Apartment Ratings | Baker Downs Ratings and Reviews

Baker Downs: Lakes at Madera - management on a power trip (Not Recommending)

2009-08-18T12:22:41-06:00

From baytownmayor: Management thought it proper policy to tow a vehicle - the violation you ask - an expired inspection sticker on a vehicle from LOUISIANA. Even after an explanation that the vehicle was about to be sold in Texas, they insisted that we immediately drive for over 5 hours round trip ... [click to read full apartment review]

Baker Downs: Charged me money becuase I went to Iraq. (Not Recommending)

2008-07-30T15:57:59-06:00

From jeffrey.gale@yahoo.com: I got orders to goto Iraq, so by US Law, my contract is to end with no charge. Well WRONG. They are trying to charge me for a dirty apartment and for a broken door and other crap which isnt true. I had my apartment spotless and there were no ... [click to read full apartment review]

Baker Downs: worse apartments ever (Not Recommending)

2008-07-29T18:38:52-06:00

From peace_nature: Getting unusual notice like rent not paid, is usual thing, eventhough rent have been paid on time. It normally requires almost a month to see a maintenance people to fix problem in time. I almost stayed like a month without ac in my apt. Just wanna suggest everybody, Baker Down ... [click to read full apartment review]

Baker Downs: SORRY CONDITION. UNRESPONSIVE, INCOMPETENT MANAGEMENT (Not Recommending)

2008-07-22T19:13:51-06:00

From -Anonymous-: The management is nonresponsive (even to longtime residents), deceitful, incompetent, self-serving, self-delusional, and lazy. Tenants have gone for days or weeks without any acknowledgement of complaints about nonworking apartment furnished appliances. The good reviews of this property and high praises were written by management shills or fictional people. The foundation ... [click to read full apartment review]

Baker Downs: Bad Walls & Foundation (Not Recommending)

2008-01-24T21:57:22-06:00

From res08ygy: I lived in this apartment for 2 or 3 years and there was not enough maintance to cover all the things that needed fixed.The foundation started shifting and putting cracks in the walls and doors wouldn't shut right anymore.After fixing the foundation the doors were still not right and the ... [click to read full apartment review]

Baker Downs: DO NOT MOVE HERE!!! (Not Recommending)

2007-05-08T12:52:31-06:00

From jamie.banker@chevron.com: THIS IS THE WORST PLACE I HAVE EVER LIVED... I HAVE HAD A LEAK IN MY LIVING ROOM FOR ABOUT SIX MONTHS NOW AND I HAVE REPORTED IT AT LEAST 3 or 4 times and all they came to do was paint over the brown spot until finally last week ... [click to read full apartment review]

Baker Downs: peaceful (Recommending!)

2007-03-15T18:44:35-06:00

From -Anonymous-: The complex is very quiet with friendly neighbors. Under new managment, so many things have changed for the better. The only complaint that i would have was that the complex be more lite up....still dark. Other than that, this place is a peacful place to live! ... [click to read full apartment review]

Baker Downs: Good place to live (Recommending!)

2007-01-18T14:27:52-06:00

From carpem17@yahoo.com: Moved here with trepidation last year since
I was giving up my home. There were a few little problems but since mgmt change in October it has been wonderful. They are very attentive and quick to respond. The water pressures and temperatures are excellent and the utilities work great.
More than anything ... [click to read full apartment review]

Baker Downs: Baker Downs Sucks (Not Recommending)

2006-12-04T13:42:02-06:00

From tmwied86: I have only lived at Baker Downs for like 9 months, and I hate it. I told them three months ago about a water damage spot on my bathroom ceiling and they still have yet to come look at it or fix it. It took them 2 months to put ... [click to read full apartment review]

Baker Downs: An Honest Review (Not Recommending)

2006-10-15T17:06:48-06:00

From -Anonymous-: First of all this apartment complex is not very well lit at night at all. You can't see where you are going once you get out of your car. Secondly the maintenance here is not very good, we had leakage in our master bathroom that took a month or two ... [click to read full apartment review]

Baker Downs: (Not Recommending)

2006-07-19T08:17:51-06:00

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Baker Downs: Baker Downs has become a ghetto (Not Recommending)

2006-07-16T00:44:57-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have lived here over 6 years now and I'm looking for a new place to live. This place has gone so far downhill in the past year it's not even funny. It already had problems with the water being turned off all the time sometimes without notice and things ... [click to read full apartment review]

Baker Downs: Once a dream come true, now a never-ending nightmare (Not Recommending)

