It's the worst- I had to get a restraining order against another tenant, and the building manager committed perjury in court, so aside from all of the rats and roaches and physical assaults and break-ins... they should not be trusted. It's a slumlord run building with exactly what you think. The reviews are 100% genuine- don't think your case will be special. No- there are no double-sided mirrors- but there is dog shit everywhere, literal stalkers, swingers and absolutely no upkeep of the building. The elevator is out constantly, there is no AC or heat, the "lotteries" are scams (they literally give the $$ off rent when they email everyone to the same people every time). They will def keep your deposit, and have had numerous issues with tenants having to threaten legal action before doing what they are supposed to do as landlords. If you're lucky, your window to the outside world will face a wall. If you're not lucky, you'll be in the basement and have unhoused people smoking all kinds of things outside of your window while blasting music and screaming till sunrise. They work hard to report these factual reviews, so they all end up in "not recommended"- but take heed... pay attention, and do not deceive yourself (like I did) into thinking that these bad reviews are special cases. This is the norm, at all of their properties. Beware, save yourself the time and money- and find somewhere you will be safer and healthier (that rat and roach issue will make you sick). read more

There are rats and rat shit everywhere- Greg (the owner) is fully aware, I watched him stare at and then step over a dead rat in the courtyard only to walk away and leave it there. They have infested the building and Greg and his gang (the prop manager is his nephew) and no effort has been made to fix the issue besides a few poison traps outside. Opening a closet door near the bike room (also filled with rats! Be careful, don't sit before checking for poop everywhere!) will show you a scurry of fur that go straight for the holes in the walls. If one gets in your apartment- good luck! They won't do anything about it. The elevator is always broken- sometimes it is because a rat got caught in the motor! Other times it's because they do the bare minimum to keep it running. It just got fixed but they let us know 10 minutes beforehand that they would be shutting it down to replace the floor that they just replaced! So no communication there either. Hope you don't need it- cause we do! They don't clean the laundry room or gym regularly- but they DO regularly send out "reminders" to clean up those spaces as if it was not an amenity listed on their website. When reminded that we pay for things to be taken care of, they ignore the reminder.. but suddenly send out a "great news! We'll clean the laundry room!" email. They raise the rent every year, regardless of how you are as a tenant. The charges they give you will NOT be the same as your neighbor- they allow their favorite tenants to move freely without additional fees... however, others are charged a new deposit and then some. They claim to hold a raffle every January for $100 towards rent- but surprise surprise! Their favorites win every time! It might be cheaper your first year, but don't get stuck in this Hotel California- find somewhere better, where you don't worry about rats scurrying over your sleeping body. read more

Lived in their 2605 Logan location for almost 3 years. Their makeshift studio was a very strange design, they leaned heavy on saving money by using cdx plywood to as flooring in areas where they moved walls and used bondo to fill rotted hardwood flooring holes. Their maintenance crews merely spray painted over corroded fixtures between tenants. Every morning around 3-4 am you would awake to the wonderful sounds of gunshots from out back patio (a resident would go out every morning to pop a few rounds off) Trying to get ahold of management was practically impossible (you could possibly wait in the halls to "run into" their onsite managers. Either scolding hot water or ice cold water due to the fact they didn't properly engineer the plumbing to accommodate so many apartments. Last month of rent they upcharged me "additional deposit fee", Over $400 without notice. Upon move out they didn't schedule a walk through even with over a month and a half notice. after extensive cleaning of the apartment, they charged to do a deep clean, replace a toilet(not broken), a faucet (not broken) and a cabinet( not broken). Zero response as to details of these erroneous charges. Some true slums lords in the ghetto, what a bitter taste to leave San Diego with. read more

