rude, superficially helpful, and treat their maintenance people very poorly and condescendingly. The atmosphere here is made for dorm type parties. The noise level is out of control between pool parties, beeping alarms from the hallways, and thin walls/windows you'll be lucky to have any peace or quiet. You can hear everytime some one closes a door no matter where you are in the complex. The bars crowds are very noisy and can be heard on the fourth floor plus the turtle race crowd and music from another bar flank either side of the bldg which guarantees you get to hear one or the other every weekend. The trash is a major issue too as the parking garage and walkway are adjacent to trash chutes and the foul smell carries across the walkway. The residents are also rude and just dispense without any semblance of pleasantries such as a hello. Not to mention that they smoke and drink all over the place, let their dogs crap anywhere they want, and leave their trash everywhere. The maintenance staff are good at cleaning, god bless them. they have a tough job. The location is good for being next to everything but the rail is a tad too far and the Randall's is way over priced. Just pick a different place where mgmt will appreciate its residents. The pool is nice when you can get to it plus there is a grill area and fire pit. Parking is fine and it seems fairly secure with the gated access. However street parking after meter hours is always taken by bar crowds. So don't count on that too often. There are a lot of bums in the area as well.