The whole building seems to be taken care of constantly. The communal areas are always clean. The staff is friendly and the neighbors are also very nice! read more

Just moved in with my wife and our experience has been nothing short of amazing. Starting off with Jhonny, he's been a paragon of customer service from day one. Great at communicating with me and my wife during the application process, move-in, and now. He's been attentive to anything and everything. We both feel extremely lucky to have wound up here. We did have a couple of issues with the appliances but they were addressed and fixed by Herbie and his team in a timely manner. We still have a couple of boxes left to unpack but the entire front office and maintenance staff have made us feel right at home. 10/10 highly recommend. read more

Very clean and friendly staff. Also professional agent who was helpful and clearly understood my needs. Thank you again.

I had a problem with the toilet not flushing. I called to the desk and Jhonny hurried to get the maintenance person before he went home. He came up to my place and snaked the pipe. Within 15 minutes of calling in the problem, it was fixed! read more

cannot express enough gratitude for the outstanding service provided by Jhonny Araujo! From day one, he has consistently gone above and beyond to ensure that my needs are met and that I feel supported in every aspect of my tenancy. Whenever I needed/need assistance or support, he is there, ready to help with a friendly smile and a genuine willingness to make things right. His dedication to his role is truly commendable, and he has made my experience at the apartment complex an absolute pleasure. Without a doubt, Jhonny has played a pivotal role in making my stay at the apartment complex enjoyable and stress-free. His attention to detail, prompt responsiveness, and willingness to go the extra mile have set him apart from any leasing agent I have encountered before. His exceptional customer service skills have not only made my feel valued as a resident but have also created a sense of community within the apartment complex. He takes the time to get to know each tenant personally, making sure to address any concerns promptly and effectively. I am genuinely appreciative of all the assistance and support he has provided me. He has made my living experience at the apartment complex truly remarkable. His dedication and hard work have undoubtedly contributed to making the apartment complex the desirable place it is today. We are all fortunate to have such an exceptional individual as our leasing agent, and I am grateful for his continuous efforts to make our living experience exceptional Thank you for everything you do! read more

I definitely recommend this place! The entrance was recently remodeled and it looks fantastic, maintenance service is fast, and the place is clean. The location is within walking distance close to grocery stores, bars, and multiple shopping centers. Also the downstairs staff is always friendly, ESPECIALLY Jhonny - who helped me get settled in, promptly follows up on questions, and ensured that I had everything I needed to be comfortable living here. Thank you Jhonny! read more

Herbie did an excellent job with the washing machine repair and installation, and his team is always available to help here at Hikari when we need service period. I thank the maintenance team for ways being responsive and it makes living here at Hikari enjoyable. Thank you! read more

Since I've lived here for almost a year now, I'll provide some feedback and maybe a little perspective for anyone looking to move. I'll start off by saying I've lived in almost a dozen different buildings since moving to LA in 2008, and all have had their pros and cons. No building is perfect. At the end of the day, there will be compromises and you have to ask yourself which are more important to you. 1. I've never had anything but positive experiences with any of the staff, either at the front desk or maintenance people in my apartment. Any requests I have are usually answered same day, or next day. I've had very minor fixes over the past year, mostly burnt out light bulbs or noisy washer. All were fixed promptly. Kenneth in particular is always friendly and accommodating, I think I emailed him 100 times before moving in lol and he was always gracious about it. 2. Location. This is a pro and con. The location is great for walking to little tokyo or arts district, it's right in the middle of both neighborhoods. I can walk to so many shops and restaurants. There's really so much to do all around you. You're also close to the freeways which makes travel more convenient. However, you are in a downtown area. Yes, skid row is a few blocks away. Educate yourself with the neighborhood before moving in. Yes, you occasionally see some homeless people around, same as anywhere in downtown LA. The neighborhood is pretty good about preventing camps in the surrounding blocks though. This just comes with the area. If you can't handle it, don't move here. I personally have never felt unsafe walking around as a female. 3. Amenities. The gym is small but functional, there are a lot of useful machines in there and I always get a good workout. Plus, half the time I have the gym to myself. The pool is nice, on the small side, and can run a little cold. It's great for the summertime though. I personally love the package locker system. I've dealt with stolen packages at my previous buildings, but mostly have had no issues here. It gives me peace of mind because I shop online a lot! Plus, you can buzz in delivery drivers so you don't have to go downstairs and let them in. 4. Parking. Yes, there's no guest parking. there are 2 parking lots directly adjacent to the building for guests to use. It's annoying, but plan accordingly if someone's staying overnight. It's downtown... you kind of have to deal with it. Also, yes sometimes P2 is a little smelly. It doesn't bother me, how long are people spending in the parking garage??? Sometimes the lobby does smell like Spitz next door.. which I don't mind because the food smells good? lol 5. Noise. I have no issues with noise from my neighbors. I face 2nd street and there is some street noise. Not enough to bother me though, honestly it becomes white noise after a while. Again, you're living in downtown. if you want peace and quiet, move to the suburbs. 6. Mask enforcement. Management has signs everywhere and has sent repeated emails to tenants reminding them to wear a mask. What more do you want? Them to hunt down people who aren't wearing them? There's not much more they can do. read more

