Griffis Lake Washington

Current Resident 804803

Verified Resident • 2018 - 2020

Very pleasant. The past and current staff with the Community manager are very gracious and prompt in addresssing whatever concern we present to them. The complex is well maintained and continously kept updated to keep the welcoming and safe ambience.

Current Resident 804403

Verified Resident • 2017 - 2020

has gone downhill since Griffis took over, due in part (at least) to the pandemic, but no longer represents good value for money. They call box has been out in my building for a year or more, to give you an idea

Current Resident 801810

Verified Resident • 2019 - 2020

The newer apartments are nice and comfortable, however too expensive for what they are really worth. The community, elevator, landscape is not well kept. Wouldn't recommend living here. The cost is not worth the value. Parking is terrible, you won't ever get a package, there's dog poop everywhere.

Current Resident 801809

Verified Resident • 2020

It's ok overall. A lot for the price without much back. They only give you one key fob and chase a insane amount for another. Lots of random charges for things that is pretty annoying. The places overall are nice

Current Resident 799988

Verified Resident • 2019 - 2020

Great area to live in with tons of stores and restaurants nearby. But be prepared to pay for excessive fees and high utilities. The amenities like pool have been under construction since I moved here in November.

Current Resident 799401

Verified Resident • 2019 - 2020

No complaints Never had noisy neighbors to complain about Hallways are kept clean The gym was always clean while it was opened The office staff have always been quick to respond to emails I look forward to the remodeled common areas once they're finished

Current Resident 791475

Verified Resident • 2019 - 2020

It is a nice apartment, however construction And updates seemed to put a stop to everyone's ability to use amenities ... and now with COVID I probably won't get to use any Amenities before my lease is up

Current Resident 790133

Verified Resident • 2020

This place is really nice. They are going to renovate the current office and gym into one giant mega two-story gym which is pretty awesome. All staff I have met are super helpful. Target is right across the street which is convenient, as is I-5.

Current Resident 970312

Resident • 2020

We are 2 months in to our lease and so far the property is good. They are renovating and I am excited to use the amenities once they are back open. Kristin has been awesome. She was very helpful with the application and move-in and is still helping when ever we need anything.

Current Resident 787393

Verified Resident • 2018 - 2020

Very nice noisy because of my unit location but generally very good the office staff is somewhat rude at times was asked to be quiet while I was calling about paying rent after being laid off due to covid 19 and waiting 14 weeks for unemployment benefits

Current Resident 787317

Verified Resident • 2020

I've only been here for a week but so far the staff has been helpful and polite, the buildings are clean and well kept, and the area feels safe. Location is good, close to restaurants and businesses, but it's still quiet which is a good thing.

Current Resident 782292

Verified Resident • 2020

So far everyone has been wonderful! Staff respond to maintenance and email requests promptly, and have done everything I asked to make my move in experience as smooth as possible. This is a great place to live!

Current Resident 780034

Verified Resident • 2019 - 2020

Honestly, I understand this company needs to make money but they don't have the tenant's best interest in mind. They are difficult to get in touch with, and rarely consider the overall groups opinion on what actions need to be taken such as lowering fees that we as a community expected when we started living here. They charge extra fees that aren't necessary and don't really explain this prior to signing. We had break-ins to our cars in the garage we pay for monthly - they did nothing. We were promised multiple things when we moved in such as new blinds - never received and we have lived here for over a year now. We have no windows, terrible fly problems on our patio and no screens to accommodate how ungodly hot our apartment is. Do yourself a favor and don't live here, especially considering the price of these apartments and the location. For Renton, they are fairly nice, however, I am certain you could find a much cheaper location that has better service. These are just a few of the problems we have dealt with since living here. That is not including the unfortunate event where my boyfriend and I both lost our jobs due to covid-19 and when asking for help to break our lease early to move in with famly to cover costs they asked if we could afford a cheaper apartment and if not we could basically pay an extra $3000-5000 to break our lease at a 30 or 60-day mark. Please keep in mind we have been here for a full year now and have never once paid late or caused any issues.

Current Resident 776609

Verified Resident • 2019 - 2020

It's ok, the surrounding area is decent and feels safe. But it's expensive, I pay 1400$ a month for a studio. Also Jesus Christ it's like they tried to find the loudest washer and dryer to put in the units. Shallow sinks too.

Current Resident 774805

Verified Resident • 2019 - 2020

I immensely enjoy living at Griffis Lake Washington. The community staff try to ensure the best possible experience for residents. I am difficult to please and have had mainly positive experiences and would highly recommend this complex.

Current Resident 774057

Verified Resident • 2019 - 2020

Overall the location is a good place to be. The landing offers entertainment, food and shopping right at your finger tips. Easy access to the freeway. There is no free parking. You used to get a free parking space with every unit but now you have to pay $50 a spot. The overall upkeep of the property is pretty low. Things stay broken for months on end, hallways and stairwells house a lot of trash. Elevator are super super slow. From level 1, you can walk up the stairs to the 5th floor and back down and up again before your elevator comes sometimes. All the elevators are like this. Staff is friendly. Amenities are pretty basic. You get a gym and a pool. Community work stations don't have printers anymore so pretty useless. Package deliveries can sometimes have issues finding you. I've seen so many deliveries just get thrown out on to the curb when we clearly have parcel lockers.

Current Resident 772666

Verified Resident • 2018 - 2020

A great apartment complex in a wonderful location. The ceilings are high and they have great closet space and large bathrooms. Parking is secure with plenty of visitor spots.The only down side is the lack of air conditioning.

Current Resident 772561

Verified Resident • 2020

I love the location and I would suggest this place to others. What I like about the location is that is it is close to different restaurants, the movie theater, shopping stores and the beach. So far I have found that the neighbors are quiet.

Current Resident 771854

Verified Resident • 2020

Moving into an apartment during a pandemic was not easy, but the staff at Griffis Residential made our experience smooth and easy! They provided video footage of the actual apartment, answered all our questions in a timely manner and made sure we were all set once we moved in.

Current Resident 771806

Verified Resident • 2019 - 2020

I like the community and mainly the location. The staff and maintenance are great, if there is any issues they resolve in a timely matter. One of the pros is that you sometimes can hear noises from you neighbors upstairs.

Current Resident 770381

Verified Resident • 2017 - 2020

It's been alright. Office staff is lovely but the apartments are not worth what you pay for them. They are cheaply made but incredibly expensive, and you get charged for amenities you may never use. The amenities add up to be very expensive so be leery.

Current Resident 770085

Verified Resident • 2020

It's been wonderful so far. I had never lived an apartment before this place. i got say Im surprised how well maintained these apartment buildings are. Quite impressed. It is always a pleasure talking with staff as they are super professional.

Current Resident 768554

Verified Resident • 2020

the Griffis lake Washington location is beautiful and well maintained! From the beginning of the process to moving in, it was extremely easy and straight forward. Kristin was always available and more than happy to answer any questions I had which made the process 100% easier. Highly recommend living here!

Current Resident 765283

Verified Resident • 2019 - 2020

It's okay. Convenient for shopping and bus. Try to avoid apartments on the east side of the buildings. Lotta noise from the Lowe's parking lot and occasional trains bringing fuselages to the Boeing Renton plant. It's not intolerable, but can be annoying

Current Resident 761645

Verified Resident • 2019 - 2020

Great staff/management, whenever I have a service issue is literally is fixed the next day I filled out the service request. Rent is a little pricey. If you get an apartment facing Lowes, you will hear it ALL night as well as race cars every now and then.