Horrific experience - Avoid at all costs…read more
I have never dealt with a more dishonest and incompetent management team. From day one, Halsten Apartments repeatedly tried to slip in bogus charges during my tenancy. Every single time, I challenged them, proved they were wrong, and they quietly backed down without apology. It was a pattern of behavior, not an accident.
The manager, Matt Vasquez, is unprofessional and dishonest. He routinely made claims about "lease provisions" that simply did not exist. When I asked him to show me the exact section, he couldn't. He would just insist it was "in there," which it wasn't. His conduct was not only misleading but often outright illegal. He acts like someone who peaked in high school and now abuses a small amount of authority.
Health and safety are an absolute nightmare. The ventilation system in my unit was contaminated with mold, and it made me seriously ill. I repeatedly notified management and asked them to address it properly, but they ignored or dismissed my concerns. Breathing in that environment left me extremely sick. Instead of taking accountability or sending qualified remediation, they downplayed it and deflected responsibility. Living here literally made me physically ill.
Security is just as bad. I had a dangerous stalker trespassing on the property, and management did absolutely nothing. Instead of helping, they confiscated my Ring camera without permission, a blatant violation of the lease and my privacy rights. When I told them about the trespasser, their response (attached) was basically: "Call the police, we're not putting ourselves in danger." There was zero concern for tenant safety or well-being.
To make matters worse, the hot tub has been broken for over a year. Despite countless follow-ups from residents, management never fixed it. Their excuse was that it was "too complicated" to repair, a laughable response given the rent prices here. It's a perfect example of their laziness and total disregard for the amenities they advertise.
The only positive thing about this complex was the maintenance team, who were professional and responsive. Everything else was an absolute disaster.
I have never had a more horrific rental experience. Between the mold, the dishonesty, the illegal conduct, and the utter disregard for safety, this was by far the worst property I've ever lived in. Do yourself a favor and never live here. Most of their positive Google reviews are fake and/or paid for. They don't reflect the reality of what residents actually experience. Most importantly, don't believe any fabricated response to my review.