A shout out to Kenneth for always being there to assist us! Jhonny as well! There's also Graham in the evenings when you need him. Last but not least, maintenance! Thank you all! read more

beautiful apartment they go pretty fast though! they hardly have openings so if you have an opening, go for it quickly! they are one of the cheaper apartments in downtown LA with the gym and all the amenities, anything cheaper than $1886 puts you in the ghetto or near the cecil hotel but this one is cute and in a decent area and its parking for 1 is cheap $35 and irs next to joe's parking. kenneth from the management team is nice, he stayed late just to help me tour the apartments. they're responsive, so you know if anything goes wrong they will respond and help you. washer dryer included with island kitchens! read more

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My husband and I stayed here for a number of years. We finally moved out last month. For sure we stayed one year to long. This building is dirty, it literally stinks to high heaven in the parking garage. it's had to convey how bad the smell is because you cannot video tape or take a photo of it. They do not care about masking in the building. the neighborhood has become unsafe as well. We regularly have homeless lighting fires, behaving aggressively. The Hikari deserves less then one star. read more

Lived here for 6 years and I have mixed feelings about this place. After moving out, I was charged for carpet cleaning, painting, regular cleaning, and a unlisted charge. Sort of ridiculous considering the fact that I lived there for so long, and that the carpet was spotty when I moved in. Paint and carpet has a usable life span, and 6 years more than exceeds that. Not to mention a $1,095 dollar LADWP bill that came in as my last bill. I enjoyed living here mainly due to the fact that it is close to downtown and has a ton of Asian food around it. However, any time you have an issue, there is nobody to address it. Their policy is literally to just ignore you and send the bill to collections. Management has seemingly gotten worse over the years, as they have ignored the building as well. The front gate hasn't worked in years, which is problematic given the fact that this building is blocks from Skid Row. They are currently being sued in a class-action lawsuit for late fees. I would avoid this management company at any cost. read more

Hikari Apartments - Yep, after 6 years of living there. They still charge you for painting and cleaning. The carpet was old when I moved in too. - Apartments Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Not worth your money! This place is falling apart at the seams. The staff is helpful to a point but even they can't save this poorly made aging building and they have no authority to deal with the issues. Everything broken! Be prepared for elevators to be broken and causing you to be locked out of access to your floors, fire alarms to go off randomly, pools/hot tub not working, hot water service to take forever to get to your unit (huge water waisting building) and security parking gates to never be working. Don't leave anything in your car over night. Cash grab! I had my apartment cleaned professionally over the 8 months living there and they still denied the vast majority of my deposits. When i went "month to month" my rent was raised by 500 bucks a month and they never told me, they also stop automatic payments when you go "month to month" and don't tell you this so you are fined an extra 100 bucks for being late. Pet friendly but you are charged extra for that as well. With no exterior garbages everyone tosses there poo in the lobby trash making it stink like dog poop 24/7. Equity Apartments group is the prime example of a group designed to swindle. It was a temporary living situation for me. Keep looking, you can do better. Me and any of my companies will not work with this group again. read more

