I certainly feel like that if you're looking for a place with the ambiance of a post-apocalyptic…read moreflea market meets budget horror film, congrats--you've found it. Let's start with the aesthetic: the hallways are sometimes graced with abandoned garbage, strollers, and the occasional mystery couch left in parking spots like it's a modern art installation titled "We Gave Up." Need ambiance? Try walking past a giant cockroach in the hallway while dodging a bag of what could be a trash bag of used diapers and asking yourself, "Am I in a luxury condo or an escape room?" Now, despite appearances, there are no real security guards. There are people dressed like them, sure--but it's more of a cosplay situation. They neither guard nor secure. Our bikes were stolen, the locks cut from the bike rack, which makes the word "locked" feel more like a suggestion than a promise. Let us not forget there aren't security cameras so we can't necessarily pin the culprit. Water issues? Oh, honey. Welcome to Geyser Springs. If you live on the bottom floor, you will eventually return home to a DIY sewage fountain because someone up top Roto-Rootered the main line without telling anyone. Surprise! Hope your area rugs weren't sentimental. The elevators will literally hit you, the doors close in on you with a force and they are consistently out of order. Soundproofing is... non-existent. I've gotten to know the intimate dinner table conversations of people. And if you're wondering whether the rules apply to everyone equally--of course not! Certain residents apparently have HOA immunity and leave junk in the halls like they're setting up a sidewalk sale. Let's not forget the hate symbols that were etched in the sauna walls that took a really long time to remove. Because nothing says community wellness like casual hate symbols and sluggish response times. ‍ But wait! We haven't gotten to the wildlife sanctuary cosplay. We're not living in Yosemite, but the HOA sure thinks we are just because we have a man made pond. Dangerous coyotes roam freely here like they're paying rent, and according to one board member you're mentally ill if you yell at a coyote to go away (it won't go away unless you've got a group btw) just because you're "not bleeding"--heard a kid here was chased and so was a professional dog walker also heard one woman was almost bit and a few other women were stalked but hazing didn't work that's more than 2 dangerous encounters but apparently only two dangerous encounters occurred but hey, at least the coyote's feelings are not bruised. These coyotes are habituated, unafraid of humans, and come out in broad daylight between 10AM-5PM (yes, banker's hours). And yet, the HOA insists on only bringing in wildlife "experts" to discuss how we should adapt to them. No vets, no behavioralists, no safety consultants, no psychologists to address the actual trauma of being stalked outside your front door--chased or almost bitten just more dog-whistling (pun fully intended) about how we're supposed to coexist peacefully with predators. We're told to walk with tools that can be used like a weapon and in groups. It's a walk on the sidewalk at your own risk type vibe here. Sounds less like a gated community and more like a dystopian summer camp. To live here, I feel like you must have the fast moving skills of a karate champion, have multiple arms like an octopus and pretend you're cowboy without a gun. I feel like it's giving she was graped because her skirt was too short vibes. Feels like the people in charge apparently think they have nothing to lose since they don't have small kids or small dogs here and don't need a cane to walk down the sidewalk. And the misinformation is Olympic-level: some claim wild life remover experts use snare traps when those are illegal in California, that removing one coyote causes more to spawn like it's a horror movie which pest control experts told me was not true and that our property is wildfire-immune because of sycamore trees. I wish I were kidding. But let us be clear, more will come because they have 5 to 7 pups a litter not because we spent $525 to trap a dangerous one. I would also like to give special shout out to the goose and coyote poop that decorates our sidewalks and cooks in the light of the day . Mmm also the occasional animal parts like a duck head or the random squirrel body parts. This is a city. I feel like it is not just unsafe physically--it also feels emotionally draining. The leadership style here seems to me to be less "community-minded" and more oligarchic fever dream. For me it feels like residents who speak up are shushed, facts are replaced with folklore, and the priority seems to be protecting coyote feelings over human and pet safety. Bottom line: for me this feels like it used to be a safe place. The feelings I have about this place is that if you're a roach, a bag of trash, a couch, or a wild animal, you're not really welcome.