This review is for the Mi Apartamento buildings in Barrio Logan. Good: close to main strip on Logan, Chicano park and downtown. No breed restrictions on dogs. They throw little catered parties with alcohol for the neighbors to mingle.. not really my thing but some are into that. Neighbors were all pretty chill. Bad: Splintery wood floors, TINY standing showers, laundry is expensive and the washers are often broken or will stop working halfway through a load. The management is not concerned with security at all. Myself and a couple other neighbors had our cars vandalized and made requests for security cameras and management just shrugged it off. Also the gates and doors into the building and laundry room are frequently left open for anyone to walk up in there. And finally, the on-site property manager Travis. Where do I start. I contacted Travis with a safety concern and made another request for heightened security measures. He basically told me that installing cameras would be a waste of money because they can't hire somebody to sit and watch the footage all day (??????) I also asked that he make an email announcement simply reminding the neighbors to make sure the doors and gates are locked upon entering and leaving. I never saw any announcement and shortly after our conversation he began texting me at odd times to ask me how my day was going etc, eventually graduating to asking me out. It was very disheartening that I went to him for help and he apparently took it as some sort of invitation up in this. I made a few attempts to swerve him politely, but then just ignored his texts all together. This was the final straw of me deciding fuck it time to move out. During the move out process, Travis was suddenly impossible to get ahold of and I was unable to do the walk thru inspection with him. He ended up taking off more from my deposit than he originally stated. Pretty fucking shady, but fine that's the price I'll pay to never deal with him again :) So in conclusion, if you are concerned with your security, safety and are a decent looking female, find another place to live. read more

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Just moved here and I got so lucky to find this place ! Super happy and such a great spot, everyone's very friendly read more

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I'm posting this again, because I have just been notified that my review was flagged for calling these slum lords out by name. They've had the picture of dead mice and pigeons removed, but they cannot stop my from telling the world just how deplorable the living conditions were. And from what I hear from tenants still they, things have not improved in the slightest. Honestly, here at Carnegie is my very first apartment on my own. And I moved in on my birthday last year. You'd think that's setting me up for an awesome living experience, right? WRONG! Within my first 3 months, I woke up to a pigeon breaking through my kitchen wall. That pigeon still lives in my wall and just had babies. The plumbing is a joke. My tub has leaked and my shower head is hanging on by a thread. Don't get me started on the nicotine stains dripping down my bathroom walls. As Alex mentioned below, there were the power outages which almost fried my ps3. I'm positive (MANAGMENT) would've given 2 shits about that. I also discovered very quickly that I resided in the epicenter of the homeless population. Therefore, I didn't feel safe coming home late when I got off work. It didn't help that management tried their best to keep tenants from knowing the door code. Because of the growing homeless population. I now live in a urine soaked building. The parking lot behind the "patio" houses the river of urine and feces. Makes for a great BBQ atmosphere, don't you think? Also, I have caught numerous homeless people on the property. There are a number of times they'd hide out in the alcove by my bedroom window. It's bad enough the crackheads in the neighboring building watch me in my kitchen, but now they're right at my window. That's the only time (MANAGEMENT) ever returned my phone calls; when I threatened to go to the police. My current issue, and currently the last straw, is the mouse infestation in my apartment. Yes, those are my pictures featured above. I also have video of mice scurrying in my kitchen cupboards. I haven't gone grocery shopping in 3 months because of this. Maintenance has put down traps, because that's really all they can do. But now, the current total of dead mice to be dumped on traps is up to 9. It took (MANAGEMENT) 3 months to finally send me an exterminator from Orkin, who didn't even show up the first scheduled time. A week later he shows up to put down larger versions of the traps I already have. I was then told he would be back 3 days later to do a follow up, and he would get rid of the traps. He has yet to show up. I am sick of being subjected to unsanitary living conditions. I am tempted to show the next person coming to tour the building pictures of the fuzzy roommates that come with the apartment. Basically, I feel as if (MANAGEMENT) and everyone else at LWP has adopted the mantra, "Oh, you've got a problem? Well, that's your problem." read more

LWP flat out refuses to provide functioning amenities to the 9th ave location. The washers and dryers have widdled down to one of each that functions to serve its purpose for FIVE FLOORS. A second washer arguably works but will steal at least two quarters each time, so it's a last resort. It has been like this for years. Management keeps taking the " broken" signs off of the dryers for some reason even though they DO NOT DRY CLOTHES. I'm not sure if this is just so that people will continue to put quarters in and they can continue to make money off of them. Not to mention, our keypad was disabled months ago in order to appease the several drug dealers that live in the building and mitigate their guests coming in and out. So, you're fucked if you forget your key. Trust me when I say, the people on the street are of no concern. It's just a matter of how comfortable you are paying for an apartment that does not provide washers and dryers in the building. read more

Management is incredibly unresponsive. Spoke with Bucky for about a week generating interest for an available apartment and put in an application and paid the fee only to get ghosted. Reached out an additional 2-3 times with no response. read more