I've lived here for a year and moved out Thanksgiving 2018. Here are my pros and cons: Pros: -Dale and Kenneth. They try hard to help you with any situation you may encounter, but I get the sense that the management company is not allowing them to completely fulfill their jobs. -Location. Had a great view of DTLA from my balcony and great food/bars nearby. -Packages/mail. Great system for keeping your packages secure until you pick them up. -Walls/ceiling/floor is quiet. -No issues with appliances or bathrooms. -Spacious. New-ish amenities. -Gym. It's tiny, but it's a free gym so that goes down as a pro. -Pool/jacuzzi. Never had any issues with it. It was great to have during the dog days of summer. -AC pumps! Cons: -Raised my lease by over 10% after the first year. -If the weather goes up higher than 80 degrees, the elevators will not work. Management keeps going to the same repairman who never fixes it properly. Maybe, just maybe, you may want to hire someone else. -Witnessed neighbors cars get broken into and found their belongings in the stairwell. -Routine maintenance was scheduled for all apartments with plenty of notice. I came home around 8pm and found my door left ajar with the maintenance man's key still in the keyhole. That is unacceptable and guaranteed if something was stolen, they probably wouldn't have claimed responsibility for it. Zero accountability. -Pipes above parking spots leak all kinds of nasty stuff and it gets all over your car. I had to spend money to get it buffed out. I asked them to fix the pipes several times without any response. Only when I threatened to contact a lawyer, they got it fixed the next day, which ended up leaking again due to a bad quick job. -Tourists/uber drivers looking and waiting for street parking constantly block your driveway to the garage. Some refuse to move. I had to get out of my car and explain to these idiots that they are illegally blocking a driveway to a residence. -I was told right when I moved in (and several times in the course of my lease) that they are going to install a new intercom so there was no point in adding me to the system until that was installed. 1 year later, it still wasn't installed and I was never added... -Little to no warning about street closures in the area unless you're part of some community program or you're constantly looking it up. There were a few times I wasn't able to go home. -If your apartment is on the north side, the HUGE trash compactor and the generators for the Japanese Village keep it noisy all night. If your apartment is on the south side, the construction for the new metro station will keep it noisy all day. Take your pick. -Guest parking? Don't even think about it. Overall, it wasn't THAT bad (string of bad luck for me with the key thing, leaky pipes and finding neighbor's stolen belongings), just not my cup of tea. I received many compliments on the apartment itself and the location and became a great social hub for many of my friends. Honestly, I got tired of the car/foot traffic so I'll be leaving to a quieter neighborhood. To each their own. read more

I've been living at Hikari for about 8 months now and cannot imagine really moving in the short term. Dale, Rosemary, and the other members of the staff play a large part of my comfort. Dale assisted with making sure that all of the particulars were handled during the signing process, and was able to get us an awesome view from the top floor overlooking the hustle and bustle of Little Tokyo. The turn-around to getting responses regarding any questions we had, or maintenance requests, were incredibly fast as well. Being so close to all the awesome restaurants and shopping plazas is a huge plus, in addition to the windows being thick enough to conceal any of the excess noise coming from any nearby construction or crowds. Hikari is an amazing place to live, and definitely one of the best places to relax after a long day. All of the pros of living in the city without most of the cons. read more

Maricar was very professional and informative for the apartment tour I went on. We started right on time and I was very happy to see how quiet, clean, and wonderful the complex was. All my questions were answered perfectly and I walked out of there with confidence in Hikari or Sakura Crossing (their sister complex) being my top choices. These apartments are in the heart of Little Tokyo and I spent my time walking around on Saturday morning. Very safe and lively. Thanks for the tour! read more

Timely response. We didn't have to wait more than 24 hours to get help for our clogged tub. Great job!

Throughout my experience of living at Hikari (for 2018), I really enjoyed the building. Kenneth, the concierge, was friendly and great! The neighborhood is fun, lively, but not loud or dirty (for downtown). The apartment itself was laid out well... BUT, don't expect to receive your security deposit at the end of your lease. I was billed for carpet cleaning and painting the walls, when it was nothing more than normal wear and tear (small nail holes, no stains on the carpet). This process was incredibly unpleasant. ALSO, the building had a bird problem where my balcony was rendered unusable (and most likely a health hazard)! I've never seen this before in multiple urban apartment complexes, but there were bird feathers and feces all over the balcony. Overall, the building was not bad, but not great. I found the way they handled the moving out process extremely unprofessional and unfair. RENTER BEWARE! read more

