Review History for GVTX

good location, awful noise

I lived at CG for 1 year, and couldn't wait for my lease to end so I could move out! Poor complaint management, residents who trashed the grounds, and sky-high rent hikes would have driven me out, even if I wasn't already planning to leave. My apartment faced a busy street so I did expect some noise, but that was nothing in comparison to my upstairs neighbor, who would start up the loud music at 2am on weeknights. I'm not talking loud bass, it was loud enough to sing along with! After 3 complaints to management, with nothing offered but a skeptical look and a halfhearted "sorry", I started calling the police. The last straw was when the guy passed out on his balcony, and the police couldn't roust him. I had to wait for his CD to stop. When I complained AGAIN to management, I suggested they chat with the responding officers for validation to my claims. Only then (after 6 months of complaints) did they actually threaten the noisemaker with eviction. I agree with other reviewers regarding garbage at the compactors, mailroom, and grounds - TRASHY!, but would like to point out that residents were part of the issue. I saw plenty of people toss trash on the ground instead of making an effort to dispose of it in a trash can or dumpster. The poor maintenance staff had to spend their time cleaning up after a bunch of lazy slobs and couldn't focus their energies on actual maintenance. When I received a rent renewal notice, my rent jumped more than $100/month from my initial lease, to almost $1000/month for a one-bedroom apartment. Why would anyone pay that much when the "security" gate is always broken, the managers don't handle complaints effectively, and the residents take no pride in the place where they live? I'm now renting an entire 3-bedroom house for $1200 - get a grip, property managers! My apartment came with a garage, so I can't comment on parking issues.