I can't say enough good things about living at Winslow! From the beautiful grounds to the…read moreexceptional management team, this place truly feels like home. I've been here for over a year, and it's been an absolute pleasure every step of the way. Now as my opinion, I have lived in major cities in what would be considered more sought-after locations from Downtown San Diego to the Bat Area. What I look for in a home is a comfortable and open place centralized to activities and something with a community feel. If you know the location, I don't have to tell you about all the fun things that are available within walking distance of Winslow. Overall, living here has been a fantastic experience. It's rare to find a community where the property is in such great condition and the team behind it is so dedicated to making life here enjoyable. I have never had an issue with anything in the building, my home or staff. I highly recommend Winslow to anyone looking for a beautiful place to live. If you are looking for a great place to call home in a hidden gem in San Diego, close to great eateries and fun activities, I welcome you to come be my neighbor. If you're an entitled tool who will always find fault with the world around you, I hope you wake up one day and finally realize that the world doesn't revolve around you and sometimes things happen. Thank you to the office team for always making me feel valued as a resident!

Within a few months of moving into the Winslow, it became obvious that the resident in Unit 502 was…read moreregularly throwing late-night parties that would go until 3:00 or 4:00 a.m. I'm not talking about people hanging out or listening to music at a reasonable volume. These were full-on ragers with bass so loud that my walls, couch, and bed would literally vibrate. Sleeping wasn't an option, and my dog would spend the night pacing around the apartment because she was terrified. Every time it happened, I emailed Brittany Cavallaro, the Senior Community Manager, and Ryan Haar, the Assistant Community Manager. I was repeatedly told they had spoken with the resident, who claimed they had no idea what I was talking about.Finally, at 4:00 a.m., I got out of bed and recorded the noise outside Unit 502. The video clearly captured a party happening inside the apartment. After talking with other residents, I learned that the person living in Unit 502 was actually Ryan Haar--the Assistant Community Manager. After I confronted Brittany and Ryan, I was told the parties happened while he was out of town and that friends were using his apartment without his knowledge. I found that explanation hard to believe, but I was willing to move on as long as the parties stopped.They didn't. Brittany is no longer at The Winslow, and the late-night parties have started up again. This time, my recording clearly captures Ryan's voice inside the apartment.What's most frustrating is that the person responsible for helping enforce the community rules appears to have no respect for the people who actually live here. I pay nearly $3,000 a month for a studio apartment, not to live underneath what feels like a college party house. Luxury apartment prices should come with basic expectations like being able to sleep through the night. Instead, residents are left documenting noise at 4:00 a.m. just to be taken seriously. If management isn't willing to hold its own employees to the same standards as everyone else, that's something prospective renters deserve to know before signing a lease.

I just recently moved out of the Marquis building. But I…read morereally enjoyed my time there. And I adored my unit. It's an older building so it definitely has its quirks, but the units are really cute. Loved all the built ins and character that my unit had. And compared to most other building in the heart of hillcrest the rent was great. The walkability is hard to beat, you are minutes away from tons of restaurants, bars and the hillcrest nightlife. Skye and Justin take great care of the building and are always working to make sure everything is operating as smooth as possible. And great about addressing any concerns you may have. I would definitely recommend the Marquis to someone looking to make hillcrest their new home.