I would love to write a review about LIVING at Hikari Apartments but I can't because we couldn't get past the leasing agent. My boyfriend and I went in today to try to rent a unit. When we walked in the lobby was empty. We finally saw the leasing office and walked in. The woman working there was with another potential tenant, looked right at us and never bothered to smile or say hello. We sat down and waited for someone else to come in (or for her to say SOMETHING). We sat there for about 10 minutes. Finally two maintenance guys walked through and I asked them if anybody else worked there. They said no, there was only one agent for the building and offered us a bottle of water while we waited (very gracious). He also said that perhaps an agent from their sister building could be called over to help and picked up the phone to call over. Then and only then did the agent look up and snap, "she's not answering the phone." At this point I was thinking that perhaps we'd go get some sushi or something while the agent finished with the client she was working with. I asked her, "Do you think you will be finishing-" ; before I could finish my sentence she let out a huge, very noisy sigh, rolled her eyes and said, "Yeeessss." REALLY? At that point I looked at the two maintenance men, who looked back at me with shocked and embarrassed looks on their faces. Both my boyfriend and I stood up to leave and I looked at one of the maintenance guys and asked (quite loudly so she could hear). "Wow, is she always that rude?" He laughed and said, "I can't really say" but he was sorta laughing when he said it. So, I don't think I'm interested in renting here. If this is how they treat people, let alone perspective renters, they have a hell of a nerve calling it "Luxury Living!!!!!" read more

1) 1 elevator not working for 3-6 months 2) My room has had sink in bathroom and kitchen drainage problems 3 times in last 2 years 3) Sewage remodeling? whatever they did, took 6 months to fix / complete, garage with smell. 4) They keep raising prices on my renewal lease at a rate that's unreasonable and the response is always "market value." Econ, not working on me. read more

It's a nice and welll maintained facility, but it ALWAYS smells like sh*t. Always. The pipes are always backed up and you will see service guys out there like one a month but it doesn't help. If you park on P2 be prepared to almost vomit like twice a week when you come home. It is vial as hell. Besides that I would give it a 3 it if 5 stars for value. It's overtly expensive; the amenities are OK, but I don't feel like I get real value and nothing close to luxury and I'm paying a luxury price. I can't get the smell of human feces out of off my face!!! read more

The best thing about this place is their recreation. There's a really nice media room with very modern decor and a good size tv with sound system. If you explore some more, you will find a nice fire pit to sit around and huddle and cuddle with your loved ones. OR, if you're into that, you can cuddle in a group since there's plenty room around it. If you get hungry, give the barbecue grill a shot. Food not included of course. & If you feel fat afterwards, there's a decent gym for you to work it off. After that, you can go for a swim in their pool or even just rest and relax in the jacuzzi. That's all nice and dandy, but to have friends over, you'll need to give them the unfortunate news that you have no guest parking. There are many public lots around, but this apartment has 0 guest parking even if their management might say differently. Furthermore, the air condition in the apartment itself doesn't seem to work that well. It's almost as if it makes no difference, except in your bill. It's a nice place to live, but you have to be willing to pay the price. read more

Really liked living here. My apartment was clean, light and quiet. The building seems well-maintained and is very central. Loved the deck/lounge level and my little balcony. There is lots to do nearby. Moved out after an unreasonable rent hike (over 20% increase after 1 year). Was offered a lower rate days before move-out but had already signed a lease elsewhere. Would have been happy to stay for years otherwise, but this really made me feel unappreciated as a tenant. Most of my security deposit was returned, which was nice. read more

