diggity Posted May 11, 2009 Share Posted May 11, 2009 the maint fee includes water, sewer, trash collection, basic cable, parking garage and the gym. I think there's some kind of entertainment room with a pool table as well but am not sure.The fees are pretty high considering the limited amenities. The last few times I've been there, there hasn't been anyone working the front desk so they may not even have that anymore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kylejack Posted May 11, 2009 Share Posted May 11, 2009 the maint fee includes water, sewer, trash collection, basic cable, parking garage and the gym. I think there's some kind of entertainment room with a pool table as well but am not sure.The fees are pretty high considering the limited amenities. The last few times I've been there, there hasn't been anyone working the front desk so they may not even have that anymore.Ah, so big nasty electricity is still on me? Yeah, maintenance seems high esp. since there's not even a pool, yet they advertise "Very Low, Yes, Very Low Maintenance Fees" on the website. Kirby Lofts seems to be about 43 cents per square foot and I was told that includes all bills aside from internet. I wonder why St. Germain is almost twice as much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diggity Posted May 11, 2009 Share Posted May 11, 2009 To be fair, St. Germain is about 44 cents a sqft.Still too high for the low level of amenities IMHO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kylejack Posted May 11, 2009 Share Posted May 11, 2009 To be fair, St. Germain is about 44 cents a sqft.Still too high for the low level of amenities IMHO.797 sq ft lists maintenance of $563. http://search.har.com/engine/dispSearch.cf...695&class=6Does that agent have it wrong, or maybe its a variable rate or something? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kylejack Posted May 11, 2009 Share Posted May 11, 2009 Ugh, I am trying to lease in St. Germain right now and the agent is so flaky. She's no-showed two appointments already and provided no explanation. She's driving me crazy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cosmic08 Posted May 12, 2009 Share Posted May 12, 2009 Assuming you guys rented, were your utilities included or did you have to set them up yourself? Electricity is not included. Sorry for the late response...someone already beat me to it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diggity Posted May 12, 2009 Share Posted May 12, 2009 Does that agent have it wrong, or maybe its a variable rate or something?She has it wrong. Good luck getting Crystal to respond to any inquiries you may have about the property by the way. I've tried every way I know of contacting her with no success. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kylejack Posted May 12, 2009 Share Posted May 12, 2009 She has it wrong. Good luck getting Crystal to respond to any inquiries you may have about the property by the way. I've tried every way I know of contacting her with no success.Ha, interesting. I'm currently trying to talk to Natasha who has two other listings, but she's no-showed twice and its driving me batty. Another agent is going to show me a unit after work today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diggity Posted May 12, 2009 Share Posted May 12, 2009 (edited) Natasha is a character as well. When I spoke with her, she told me she had left the country before putting the lockboxes on! Generally you'll find that short sales and foreclosures don't get listed by the best and brightest in the industry Edited May 12, 2009 by diggity Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kylejack Posted May 12, 2009 Share Posted May 12, 2009 Natasha is a character as well. When I spoke with her, she told me she had left the country before putting the lockboxes on!Generally you'll find that short sales and foreclosures don't get listed by the best and brightest in the industry *On Thursday Kyle requests appointment on HAR to see an apartment at two possible times. After both times have passed, Natasha replies by e-mail. All quotes are verbatim.* Realtor: Sorry for delay! Are you still interested in vowing this unit? Kyle: Yes please. Are you available Sunday? Any time is good, maybe the afternoon? I was also wondering if you could show me #313. Realtor: What is the latest you can see it today? Kyle: After 4 PM, before 10 PM. Realtor: I will call u when we get back into Houston....should b about 7pm. Kyle: Okay, sounds good. (she never calls) The next day... Kyle: Hi Natasha, I'm working today until 5, but are you available after 5:30 or so to show 313 and 414? Realtor: Yes.....I will be in the area. Let me know 15min before you head that way. I called her numerous times after I got off work and spent a few hours drinking at the Flying Saucer hoping she would answer her phone. She never did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LTAWACS Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 *On Thursday Kyle requests appointment on HAR to see an apartment at two possible times. After both times have passed, Natasha replies by e-mail. All quotes are verbatim.