So, in August 2009, after almost 4 years in Little Italy, my bestie and I moved into one of the two…read morePenthouse units at the Marquis Historic Lofts in Hillcrest. The 'hard sale' wasn't actually hard at all - the place was beautiful & sold itself: the entire building had been completely refurbed and refreshed, penthouse was large (1,500+ sq ft), 2 ginormous bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, high ceilings, hardwood floors, massive private rooftop patio, formal dining room, 2 fireplaces, upgraded fixtures and views to die for. Score, right. Wait...it gets better. The hard sell came replete with 'amenities': 24-hour business center, free building-wide WiFi, card-operated laundry facilities, a workout room, Yoga studio, gated private parking, talk of resident social events and all the charm & bragging rights associated with living in a 'San Diego historic landmark." We signed the day we saw it. $2,700/mo to us was a steal for what we were suppose to be getting in 'lifestyle' and 'location.' Well, don't get swept up in this dream-like diary just yet. The lifestyle sold to us at the Marquis in August 2009 has quickly turned into a nightmare of astronomical proportions. And, as previous posters have attested, the brunt of the fault can be placed on the building management's shoulders: Starpoint Properties. I'll give you a quick synop of the not so great: no rods in the closets to hang clothes, no 'working' fireplace (they're just for show,) no weather stripping in the windows, no shelves in the kitchen cabinets (not one,) broken bathroom window, no working telephone jacks in the unit, no heat source in the living space (trust it gets cold 5 stories up mid winter,) electric wall heaters in the bedrooms - requiring the installation of special high-voltage outlets to operate - causing utility bills to skyrocket, a chronically defunct elevator that provides the only interior access to the basement storage/laundry room/trash/gym, NO free building-wide WiFi, NO card operated laundry facilities, business center that closes at 5PM, a constantly absent manager and mounting frustrations about little fixes that take FOR-EV-ER to complete...and that's just the little stuff I can remember. To be fair, some things have been handled, albeit on the cheap and on the mgmt's own timetable. We can hang clothes now, windows are draftless and we have a telephone jack. But, to give you a sense of what we're dealing with here - before I get to the big Marquis fail - I'll give you a number. Six. Yes, 6. That's how many months it took to get the broken bathroom window replaced. Just sayin'. So, in December 2009, the first of the major winter rainstorms barraged San Diego. Up in la Penthouse de Marquis, mgmt apparently thought we were ducks. The roof leaked water...falls, not drips. The leak completely saturated the entire southern wall of our unit, gushing from the ceiling like Niagra. A river of water traveled throughout the dining room and one bedroom. The walls: shot. Why? Well, not only did the water gush over them, it gushed behind them...through all the nooks, cranies and cracks of their cement and plaster make-up. Doesn't take a rocket scientist to know this can't be good. Marquis mgmt attempted a quick-fix solution to the roof leak. But, since the moisture problem in the walls was never adequately addressed, Black Mold set in. When I brought this to their attention, they came to 'assess' the interior situation and concluded that they'd have to tear out the walls, and replace them. Uh, ya. So, after a milieu of fawk-ups, slack workers passing time, tear down dust & debris, bleach treatments, more rain and leaks, carpet dryers, dehumidifiers, Black Mold, mounting tensions over our living situation (for 3 FRACKING MONTHS) and one mgmt company that has quickly become a four letter word out the mouths of tenants - including our neighbors in the other penthouse who are experiencing the exact same problem - we come to today, March 29. The issue: still not fixed! We live in a construction zone of taped-off, plastic draped, torn out walls, and one quasi-completed wall that must now be torn out, again, due to improper leak repair. After three months living like this and countless back and forth emails with mgmt and mgmt's mgmt, we reached our breaking point. We refuse to pay $2,700/mo to live in this mess with seemingly no view to the finish line. Happiness ensued when we reached an agreement on February's rent which they agreed to waive (damn straight.) But now, it's the end of March, and still NOTHING has been done to fix our unit. WTF. To ad insult to injury, we've been served with a three day pay or quit notice for March...with the caveat that they'll concede 10 percent of rent for our "troubles." Um, no. Sorry. Time to go. And, that's exactly what we're doing. Some advice to prospective residents, be weary. They'll try to sell you a Ferrari, but what you're getting is a Fiat, and I don't mean just the building. #fail

I lived at Golden Glen from 2011 to 2018, so this review comes embarrassingly late. It was a great…read moreplace to live, and even as a homeowner now, there are things I miss about it. James, the manager, is a pro but also very personable and approachable. He's totally a part of the community so you might bump into him out-and-about in the neighborhood. The maintenance guys were awesome too. These apartments are an older building, but Mario and Jaime kept the place running smoothly. They're good tradesmen, and they always got the job done well and fast, and nothing ever had to be fixed twice in the time I lived there. Friendly, professional, and skilled. Despite being at the bottom of a rather steep hill, the location is fantastic: The 32nd Street Open Space is right across the street, and you can walk to South Park easily. It's about a minute from the 15 and 94, and less than 10 minutes from downtown. Most places I'd want to go in town were under 20 minutes. There's also plenty of street parking, although things can get a little busy during pickup time at the elementary school across the street. I really recommend Golden Glen. It felt like home for years.

I was in need of a temporary, no lease, furnished apartment earlier this year and I am so happy I…read morefound the Golden Glen Apartments. I lived in one of their furnished studio units from December 2012 until March 2013 and loved it! Renting the unit and getting moved in was a breeze; the property manager just ran my credit card and I moved in - simple as that. Inside the unit there is everything you need to live comfortably. There is also a nice sized balcony and a huge closed storage space off to the side of the balcony. Very convenient laundry rooms and machines were always available. Although I never found a need for maintenance, the very friendly maintenance staff was always around and often asked if everything was okay. The location is great, being right across from a lovely green space that provides a peaceful place to de-stress or a gorgeous (easy) hike. It is also just blocks away (walking distance) from the trendy neighborhood of South Park and close to the other happening neighborhoods too. Really close to downtown too. Yet, for an urban location it is a fairly quiet neighborhood with a nice mix of residents. As a single female, I might also add that I felt very safe there. Although close to the freeway, my unit was far enough away that the freeway noise was not a concern. Only downside, and this is true of most areas near downtown San Diego, was the air traffic landing at the San Diego airport; many of the flights fly directly over the property. (I previously lived in Ocean Beach and the airport noise was worse there. ) All things considered, if you need temporary digs at a reasonable price in San Diego, Golden Glen can't be beat. I looked around a lot and this unit was by far the best value in terms of location and price. I was actually sad when it was time for me to move on...I had come to feel quite at home.

