I have lived in many apartments all over Los Angeles, usually jumping from one place to another…read moreeach year. Barrington Avenue has been one of the best rental experiences so far. My partner and I lived here for a little over a year but I would have happily stayed longer. I'll start with the cons, because there aren't many! * The walls are a little thin, so you may be able to hear people in the hallways or next door. You'll be hard pressed to find an apartment in LA that doesn't have some noise leakage though, that's just part of city living. Overall, the noise very rarely bothered us EXCEPT..... We lived next to 3 young women and had issues after asking them to keep their noise level down late at night a couple times. I'm talking like 2AM on a weekday. Unfortunately they didn't take kindly to this and got very hostile - from slamming the door in our face, cursing at us through the walls, turning up the noise, and banging on our door randomly throughout the next few weeks in some form of bizarre ding-dong-ditch harassment. They eventually moved out though, and the other residents I've interacted with have all been friendly and polite. I'm only docking a star on an otherwise 5-star living experience here due to the neighbor situation, but no matter where you live, you're rolling the dice on the people around you, so it's not _really_ any fault of the complex. * We lived in a north facing unit which got very little natural light due to the building next door. We often had to keep our lights on all day. (This might not be an issue for some people.) Now to the pros: * The property manager, Frank, lives in the complex so he understands what life is like for residents here! He's constantly improving the place and has been very responsive. In the last year, he's upgraded the bathrooms to use water saving faucets/showerheads, updated the intercom system, done roof and electrical maintenance, and probably more that I'm forgetting! It's great that the building and units are well taken care of. I also appreciated that Frank took issues seriously - such as the aforementioned neighbors. He did his best to remedy the situation and even suggested pursuing legal action when their harassment began escalating. It's heartening to see a property manager who cares about the well-being of the residents. He could have easily brushed us off or refused to get involved. * There's an Amazon locker, which is my favorite amenity. It's so convenient and gives me peace of mind whenever packages are delivered. * The complex is conveniently situated near Whole Foods and plenty of restaurants. I will miss being able to just walk down the block to get groceries and lunch! The area is very safe and clean. * The gym is good for the size of the complex. There are weights and several machines. Perhaps it's because of covid but I've never encountered anyone else at the gym when I've gone. There's also a pool but I've never used it. * Parking is gated. Laundry is in the garage and I've never had an issue with machines being taken. There's also an app you can use to pay which saves you from having to keep tons of quarters lying around! Overall, this is a really great place to live. It's telling that there's no reviews at all on the page yet - people often only write reviews about apartments when they have a bad experience or when management pressures people to leave good reviews. (So, you know mine is genuine haha!) I will definitely miss living here! Another big thank you to Frank for making our experience here great and for all he's done.

I love living here! Recently Alisa S. took over our management and she is amazing! Living here for…read morealmost four years she has been my favorite building manager. She is extremely responsive, resolves our issues within 24 hours and truly goes above and beyond to make our home so beautiful!

TLDR: Pros - LOCATION, tenants; Cons - location, REPORTS OF MOLD IN BUILDING. MOLD NOT REMEDIATED…read moreaccording to California Department of Public Health guidelines - LOTS OF PAINT used to mask problem areas and cover visible mold, signs of water damage et al. Key Points: The Good: Location - close to everything you need and not a far drive from anything you may want, cool Residents, and Resident parking available. The Bad: Location - close to 405 freeway and freeway "activity", street parking (for guest) is scarce to non-existent during most hours, no elevator or ramp access to unit(s) - MAY BE wheelchair accessible but DEFINITELY NOT wheelchair friendly, every blue moon - package(s) disappear, bicycle(s) disappear, washer/dryer issues, excessive trash on property, lights completely out on stairways and entries/exits, cars burning rubber and/or doing donuts, water gets shut-off absent warning due to serious plumbing issues, there have been reports of mold in building since 2014 - Landlord does not remediate the mold according to California Department of Public Health guidelines; they paint over visible mold and/or water damage (at best). The Ugly: (Depending on your unit) - Constant plumbing issues, waterproofing issues leading to leaks and/or visible black mold, termite issues, several code violations, unpermitted and/or not up to code water heater installations, malfunctioning smoke alarms/carbon monoxide detectors or lack thereof, poor response by Landlord (to put it lightly) with almost always a lack of effective corrective action unless prompted by several complaints filed with the city or worse. Also worth noting: Property is located two blocks away from the community liquor store and across the street from housing projects that are allegedly the stomping grounds of a local street gang. Landlord has a track record of not engaging in corrective action regarding building conditions that endanger the health and safety of residents; they use Property Managers as scapegoats, they bring in a new one about every two years until they can dump the property on a new owner. Property is actively listed for sale, listing date 02/05/2025, MLS# 25495147 (per Redfin). BEFORE SIGNING A LEASE, consider: A. Submitting public records request to Los Angeles Housing Department as well as Department of Public Health to see if your unit has a history of code violations, mold, termites, etc. There are records reporting mold in building dating back to 2014 and as current as 2023. B. Viewing YELP reviews pertaining to management company Trion. C. Hiring a Certified Master Inspector to come out and inspect the unit for you (if you plan to stay more than one year or have pets, small children, or someone elderly living in unit). D. Keeping everything in writing and take lots of pictures/screenshots.