Sound First of all, I live on the Central Ave side of the building, and any sort of 'soundproofing' concept to this room seems non existent. There is a lot of truck traffic at night here (for Starbucks and Office Depot as well as for all the warehouses down the street), and as my friend said once when there was a truck parked at the light "it sounds like an airport here." I've read a review that said that they do not hear their neighbors, and at first that was true (i rarely even see any of them), I can clearly hear my upstairs neighbor when they walk around (maybe he/she is heavy?) as well as the bass from their music late at night. Was not what I expected out of 'luxury living' apartment complex in terms of sound. The Management I've asked for some repairs done to the room, and that has been a great experience, super quick and nice guys. The entire building is also kept very clean everyday. However, the customer service I experienced from the leasing office when I was looking into the apartment was rather poor, or even rude in a sense that they would not take responsibility for things they have told us previously (even about simple things like appointment times), complaints were seemingly responded with attitude and hostility (although eventually they realized how they weren't helping the situation at all and their attitude all of a sudden became cheery which was very uncomfortable and weird for us), and they were rather slow in communicating over email. If it wasn't for the amazing location, I would have looked elsewhere. Room Layout and other weird things It is very spacious, but in weird places IMHO. For example, the entrance way to my apartment is rather small, but the bathroom that is adjacent to it is humongous (lots of empty space that i cant really utilize because it is a bathroom). Also the built in storage doesn't seem like it was planned by folks that thought about the people that were going to be living here. I have a drawer in the kitchen that does not open all the way because it is blocked by the handle of my oven. The storage is also sometimes really shallow and narrow so it is also limiting. Parking No guest parking along with tandem parking is a bummer, but everything else is great. Elevator Very large and clean. Worked great during move in, and i have never waited for the elevator for long. Stairs The thing I do not understand is that there is no way to take the stairs to get from ground level to my room. I can do the reverse (go from my room to ground floor) using the stairs, but the stair exits that lead to ground level needs a key that we do not have. I heard it was a super super rare occasion but the elevators were broken for few days a while back, and so if there wasn't anyone at the management office that would take us to the stairway door around the corner and open it for us, it was quite frankly impossible to get back to my room. Also the stairways smell like Spitz. Last words The room is very bright and I do like that. Lot of outlets in the rooms all around. TWC service as well as speed is very good here. The location is amazing. My room feels spacious and nice. Amenities are nice. The pool area was one of the nicest in the area. I do feel some wind standing near the windows so some rooms get really cold during the winter, and some rooms tend to get really warm during the warm seasons and thus makes turning on the AC a necessity. They utilize an online portal for correspondence as well as rent payment, so that is convenient. Overall I enjoy living here, and I try to ignore everything else as 'quirks' with the best of my ability. We'll see, as I am still rather new here. read more

had my eye on Hikari for months after I first decided to move from Bangladesh to LA for college. ever since I laid eyes on the studios, the neighbourhood and the community, i knew no other place would interest me. after really moving in, my experience so far has not disappointed. everything is perfect and better than how i imagined it to be! thanks to Kenneth for making the process and experience so much easier. He made sure, everything, starting from the application process to the move-in goes smoothly, considering the fact that I was literally applying from a different country all alone with all these foreign documentation, with no complains at all. THANK YOU. ‍ read more

I have lived in dtla for quite some time now, I know a lot of people who live and work in DTLA, and have gotten acquainted with various living spaces and its management, and I must say that if you are looking to live somewhere peaceful, with efficient and responsible management and maintenance, then the hikari is a good bet. All the leasing agents are extremely prompt when answering an inquiry. They are also quite easy to reach via email and will always email, as well as post any changes in hours and office closures. They are also nice to boot. The maintenance team are also just as awesome. They are quick, efficient, and extremely trustworthy. Each resident can log into the property website and do everything online, from paying rent, to service requests, to posting personal ads, such as the sale of furniture, etc. this feature makes life so much more convenient. I think the hikari is definitely worth your buck. The amenities are great, and always clean and working, and the guaranteed underground parking and washer and dryer within each unit should have everyone at hello. Definitely recommend hikari, Sakura, and all related properties for city dwelling. read more

I love living here. It's Centrally located. Close to restaurants, bars, and shops. It's always clean and pleasant. The staff is always kind and helpful! Sabrina Is my go to, makes everything seamless!!!! read more

Had to find somewhere to live in a hurry due to moving to L.A. for work during the pandemic. Since I moved into the apartment the smell of human feces has been emanating from the HVAC systems. I have filed several complaints with the front office and the problem has yet to be fixed. From reading the community message boards the problem is not unique to my apartment. I cannot recommend living here; it is expensive and the apartments are old and starting to show their age. For the price one can find better apartments in L.A. read more