I am an original owner and have lived at La Boheme off and on for much of the last 18 years. Each…read moretime I come back, I fall back in love with my condo. The building keeps getting refreshed to keep pace with the extraordinary development of the surrounding community and fresh carpeting, painting (both inside and out), common hallway baseboards and lighting, new gym equipment, common room upgrades, etc. have it looking well kept and modern. We have been lucky to have had great management for many years including the current manager. I appreciate that there are many owner-occupied units, a prohibition of short-term rentals and that most who rent to mid and long-term tenants have been selective, choosing individuals who care for our common space. Yes, community living brings about some challenges with barking dogs and urban noise, but for the most part, it remains a really comfortable building in the heart of a vibrant neighborhood.

I am an original owner at La Boheme and have lived in my unit two stretches (including currently)…read morefor a total of 4.5 of the last 7.5 years. Units are great for what they are, what they cost to build/buy, and location-location-location... Walkable to all the new restaurants and pubs in NP. Gym, 24/7, sauna 24/7, and hot tub 7a-10p due to folks like Anna L. (below... ha!). 90 percent of the people in this complex are very nice. The other 10 percent you never see or just keep to themselves. Management is nice. They do have a lot to deal with and are managing a community of 224 units so don't expect them to jump to your whim, they have real things to deal with. Renters vs owners. There did used to be a larger number of owners. Some like me have rented their units and returned. Most of the renters are good people. I think the high cost keeps some of the bad people out. From other Yelpers comments it seems that some renters are not aware that this is not a "rental property" but condos, the HOA does not own these units, nor do they vet the renters. Owners rent to who they want. This means 224 separate interest deciding who lives in this property; not management. I have never had an issue with pet feces in the elevators or hallways (maybe some bum-piss in the alley). The cleaning crew is onsite and cleaning common spaces nearly everyday....so maybe I missed it. Could also depend on which building you are in and what elevator you are using (there are 4-5 elevators in the two buildings). I am on Ohio st and use the south elevator. Everyone is super nice and considerate in this building. Some units (mine) have epic views from the top floor. Which makes up for the following negative thoughts.... Streets do stay lively in the evenings due to 21 y/o's out for their first legal drinks walking back to vehicles at 1-2am. Understand you live in the city. Negative air pressure causes front doors to slam if the occupant does not mind the door when coming/going. BOOM! Occasionally heard anytime of day or night. There have been issues here with security but personal due diligence solves that. I would not suggest you keep priceless heirlooms in the storage cage no matter how good a lock you put on the thing bc the cages are weak. The private parking is not secure parking (never was sold that way even) so be sure to lock vehicles properly just like you might in the street. The HOA has taken steps to increase security because they want people to be happy and safe but it really is not their issue. **I also blog on boutside.org --- if you like my reviews come check my "adventures in fooding" out there**

We had a recent municipal disaster here and it made me appreciate the staff so much that I sought…read morethem out on Yelp and am writing a review! As you may know if you consistently watch the San Diego news, a couple of weeks ago a main burst two blocks from our apartment under the park near the water tower in North Park. It was a complete and utter you-know-what show. The flooding had started at 3 am (but to our sleeping ears it was just rain). We woke up at 5:30 am, came downstairs and stepped in a foot of water. Our entire downstairs was flooded. We called the after hours emergency services and he informed us that it wasn't just us, is was the entire neighborhood. After walking outside and seeing a news crew on our street, we realized this was a big deal. Ranica (the manager)'s apartment was flooded as well, but she put her tenants first above and beyond. It was amazing. I know that she needed to clear out her stuff and move to a hotel like we all did, but she stayed in the office all day answering our questions and helping us sort out our situation. Our handyman is equally amazing - before the flood he fixed anything we needed within a day of us requesting and after and during the flood he is just constantly there being supportive and answering the questions about the work being done when we go to check our mail. The unit is older and has some quirks but the price is right compared to the area around it. We absolutely love our little townhouse and the location is truly unbeatable. I miss North Park like crazy while I'm displaced by this flood (we're currently living in a hotel in Kearny Mesa) and can't wait to move back home!!!!

absolutely horrible professionalism. I have called over 6 times from 3 different contact phone…read morenumbers they list on different websites, and they are never in the office for contact, I've sent emails, and they never respond. They never call back, I've even left multiple voice messages. Now I don't even want to lease here because they can't ever pick up the damned phone or even reply to any form of contact. Worst leasing office I've ever come across.

