Huntington Vista

Thanks for replacing our broken sliding door blinds today Dan! Dan’s awesome! He’s always in a good mood and is very friendly! You’re doing a great job Dan! Keep up the good work bud!

Overall, my experience living here has been good. The community is really friendly and I’ve made some friends here.
Some info that I would find helpful if I were making the decision to move here now:
— The community is undergoing renovations. When it’s done, I’m sure it’s going to look great. But depending on what they’re doing in a given week, it can mean a lot of noise throughout the day. If you’re not home, it doesn’t really matter. But if you have a dog that reacts a lot to noise, the more they bark at it, the more reinforcing it will be for them.
— Parking is never ideal at any apartment complex. They’ve improved the visitor area in the back, but if you live in the front by the leasing office, it’s still a walk that gets annoying for frequent visitors. Likewise, there’s not enough parking in the front for the number of residents living there, so if you’re not parking in the carport, count on walking if you get home after 5.
— The dog park is great, but is not cleaned like it should be. Poop is often smeared on the grass or left there all together.
— If you’re new to the area and have a dog: make sure your dog is up to date on flea preventatives. The area is especially prone to them and they often live in the grass in the courtyard in the summer.
— If you have a dog who likes to bark a lot in your apartment, consider the location of your apartment. The north and south buildings on either side of the leasing office both have hallways that are prone to lots of noise that echo. Also, it’s not uncommon for kids to run up and down the hallways while playing. If these are things that might irritate you or your dog, try getting an apartment in the back that would be more quiet. Still, the area around the dog park and the pool is still pretty noisy during school breaks.
— The kids like to play here! It’s great for people with kids. There’s a community of kids playing outside and using their imaginations.
— I didn’t really notice that there is no actual pantry in the kitchen until I moved in. The closet behind the entry door came with shelves, so we use that. It’s not convenient, but it works.
— Our gas, water, and trash for two people averages $ 100-​$ 120, depending on time of year.
— While the laundry rooms are typically pretty clean, the washers have trouble spinning large loads, leaving your load soaked. You’re better off splitting the load. Every now and then, water will have overflowed from one of the machines.
— The front gate is sometimes left open, allowing anyone to drive through. Most people also just open it for whomever is sitting there waiting. There’s not really a purpose to the gate at this point.
— I’ve heard renewal rates of anywhere from $ 100 to $ 200. Typically the higher renewals are for units whose rent is already lower than the market rate.
Of course individual problems come up within the community. I’m sure everyone has a story of something they weren’t happy with. But overall, the renovations are nice, the upgrades inside look good, and the people are friendly. I find it on the expensive side, but if you can afford it and are aware of the above things, you’ll likely be happy here.

Last update, I finally got some of my deposit back. Not sure how this place is doing since its been almost a year since I lived there but it seemed like the new management was working to make improvements. Still not thrilled with the corporate vibes of this place, but Jamie is friendly, the maintenance people were great and the complex is close to the beach.

Our gate at Huntington vista has now been broken for 2.5 weeks, I was told by mgmt. that this would be fixed over a week ago. The best part about it is when you try and get a hold of the front office you better be ready for a dial-​a-​thon 17 times I called them and this is on a consistent basis. If your moving in… good luck make sure you look in all the corners They don’t show you.

I lived here for a year in a recently remodeled two bed two bath unit, I have to say my stay has been great. Specifically for my apt, the price is fair. I am only moving, so I am closer to work. You are a 20 min walk to the beach or ten min bike ride. Brookhurst St. has pretty much every store you need from multiple grocery stores to retail shopping. Like any other community, it has it’s little things that are bothersome, but they’re things out of the control of the office. Such as, people not picking up their dogs waste, or tenants allowing dogs to run wild. Yet, these are occasional incidents. When I’ve had an issue with maintenance, it gets fixed right away. Any other issue, I have dealt directly with Jamie (community director) and it gets resolved. Currently, they are remodeling the pool area on my side of the community, so it should be ready for a real nice summer!

Jamie Bonthius, the new community director at Huntington Vistas is great! He’s friendly, personable and professional! He’s been upgrading the community grounds which at times is a hassle but once completed, looks awesome and makes for such a nicer place to live! He helps out as much as he can and isn’t hard on the eyes either!
The maintenance crew is great as well! Larry is always willing to help out asap! The new guys Bernie and Ralph are also super friendly and helpful. Maintenance issues are generally resolved within the day!

