Gables Upper Kirby

When it’s $ 1500 a month, you get a quiet and safe neighborhood where your neighbors let their dog shit in the hallway and don’t pick it up, neighbor’s who don’t pick up their dog shit on the grass outdoors, and one of the two elevators broken at least once or twice every quarter of the year. Clean gym, clean pool, parking for me and guests is never an issue. Oh and to the neighbors below me, I can smell your marijuana. It’s dank. Props.
Was going to move into Phase II cause rent was slightly cheaper than Phase I which makes no sense cause Phase II is brand new with an all new interior. $ 1500 for Phase I and they need some major upgrades to justify this pricing. Phase II doesn’t even have a pool or a leasing office. You have to walk to Phase III to go and pick up your packages which is a further walk than walking across the street to Phase I.
It’s been a good stay here but the pricing is almost ridiculous for what you get here now. Won’t be renewing.

I’ve lived here (Phase 1) for over 3.5 years. While it’s not perfect (I swear there is always one elevator out and i see my fair share of cockroach friends during the summer months), the staff here is super friendly and whenever there is an issue with my apartment, they are extremely quick to fix it. While I haven’t had anything stolen, I have seen cars broken into in the garage so dont leave anything of value if you park in there. The gym is small and always clean but I think we now share the gym with the Phase II and III buildings. It’s within walking distance to Whole Food and lots of restaurants, and it’s been a great experience living here.

Gables Upper Kirby Phase III looks great on the outside, and the interior of the units is nice. However, the overall construction in wood frame leads to significant noise transfer. It can be so loud that it keeps me from sleeping at night and has woken me up on MANY occasions. Noise from the pool area and from neighbors is a big problem in this building. Do not believe them if they tell you that there are thick concrete slabs between the floors in Phase III; it is a lie that they told me before I signed the lease. Management and office staff are kind, but they have not been successfull in solving the problem of high noise. They use the excuse of «well, it’s a wood frame, so there will be noise transfer.» To me, living in a nice, respectful community is important, and when there are many hours of lost sleep due to loud people and rules that are not enforced and management who do not completely solve the issues, it distracts from the other good features. Rent is too high for the quality of life you experience while here, and this is mostly because of the noise transfer. Other than that, it is a nice place with a great location. Just beware of the noise, and I strongly suggest that if you choose to live here, you should consider living on the top (extremely expensive) floor and don’t face the pool area.

1. The office ladies are very kind.
2. The parking garage is safe.
3. The apartments are spacious.
4. The halls are vacuumed and well circulated.
5. The gym is clean.
6. The pool is great.
7. They fix your issues within 2−4hrs tops.
8. Lots of social events.
If you’re looking for a place to move and this place fits the budget – move here. I love it and I’m very picky.

I am 6 months into my 1 year lease, and I have to say I am very disappointed with the entire experience living here. The area is great, no complaints there, but Gables Upper Kirby doesn’t come close to being worth what I pay. The elevator is out multiple times each month, which is probably a good thing since it stinks like wet dog when it’s working. Much of my dissatisfaction is due to the other tenants. I thought living here would lend to a class of people that care about their surroundings. Was I ever wrong! They leave trash in the halls as if we have concierge cleaning up after them. They leave carts in the hallway. Who do they think is going to pick them up? Be careful at the pool, beer bottles and trash are left around the pool area. The worst is the noise. The ceilings are so thin, I can hear the tenants above me walk every step, and the music selection of the neighbor below is about 90% techno. The management although pretty, don’t seem to care much. Bottom line, I can’t wait to move.

A very nice complex in the heart of it all.
Close to restaurants, grocery stores, night life, and express access.
The price seems just about right too.
Additionally, the complex is safe and secure with great parking too.

Lived here for over a year. Small and very convenient.
Pros:
Walk to ruggles, persona spa, whole foods & carrabbas… what more could someone want?
The pool is small but, manageable. Usually always room to lay out. (Although there is no outlet to listen to music.)
It has a great garage, with plenty of parking.
Down sides:
No barbecuing in the pool area, one must go to the «sauna-​like» area where I doubt I have seen anyone use…
Secondly, the elevator is at least on a monthly basis out of order!!! This gets old and frustrating! Everyone in the building can tell you that is always an on going saga.
Ultimately, I will miss my neighbors I become good friends with! :)