*Actual resident, not just someone who toured.*
I have lived at Ascension on the Bayou for two years. We no longer have a security guard on property; this security measure was stopped without communication to residents. Only a few of the cameras work, and we have had multiple car break-ins during my time here. Something vital to apartment life is broken at all times: either the elevators, parcel pending, or the entrance gate. Often, more than one of those are broken at the same time. In May 2026, both the gate and Parcel Pending are broken.
The gym is poorly maintained and has machines with broken/missing parts for 6+ months. Old dog poop will sit on the back walkway for weeks, and the elevators often smell like dog pee. They do frequent alarm tests/drop-ins that span multiple days, so if you work from home, prepare to find other accommodations at short notice.
Furthermore, there is high turnover in the office, so they have a difficult time following through on anything they say/put in writing. Although they are kind people, they don't actually want to help current residents, only prospective ones. For example, I was once asked to call Parcel Pending for an issue the office swore they couldn't solve. I stayed on hold for 45 minutes just for Parcel Pending to tell me the office could have easily helped me. It can take weeks to get an answer to simple questions of safety and maintenance.
The pool is well-maintained, and the trail access/ location on the beltway are both incredibly convenient.
The apartment prices and advertising say luxury, but the experience is not aligned with those expectations. You may have more luck at any of the City Center luxury apartments for their prices. If these concerns are addressed over the course of my lease, I will update my review. read more