This review is for the community at Joy property-- I lived here for 3 years, and it was the worst experience in dealing with a landlord I have ever had. I give this place 2 stars, because the location is great, and the neighbors (during my time there) were wonderful. The owners are extremely shady, and are haphazard in all their interactions, including repairs of an old, and run-down building. In the end, my husband and I were trying to understand what "normal wear and tear" was regarding move-out, and not one of the people in management could give us a clear response. We ended up finding a lawyer who informed us that what LWP was trying to do was in fact illegal. We set up a mediator to come help us with the move-out, because we had no reason to trust these people. They were angry we had the mediator, and that we spoke to a lawyer. They immediately agreed to give us what was legally ours from the security deposit. We did not have any issues after. Friends who had moved out prior to us complained of similar scams and disrespect, but never pursued legal guidance. These people are only out to nickel and dime you, don't believe their false advertisement of "caring" about this "community." The only ones who do are the people that live there. read more

Please listen to the pains of others before you decide to work with LWP Group. If I could give a ZERO star rating I would. They are only out for themselves and could care less about the people that actually live in their buildings. I was a resident in the LWP Carnegie building for almost a year. Had to break my lease early because the place simply wasn't habitable. I can tell you with 100% honesty that working with LWP and living in their building was one of the worst experiences of my life. Greg Strangman and his wife Christina Strangman (property manager) are not up to the task of leasing property. This is completely evident by the turnover rate in their buildings (ask around...you'll confirm for yourself). In our time there we experienced: homeless people in the halls, mice, cockroaches, mold in the bathroom, human waste at both the front and rear entrances of the building, and excessive noise. On top of that we went for 6 nights in the middle of winter without power or heat. It was truly miserable. Christina Strangman is utterly incompetent and can not be depended on to repair things in a timely manner (if at all). The rent is cheap for a reason folks. And I wouldn't count on ever seeing your security deposit back. Even after our walk through they withheld money for damages that didn't exist while we were in the unit. Bottom line...I would never refer anyone to LWP. Don't take my word for it. Ask around. You'll be glad you did before handing them a check! read more

I rented out an office at the LWP Downtown 5th Ave location. During the walk through we liked the office building, size, and of course the price. We went in with high hopes. My business requires a lot of packages (sometimes very very expensive ones) to be delivered and signed for. Marcella, the office building manager, insured that she would be at the office holding our packages in case we were not in that day. About a month went by and my business partner and I noticed that Marcella was barely there. We were missing packages almost everyday. Her being there to sign for them was a big part of why we decided to rent out space since I was in school and my business partner had other jobs during the day. We would go to the office at the end of the work day and noticed we missed everything. It slowed down our business. We decided to change our schedules and just sit in our office and wait for the boxes so that we wouldn't miss anything and disappoint our customers since we could not break our lease. Things got even WORSE. One day around 2pm I go to the office, Marcella is not there as usual. I get my packages and go into my office. I was inside my office when I got ROBBED. In broad daylight. I started freaking out because I am a female and I was there alone. I ran out of my office space looking for help. I called 911. I then call Marcella to tell her what happened to me. She came back to the office. I was expecting her to look at footage and see but it turns out the office building has NO SECURITY CAMERAS AT ALL. I was shocked! How can a professional office building not have any cameras? On top of that, the front door to get in the office has a code requirement as we were told in the walk through, of course they lied about that too. The robber got in because that day because the door was left unlocked that day, as it is done so every other day! I lost almost $3000 in merchandise. Marcella kept telling me for weeks that she will let me know what happens when she speaks to the owner of the building. One late night I gave up waiting and found the owners phone number through Google and contacted him myself. I wanted to know how my stuff was getting so easily stolen right in front of my face. The owner was RUDE and did not care at all. He threatened that I would lose a case if I ever tried to sue him because this has happened many times in his building and in no way was he responsible for my safety, even though his office building is supposed to be locked, have the office manager there during work hours, and have cameras. I was flabbergasted. I broke my lease and got out of there as soon as I could! IT IS NOT SAFE! I felt scared to even be in my office. Biggest regret of my life was renting a space from them. They want to occupy their available spaces so bad that they lie about what is being provided with the office. The parking also sucks. It is not worth the headache, don't let the affordable price fool you!! I wish I could give them 0 stars! read more

LWP Group - Just one day of missed packages. Says 11:38 am. That is definitely business hours. - Real Estate Services Near Me - San Diego, California