2006-06-20T13:14:06-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I lived at Baker Downs apartments for nearly ten years, and have thankfully moved. During the time I lived at the complex, there were several management changes. The best manager by far was Susan. She made sure maintenance and grounds were taken care of and kept the complex safe, by ... [click to read full apartment review]

Baker Downs: (Not Recommending)

2006-06-12T19:32:50-06:00

From -Anonymous-: management and employees here have no respect for tennants think they are better than any one here. lived here 3 yrs and now leaving this shit hole dont be tricked into moving here by the smiles on those bitches faces......... too many niggers congregating out side after dark cars broken ... [click to read full apartment review]

Baker Downs: Leaving after 6 yrs (Not Recommending)

2006-06-03T18:11:19-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I am so happy to be leaving this comples. It has gone to hell in a hand basket this last year. I also complained about the security lights being out to no avail. We also have the gnat problem just recently and they will not do anything about it. My ... [click to read full apartment review]

Baker Downs: was great>>>now its like 5th ward!! (Not Recommending)

2006-05-19T00:07:45-06:00

From -Anonymous-: THE FIRST 3 YEARS HERE WERE GREAT!!!! THE MANAGER DIDNT PUT UP WITH CRAP, OR YOU WERE GONE...BETTER YET, SHE DIDNT LET CRAP MOVE IN HERE OR ACCEPT HOUSING!!!! NOW THE PLACE IS FALLING APART, BUT ITS NOT TOO LATE TO FIX...THEY NEED TO START OUT BY GETTING THE WELFARE ... [click to read full apartment review]

Baker Downs: (Not Recommending)

2006-05-08T10:45:46-06:00

From -Anonymous-: baker downs is so horrible. i hate it here. there was roaches everywhere and flies. The as was never working right and the was black people EVERYWHERE. Sorry about the hurricane last year people. I would just not advise anyone who si white to move in there because you are ... [click to read full apartment review]

Baker Downs: What happened to maintenance? (Not Recommending)

2006-04-27T10:33:34-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I lived in your apartments for 3 years. I turned a work order and 3 months later it was still not fixed. I used to think that the management took pride in the apartments they managed. I guess I was wrong. This is why alot of apartments in Baytown have ... [click to read full apartment review]

Baker Downs: (Not Recommending)

2006-04-11T00:56:22-06:00

From -Anonymous-: This place is horrible, we had a leak in our ceiling over two years ago and there is still a hole in it. I have asked to have my oven fixed on my stove 5 times and this still hasn't been done. Complained 3 times about roaches it took them ... [click to read full apartment review]

Baker Downs: Never Again!!!! Bad Management is the problem. (Not Recommending)

2006-04-02T23:59:11-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Baker Downs is a poor apartment complex due mainly in part to bad management. They are a bunch of lazy, no work ethic humans occupying space and unbeleivably getting paid for it. Trying to get them to do anything other than take your check is like getting gum out of ... [click to read full apartment review]

Baker Downs: soured (Not Recommending)

2006-03-21T11:52:56-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Used to live here, broke lease and moved to a house. Tried to get A/C to a cool temp, but it never happened. Tried to get them to get rid of roaches & fruit flies, but it never happened. Complained about burnt out security lights, they were never fixed. Pointed ... [click to read full apartment review]

Baker Downs: tricked me? (Not Recommending)

2006-03-16T18:26:18-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Nasty, smoked filled, unpleasant managers and overall they tricked me. The dishwasher was never in top working condition. Complaint was never fulfilled. The apt smelled like an ashtray. The weather seal to the door and windows were never maintained. The management was very cruel and unprofessional. They harrassed with cruel ... [click to read full apartment review]

Baker Downs: Baker Down(hill)s (Not Recommending)

2006-02-22T17:43:54-06:00

From ladybugsy33@yahoo.com: I've lived here for almost five years, and during the past year or so things have really gone to seed. First of all, EVERY year when the weather gets cooler, there are water problems severe enough that the water needs to be shut off nearly all day, for days in ... [click to read full apartment review]

Baker Downs: is nice, but going DOWNHILL!!!............FAST!! (Recommending!)