Lived here for the last two years and it was the best apartment experience I've had. The Property…read moreManager, Severine, is very friendly and responsive to requests. The apartment itself is located a few blocks away from a trail that is great for walks/runs and bike riding. Shopping of every kind is within a short drive. I highly recommend to anyone working in the Culver City or Santa Monica area.

We had a great experience living at 401 S Barrington. Stephan and Rosemary, the building managers,…read morewere always kind, friendly, and incredibly responsive whenever we had questions or requests. Shoutout as well to Javier, who was always a huge help whenever there was something we couldn't fix ourselves. We lived there with our dog and absolutely loved having easy access to the dog park, along with everything San Vicente has to offer. The location was also perfect for quick access to the 405. One thing we really appreciated was the mix of residents, young families, college students, and young professionals, which gave the building a community feel. Some tenants were especially friendly and social, while others kept more to themselves, which was a nice balance. It was also great being in a pet-friendly building with other dogs and cats around. The walkability of the neighborhood was a huge draw for us as well. We're very thankful for our time there (just shy of 3 years) and have a lot of great memories from living in the building.

My family and I lived in a 2 bed 2 bath at Brentwood by the Park for a year. It was a great spot to…read morelive, and we would have stayed longer if we were staying in Los Angeles. The value for the space and safety is easily the best in the neighborhood. Can't beat the location either. 15 minutes from UCLA, 15 minutes from the beach and Santa Monica, walking distance to Starbucks, La La Land, Whole Food San Vicente shops & restaurants, etc. All of the neighbors were quiet and respectful - a mix of young families, working professionals, and retired folks. Covered and gated parking is a huge plus. Living next door to the park was such a great convenience for our dog and child. We were initially worried about the noise from having a unit immediately next to a tennis court, but we honestly could rarely even hear anything. Rosemary and Stephan were great landlords and Javier took care of any maintenance requirements very quickly. The team gets to know the tenants and really puts a personal touch on things, as opposed to the large corporate apartment complexes. I highly recommend checking out Brentwood by the Park as a potential place to live.

I lived in 2 units in this building. In one, grimy water began leaking down the walls from the unit…read moreabove. In another one, which was remodeled in 2024, we ran into 1) mold in one bathroom, 2) dirty water refluxing from the shower in the other bathroom and flooding it, 3) internet issues that have persisted for weeks after recent construction on one side of the building, 4) broken refrigerator that took over 5 days to fix, 5) car theft when they refused to provide a second parking spot to our 2 bedroom. Management has changed 3-4 times in the last 4 years. You're paying to be in a nice area of SM but don't expect any of the amenities that come with being in a $4000+ / month remodeled unit, such as a readily available maintenance on site.

When we first toured this place, we were moving because of mold in our last apartment. we directly…read moreasked the leasing Manager Lucas if there was any issues with mold currently. he said, "nothing like that here". and it was a lie. not only did he lie to us, but he pressured us into signing the lease with a few hundred dollars as a security deposit for this special. when we signed the lease, there was constantly issues from the minute we received the keys. first thing I noticed was that scaffolding was started on half of the building, and over 6 apartments were under construction. a nice enough neighbor told me what was going on that they said that she's been dealing with a leak for 3 years, and had to get a lawyer to get the management company to fix it. with over the 4 or 5 neighbors I talked with, even they stated that their apartment was being worked on, and had to use other apartments in the building more many reasons. and when we told green tree property management about being lied to, we asked to leave and to be refunded fairly since we were bullied into paying a full months rent when signing the lease, even though we signed a lease on the 22nd of October, they made us pay $4050 to get the keys. now we are trying to get a fair refund and asking for them to pay for our move because of how bad the issues were in the building from the first day we moved in. They initially our request to leave, however they are charging us $950 for more lies and inaccurate Information. we didn't even go through a walk out inspection and frankly didn't even fill out a move in inspection form. obviously there were issues that I uncovered from the first few days living there, like how the drain in the bathroom tub didn't hold, so you were only relegated to showers only. funny how they didn't even mention it on the walk out inspection form, but repainting fees that range in over $600 when we didn't have one scratch on the walls or anything hung on the walls during our 21 day stay just shows you how horrible these people are. they will even use the same lines to you, they were probably trained to say," we're not slumlords here". but in fact, the countless instances that I experienced in only 3 weeks living there was an absolute nightmare. DONT RENT HERE AT 801 2nd street Santa Monica 90403. THEY WILL SCAM YOU