I wrote a more detailed review awhile back as I was being harassed, I thought by my weird stalker neighbor and after being "helped" by Marcella I took it down as I felt bad. But after moving out and upon reflection I could tell it was more than just the stalker and this owner will be sued. I never wish ill but I hope it happens in a big way. All you have to do is look at the other reviews. He's purchased cheap buildings, threw some cutesy little decor up in what he thought was up and coming neighborhoods and the upstanding individuals who end up moving in suffer bc they actually want to live in a home that's not falling down around them and have decent neighbors. But they allow dogs which is hard to find and cheap rents so...don't deal with the nonsense, pain and cost of having to move somewhere else, just find somewhere else. Just fyi - I had my own renters insurance which didn't cover the flooding I had multiple times because it's the owners responsibility to keep a certain level of maintenance and needless to say I've never been reimbursed by them even upon submitting my request (they wanted the damaged items that were already in the trash and just put me off in general)- laptop and things too. Anyhow I really wanted to live in Barrio Logan and got sucked in by the hipster looking wallpaper and chalkboards and really really really got screwed. Don't do it! Find another firm, even if it's not hipstery it will be much much better (regular) quality of life and much much better on your mental health too. I had no idea how badly it affects it. I've had therapy exclusively for this experience. It was nuts. read more

I love LWP! I lived at the Community building in Banker's Hill. I was trying to decide between an artist studio or a living space and this felt like a perfect mix. The space was laden with art and a great feel. They recently updated the outdoor panels of art, have a great pedi-cap sculpture in back, painted canvases line the walls, and each floor has a sitting area with cool furniture made of stuffed shirts. They care about style and support the arts. Any time I needed a repair or information, Marcella was on it. She, and everyone I worked with through LWP, were a pleasure to speak with and super professional. Everyone is so positive, and quite charming really. I love me some LWP! read more

When I moved to San Diego three years ago, I wanted certain amenities. An herb and vegetable garden, a pool and regular social events were not expected. I love it here and have met lifelong friends, I'm sure. I'll post some pics of the garden! read more

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This place is GREAT! Marcella the manager was very cool and gracious and has a great personality. She and her maintenance team quickly took care of all issues in my studio. (There were no major issues but minor cosmetic ones FYI ) The studios were quiet except for street noise. The whole building stays very clean. The elevator is cool, funky and sometimes annoying . The vintage feel of the entire building always stoked me out every time I entered the building. The only negatives literally were 1. The parking 2. The size of the studio . However the price is right! Go for it read more

LWP Group - Norcal living in SoCal - Real Estate Services Near Me - San Diego, California

I've lived in the Community @ Joy Building in North Park for almost a year, and it's been nothing but good times. The owners of the property really care about their tenants. Anytime I've needed maintenance, it's been taken care of within 24 hours. There is almost always the presence of a maintenance worker, so you can even flag him down if you need help right away. Super convenient. Where else in North Park can you live, with a pool, community bikes to check out, and a friggin' bocce ball court?! To top things off, we have a weekly cleaning crew that comes and spit shines the place. Landscapers come once a week too. It's the gem of the neighborhood. Did I mention our thriving vegetable garden? The units are super nice as well. I live in a studio with a great built in dresser in the cute vanity area. Closet space is good. Storage space throughout the apartment is surprisingly plentiful. The kitchen, though small, came with all new appliances that work great. There was only a couple days in the last year where it got really hot in my place- otherwise, the great breeze has done me just fine. I've lived in North Park for many years, this has always been a problem, so it was a welcomed surprise! Best of all, my neighbors rule. Everyone is super nice and community oriented. Everyone helps everyone, we all look out for each other. LWP is awesome to rent from, because they give tenants all kinds of perks, including regular catered parties. Living at Joy is like living at a country club! Except better, because we can walk to all the cool businesses that North Park has to offer. If you see a vacancy come up at Joy, get on it, because these places move fast. read more

My girlfriend and I have lived at the Community@ Scripps building in downtown San Diego for the past 3? years. The building has the 'vintage charm' of historic San Diego buildings with all the benefits of urban city slickin'. Its located above the 5th ave trolley station so NOT owning a car makes a ton of sense + there is no complex parking. Walking or riding a bike anywhere downtown is a breeze as your just barely out of the gaslamp so you'll be avoiding all that chaos. The atmosphere of the building is like none other downtown. Being a pretty creative and artistic person, its nice to come home to a creative and artistic complex. "Creativity breeds creativity". If you want the 'big city feel' in lil ol' San Diego, this is the spot. read more