2006-02-14T05:55:38-06:00

From -Anonymous-: i have lived here for quit some time now.it was very nice , peacefull , clean and neat for the longest time....untill this last summer!! it seems like all the new manager cares about is that her census is up so she can collect more bonuses. Dont get me wrong,the ... [click to read full apartment review]

Baker Downs: Hmmm (Not Recommending)

2006-02-13T13:35:20-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I heard there was a murder there... ... [click to read full apartment review]

Baker Downs: The two faces of Baker Downs Apartments (Not Recommending)

2006-01-03T17:57:42-06:00

From Gonefromthere: When you go in to talk to these people about renting they are so nice and helpful. I thought so; the first week our refrigerator ran constantly, froze everything in it, had to replace all of the eggs, milk, perishable items like lettuce/tomatoes. Complained and finally after the second week ... [click to read full apartment review]

Baker Downs: Foundation Problems (Not Recommending)

2005-09-24T12:34:59-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Our walls have cracks all in them and the ceiling is starting to get a holein it. Whaen we put a work order in to fix the lock they came and fixed it but the lock is hanging out of the hole in the door. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Baker Downs: I MISS IT!!! (Recommending!)

2005-07-25T10:03:40-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I lived at Baker for 2 yrs. I had to relocate due to employment. I must say I miss the complex very much!! My children had many friends and we knew almost everyone there. Your neighbors are friendly and want to get to know you. I paid $760.00 for a ... [click to read full apartment review]

Baker Downs: (Recommending!)

2005-01-21T15:57:34-06:00

From NosyRosie: ... [click to read full apartment review]

Baker Downs: (Recommending!)

2004-12-30T09:43:05-06:00

From -Anonymous-: The management and staff at Baker Downs work overtime and work all hours of the day and night to keep their tenants happy. The manager cares about all of her tenants and takes calls all day and all night and deals with tenant's problems as quickly as possible. I think ... [click to read full apartment review]

Baker Downs: Horrible place to live (Not Recommending)

2004-12-07T01:30:21-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I lived at Baker Downs for 1 year, had to call the cops numerous time about the crime in the area, including a man outside of my balcony several times doing you know what....I am so glad we are out of there...staff also not accomodating. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Baker Downs: Best Place in Baytown (Recommending!)

2004-11-13T23:38:12-06:00

From -Anonymous-: If you want a comfortable, nice place to live, then Baker Downs is the place you want to be. It has a homey feeling that most apartment complexes do not have. They have a great staff and maintenance workers who bend over backwards to help get things taken care of ... [click to read full apartment review]

Baker Downs: I AM HAPPY HERE (Recommending!)

2004-09-16T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I UNDERSTAND AT TIMES PEOPLE ARE NOT HAPPY WITH SOME THINGS. I DO WORK FOR BAKER DOWNS. I FEEL THERE HAVE BEEN SOME THINGS WRITTEN HERE THAT DO NOT BELONG. IT IS OBVIOUS ANYONE CAN GIVE AN OPINION. THAT IS WHAT MAKES THIS COUNRTY SO WONDERFUL. I FEEL IF YOU ... [click to read full apartment review]

Baker Downs: NO...I think you are confused! (Not Recommending)

2004-09-02T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: RaceGirl18... We ALL know who you are! Just ANOTHER family member of the manager assigned to make a false statement to make herself look good. You never lived at these Apts. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Baker Downs: ARE YOU CONFUSED!!! (Recommending!)

2004-08-31T00:00:00-06:00

From racegirl18: I have lived at Baker Downs for approximately 5 years now and I cannot believe some of the comments on this site, as I check it out from time to time. I also had a leak in my apartment, from the upstairs neighbors laundry room and it was very impressing ... [click to read full apartment review]

Baker Downs: Never Again (Not Recommending)

2004-08-30T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: When we first moved in, Baker Downs wasn't too bad. Irene and Karen were sweethearts and very willing to help out with getting the maintence requests taken care of. However, the honeymoon was very quickly over. Water being shut off in the complex at least once a month. My apartment ... [click to read full apartment review]

Baker Downs: (Recommending!)

2004-07-15T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Its a great place to live! Pam and Kari in the office are great. They are always trying to help their residents. Securtiy is great. The maintanice guys are wonderful. They fix anything that goes wrong on the same day. It is a safe place to live. One of the ... [click to read full apartment review]

Baker Downs: Long time resident!! (Recommending!)

2004-06-29T00:00:00-06:00

From luvinbaker: After reading some of the previous comments I wonder how many apartments these people have lived in??? I have lived in a 3 bedroom apt. here for several years and have been very happy. Yes, the manager enforces the rules but it is for a better quality of living for ... [click to read full apartment review]

Baker Downs: (Not Recommending)

2004-05-25T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have lived at Baker Downs for a long time and when I moved from a 1 bedroom to a 3 bedroom, the maintainance was horrible. I have had so many A/C problems since I moved in and we have bugs, water smells like rotten eggs in the bathroom, carpet ... [click to read full apartment review]

Baker Downs: Wonderful Managment (Recommending!)

