Pacific Ocean

can I give 0 zero stars??? No security, no manager, no maintenance. If you like your self don’t move to this building After living at Pacific Ocean Apartment for almost 3 years, I would not recommend this place to anyone.
It is NO security, has no manager, no security camera, they steal your amazon box, they steal your bike from the garage, This Building is no safe.
The building itself is very old which is why it is under rent control and also why the apartment management company does the very least to keep-​up the apartments. For instance, most of the bathrooms have severe mold problems behind the walls. However, to hide the problem they cover the walls with a thick mold resistant paint. If the walls did not have asbestos I’d recommend that you check for yourself. When I raised a concern about the mold I was largely ignored and instead they painted over the problem. In retrospect I should have paid for an outside agency to check the apparent mold.
Other problems include the washers and dryers. Be careful if using them as there are reports of clothes being stolen. Also, the jacuzzi is finally working. It was out of service for years with no explanation to the residents. But before you get in, make sure that the water is not still filled with rust. It was so bad last time that I have not been in since. don’t ask to do any repair in your unit because In fact, the property management company generally turns a blind eye to it, because in the end its all about turn-​over and every time a person moves out they can increase the rent.
The maintenance in the building is unresponsive and unreliable-​ask anyone in the building how often the elevators are out of service. Zero Zero Star

Best part about living here besides the incredible location and lovely tub/​pool is the maintenance guy Lito. He is always happy, smiling, and whenever I put in a work request it is taken care of promptly and doesn’t make a huge mess in my apartment. It is such a pleasure to know there is someone around the complex who is trustworthy and kind to take care of maintenance issues!

Been a while … thought it time for an update for potential tenants.
Same star rating (4.5 stars) and pretty much same review as before, but here’s what’s better, and what’s worse…
BETTER:
The building now has front-​loading, high-​efficiency washers! The pool, spa, and pool deck are working properly more than they ever have been. Up and running 95% of the time. If you’ve ever tried to maintain an older pool (or the more challenging spa), you’ll understand what a miracle this is.
WORSE:
The elevators and hallway. The elevators are now broken frequently.
And the hallway has become atrocious. I mean, atrocious (so bad that duct tape holds the carpet together). It’s an embarrassing testament to how little Decron Properties actually cares about their properties and tenants when thy think they can get away with skimping. I often find myself having the «I swear I’m not poor» conversation with first-​time guests.
As a parting note … a moment of silence for the vending machines that are no longer with us.

I’ve lived here over a year and couldn’t be happier. The location and views are amazing. The units are updated and maintenance is handled right away. Melanie is great about resolving issues and communicating with tenants. Lito and Brigida are friendly and helpful. They do a great job.

I’ve lived here for four years and i absolutely love it. The apartment building has really improved since Melanie and Lito came on board. Issues are handled in a reasonable amount of time and with care. I had a difficult situation and they were on it. Overall the quality of life in the building has gone up due to Melanie’s hard work.
Lito is the best maintenance manager I’ve ever had.
I highly suggest looking at available apartments here

I’ve lived here for over 29 years. In all that time managers have come and gone. I just want to say that at the present time we have the best manager we’ve ever had. It has created an excellent living environment to have a truly caring person running the building. E.g., the garage door did not work for over a year until she came. Ever since, no problem! If it doesn’t close, the guy is here the next day. Also, the stairwells are now painted after having something of a «tenement» look for a long time. As long as Melanie is the manager I wholeheartedly recommend Pacific Ocean Apts

Love this place! Exspecially the Residental Manager Melanie. Great deals and if this was more in my price range I would move in, in a heartbeat. They have rent control and will give you a gift card, cant beat that!

I am modifying my review bc it seems like new rules are being added with fewer benefits for tenants. Recently management apparently has decided to not have office hours on Fridays and Saturdays, but tenants received no notice about this. We also had an apartment inspection this year with a notice claiming that we were having our «annual inspection.» I have lived here since 1996, and this is the first inspection we have ever had. I believe they had a right to inspect but I don’t like BS erroneous proclamations. Management is still responsive re: repairs but but I don’t understand all the new rules.
nevertheless Pacific Ocean apartments offer a location that can’t be beat. We are six blocks from the beach and five blocks from Main Street. Although I enjoy the new foodie haunts at Santa Monica Place, also within walking distance, my favorite eateries are on Main Street: Stella Barra Pizza & Wine Bar, M Street Kitchen (American cuisine) and Dhaba (fabulous Indian food).
Covered parking is also a precious commodity in Santa Monica, and a space goes with each apartment (I think).

I have lived here for several years now and love this location in Santa Monica. Its easy to get around from this property with the 10 freeway, downtown Santa Monica, and the beach about the same distance. Its the perfect place to bike /​walk everywhere instead of driving. Plenty of great dining in the area with lots of food delivery services.
The property has been renovated over the last couple of years to provide a better quality of life for its residents. The staff that operates this facility is very friendly and keeps it looking great!

I’ve only lived here a few months, but I was so impressed with how fast that work orders are handled that I figured I’d post a note. Twice I had some small thing need fixing (shower door, toilet handle)– I sent an email to Lisa, and both times I got home from work that same day to find out it had been fixed. Super-​efficient. Otherwise, I’m very pleased with the place– safe building, amazing location near the water and Main Street, etc. Worth considering!

Avoid this place; it’s falling apart. The security gate to the parking garage is broken more than it’s working. And forget getting your security deposit back. The manager (Lisa) does not return emails or phone calls. There are better places to live in Santa Monica.