I've been living in the Mi Apartamento building in Logan Heights for almost two months now and I'm VERY happy so far. The building is *old* and LWP has made some great renovations to keep the cultural feel of Barrio Logan intact. I feel like Greg and Christina really do care about their residents since any issues (all relatively minor) I've had so far have been quickly and promptly addressed. The resident manager, Brian, has also been great and he is very quick to respond to any issues as well. When a light goes out, it's fixed the next day. When a door needs fixing, it's fixed the next day. This kind of quickness to fix minor issues tells me that even the little things are not taken lightly and I believe that is very telling of the kind of company that LWP Group is. They care about their residents and want their buildings to be welcoming. Other things: I have a little dog that they allowed me to have as long as I pay the pet rent every month. Their lease breaking policy is probably one of the fairest I've seen so far. Barrio Logan is an up and coming community, nothing like how it was 10/15/20 years ago, and they have incorporated so much art into this building. They are definitely keeping up with the surrounding art friendly establishments and galleries. As far as the Mi Apartamento building is concerned, the only issue I've been consistently annoyed with is the parking situation. (This is not at all the fault of LWP nor do I believe they have any control over the situation, but I just wanted to talk about the Mi Apartamento community if anyone was interested.) Parking can be awful in the area. Lots of parking in that general area is restricted between certain hours, and workers who don't live in the area take up the unrestricted parking that is around the building itself making it difficult for residents to park during the day. There have also been some residents concerned with the noise coming from the metal working company directly behind the community. But to be honest, that company has been operating there for decades. The residents who are complaining should have done their homework before moving in if industrial noise was going to be such a bother to them. So, if you work nights, this might not be the best living situation for you. read more

(Community @ Carnegie- I had lived downtown for 6 years in 2 buildings and I am happiest living here) I moved out of downtown San Diego for work but after 2 years of missing the city lifestyle I decided to move back. We all can collectively agree that moving into a new place in a new area is a mission. Just finding a place that meets your needs in the right geography and within budget can be challenging. The worst is the process and competition of getting the home you really want. One standard step for me is to list the pro's and con's to compare each unit, then getting bummed because usually I have to sacrifice amenities to some degree. This time around was totally different: the building is RAD, price very competitive, and (thanks to Marcella) a stress-free process. I came across the LWP Community Brand through a friend on FB sharing a flyer related to one of LWP's events. I clicked through and watched a couple of the Vimeo vids and became really interested. I found out the Community @ Carnegie building had a vacancy. I got the contact for Marcella, a Manager for LWP. She answered the phone on my first call, usually you have to hunt down a property manager. (Honestly this review is just as much for her as it is for the brand and building) I digress- She was extremely helpful regarding everything, seriously everything. I was pretty high maintenance with my barrage of questions. On the first call we spoke for 45 mins and she accommodated me and my tight deadline for move-out and move-in completely. I knew there were a lot of people interested in the place so I made the decision quickly. Marcella enabled me to have a seamless and stress free move into a place I am really stoked on. Great neighbors, sweet decor, awesome amenities, and a totally different downtown living experience. In fact, I have a friend that is moving in because of the building and total brand experience provided by LWP. read more

Having been one of the original members of the Community @ Carnegie Building, I am very sad to be leaving. No where else downtown will you be able to live like that for the price. Amazing art on and in the building, cool music piped throughout, all utilities AND Internet for an extremely low rate (that alone made it great), free bike rentals, fun & free sponsored events (hello, free beer and food), the list goes on and on. Property mgmt was great! Both the on-site and in-office managers were always extremely friendly, super accessible, and very understanding, whether it was for a bike check out or a typical maintenance issue. Sure, the building is 1) over 100 years old 2) downtown and you have to be naive to think it doesn't come with it's own inherent "risks". If you live downtown of course there will be homelessness and the like; either know/accept it or don't move there. You can't move to a desert and then complain when it's hot. I myself never had an issue with rodents or fearing for my safety. It sounds like a few people on here really have an axe to grind and believe me - their experience is the exception to the norm. If I am ever in the market for a place like this again, LWP Group will absolutely be the first place I look. Thank you guys for such a great place and experience. read more

