Ann
3 months ago
"Warning: Theft, ROACHES, deleted reviews, and Safety Concerns at The Dacoma Apartments
I’ve had quite an eye-opening experience while living at The Dacoma, and it’s only fair to share my honest review with potential residents. October 2, 2024 around 1pm I watched a maintenance worker who is employed by the complex attempting to steal from the back of a resident’s truck in broad daylight. This happened near the trash area by the loading dock, and thankfully, the truck’s owner had locked his toolbox was stored—otherwise, it would’ve been stolen. I watched him try to discreetly steal from it several times before finally giving up once a resident walked out with his daughter.
This experience taught me that theft here is often an inside job. So, if you’re thinking the gates will protect you from outsiders breaking in to steal your belongings, think again. In my experience, it’s the very people working here who are responsible.
Another red flag I regret ignoring during my tour was seeing that almost every resident had a Ring camera outside their door. This is because package theft is rampant in the building. Residents feel the need to monitor their front doors constantly, which tells you everything you need to know about security here.
Speaking of security, there’s a huge safety concern with the way the water system is set up—it’s electrically pumped. So if a hurricane, tornado, or tropical storm hits and the power goes out, you’ll also be without water for days. This happened during the last storm, and residents were left without water for up to five days. Since you need an electric key fob to enter the building, you may end up trapped outside your apartment unless someone props the door open, which also invites security risks because if you can get in, so can anyone else.
Now let’s talk about the roach problem. Management has deleted reviews from residents complaining about roach infestations in the apartments. The very first night I moved in I saw a roach in the apartment and later I saw roaches in the hallways of the complex. The root of the issue is the uncleanliness of many residents, who leave trash and even animal droppings sitting in the hallways for hours, sometimes days. This results in a horrible smell in the halls, and management seems to turn a blind eye.
In summary, between the theft, poor hygiene, roach issues, and safety risks during emergencies, The Dacoma has serious problems that prospective residents should know about before considering a move here."