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    Posting an updated review after 9 months of living here. I have required minimal maintenance and they usually show up in 1-2 days. I really appreciate the cleaning staff regularly cleaning trash rooms and vacuuming carpets. Only complain I have is downstairs neighbor is slamming doors and cabinets and I can clearly hear the noise but that's not the managements fault. Keep this in mind if you are sensitive to noise and loud bangs. Package lockers are very secure and mail room as well

    Dog crap in the hallways...this is the type of heathens who reside here
    Jeff F.

    As others have stated recently...DO NOT MOVE HERE! Crime, mismanagement, neglect, understaffing, grime & low value being top reasons not to. We lived at Elements for 10 years, one of the longest tenants and I saw it all here. Long story short, these "luxury" apartments have steadily declined over the years from neglect, high turnover, budget cuts, mismanagement & general apathy by Greystar. COMMUNITY: property has steadily declined since around 2018...they loosened the qualifying rules, the amount of people who can live in an apt (frequently saw bunk bed boxes in the trash areas) and just no sense of community...it seemed to attract renters who thought it was just OK to let their dog poop in the hallway, and someone else will just have to deal with it...you can't make this crap up. MGMT/STAFF: new "community" manager about once a year, and one time this person confided that the assignment is a way to get a promoted from a junior position because everyone knows its Greystar's dog poop property. The relationship between front office & renters always felt adversarial. MURDER & CRIME: after gang members moved in 3 doors down, a drug deal went bad which resulted in a shooting and dude got murdered at Elements. Constant car break-ins, bikes stolen, petty theft...mgmt promised to install security cameras years ago but never did. HOMELESS HIGHWAY: I once caught a homeless person bathing in the jacquizzi, and when I notified the front office it took them an hour to respond & confront the person. Renters would frequently report catching homeless camped out in the trash rooms or stairwells smoking that meth. The property is between the VTA and recycling center so this route can attract some unsavory types, in addition to folks just trying to get some extra cash. SMOKING: allegedly a non-smoking property yet zero rule enforcement when proof was presented to mgmt. Recently I witnessed residents openly flaunting the rules smoking on their balconies & even common areas like the pool. APTS: are fine but starting to seem dated in comparison, just your typical cookie cutter layout with little character. VALUE: property is 10+ years old now and shows it, yet they still charge $3K+ for 900 sq ft. one bedroom....you can do so much better. Again, do NOT live here...unless you're 23, have Mommy & Daddy co-signing, don't give a crap about rules and love to party.

    Public area used as a dumping ground by the Mexicans here.

    2 stars because 1 is the lowest and I have had a positive experience with some of the staff and the location is pretty good. If you're expecting a luxury apartment living experience though, look elsewhere. The perimeter is littered with broken glass, trash, cigarette butts and huge dog/human turds that no one bothers to pick up or clean. Mexicans throw huge parties every weekend and litter shared areas with cigarettes, beer bottle caps and garbage. They walk through the grounds smoking and drinking and treat the place like they own it and no one keeps them in check. My car was broken into twice in the parking garage as homeless people frequently wander in and steal things or use the hot tub as their bath tub. Try to use the gym at 11 PM though and security will come and harass you and force you to work out with the lights off. Management doesn't seem to care at all about the state of this place as long as they have renters. This place has gone downhill this past year and probably will get worse. Will not be renewing my lease with this disgusting place.

    They only maintain areas they regularly walk prospective tenants through around the office. Ask for an ENTIRE property tour.
    Allyson K.