I just moved out of the Community @ Carnegie building and would recommend to anyone moving to San Diego or looking for a refreshingly unique living experience , to contact the L.W.G group.My boyfriend and I moved into Community @ Carnegie from Miami and were excited to find a building with a personality all it's own. The building is upbeat ,trendy and very urban chi. Having just moved to San Diego I was excited about all the " community events" hosted by managment, my personal favorite was bike and beers an outing for the tenants and friends to local bars and restaurants. There is a lot to love about the buildings and managment at L.W.P, the community outings, the art, the creative support, music and the friends , even though we have moved, my boyfriend and I still look forward to hanging out with the LW.P group read more

I moved out of Community@ Carnegie not three months ago and I could not have been happier to leave. I have no idea how LWP has a good rating because honestly it was the worst place I have ever lived. Not only is there a TERRIBLE noise problem (we're talking people that keep you up until 4 in the morning with loud music), but there is also a vermin problem. Other people in the building constantly complained of mice, and I could hear them running back and forth on the floor above me (also a testiment to the thin floors and walls, not helping with noise issues!). I personally had to battle fleas toward the last four months of my stay. I should have been able to eradicate them within a month at least, but was unable to, which might indicate that the whole building was fully infested. Not only this, but whenever I attempted to contact the management, they always seemed to blow it off and didnt do anything to fix whatever problem arose. The power went out serveral times in a matter of months, and was not restored until the next day. The internet went out many MANY times, one time it was out for almost two weeks, and the staff made excuses and ignored the complaints until people started threatening to withhold rent using the chalk board in the lobby. Also know that if you are a nonsmoker, this building is SUPPOST to be nonsmoking, but everyone and their uncle smoke in the building anyways and the poor air circulation ensures that your apartment will reak of smoke (cigarette and other...) regardless if you smoke or not. The staff do not heed complaints well. Instead they ignore you and tell you to get over it. I was lucky and got most of my deposit back, but I am certain this is because they stood me up on the walkthrough and felt bad that they forgot to show up! This alone shows how little the staff care about their residents. Renters beware. It is an old building that is not well restored, and the staff doesnt care enough to even take care of the vermin problem. I have no idea how it is at other establishments that are owned by LWP, but it is likely that they have similar issues. I will definately confirm one of the other reviews on here also, they do seem like they are trying to build a community of hipsters! read more

Lived here for an entire year and it has been amazing! The people are awesome and the area is convenient! Next to downtown but not too close to run into ridiculous traffic. Close to the 5 freeway and the 163. Extraordinary Desserts, Barrio Star and Hane Sushi are so close! As well as other unique markets and places of interest. Marcella and the management team are so amazing. Always on top of everything, kind and accommodating. It's unfortunate I have to leave San Diego but once I return, I'll be back here or perhaps another location managed my this group. read more

I will never forget Marcella and Christina (June 2013 @ Joy Apts.)! I had such a hard time renting an apartment all the way from Washington, DC. Not knowing anyone in San Diego led me to wholeheartedly pursue LWP; a system with a built community (community garden, shared bike system, community activities, a pool, and on site laundry facility). I was lucky enough that the Joy building was opening July 2013. Perfect timing. It was a dream landing an affordable studio in a community that looked like Melrose Place (see the evening picture). All of my neighbors have been amazing and I'm sad to have to move back to the East Coast. Again, I had a studio and the car port parking space was the best decision I made. The neighborhood: walking distance Tiger Tiger, Lips, Adams with all the amazing restaurants (soda and swine, polite provisions, saduku-sushi, and my favorite...Señor Mangos). To have all of that within and outside the community gates AND a pool, my monthly rent was well worth it. Notably, I had no maintenance problems in my studio. No air conditioner and being on the first floor not far from the front of the entrance the cool breeze at night was amazing. It had been an amazing year at the Joy Community and I WILL rent from LWP group once I return to San Diego is approximately two years. read more

LWP Group - Real Estate Services Near Me - San Diego, California

LWP Group is the bees knees. Living at Community@Carnegie for 2+ years, never had a complaint. Anytime I needed minor maintenance, trusty Jesus and his crew were there to fix it almost lickity split. The fact that the main office is 4 blocks down the street is UBER convenient, I can physically hand my rent checks into accounting. The vibe in the building is dope, the people at LWP are always respectful and eager to help, and great people to boot. Definitely recommend living in a LWP Group/Community@ building/residence. Made the laid back San Diego vibe a reality. Thanksamundo! You stay classy LWP. read more

