11/4/2021 Located only 5 minutes from the Crescent City…read moreConnection, tucked in a quiet area of Gretna, Townebridge Apartments are one of the oldest and more peaceful complexes in Gretna. The tenants are second to none! The staff are extremely friendly and handle calls for minor repairs to defective appliances, in a timely manner. Stuff happens, but they're always on it! If you're not only looking for a place to stay, but one you'll feel comfortable in, check out Townebridge!

I have nothing but good news here with one minor exception. The staff is excellent and are super…read morenice. They respond to maintenance request in a timely fashion. I was hesitant to move into an apartment complex because I though it would be too busy and noisy with living so close to others, but its been really quiet and I got myself a pay raise moving from uptown to here without losing access to any of the amenities close by. The only complaint I have is that if you pay your rent online with a card, they charge a $24.95 fee, but is free with an online check. I'm not entirely sure why 1stLake charges such a high fee to pay them. But other than that, its been pretty sweet living here. The application is painless and simple too.

Review for Jon Huffman of Jon Huffman Real Estate:…read more I was referred to Jon by a kind stranger on the internet when I asked around for a good realtor (buyer's agent). In the end, I am SO glad I took the referral because Jon was an absolute rock star and made my family's homebuying experience quick, easy, and painless. It seemed that Jon always had time for us. Our amateur questions were never a bother. He was efficient in setting up home tours. In fact, we bought the first house he ever showed us. This was after browsing through endless listings online fruitlessly. When it was time to make an offer and close the deal, we felt confidant that we had a professional representing us. In the end, Jon's advice helped us snag the house for a below market price per square foot, all on a schedule that let us move out of our rental and into the new house seamlessly. Perhaps this review seems a little over the top, but Jon really rocked it for us. We were constantly impressed. My family has dealt with many realtors over the years and Jon is in the top tier without a doubt. PS: Jon used to host "Good Morning New Orleans" on WGNO-TV. He still has the TV voice and presence; it always warmed our hearts.

We were lucky enough to meet Jon when we traveled out to New Orleans a year ago when we were…read morelooking for real estate. While the timing was not perfect to purchase then, Jon continued to provide us more information and stay connected. I am proud to say that we are now in escrow on a property that we've never even visited yet. With Jon's help, we have completed our inspections, done FaceTime tours, and feel great about the process, even during these pandemic times. This is not the first property we will buy in New Orleans, but this will be the last time we have to look for an agent, friend, and trusted advisor. I guarantee you won't find any better and he's truly a class act.

I put in an offer on a house that Julien had listed and my realtor received a call from him saying…read morehe had 9 other offers and 2 above asking. that was well over 8 months ago and the house has continued to be on Auction.com without selling. The price dropped again recently and I called to see if offers could be put in or had to be in auction.com. He stated he took it off Auction.com and offers could be placed through a realtor. I signed a contract with realtor to put in an offer. The response my realtor received was that all transactions had to go through auction.com. This man is the most unethical realtor I have ever had an experience with. He is a liar and a poor excuse for a professional. I know why he sells foreclosed homes because if he had to deal with real people he would be having to have a side job to pay his bills. Auction.com requires a $1000.00 deposit to bid which I don't trust we would get back if the bid was not accepted because of this man's ethical improprieties. So the house will sit. He gets a one star because yelp requires it.

My mother bought our first home with Mr Julien and I did too. I just recently sold my home and…read moreChip Julien was my agent. They had 2 open houses in the first week and my house was under contract in 9 days! They sold me my new home and I really felt that they considered our needs and budget and really worked with us. I would recommend them if you want honest and professional realtors.

