Anna
6 months ago
"I have lived at Hiline Heights since 2018 in both 1 & 2 bedroom apartments. I took down my original 5+ star rating as there was a significant 180 shift since Asset Living Management came in. We voided our renewal & moved out as soon as we could. Please read this carefully, as there will be quite a few financial obligations you need to consider.
PROs:
-Location
-More affordable pricing for the Heights Area.
-Spacious bedrooms and closets
-Hallways - for some could be a problem, but I didn't mind a more "industrial" hallway feel as I'd rather pay less than for the AC'd space that I don't use much. This preference will vary from person to person though.
CONs:
-Elevators/ Fobs: Those have not worked since the storms, so consider doubling your moving quotes since the movers will be manually taking things up and down the stairs.
-Trash: let the last two pictures speak for themselves. They too sent a representative to pickup trash during that crazy storm event. This was all happening while all of the lights were out and staff was unresponsive the entire weekend. Talk about caring for the safety of your contractors.
- Deposit: is first & last months rent upfront, so prepare to carve out some change with your busy move. Last months rent is used as a "deposit", so instead of pro-rating it across the last few months you will be mailed a check after you move out.
- Professional Cleaning: You have to present receipts at the time of move out for anything that will "cost" the property to "flip" your apartment. We cleaned our place by ourselves, and we're neat freaks! using professional grade products and equipment like Bissell... See photos for the level of cleanliness that was not "acceptable". I have moved units across the property with no penalty or issues before this new management. Essentially, if you fail to get professional cleaning services for basic wear and tear, they will charge you with rates of $20/hr with 2 hr minimum+ (will vary pending your apartment condition) + $50 per room for carpet cleaning. These fees WILL be deducted from your deposit.
-Fees: A lot of small / miscellaneous fees that are added to your bill every month like Resident Services Fee, Risk Assessment Fee, Water/Sewer Admin Fees, Trash Admin Fees, Apartment Admin Fees etc that are on top of your rent, amenity, utility, trash, pest, etc fees...
- Security: As I was told, they're spending ~$5000 per month on security with the same police car just parked downstairs. I have never seen anyone in that car. The night guard - that we saw once btw - was out and about chatting all while a ton of doors were propped open throughout the complex.
- Vehicles: I was lucky to not have my car broken into, but someone 2 cars down had all four of their tires stolen just the other day. We live in the city, so some of these issues are inevitable unless you hire a concierge who lets one car in and out at a time (which is $$$ to the rent)
-Parking: Requires registry via app along with your guest vehicles registered. I believe anyone can park on the 5th floor, but this information has not been effectively communicated since the change.
-Management: Management is extremely defensive. Also, once they know you're out, it takes substantial effort to get them to respond. Staff seems to honestly just be there for a paycheck.
If being in the area is your current "era", I highly recommend spending a few extra hundred bucks to avoid this headache...
We're bummed to say all of this as we really liked Hiline prior to 2024."