This is one of the best property management experiences I have ever had. They are quick and responsive if you have a concern. The move out process was simple and they even returned my full deposit when many places I've lived at in the past find every excuse to keep every penny. Marcella is understanding and welcoming. The buildings are clean and the rent is very fair. I'd rent from them again any time! read more

I lived at LWP Group's Carnegie building in downtown. I have nothing but good experiences with everyone. Marcella was always extremely responsive and eager to help out - I really felt like she cared about my happiness in building and was very approachable. This is an awesome trait to have in a property manager. A+ My building manager, Angela, was also super responsive and responsible. It was good to know she was just down the hall. The building itself is awesome - I don't know who is controlling the music up in there, but it is dopesauce all the time. Which, you wouldn't necessarily put building music at the top of your list when looking for a place to live but this is a nice, small touch that has a big impact on your mood. Like Shawna said, "vintage properties are obviously going to have their issues" AND living in an urban environment are going to have your issues. But I echo Shawna that these are the tradeoffs to living in an awesome space, in the middle of the city and close to everything and at an affordable price. Yes, downtown can get loud, things aren't sparkling clean on the streets, but that's why we live in the city right? Because you love people and art and culture and going out and music, right? If you want peace and quiet, suburbs are a better bet. I guess the most important thing I have to say about the above is: you know yourself best and you understand what makes you comfortable/uncomfortable, feel safe, what you enjoy, what you can live with and what you can't. Make an honest assessment of yourself before choosing to live downtown in a non-luxury highrise. Also, if you're a pretty social person and you're looking to make some friends, Community really does rock. I met some great people there and it truly brightens your day to have a good experience with your neighbors, even if that's just a friendly hello in the lobby. Last thing: rooftop ++++++++++ so beautiful. It's rare to find anything else like it in town in a building like this. I'm bummed to have had to move out of my little spot - it was an amazing experience. Thanks LWP! read more

I have been living at the Community @ The Carnegie Building for 2 years and hate to leave, but i'm moving north. What a interesting and cool experience it has been. When I first moved in, the neighborhood was pretty sketch. Lots of homeless and drug addicts. Now the city has cleaned up the streets and it is a wonderful neighborhood. Carnegie is this super cool, artsy place to live with a really amazing management team right in the middle of the East Village. Now that all those boring apartment towers are going up all over the East Village, Community@ Carnegie Building is going to be that, "funky place in the village" where everybody's going to want to be. read more

The Martin building is awesome. Nothing but good things to say about the place. Great atmosphere, everyone was friendly, and maintenance was never an issue. There is a community garden in the back and a refreshing pool. Clean building, great landlord, prime location. read more

I've been on an intense apartment hunt with my fiance. Answered a Craigslist posting from a girl who lives in a studio apartment managed/run by LWP Group. After contacting LWP, they seemed all excited to get me to apply for a 1-bedroom or studio that would be available. Three separate people sent me email applications. After filling them out, sending them back, and giving them my credit card info to pay for the application fees...nothing. I emailed a few times to check on the status of my applications, even was excited about the prospect of moving in because I fell in love with this particular building. Nothing. Not even a courtesy "we received your info, thank you, we'll let you know." These people can suck it. I can only assume they are "creating a community" of hipsters, not trying to create an actual thriving, diverse community. I'm on to you... I'll make sure to tell anyone who looks at your properties to look elsewhere. read more

I've lived at two of the LWP Group buildings for a couple of years each with no complaints. First at the Martin Building + Flats and now at the Scripps Building. I've never had any problems with the management. The buildings are old (100-years) so you get the problems associated with old buildings but you also get the quirkiness and charm of an old building. All of their buildings have interesting art installations which add to the uniqueness. I've gotten many compliments regarding the buildings and my apartment. Management also has events for tenants all the time like bike rides, yoga, taco truck parties, etc. The Martin Building is up in Bankers Hill so the neighborhood is quiet and clean. The Scripps building on the other hand is downtown so you get all the crazy shit that comes along with living downtown. Homeless people looking for a warm place to sleep, homeless and drunk people pissing everywhere, crazy people, loud music, loud streets, occasional rodents and bugs from the bars, clubs, and restaurants in the neighborhood, etc. On the flip side, downtown has tons of bars, clubs, and restaurants, easy access to public transportation, Petco Park, Horton Plaza, boutiques, Seaport Village, the bay, and on and on, all within walking distance. I love it all, the bad and the good, that's downtown SD. If you want boring with travertine floors, stainless appliances, and granite counter tops move to Mission Valley. read more