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BEWARE of apartment 391 at 4917 Indian Wood Road…read more The long short of it is the landlord is in breach of his contract (supported by our legal counsel) and apartment is poorly insulated from the upstairs apartment. Read on to learn more: Landlord: Unfortunately, our landlord refused to return our entire security deposit (there is no damage being original wear and tear) and our prorated rent he owes us despite our month to month lease clearly stating he needs to return prorated rent if we move out early and despite having verbally agreed to the terms of our lease offline twice, totaling several thousand dollars. The best part is when we informed him we were moving out, he asked us to postpone our move out date for a few days, essentially asking for a few extra hundred dollars. We agreed even though we were eager to move out as a favor to him. That was a mistake as he unlawfully chose to keep our entire security deposit and remainder of rent despite are goodwill towards him and now we've had to go through the trouble of pursuing legal action. Sound and HOA: We lived at Tara Hill for 21 months. While we were there, we had an acoustic test conducted by Veneklasen Associates due to what we perceived as excessive noise from the upstairs unit. Before authorizing the sound test, we reached out to the HOA and used their recommended acoustic testing company. The sound test showed that the insulation of the flooring in the upstairs unit was below both Culver City housing requirements and Tara Hills HOA requirements. The insulation is so poor that you could hear conversations from the apartment above, footsteps, etc. Simple actions like the flushing of a toilet and shower were obnoxiously loud. Unfortunately, the family above had two small boys that often ran around the apartment early in the morning, even though I slept with wax ear plugs in every night. After going through the sound test and going back and forth with the HOA as they postponed the hearing for months, the HOA finally decided they didn't want to fine the upstairs apartment for not meeting their own requirements. Disappointing since we'd get notices from the HOA with the threat of a fine for much less consequential issues, like not keeping the screen door of the front door closed. We finally moved out due to the noise. We had moved to a month by month lease after our year lease had ended as we were reluctant to sign another yearlong lease due to the noise issue. We left the apartment in very good condition, fully cleaned. Otherwise, the gardens are beautifully maintained and the pools and hot tub are great. I would recommend seeking a top floor unit if you are interested in living here and definitely avoiding unit 391. Tara Hills Homeowners Association

Shit place, annoying kids, dirty gyms, dirty pools, and also bad neighbors. Theres more, the most…read moreterrible part is theft and burglary. There are many times stuff was stolen from my property such as my bicycle. I dont trust anyone here. Even the HOA people are stupid. The meetings they have are worthless because they dont do shit to help fix the environment up. Security dont do their job and stop people from entering.

Love living here. Its amazing to have such a big park like setting that is perfectly secure in…read moreprivate, it's a real luxury for Los Angeles. Very friendly community.

I have lived in Lakeside Village for going on 2 years and absolutely love it here. I feel very safe…read moreto walk my dog at night as it is a gated/guarded community. It is beautifully maintained, the walks around the grounds are always so pleasant, and the people who live here are incredibly nice. Plus love the pools, hot tubs, gym, and sauna. Also there are often fun/cute events on the clubhouse.

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.

The Wilshire is luxury at its best. This is a very secure…read morebuilding with everything at your beck and call. You can't find a residence better than this. George Vreeland Hill

Old Beverly Hills and Old Hollywood, is what I think of when I think of this Hotel. Art Deco, REAL…read moreART DECO! Fantastic place to live says one of my clients, well know legend! Everyone must stay here once in their life to understand the amazing design, the local color and walk around the area outside, shop, stare to enjoy that certain West side, Los Angeles like no other..... Please go for dinner, brunch, or a quick look-e-lew of the Entrance......Enjoy, it! dpBontempoRockerfeller

This apartment was very good! It's very big and clean and I got two bedrooms, two balconies and a…read morebig living room and the design's not bad! It also has a pool and is on the second floor. But except some flies block the entrance to the pool...but they won't harm you. Just duck under them and them and under the apartments, they have stores. I lived in room 218 and I also have moved out

I have lived here for about 1.5 years. The location is great and there are a lot of good…read morerestaurants around here. Apartment itself is very clean and young neighbors. The best part though is the staff. Every member of the staff is friendly and helpful. Whenever I had issues, they fixed very quickly and conveniently. I strongly recommend this place!

My husband and I are very happy here and we plan on staying a while! The building is very well…read moremaintained and is always making improvements, without impeding on our space. The laundry facilities have been improved this past year, all units have been or will be renovated this year. Anytime you have a work request for an issue it is handled almost immediately without causing your own schedule to be disrupted. Dog and cat friendly!! All my neighbors dogs are super nice to ours. Joyce is the best building manager we have had as renters, having lived in 3 states over 8 years and 8 moves, I am thankful to stay here. The area is very walkable, especially now with the Runway at Playa Vista just down the street! The traffic is not a big deal, we live in LA people!