I lived at CentrePointe from 2020 until Fall 2025 and only moved because we needed a three-bedroom…read moreapartment. My husband and I would have loved to stay--our five years there were truly great. The management team is exceptional--always friendly, responsive, and helpful. They're incredibly accessible by phone, email, or in person, and the office being open seven days a week was a huge plus. The maintenance team is also top-notch--quick to respond and often able to resolve issues the same day, even on weekends. Pool and jacuzzi are always clean and was a great amenity. Management is always making improvements to the community, which made CentrePointe a great place to live. It's definitely a place we'll miss!

I lived here for 4 years and mostly had a bad experience. I wouldn't live here again or recommend…read moreit to my friends or family. I have evidence and documentation to support my claims below. This is my 5th apartment in LA county where I truly had SO many issues beyond count. Summarizing some of the goods and bad below: Pros: Fair security deposit and timing on paying the deposit after move out Security guard is friendly and makes you feel better about the garage parking Great location in west LA, generally safe neighborhood, proximity to LAX Modern security and access controls (app instead of key fob) Maintenance and front office staff are fast to respond and generally helpful Renovated units, amenities. They even added a water line for the fridge that I brought with me Cons: Homeless permanently living on selby ave (right out back from the complex) to which the city won't do anything about it. While you pay extraordinary rents. Unit inspection checklist Our unit was renovated in some ways but off putting in others, holes in walls, scrapes in walls, dirty wall switches, no door sweeps, missing blinds, etc. when I first moved in and documented all this it took 6 months to get any resolution as I was told (emergency repairs only during COVID) Thieves/homeless casing the security guard hours and stealing laundry from the communal laundry room and/or scavaging dumpsters for recyclables (our comforter and several towels were stolen right after the security guard finished up in the morning. security cameras did nothing nor did the police) Mice/rats, roaches, and silverfish sightings are a frequent occurrence. We did get complimentary spraying twice a month to help combat this. Apartment unit Leaks, leaks, leaks. Our bedroom was situated under a balcony and a 30 year building was not designed with water in mind. Our bedroom ceiling leaked multiple times over the course of 4 years and management would just skim over it and paint instead of permanently fixing the issue. They decided to permanently fix the issue the week of our move out, how convenient. Note this involved all of our clothes getting doused as well as carpet in the bedroom which probably had mildew and mold under it. Luckily it wasn't a massive flood since we were home but it could've been much worse. Again, their solution was for us to use our renters insurance even though the landlord is responsible for drying in the apartment. Garage Leaks Several times my car had calcified water leaked onto it from the old, corroded Plumbing in the parking garage. Management would not pay for the detail needed to get it off my car. Their general answer to all issues caused by existing conditions is "use your renters insurance" Greedy, horrible owner company While the on site management were decent people (shout out to Doug and Lucia) they were yellow taped behind a greedy corporation who gave no shits for their tenants. My original rent was offered up at a good rate (during Covid) but by 4 years later, grew 15%. This was about 5-10% per year, despite being a good tenant, they don't care. This is to keep up with the obnoxiously priced apartments that are brand new on overland ave. Noise/general comfort This place was horribly noisy, I was on a 3rd floor with no one above me thinking that would be quiet. I was terribly wrong. Not only did I hear the cars whooshing by daily on overland which never ended, I had the most horrible neighbors who would blast radios and slam loud work out equipment anywhere from 2-6 am. In violation of the lease quiet hours, I filed at least 10 noise complaints and it still kept happening. There are also many large dogs in the complex confined to a small patio area so enjoy the all day barking. Even though management claims pets are not allowed (laughable) Pool/gym/bbq The amenities that are included appear lavish at first but you'll quickly realize it's not as nice as it seems. The bbqs were useless and wouldn't heat up. Certain tenants in the complex hog the pool and hot tub at all times, making it less desirable to go in.