I moved to the Community @ Carnegie building as soon as it was opened and I'm not going anywhere soon. I love my unit, I love the walkability of the property, I love the building and mostly I love the people who live here and make it so great. The ideals, art and music that have been infused into the building are like no other; people are super cool and nice who live here and we frequently have BBQ's in the back patio with random people in the building. No where in downtown San Diego can you live in as great a place for the price (believe me I looked). I love that the building is 100 years old; to me that's character and history which San Diego could use more of.... read more

My experience at the Carnegie building was amazing. The downtown location can't be beat, and the building itself is very unique and charming. The tenants are friendly, and I met a lot of social, fun, and interesting people in my time there. Special shout-out to Marcella of LWP, she was always on top of things, addressing any potential problems quickly and just always making herself available for questions or issues. I definitely recommend renting from this management group in general, and certainly this property specifically. read more

Lived in the Carnegie building and had nothing but a positive experience! Marcella was super great and responsive whenever I needed something. Building had just right amount of quirks to make it unique. Downtown location in East Village is super convenient in walking distance to nearly everything you need. Was a great experience and would recommend! read more

I lived down in the East Village at Community at Carnegie. I loved my experience there and had 0 complaints. Marcella (manager )was amazing to work with and always responded quickly to any of my questions. I would highly recommend working with the LWP group. They have so many different buildings with unique styles to meet your needs. AWESOME!!! read more

Marcella is awesome. Leasing an apt was easy peasy. She was always helpful. Maintenance was quick. And anytime someone was an aspiring DJ the on-site manager was on top of shutting it down. read more

Community @joy in North Park is great! Management was easy to talk to and if there was ever an issue it was taken care of in a timely manner. The property was always clean/well taken care of and the maintenance staff was always respectful, kind, and got things done quick. I would recommend Joy to anyone! read more

I spent 2 years living in Community @ Martin in Banker's Hill. Perfect location, quiet with easy access to excitement of neighborhood eateries and bars, Balboa Park / Prado, and a bike ride from Little Italy, Hillcrest, North Park, South Park, and Gas Lamp. The LWP office was always prompt to respond to service issues and the building was filled with cool, respectful people. They've done a fantastic job of turning an older building into a thriving community with organized activities and gatherings. Well done, if I ever move back to San Diego I will be hitting them back up for a fantastic place to live. Top notch company. read more

I lived at the Bankers Hill LWP group property for the last year and LOVED it! The only reason I moved away was because I wanted to live with a roommate instead of alone in a studio apartment. The location is AMAZING. Very quiet safe neighborhood but super close to Hillcrest and Downtown. You basically live on the park. The amenities are great. The pool area is enchanting to lounge at. Marcella, the manager, is great. Responds to things quickly, is fair, maintenance is prompt. The building is so cute and artsy. I loved this complex so much. You have the option to take out bikes, and are around the block to some great food places as well as a deli/liquor store. The one thing I will say is I was under the impression there would be a lot more community nights or game/movie nights in the complex. I thought I would have a quick family when I moved in, this isn't really the case. Not for lack of trying, there were some bbq and game night attempts but not the sense of strong community I expected- but if you put in the effort everyone is really great and nice and willing, so its up to you! There is a lot of construction in this area right now so I am pretty sure it's about to be the it spot! read more

LWP aims to provide a unique, individualized living experience yet falls very short in the basic management, fairness, and livability categories. Do not live in the Scripps building lofts (above 7-11 on 525 C street). The building has termites, no air conditioning. Oven hot in summer, you have no choice but to open windows wide, but since there are no screens (and the company wont pay for them) millions of flies come in. But you have no choice. The elevator was broken for most of the time I lived there, with increasingly small refunds from rent as the repairs continued, on and on and on.... try living on the 6th floor. The management teams were snooty, unfair, and unresponsive to correspondence. Basically incompetent when it came to the basics. On move out I was charged for two broken windows that were BROKEN on move-in. They had no checklist saying the windows were in good shape when I moved in. They had the gall to charge me and not give an itemized deduction list or receipts for the repair. Who says it should have cost that much? Who knows. Repeated emails got no response, too bad I was out of the country and now have moved, guess I am out of luck. You arent though.... DONT LIVE THERE. read more