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Elev8

1801 Smith St, Houston, TX 77002, Houston, TX 77002

4.3
High-Rise

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$1,650/mo

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About Elev8

Elev8 is a premier high-rise community in Houston, TX. Built in 1972, this 20-story property features 372 thoughtfully designed residences.

Choose from 6 unique floor plans with rents starting at $1,650/month and enjoy access to 32+ resort-style amenities.

1972

Year Built

372

Total Units

20

Stories

6

Floor Plans

Google Reviews

4.3

103 reviews

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Tony S
Tony S

3 months ago

Warning: Do Not Lease Here. Elev8 Is Dangerous, Misleading, and Mismanaged. This is not a luxury property. It’s a liability wrapped in false advertising. Let me be clear: – The “heated indoor pool”? It’s freezing cold and has never worked. – The “direct tunnel access”? Doesn’t exist. The skywalk is permanently closed. These were two of the main reasons we signed. Management knew this. They said nothing. That’s fraud by omission. Security? Laughable. – Residents have been trapped in elevators, requiring fire department rescue. – Garage and entry doors don’t lock. Anyone can walk in. – Badge system fails constantly. – A unit was broken into on July 4th. Zero follow-up. You are not safe here. Period. Health and hygiene? Just as bad. – Marijuana odor floods the hallways. Repeated complaints = silence. – Trash and broken bottles sit for days in stairwells. Nothing gets cleaned. – The building is filthy and neglected. “Luxury” is a joke. And if that’s not enough, Greystar (property management) has refused to pay our realtor their locator fee, putting us at legal and financial risk. Their own leasing office caused it. They’ve ignored months of follow-up from us and our licensed agent. If you’re considering moving here: don’t. You’ll regret it. If you’re a current resident: document everything. They will gaslight you. If you’re Greystar corporate: you are now on notice. This is documented, timestamped, and escalated. This property is unsafe, unethical, and unfit for tenants. Run

Destiny R.
Destiny R.

4 months ago

2 week update: I’m happy subscriptions were renewed. When I went to go check in the gym it seems only one Peloton was working while the rest are not plugged in. The echelon seems to be broken. Which explains why it’s been unplugged the past couple months. There’s still no boxing bag or working pool. Original: I usually prefer to leave positive reviews, but I wanted to share my honest experience for future tenants to consider when deciding if this is the right place to call home. I’ve lived here for 6 months, and overall I’ve been a bit disappointed. A big reason my boyfriend and I chose this community was because of the amenities. Unfortunately, many of them have not met expectations: Pool: The indoor heated pool has been out of order since the day we moved in. Most days it’s too cold to use, and when I first asked about it, I was told the water temperature “depends on the outdoor air temperature,” which didn’t make sense. For a one-bedroom unit costing over $2k, I expected working amenities. After 6 months, the issue still isn’t resolved, yet I’ve noticed it’s still being advertised as a heated pool—which feels misleading. Gym: I’ve never seen the Echelon or Peloton equipment available via login, and the yoga/spin classes that were mentioned when we moved in have never been advertised. The boxing bag was also removed recently due to damage. Alexa system: Each unit has a built-in Alexa, which sounded great at first, but I’ve received multiple complaints when using it because of the bass. Even at 80% volume, it’s hard to hear over cooking, so I’ve resorted to headphones instead. Noise complaints: I’ve never had noise complaints in previous places, but here I’ve received several. The most recent one was frustrating—I was simply cooking and cleaning around 10 pm and got a complaint, possibly because of a cabinet closing too hard (even though they’re advertised as “soft-close”). This makes me feel stressed in my own home, as if I can’t do normal daily tasks without being reported. That said, there are positives: The staff is truly amazing—always welcoming and friendly. Maintenance requests are handled quickly. The community areas are consistently clean and well-maintained. I haven’t had any issues with pests or mold in my unit. They also host frequent community events and food trucks, which is a nice touch. I hope management addresses these issues soon—especially the pool, which was a major factor in my decision to move here. If things improve, I’ll be happy to update this review.

Eden
Eden

3 months ago

I’ve lived here for about 13 months and have really enjoyed my experience. The new Manager, Leslie, is great—she’s accommodating, attentive, and genuinely cares about the residents. Melanie and Carla have been here since I moved in, and they’ve always been super kind and helpful. The concierge team, Jessie and Olive, are always super sweet and professional, and the night concierge/security, Martin, brings such positive energy—he always puts a smile on everyone’s face and is there when you need assistance. Maintenance requests are handled very quickly, which I really appreciate. Overall, I’ve had a great experience living here. The staff truly makes this community feel welcoming, and I couldn’t ask for better support in an apartment building.

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Property Details

Year Built1972
Units372
Stories20
TypeHigh-Rise
4.3

103 Google reviews