One of my good friends lives at the Crescent Club Apartments, so I've had an opportunity to spend a…read moregood bit of time here (not to mention a few nights on the couch...) As far as these sort of apartment buildings go, it's pretty nice -- the hallways are large and carpeted, the garage is convenient if you're bringing in groceries in the pouring rain (and, well, I'm sure it's great to have parking in general), and the pool in the center of the complex is gorgeous and probably underutilized by the people who live there. (That seems to be the case with most apartment complex pools, in my experience.) Not sure how this development compares price-wise to similar buildings (American Can, Cotton Mill, and The Esplanade come to mind), but the apartments themselves are quite nice and well laid out for roommates. They're carpeted, have great kitchens, a tiny balcony, and the two bedroom/two bathroom unit that I've seen is definitely somewhere I'd live if not for all the old, funky, charming houses in New Orleans that have prevented me from ever bothering to look at an apartment/condo lifestyle. (I love hardwood floors, huge, heavy windows that are painted shut, porches, balconies and the random old fashioned things you'll find like the laundry closets, transoms, and terrifying gas heaters that actually work but look dangerous and have to be lit with a match.) The only reason I'm giving this place three stars instead of four is because of the location. I'm sorry, but I really don't think I'd want to live THAT close to OPP. Case in point: last time I was visiting my friends, we (gasp!) ran out of beer and so two of us set out in search of a convenience store for more drinks. There were plenty of options within walking distance, but the one to the right had a crowd of people kind of loitering outside it (this is midnight-ish, by the way), and neither of us really wanted to brave the crowd to get inside so we did a 180 and headed toward the gas station to the left. On our way, we passed a few people walking their dogs or whatever, and there was a guy speedwalking in our direction who actually freaked me out a little because he seemed really fidgety, anxious, just gave off a weird vibe. For the record, I've lived in some seriously questionable neighborhoods (at one house, on Louisiana Avenue Parkway, we couldn't even get pizza delivered; no one would do it b/c the street had such a bad reputation), and am not easily freaked out by people on the street. Generally, I find people to be pretty awesome, no matter what part of town you're in. The fact that this guy made me nervous was kind of a big deal, because this rarely, rarely happens. (I'm tempted to stop here and see if anyone notices, because I'm getting tired of writing this unnecessarily long review, but it's actually kind of a funny story.) [gives in to temptation] ....To Be Continued...

I've lived here for more than three years, since a few months after the building opened, and it's…read moregenerally a pretty nice place to live. Despite what you hear on the voicemail greeting, these apartments are in lower Mid-City near Tulane and Broad, not "in the heart of downtown New Orleans." (That's for you, students from out of town looking for a place close to Tulane or LSU med schools.) Some things that drew me to this building were the beautiful pool area and outside grounds, which are kept up pretty well. Most maintenance issues are resolved quickly, although the building is beginning to show some wear and tear, especially in common areas. The parking gates are rarely all in working order, which can be frustrating, but the free covered parking is a great amenity. On the other hand, management has been taking visible steps to keep the outside areas cleaner and better maintained, so that's a plus. I should also add that the ladies who work in the office are very friendly and will go to lengths to ensure that residents are happy here. The building employs a security guard on the premises, which has been helpful more than once thanks to inconsiderate neighbors I've had over time. Most of the people who live here are very friendly and polite, although there's a sizable population of students and families with little kids who are less concerned with keeping the peace and keeping hallways and elevators clean. It's also not openly advertised, but this building is mixed-income (it was built with funding from tax credits), which seems to upset commenters on other websites who are unhappy paying market rate for an apartment while a neighbor might pay a reduced rate. Personally, I don't really care, since an overwhelming majority of my neighbors and former neighbors have been friendly and respectful of common areas. The apartments themselves are nice and modern, although they fall short of the "luxury" category (mostly carpeted, basic counter tops, basic appliances). I have my own washer and dryer in my unit, as well as a walk-in closet, which is fantastic. Best of all, my electricity bill is very low (under $50/mo year-round) thanks to the construction of the building (can't say the same about the walls keeping sounds out, though!). If you're looking for an apartment that's a short commute to the CBD and is VERY pet-friendly, I'd recommend looking here. Although a 1-bedroom can be a little steep (over $1,000/mo), a 2-bedroom would be a deal for roommates. I believe the prices are comparable to similar places in Mid-City like American Can.