This is the best apartment complex I have ever lived in. I've been here for six years, three in a…read morestudio and three in a one bedroom. The studios are comfortable and accommodating with an excellent kitchen. Then I got married and moved into a one bedroom with my wife. The bedroom is spacious enough for us to have our desk in there and now with a crib for our newborn. The backyard includes a pool and barbecue area with bike racks that keeps the bike outside of our apartment. The best part about the experience living here is not what the building or backyard provides, but the professionalism and truly helpful nature of the staff. The maintenance man was so professional that he came to repair our window within half an hour of reporting, when it was broken by our security door, which blown backwards so hard it broke the glass due to the strongest winds of the year on a Christmas Day at 8PM. The manager Faye, is wonderful beyond words. She is friendly, caring, and understanding. She is able to keep workers professional and punctual as well as keeping the place a comfortable place to live. She is knowledgeable and responds in a timely manner to everything. I love it here so much that I've had friends move in here as well and they will certainly agree with the joy of living under Faye's care. I just wish there are 2 bedroom apartments here.

I love our manger Faye she is very caring and reliable. Quick to solve issues and return calls and…read moretexts. Very communicative which I find very important as a tenant. Faye is very sweet, understanding and kind. It is a quiet space with a nice large grass backyard with a pool. Place has a lot of closets they have their own maintained crew that is quick to fix problems.

Propert manager is respectful, maintenance man is respectful, everything else is awful. We were…read moretold the pool & hot tub would be resurfaced, 6+ months later the project isn't even close to done and they are both drained. Laundry machines regularly break, clothes are stolen. Packages are routinely stolen, management has 0 answer to that. Cars stolen out of the garage, 0 answer for that. Garage door has been broken SEVERAL times. Don't move here.

We moved into Bay on 6th (then called Pacific Ocean apartments) in March 2020. My rating for the…read morebuilding would be 2 stars, but after the absolute hell the building management put my husband and I through, I would give them 0 stars if I could. If ever there was an emergency (flood, fire, etc), I would strongly warn against relying on Decron to follow through with their ethical and legal obligations to protect and respect their tenants. And make sure you have renter's insurance because if anything happens, you are on your own. I'll start with general notes about the building and then tell you about the complete nightmare that was the flood. The pros to the building are that it's a few short blocks to the beach and Main Street, has covered parking, and it's rent-controlled. That is about it. The first thing we noticed after moving into the building are some of the security issues. A week after moving in, my husband's bike was stolen from the gated garage (we filed a police report). Our new neighbor had her expensive bike stolen from the garage shortly after moving in as well. A month after moving in, every single package was stolen from the front mail area. I also was threatened in the laundry room by angry anti-maskers because I kindly asked them to wait for me to finish loading the machine before they started loading the machine next to it - thankfully another neighbor was witness to it and intervened on my behalf because I was too shocked to respond! I reported it to management but they said there was nothing they could do. There are also sketchy characters hanging out in the neighborhood, including a man who likes to smoke meth by the front door. (Yelp wouldn't let me upload the picture but YIKES) Finally, not exactly a security issue but definitely a safety issue - the elevators are sketchy, the doors either take forever to close or slam closed, they jerk as they come to a stop, and are regularly out of order. There are also cosmetic and cleanliness issues. The carpets are horribly stained with who knows what (see pictures). The pool sits under the hotel and constantly traps all the stuff that guests throw off the balcony - we've seen fast food, pants, cups, general trash, in the pool the morning after guests were staying there. There is dog urine everywhere. The laundry machines are gross, smell like mold, and are constantly breaking. And weirdly, there aren't apartment numbers on the doors (only on some, and the signs are weirdly mismatched?) so packages and food are constantly delivered to the wrong units. Now for the flood, which was a horrible defining moment in a year of horrible defining moments (the fact that this one was the most horrible should say something). In November 2020, my husband and I returned home from running errands to our ceiling pouring water. We were told by maintenance that the upstairs neighbor had left a sink running and it wasn't that bad, and then part of the ceiling peeled off and landed in front of the building manager, Joseph. We were initially told to plan for a week away from home. When the responses from Decron seemed to be inconsistent and dismissive, we pushed for more information on repairs and inspections - our concerns were brushed off by building manager Joseph, who told us that we should think of it "as a free staycation." In the middle of a raging pandemic, when my husband is high risk, staying at a high-traffic hotel is not a "staycation," it's a nightmare. Without getting into all the gory legal details, we eventually had to hire an attorney because they showed us that rather than protecting their tenants and ensuring a habitable environment by getting the proper tests inspections, they would rather try to push us around to cut costs. Don't be duped by the proximity to the beach. This is far from a beachside retreat - this company is looking out for one thing and one thing only, and that's themselves.