    Don't move here. Period. Management doesn't care about the state of the property. And apparently neither do the owners. Maintenance does what they can but can't keep up. Trash rooms are constant problem, halls reek of dog urine, the carpets are always stained (office has been promising to replace them for years), and the quality of the tenants they rent to has dramatically decreased. Please see photos attached as these are regular sights you'll always see around the property while living here. Be prepared to be embarrassed to have family or friends over. All this can be yours for over $3k a month. Also, the boarded up door in the photos is where an altercation started between gang members (do they even screen tenants anymore?!). That altercation ended in someone getting shot and killed on Parkmoor (google for articles). They didn't even communicate this with residents until several people voiced safety concerns. They also fail to communicate car break-ins and other safety issues regularly. Until multiple residents complain, nothing gets said--and we've lately been seeing homeless people in the property regularly. Lovely. This lease will be our last at elements. Also: avoid mosaic and the standard as well. They are owned by same people and managed by alliance as well. Both of which are awful.

    Tony T.

    Very lovely community , close to everything . Joseph , the manager here . One of the nicest guy he will go the extra miles to help whatever you need . I recommend this property

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    Aw, Joseph O.! Your amazing feedback and rating mean the world to us.

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    Thanks again for recommending Elements! Hope you have an amazing day.

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    Started off great, but man this place took quick turn for the worst. Do your homework, save money and time and look elsewhere.

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    Girlfriend got cussed out by the receptionist for asking a a question. Don't think i will be renting from here any more.

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    Well our car got broken into for a second time in the last two months. Staff will not help you.

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    Although the leasing staff switched a bit, Debbie was there the whole time I lived there.

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    I'm so sad! I just moved out after having lived at Twohy for the past 2 1/2 years. I wouldn't live…read moreanywhere else in San Jose, and here's why: It was built in 1917: this place oozes character and charm. Most of the apartments I found in San Jose are newer (which is fine!), but I wanted something with a more loft-y, artsy vibe to it. Twohy doesn't disappoint. The walls are super thick, too; I never heard my neighbors...only sounds from the street outside. Also, bonus: it's a small community, and management is very attentive and responsive. Everyone I ever met there was friendly and helpful. The location is fantastic. So much to walk to. Safeway's right there for groceries, plus tons of bars and food in all price ranges (from cheap mexican to expensive steakhouses) it's all right there! You also have a movie theater right next door and MUJI across the street, not to mention VTA literally right outside your front door. Amenity-wise, included in rent was a parking spot in the Safeway parking lot (not a guaranteed spot, but I never had to park on the street even during the busy Christmas season), a gym membership at the gym across the street, and water/sewage/garbage. There are no laundry hookups in-unit, but there is a laundry room in the basement which is nice. The units have a small but lovely kitchen with decent appliances and nice fixtures in the bathroom, wood floors (YAY), tall ceilings, and huge windows which means lots of light. It's not a huge space, but then again I didn't need much space, and preferred to live in a great area of town vs having a ton of room. Overall I adored living there. If my job hadn't taken me up to the north end of the bay, I wouldn't have left! I highly recommend Twohy to those looking for a unique space in downtown San Jose.

    Twohy Lofts are a CIM owned property right next to the Camera 12 cinema with the entrance on the…read more1st street side across from the light rail station. The building is pretty old and has nice charm. All the units are studios of various sizes and include a real kitchen (with fridge, sink, dishwasher, stove, oven microwave)... something not all studios offer. Not to mention AC which is great. Overall the places are nicely remodeled with hardwood, high ceilings and big windows. Only problem is the windows are single pained, letting in a LOT of noise, especially on the VTA side. Another drawback is the TV situation. They are not wired for cable (comcast or ATT), dish network is available but wasnt wired down passed the 4th floor... and direcTV is available but NOT in HD...good grief! The rent is not cheap, i think the cheapest (when I moved in) was around $1280 and I believe that was with some discounts for a 12 month lease. However, my rent came with a Bally's membership (right across the street) and parking at the 2nd/San Carlos garage... not bad. If it wasn't so expensive I'd give it 4 stars. Add some dual pained windows and Comcast or ATT cable lines (or direcTV HD lines) and it could be 5 stars. Overall its ok, location is great but there are some drawbacks.

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    Elements - apartments - Updated June 2026

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