I like this complex. Gionne Doss is a great manager. She keeps the environment as pleasant as…read morepossible by maintaining order, as well as being a pleasant person. I would recommend this place to future residents.

Have had a wonderful experience living here. Property manager Gionne Doss and maintenance are…read moreexcellent, always prompt and friendly. Have not had a single issue here that hasn't been solved simply and effectively!

I lived in this building for over five years. After the property was sold and new ownership took…read moreover, the overall experience declined significantly. Although the building is advertised as luxury, the living experience no longer reflected that. The building continued to charge luxury-level rent while the quality of management and the overall resident experience steadily declined. There were repeated disruptions, including multiple water shutoffs, a garage door that remained broken for months, and an elevator that was out of service for an extended period. Maintenance became slow, and the building no longer had a dedicated on-site maintenance team. There were also frequent inspections requiring entry into my apartment. While I understand that inspections are sometimes necessary, the frequency became excessive and unnecessarily intrusive. Communication was consistently frustrating. The office rarely answered the phone, calls were redirected to a ticketing system, and issues often required repeated follow-up. I do want to acknowledge that Melissa in the front office was always kind and pleasant to work with. This review is not about her. Toward the end of my lease, I repeatedly ran into other long-term residents while touring nearby apartment communities. Many shared that they were also leaving because of how much the property had changed under the new ownership. The rent increase wasn't the reason I decided to move. I was willing to continue paying for the apartment I had called home for the past five years. What ultimately made me leave wasn't the cost, but the overall experience. After the change in ownership, it simply no longer felt like home. If you're considering this property, I recommend comparing it carefully with other communities in the area before signing a lease.

I absolutely love living here! And I wanted to give a review today to the newest member of the work…read moreteam here at AVA Balboa Park... JESSE !!! Since I moved in six months ago, I've had an issue with my door handle being loose, and I was so nervous I was going to get trapped in my apartment if it fell out of the socket... I was told that they even had an expert come look at the door handle to try to fix it and they could not fix it and my bungalow is a historic property here at Ava in the courtyard. so I had pretty much given up on hope that it would get fixed. Jesse took the door handle mechanism apart today and fixed it perfectly! He also made my keys work better in the door lock because they were sticking. And he got me another spare key and fixed my water filter in the fridge and replaced it. I cannot say enough praise for how amazing this man is at his job. So grateful! I heard it's only his first week working here, but he already deserves a raise! He is an asset to the building for sure. I just love living here and I love how on point everybody is with making sure the residents are taking care of, and that we are listened to. Best place to live ever! I also want to give a special mention to Melissa because she is always so incredibly wonderful and professional and kind and uplifting, and I love having her work here as well. Could not be happier...

Units looked nice, freshly painted, some things seemed out of date (shared lounge area looked…read morerustic), elevator looked not to be serviced frequently and looked dirty inside. What bothered me was being quoted at the viewings a set price, then later that day before submitting the application they raised the rent $100 after verbally confirming a different price earlier. Doesn't look good to to raise your price right after a possible future tenant expressed interest moving forward.

The worst place I have lived in San Diego. When a fire…read morehappened on the hillside about 100 yards from my kitchen window, I went over the head of the on-site management to try to get the corporate office to get rid of the homeless encampment that they knew was there for months and was the source of the fire. I even took a trip down to county records to pull maps of the property and surrounding areas to show how Sleepy Hollow corporate management was responsible for cleaning up that camp as it DIRECTLY impacted my health and safety. At first I got the run-around, then I was gaslit. It took a second letter in which I threatened to involve governmental agencies for them to do what should have been a minimum requirement according to local laws and the terms in my lease. It was an unbelievable experience from start to finish, and when they tried to make me into a "bad guy" by making stuff up about me personally (eg. claiming I laughed during a meeting when I was as serious as a heart attack), that's when I knew it was time for me to leave this dump and their amateur management behind. I could go on with non-stop plumbing issues, car break-ins and other maintenance snafus, along with the fact that no one gets all of their deposit back, but I am long gone from there and this is my final bit of closure. When they tried to shut me up during the homeless camp fire fiasco, one of the managers said to me, "Maybe the Sleepy Hollow is not the place for you." Well, they got one thing right at least. Again, it was the worst place I have ever lived in San Diego. I'm surprised I put up with it for 3 years. So glad I am gone!