2004-05-03T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Bakers Downs is a quiet, safe community where you can live on your own or raise a family. Management and staff are very helpful and the facilities are always kept up. This is a great place to start out or to settle down. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Baker Downs: Great (Recommending!)

2004-04-16T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Baker Downs Apartments is centrally located in Baytown close to the hub of business and shopping. Prices remain in the low and comparable range. Baker Downs has made many recent improvements over the last 2 years including new roofs to the entire complex, and major parking lot repairs. The management ... [click to read full apartment review]

Baker Downs: Highly Recommended! (Recommending!)

2004-04-07T00:00:00-06:00

From Debbie_Medows@yahoo.com: I am going on almost 3 years living here at Baker Downs. I can´t believe what I am reading on these posts. I´ve been in 3 different apt´s during that time, for various reasons, and the managment has been extremely helpful and supportive of my "single mom" situation. It is ... [click to read full apartment review]

Baker Downs: nice place to live!!!!!!!! (Recommending!)

2004-04-07T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: MY NAME IS PAMELA, I AM THE LEASING AGENT BEING CALLED RUDE AND ARROGANT. IF I HAVE AT ANY TIME MADE ANYONE FEEL THAT WAY IAM SORRY!!!! MY GOAL IS TO GIVE THE BEST CUSTOMER SERIVE TO ALL RESIDENTS IN THIS COMPLEX. AT TIMES YOU COME ACROSS PEOPLE WHO SIMPLY ... [click to read full apartment review]

Baker Downs: Love it ! (Recommending!)

2004-04-07T00:00:00-06:00

From jeffreylgale@hotmail.com: Ok, I just moved in the apartments last month and so far this is the best place I have ever been at. it is quite, nice staff, Pam and Susan are the best, they give free cookies, and are the coolest people to be around. :]

I would also like ... [click to read full apartment review]

Baker Downs: Five Star Apartment Living (Recommending!)

2004-04-06T00:00:00-06:00

From texascutie: My husband and I have lived at Baker Downs for 5 1/2 years. Other complexes cannot even begin to compare. The new office staff is wonderful. Pamela and Kari are the nicest ladies we´ve ever had working in there. The management, Susan and Kaye, are courteous and attentive. Maintenance issues ... [click to read full apartment review]

Baker Downs: RECOMMEND HIGHLY (Recommending!)

2004-01-20T00:00:00-06:00

From tx_yellow_rose@ev1.net: We have lived here at Baker Downs Apts. for nearly two years. We have often recommended Baker Downs to potential renters. The manager, office staff and maintenance staff are all very nice to deal with. They have always been courteous and attentive to any needs that we may have. It´s ... [click to read full apartment review]

Baker Downs: PLEASANT PLACE TO LIVE.... (Recommending!)

2004-01-12T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I HAVE BEEN LIVING AT BAKER DOWNS FOR 3YRS. I ENJOY THE COMPLEX BECAUSE IT IS QUIET AND SAFE. I HAVEN´T HAD ANY PROBLEMS WITH CRIME OR ANY OHTER TYPE OF ACTIVITY. THE CURRENT OFFICE STAFF IS REAL PLEASANT. YOU ARE GREETED WITH A FRIENDLY SMILE AND A GENERAL CONCERN ... [click to read full apartment review]

Baker Downs: great new management (Recommending!)

2004-01-07T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have lived at this apartment for almost 2 years and I have had no problems with the new management. Susan, Pam, and the other new member of the management team are extremely courteous, helpful, and listen to any problems you might have and immediately try to resolve them. The ... [click to read full apartment review]

Baker Downs: RUDE MANAGER! (Not Recommending)

2003-12-16T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: The manager, Susan, is the worst person I have ever met in my life. She is sarcastic, rude, nosey... Any bad quality that could be in a person.. She possess it.. Sometimes I felt like I was living at home with mommy again. With her comming into my house taking ... [click to read full apartment review]

Baker Downs: Horrible! (Recommending!)

2003-12-03T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: The parking lots and sub roads are in very bad condition. The parking lots and sub roads have huge pot holes and cracks ranging from the size of a tennis ball all the way to the size of a cars engine. They are so bad that I have had to ... [click to read full apartment review]