My roommate and I are travel nurses and found this place online in January 2015. We viewed a room after calling in for an appointment and the rest is history. Ruben the property manager was the best and so funny too. Since we were new in town, he recommended places for us to sight see and eat. Often we all three would just shoot the shit in his office. Coolest guy! Highly recommend the apartment complex. Clean pool, free BBQ access at the pool, a gym, and laundry facility on site. The apartment was very clean and had great closet space. We stayed for a 3 month lease and I couldn’t have asked for more. Thanks again!!!
–Lil’ Liz and Big Liz

I posted a review for Huntington Vista back when we first moved in, but since they kicked Carrie out and switched to new management, I honestly don’t have much to complain about.
They’ve done so much to help our little community feel more like home. AND they did something about our old visitor parking situation (THANK YOU!) I can finally have people visit and not make them park on Hamilton and walk all the way around.
There’s a dog park here, two nice pool areas with upgraded BBQs, a gym, and a few laundry facilities.

Definitely take back everything I have ever said about this complex and the ppl that work here I’m so upset with them and the way they handle things worst place ever! Will update in full details soon putting my kids back to sleep after there ppl decided to bang on my door late at night and wake up my baby over paperwork so unprofessional

Moved in about 2 months ago from out of state. I’ve had an ongoing issue with my dishwasher spilling soapy water all over my kitchen floor since I moved in. I placed FIVE (5) separate service orders to have the unit replaced because every time they closed out a service order request as «fixed», it again leaked all over the floor. I don’t know what kind of Quality Control they have in place for the service order requests but it shouldn’t take FIVE TIMES to resolve the issue. I addressed the issue to management around the second or third time it flooded but between them and the service team they couldn’t resolve the floods until the 5^th time. I feel that I pay good money to live here and a major appliance issue like this should be resolved in the first request, second at most.
The same day that the dishwasher overflowed for the 5^th time, my bathroom sink began leaking water from the pipe after the «trap». I heard water leaking so I looked underneath the sink and it completely flooded the cabinet. This issue, combined with the faulty dishwashers, has left a bad taste in my mouth about the apartment complex, given I have only been there for 8 weeks so far. I hope things get better because I signed a year lease. Management and the Service Team need to get on the same page with each other making sure that vacant apartments are properly prepped for the next tenant to move in (i.e. check all appliances, fixtures, sliding closet doors, etc.) and that there is some sort of QA process in place to ensure that service requests are properly resolved.
*****UPDATE 11/​25/​15********
An update to my post, Ruben has replaced the dish washer with a brand new one and it seems to be working well. No leaks or issues since it was replaced. I also placed a couple other work orders since I originally posted this review and they were handled promptly and correctly. I do appreciate it!

Hi There!
I’ve been a resident here at Huntington Vista for over 3 years and I have seen so many changes since I’ve been here. I’ve gone through probably 5 different management teams and the current management team is by far the best and exceptional I’ve worked with. They have gone out of their way and bent over backwards for me anyway they can. Great customer service and always willing to help with a smile on their face. I couldn’t have asked for a better management team. I highly recommend you renting at Huntington Vista and I think you will enjoy your stay here. It is bittersweet that I’m moving out and I will miss them very much.

It’s been a year since my last review. I can’t tell you what a tremendous change this place has made. Jamie and Ruben are doing a fantastic job running this place. Yes we are dealing with construction still but it’s all for the better. The apartments have really been cleaned up and getting a much needed face lift. I have even decided to stay resign my lease. Thank you Ruben and Jamie for really stepping in and cleaning up the mess from the previous managers.

I am counting down the days until my lease is up to move out… Where do I begin to talk about this place. HORRIBLE is one word. I have never had so many issues with the smell, awful, cheaply made appliances and fixtures. The water pressure is non existent, a outdoor hose would work better. The management and maintenance is extremely difficult to get in touch with to repair issues. The laundry facility is constantly over flowing from broken washing machines. The neighborhood has bums hanging around all the time, with trash and crap, reminds me of a «free» yard sale. They added in a dog friendly park area with fake grass and an obstacle course that smells like sweaty dog piss. They are raising the rent, and I cant for the life of me understand why or how, this place is horrible… just move a little more south to the complex next door. The walls are like paper and the windows don’t close properly you can hear everything! The parking is a joke and I hope you have no friends because the guest parking is awful!!!
Just my personal opinion.