Recently (4 months) moved to LA and I am very pleased with MLofts so far:…read more General Building: Very clean, modern, simple but well maintained. Cleaning staff of what I can tell might be only 2 people do a great job of handling the occasional mess. Apartments: Well maintained, appliances are pretty good, but all compact versions as the rooms themselves are pretty small. Decent amount of cabinet space, and high ceilings so if you can make use of vertical storage, you should be in good shape. Floors are concrete so while they are easy to clean, they are also very cold. Not recommended for families due to size, but couples can make due and singles will be fine as long as you don't have a lot of stuff. Amenities: - Parking is limited to 1 space per apartment which would be one of the few drawbacks but some of the neighboring streets have free parking with only 1 day where you have to move the car for street cleaning. Streets in the area are also very safe seeming.. Building has electric car charging spots also. - Gym Equipment is relatively new, good quality and kept clean. Nothing too fancy, similar to a nice hotel. Would be nice to have 1 or 2 more items but definitely adequate for a relatively small apartment complex. Also, never busy and 24 hours (although be careful after hours as I believe the person directly above can hear the noise from the gym). Two large TV's for watching games etc. - Coffee Commissary: This place is great. While it's not part of MLofts, it is in the same building and is a good place to do work. - Pet Run: This is a secure walkway where you can walk your dog. A great idea in concept but I generally walk around the block to the grass. - Laundry: 1 washer/ 1 dryer on every floor. Seems like not enough but I've only occasionally run into a situation where I had to borrow another floor's. Laundry rooms are relatively clean (as far as laundry rooms go anyway). - Common gathering areas: Firepit, common area tables and penthouse grills are all well maintained. These areas don't seem to get much use. While they are nice to have, I think it's probably because it's a bit awkward to have a gathering or to hang out in the middle of the common where you are in view of basically everyone else that lives in the complex (unless you're into that sort of thing). The penthouse grill area is more private which is nice, but again, I've never seen a gathering up there. - Wifi in lobby/gym: This seems a little spotty, but there's general cell service in the area. Staff: Julie the Property Manager and Stephanie the Assistant Community Manager are definitely a huge plus for this place. Both of them are very responsive to concerns and will go out of their way to take care of issues. They have responded to all of our maintenance requests within 24 hours. They even move all of the packages into the locked office before they leave for the weekend and put them back out in front of your mailbox to minimize the chance of theft. Residents: Generally young professionals who keep to themselves, very dog friendly.

Extremely Disappointing Experience I would strongly caution…read moreanyone considering doing business with Frost Chaddock to think twice and make sure they fully understand the application process and documentation requirements before paying any fees. My experience was incredibly frustrating and, in my opinion, completely unacceptable. I paid two application fees, submitted the documentation requested, and made multiple attempts to get clarification when additional documentation was supposedly needed. The most offensive part of this experience was being told that I had altered my pay stubs. I completely dispute that accusation. I provided my documentation in good faith, and rather than being given a clear opportunity to address the issue, I was left trying to figure out what exactly they wanted from me. I was also told that my co-signer did not provide sufficient income documentation. I specifically asked what additional documentation we could provide to satisfy the requirements. Natalie then told me to complete a "tax transcript," yet there was no option available to me to provide or complete the document she was referring to. I did exactly what a reasonable applicant should do: I asked for clarification. I even emailed Alex on Friday specifically asking what was needed because I wanted to resolve the issue and provide whatever legitimate documentation was required. Despite my efforts, I feel that I was given the runaround after already paying two application fees and investing substantial time gathering documentation. The entire process left me feeling that my time and money were not respected. Being accused of submitting altered documents is especially serious, and I expect companies handling sensitive financial information to have clear, consistent, and professional procedures for verifying documentation and communicating with applicants. I have requested the return of my two application fees and the removal of my personal information and documentation from their system to the extent permitted by law. I have also requested an explanation of the allegation regarding my pay stubs and clarification regarding exactly what documentation was supposedly missing. At this point, I am reporting my experience involving Alex, Natalie, and Frost Chaddock to the appropriate local, state, and federal agencies for independent review. That is not the level of professionalism or transparency I expect when dealing with someone's personal and financial information.