I really wanted to like this place due to the location and the price but unfortunately I just moved…read morein and I'm finding it hard to like living here. The ceiling is paper thin. You can hear everything, conversations, the upstairs neighbors walking, music, and other things. I'm lucky enough to have kind neighbors. I wish the landlords would invest a little more on properly sound proofing the walls, especially because it's close to a very busy street. The laundry room is super small. Only has 4 washers and 3 dryers. Also the app for the laundry is constantly charging people twice and getting a refund is hard. My bathtub was clogged with so much hair. I took delivery of pulling the hair out myself since I needed to fix the issue quickly. Also a lot of paint specks on the floor from what seems to be a quick paint job. The owners of this apartments did nothing to make sure the place was in top shape before someone moved in. This has been so disappointing because again I looked at other reviews and thought this was a good find. If you plan to rent here, try being on the second floor and please buy rugs for at least the bedroom out of courtesy for the down stairs neighbors since I don't think the landlords plan to invest in better insulation for the ceilings. The only thing redeeming this place are the neighbors who are so kind and the maintenance people are so efficient, helpful, and sweet. Hope this review has been helpful.

This is such a great place to live!!! I've been here for two years and the first thing I gotta say…read moreis they really do care about their tenants. It's such a friendly neighborhood as well the building is truly filled with really nice people. I moved here from Florida with no family and this community treated me so kindly and really made me feel welcomed. Nick the property manager is truly amazing and always gets back to you so quickly.

I lived in this complex for 4 years and never had any major problems living here! Any minor ones…read more(e.g. leaks, mold, appliance repairs), the manager, Nick, was attentive and accommodating. The location and availability of parking are nice, and the apartment itself was decent at its price for West LA. During my tenancy, rent increased a couple of times, but not significantly. I didn't use the common areas much (e.g. gym, pool, patios), so I can't give my opinion on those, but I definitely would have stayed had I not gotten a job with a far commute!

Dennis did an outstanding job in helping us purchase a condo in the West LA area. His local…read moreknowledge and hard working made a huge difference. He went above and beyond in visiting multiple properties and take detailed videos for us when we were not able to visit ourselves, and provided value assessment and comparison that helped our decision. He has also helped us to find a contractor for renovation after purchase. I would highly recommend Dennis!

Dennis and Vivian are 5 star realtors. They are smart, professional and excellent communicators…read more They put in the extra effort to sell our properties. We were always in the loop during the entire process. I strongly recommend this team to sell your home/property.

I have been living at the Roy for 9 months and I must say it is a great place to live. Lovely city…read moreviews, high ceilings, and a washer / dryer inside the unit. In addition to this, the management team is fantastic. The team is led by Quasandra (who does so much with so few people). She is hard working and responds to every concern in a timely manner. Quasandra is professional yet friendly, accessible yet efficient. She makes me feel comfortable living here because I know any situation that may arise she will handle it. It is clear that Quasandra really cares and takes pride in providing Roy tenants with whatever help they need. I plan on Renewing my lease. Janelle W.

My family rented at The Roy in Culver City so my parents could be close to UCLA for my father's…read moremedical care. The apartment and amenities were nice, but the management experience overshadowed everything else. Gabriella was friendly and helpful. However, any question about our lease or payments was redirected to Joel, and getting a response from him was extremely difficult. He rarely answered emails or texts, and his explanation was that he manages many other properties. That shouldn't come at the expense of tenants. The worst of it was our security deposit. We moved out on August 14. California law requires the deposit, along with an itemized statement of any deductions, to be returned within 21 days. I had to reach out repeatedly just to get a reply. We were charged $250 for cleaning, and when I asked for an itemized breakdown, I was told only that $250 "isn't unreasonable." We never received an itemized statement of the exact breakdown of the cleaning. Once I cited the California rental code, Joel said the check had been mailed on August 21. The check my mother received, which had the same check number as the screenshot he sent, was dated September 9, past the 21-day deadline. Dealing with this was especially hard because my father had passed away, and my mother was left to handle it. Maintenance was also a problem. We submitted multiple requests about a leaking AC unit in our bathroom. We were told it was fixed, but it kept leaking brown water for our entire stay. The walls and floors are also very thin. Our downstairs neighbor would bang on the ceiling just because we were walking around normally. If you're considering The Roy, be aware that the building looks great, but communication and accountability from management were severely lacking in our experience.