The Location of this apartment community is ideal! 1 mile from the beach, on the boarder of HB and Newport, close to the 55, can’t get better then that!!! Not to mention the staff is amazing! The office guys are great, very patient and accommodating! The maintenance guys are honestly the BEST crew I have ever come by in any apartment complex (and I have lived in many). They are on top of it, and will go above and beyond, always finding a solution to make your apartment the best it can be! I’m so stoked I was referred here!

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I LIVED IN 163 don’t rent here the water pressure sucks the rooms smell like cat piss and they can’t even mow the lawn dog shit every where. Still waiting for a reply

After the most miserable property management experience of my life now UDR Huntington Vista has the audacity to withhold our deposit. We were told along with our impartial witness that the apartment looked better than when it was rented to us when we moved into this hellhole. So now we are forced to take these lying crooks to small claims court. Anyone who rents from UDR will get screwed at some point. Highly recommended that you never even consider this place. Nightmares daily.

I have been a resident with Huntington Vista since July 2013 and have seen MANY changes occur over the time spent here. With the new management and maintenance team on board, I am pleased to say Huntington Vista is definetly looking up!!!
Not only have the staff cleaned «house» they show initiative and take pride in their community. That says a lot :)
I personally have experienced the good, bad and ugly, which is why I feel expressing the wonderful changes is much needed.
This team deserves a great thumbs up for the work they are and have put into the community… its about time, guys!!! Great work!!!

I have seen a lot of positive change with the new management in place. Great location and definitely utilize the gym every day. Not to mention only 1 mile from the beaxh. Beach cruisers are a must. My fiancé and I love to head down to newport to watch the sunset or even bike down to the nearby bars. Highly recommended

Myself and many other residents have had their cars keyed, multiple times on the premises. The problem has now escalated tonight where about 8 cars have had their tires slashed, with a knife. Mine was slashed, along with two others, while parked in our mandated carport. If we parked our cars anywhere else management has told us they would get towed and they refuse to give a second hang-​tag so we can park our cars in safer sports.
We have security who is suppose to walk the premise but our vehicles are still getting vandalized and damaged.
Going to the office has gotten no where and they offer no solutions.

I would give it zero stars if i could. This place used to be awesome with our old property managers, Spencer and Gizelle, but we just got new ones and they treat this place like a prison, and we are the prisoners. My girlfriend and I have been living here since March and we never had any problems, but now we’ve received 4 noise complaints in the last month (ever since the property managers changed, what a coincidence.) 1 of the noise complaints was legit, we did get a little loud around the 4^th of July, but the other ones were complete fabrications. 2 of which we weren’t even home, and the other one was a party at the neighbors house from which we both left around 10pm which is the time noise is supposed to go down to minimum volumes.
ONE OF THE NEW MANAGERS ACTUALLY YELLED AT MY GIRLFRIEND IN HER FACE… DUE TO DAYTIME NOISE!!! ARE YOU KIDDING ME?! Might have to take legal action because my girlfriend now actually feels uncomfortable in our own home. I’m pretty sure there are laws against that in California, or basically any non-​communist country… just saying.
Since the management changed we haven’t been able to get things fixed as easily around the apartment, nothing against the maintenance guys, they are doing an awesome job. But they seem to be way understaffed, and now they have to clear everything through the property managers to get anything done, which seems to be severely slowing them down. Also, the main laundry room has been out of commission for about a month, and instead of getting that fixed, the managers decided that it was much more important to rearrange all of our parking spots and renumber them, basically wasting the maintenance guys’ time and ours.
I’m pretty sure they are trying to get people to want to break their lease and move out, so they can jack up the rent. Whatever it is they are doing, it doesn’t seem at all legal.
IN CONCLUSION, IF YOU ARE THINKING ABOUT MOVING HERE I WOULDN’T! Me and most of the people I’ve talked to have had nothing but bad experiences since the new management took over.