For the two years we lived here, we loved this place. It's located in the heart of Little Tokyo and in DTLA. The leasing agents (Dale and Mari) helped us out a lot and were very responsive. The service managers would fix any issues with the apartment immediately. And Ken, the concierge, would always make sure we got our packages. Ken, Mari, and Dale really were AMAZING! We are going to miss this place. read more

We visited on Saturday and were shown around by Dale. Very friendly and helpful, and very welcoming to us and to our dog (who attended with us) - he even offered the dog treats. The apartments are lovely and the community amenities look great! Hopefully we will find something for our dates, the building is right in the heart of Little Tokyo. read more

Hikari has by far been the best apartment I've ever had in Los Angeles. Plus, it's right in the heart of Lil' Tokyo (a ramen/sushi lover's dream come true). Dale from the leasing team is the best. He was a major inspiring factor in our decision to move into here. He's always willing to help out, along with the rest of their team. In-home maintenance here is often dealt with swiftly and professionally, and this building has all the amenities we were looking for. If there were anything I could say, in the hopes of constructive criticism, that I think could be better: It seems as if the maintenance team could use some extra hands when it comes to building and amenity maintenance. There have been issues with the hot tub and garage doors, that seem to take a bit long to fix. Maybe filling out their maintenance team could help speed those things up? Outside of that, it's a great place to live with an incredible crew in an awesome part of town that's never short on something to do. read more

I love living at Hikari. I've been here for a few years and I don't want to leave! It's perfectly located near restaurants, bars, stores, grocery in walking distance, and even the metro! As a New Yorker, I needed these conveniences and it's super clean with many amenities. My neighbors are quiet and polite. The staff is also very accommodating. Dale, the Leasing Consultant always greets me with a smile and a "how can I assist you" attitude! I really feel at home here and highly recommend it! read more

I've moved around a lot the last few years and by far this is my favorite place to live. I'm about halfway through my second year here, and if I were going to stay in Los Angeles (I'm moving to Phoenix in the summer), I would definitely renew for a third year. First off, I know it's always hard to find out about noise until after you move in. With most places, that's when you find out that you can hear every little thing or the neighbors always complain whenever you drop a pin. Not here! With this place you do get some street noise, but it's usually not bad. What you *DON'T* get, is noise from your neighbors, which is fantastic. I can never hear what they're doing and I've never gotten a noise complaint from them. Best out of anywhere I've stayed. Second, the floorplan is good, the appliances are modern, and the management is friendly and helpful. Elevators work, parking is hassle-free in your reserved spot. The amenities are nice although I rarely use them. The gym could use more of a variety of equipment. They have enough total machines, but it doesn't cover some basic areas like bench press, leg press, or pull down bar. Utilities -- the water is provided by the building which is a plus because you don't have to deal with LADWP for that who normally rips you off. The water costs almost nothing here, and the hot water doesn't use your electricity or gas to heat. The hot water is billed at the same rate as cold water, and my bill is always only around $20 / mo. I used to share a house with 2 other guys and DWP wanted something crazy like $300 / mo for water. We tried to fight it but they just ignored us. Much better not to deal with those clowns for water, and just go direct with the apt complex. Trash is included, you just use a trash chute, which is nice, unlike other places where a dumpster or trash cans can get full, I've never had an issue throwing anything away. Electricity is typical of any other apartment, if you use a lot of A/C it'll cost more than if you don't, but overall it's reasonable. Gas is used for the stove and nothing else. My typical gas bill is around $5 / mo, which is nothing. The only negative is bird poop! Pigeons will poop all over your balcony and there's nothing that you or management can do about it. Believe me, I've tried. So I just write off the balcony as useless and close the blinds there. While we're on negatives, there's homeless people, which is a problem everywhere downtown. The worst they've ever done to me is ask for money, and haven't had any problems with them being pushy or scary. The homeless people live a few blocks down on skid row, but you only ever have the same few "regulars" show up near where you live. They don't remember you and that they've told you the same story a few times before, but you'll remember them : P. They're not dangerous but they can by annoying. Light -- I love light, and I get plenty of it in this apartment. Huge windows, a nice view of downtown, where I can watch people walking around day or night, I couldn't be happier. I work at home so this is a big deal to me. Location location location. I couldn't be happier with this as well. You're really right in the middle of it. You've got dozens of places to eat and drink within a 10 minute walk, with starbucks, office depot, fedex office all within a 1 minute walk of your apartment. If you like any kind of asian food you're in heaven, and even if you don't there are other options. Best of all, you're within a couple minutes of basically all of the major freeways. No matter where you're trying to go, it's really convenient. Also, you go the opposite direction of normal traffic, because most people go downtown for work and then go home, if you live downtown, you can avoid a lot of this traffic by doing exactly the opposite. Overall 9 out of 10 because nothing is perfect, but I couldn't be happier with my decision. It costs a little more than some surrounding areas, but you get a lot for the extra money. read more