* Realtor: Sorry for delay! Are you still interested in vowing this unit? Kyle: Yes please. Are you available Sunday? Any time is good, maybe the afternoon? I was also wondering if you could show me #313. Realtor: What is the latest you can see it today? Kyle: After 4 PM, before 10 PM. Realtor: I will call u when we get back into Houston....should b about 7pm. Kyle: Okay, sounds good. (she never calls) The next day... Kyle: Hi Natasha, I'm working today until 5, but are you available after 5:30 or so to show 313 and 414? Realtor: Yes.....I will be in the area. Let me know 15min before you head that way.I called her numerous times after I got off work and spent a few hours drinking at the Flying Saucer hoping she would answer her phone. She never did.What a joke. Can't one report this sort of poor service and ugly behavior to the MLS or board of realtors? Who can one complain to about this sort of issue?I would be very angry if an agent wasted my time by telling me she would be there then never show up at all. !!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jc281 Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 There are some nice units inside, but the layout is terrible. Those hallways are depressing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kylejack Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 What a joke. Can't one report this sort of poor service and ugly behavior to the MLS or board of realtors? Who can one complain to about this sort of issue?I would be very angry if an agent wasted my time by telling me she would be there then never show up at all. !!!!!!!!!!I'm not sure. I suspect they're more interested in enforcing against corrupt agents running scams over lazy ones like Natasha, or Delila McKenna. Maybe I should look up the property owner on HCAD and report her directly.Anyway, I'm working with a guy now named Martin who lives in St. Germain and he's been very helpful. He showed me his listing yesterday, and he's going to try to show me 2 of Natasha's tonight. Natasha finally called back yesterday night and I let it go to voicemail. She apologized for the "miscommunication." It wasn't a miscommunication. She flaked out twice at least, more if you count the fact that she didn't respond to my initial showing request until days later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diggity Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 Can't one report this sort of poor service and ugly behavior to the MLS or board of realtors? Who can one complain to about this sort of issue? The best person to report this kind of behavior too is the broker. Unfortunately in Natasha's case, I think she's works for one of the 100% commission shops so the broker probably doesn't know who she is . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kylejack Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 Really can't say enough good things about Martin. He lives in the building and only shows units there, I think. He's got some other main job. I was finally able to see Natasha's units with Martin. I think I'm going to put in a lease offer on one.This converted firehouse is making me want to reconsider and find a roommate, though. 2 kitchens and a firepole?? Sign me up. http://search.har.com/engine/dispSearch.cf...s=7&sType=0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricco67 Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 This converted firehouse is making me want to reconsider and find a roommate, though. 2 kitchens and a firepole?? Sign me up. http://search.har.com/engine/dispSearch.cf...s=7&sType=0I know, I was taking a long look as well...the parties!The firepole can double as a stripper pole.I'm just sayin'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EMME Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 Really can't say enough good things about Martin. He lives in the building and only shows units there, I think. He's got some other main job. I was finally able to see Natasha's units with Martin. I think I'm going to put in a lease offer on one.This converted firehouse is making me want to reconsider and find a roommate, though. 2 kitchens and a firepole?? Sign me up. http://search.har.com/engine/dispSearch.cf...s=7&sType=0what's the difference between a fire pole and a stripper pole? I can't say the punchline I just wrote, it's dirty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EMME Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 Really can't say enough good things about Martin. He lives in the building and only shows units there, I think. He's got some other main job. I was finally able to see Natasha's units with Martin. I think I'm going to put in a lease offer on one.This converted firehouse is making me want to reconsider and find a roommate, though. 2 kitchens and a firepole?? Sign me up. http://search.har.com/engine/dispSearch.cf...s=7&sType=0Hands down, the firehouse. That would be so cool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kylejack Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 Well I got a 1 BR in St. Germain for $950. I think I'm going to be very happy, especially once I buy a digital projector. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highrise Tower Posted March 16 Share Posted March 16 Random picture from today. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.