So apparently Hikari and all the other properties owned by Equity Residential have a policy of retaining a substantial portion of your security deposit to pay for things like apartment cleaning, carpet cleaning, and painting, even if you leave your apartment in very good condition. Maybe this detail was buried in my lease contract somewhere, but it certainly seems shady to me. I was very surprised when I moved out that they kept $400 of my security deposit, despite that I left my apartment in very good condition. I'm rather shocked by this, because every other apartment I've lived in (and I've lived in a lot) has returned 100% of my security deposit. I thought security deposit is for if the tenant breaks something or leaves the unit in negligent condition, not for normal wear and tear like they seem to think here. My calls and emails to their office got ignored for weeks until I got in touch with their regional management office. Finally one of their property managers called me back and said that it's pretty much their policy to retain security deposit to pay for things like this and that they will never give back anyone's full security desposit. Anyway, my previous review still stands: overall, I liked living there. Just be warned that you will have to pay an extra $400 when you move out. read more

I've been living at Hikari for almost 8 months and I'm looking forward to staying for years to come. Dale, Rosemary, and the other apartment managers, as well as the maintenance staff, make living her a dream. Dale was with us through the whole process: during our showings, our signing and getting our keys and through the maintenance requests (done in less than 48 hours!). I love living here, it's my oasis away from the craziness at work. The building is surrounded by great food, cool shops, and there is always something to do. It's like living in the heart of downtown without the noise and crowded sidewalks. read more

I toured these apartments with my husband - we're relocating - and we had a great time touring with Dale. The location is ideal and everything looks well maintained. But, honestly, I think our "tour guide" made all the difference. Dale was very personable and we felt instantly comfortable. We aren't familiar with the area so, it was nice having someone that could give us an idea of the ambiance and amenities that are available. Dale was simply AMAZING and an incredible resource for a couple of newcomers like us. We can actually see ourselves moving here! Definitely in our top 3. :) read more

I have lived at Hikari for a year and really like this complex. The support staff, especially Dale are always helpful and accommodating when I need anything. I highly recommend this apartment community. read more

I loved it here! It's in a lively area with tons of great bars, shops, & food all within walking distance. And if you want to go farther, you can either grab your car from your designated parking spot (they offer parking as part of your unit) or hop on Metro as it's only a block away. In terms of living, Hikari does an awesome job with taking care of their residents. I remember putting in a work order online and within the hour, Roberto (maintenance) showed at my door. Maybe because it was an easy request but that was crazy fast. When I receive a package, they notify me via text or e-mail to pick it up from concierge. And if you forget, Omar (concierge) will remind you as you're walking into the building. No packages lost here! Which I know could be a problem in some buildings. Big bonus for remembering our names/faces too. They're dog friendly so you'll see a lot of owners and their pups walking around. My roommate's dog loved passing by the front because Omar would give him treats. Way to make everyone feel at home! It's a great place to live. Definitely recommend it. read more

Just moved here from One Santa Fe down the street. Dale gets more done and gives better service than the 5 or 6 people OSF had working their front desk. Very happy with the service here. While getting the lease setup I had to fly back home due to a death in the family, and Dale was super accommodating and patient as I dealt with that and getting all of my paperwork done. Great building all around. read more

I don't live here. It sure looks nice from the outside. I came to this complex to check out the place. After several back and forth with the leasing person on the intercoms (we keep getting disconnected), I finally spoke to two different operators and was told someone will come downstairs "in a few minutes" to show me the apartment. I waited 30 min until my meter was up and left in frustration. This is after calling them yet again. If this is how they are treating potential new residents, I can't imagine how they would treat me when I signed the lease. read more