Apartment Ratings | South Side On Lamar Ratings and Reviews

South Side On Lamar: Home Sweet Home (Recommending!)

2009-10-12T09:09:13-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I lived at South Side on Lamar for 2 years and loved every moment of it and was sad when I had to move out! From the very beginning of my tour I knew that I would love it here and I was sold the moment the front doors opened ... [click to read full apartment review]

South Side On Lamar: Managed by crooks and inexperienced: BEWARE! (Not Recommending)

2009-10-10T19:14:38-06:00

From -Anonymous-: When I first moved to the lofts at south side on lamar,I thought it was too good to be true,it was.In the end of July I started having problems in getting anyone from the office to return my phone calls.The problems worsened . Management violated TAA lease terms by presenting ... [click to read full apartment review]

South Side On Lamar: Move out (Not Recommending)

2009-10-05T05:26:28-06:00

From LeftSSOL: Be Careful when you move out of this place. Managment will try to nickel and dime you into paying various cleanning and repair fee's. Had my place professionally cleaned and painted and yet received an invoice for charges related to cleanning. My last year at SSOL I seriously felt that ... [click to read full apartment review]

South Side On Lamar: Best Place to Live.... (Recommending!)

2009-10-03T10:43:24-06:00

From erain7@gmail.com: After 27 months of living at SOL, this is the best place I have lived in Dallas. From the moment I moved in, I have been impressed by the wonderful amenities and courteous and efficient staff. From the very unique floorplans to the regular community events, I love Southside. The ... [click to read full apartment review]

South Side On Lamar: Great Place! (Recommending!)

2009-09-11T10:00:39-06:00

From DeadKamel: I've been here for a total of two months and so far I've enjoyed everything about this place.The staff is great and very willing to help with all of your needs. I love the fact that I can rent ladders, shopping carts, stuff to help with moving, etc. just by ... [click to read full apartment review]

South Side On Lamar: They stick you with excessive charges when you move out! NO (Not Recommending)

2009-07-11T17:17:36-06:00

From kkhh0000: They charged me $600 to paint 3 walls when I moved out and I just now found out about it from a credit report! I paid an outside contractor $250 to paint the 3 walls (that included the paint) and 3.5 years later they are trying to say I owe ... [click to read full apartment review]

South Side On Lamar: Nice apartments in an isolated area (Not Recommending)

2009-07-07T18:23:19-06:00

From -Anonymous-: SSOL is generally a good place to live. The lofts are great - really large and impressive. Everytime I would bring people home they would compliment the place. A lot more square footage than you can get downtown for the price. That being said, the place is isolated. There is ... [click to read full apartment review]

South Side On Lamar: Not Bad. Some Prob.lems (Recommending!)

2009-06-22T16:23:41-06:00

From -Anonymous-: What you have to understand when reading these things is that people have the tendency to complain. I can say honestly that I enjoy living here, and most of my neighbors do, too. That's the bottom line, I suppose. But there are problems, and a couple of serious ones that ... [click to read full apartment review]

South Side On Lamar: These people have no clue how to run a business but are very good at ruining a business (Not Recommending)

2009-02-24T12:07:17-06:00

From iLoft: They are always throwing big parties and wasting money on crap like that but if you need them to fix something its like pulling teeth. Don't hold your breath because you will die waiting on them to fix their own mistakes. ... [click to read full apartment review]

South Side On Lamar: SSOL - A Great Place To Live (Recommending!)

2008-08-19T16:24:44-06:00

From butler10: I just moved in SSOL and so far everything has been cool. The staff is great and the residents are awesome. I must say this is the most friendly dog place ever. I have two little dogs and they feel right at home. I love the shopping in the bldg ... [click to read full apartment review]

South Side On Lamar: A one of a kind place (Recommending!)

2008-08-19T15:33:31-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I absolutely enjoy living here. The staff is great. The courtesy patrol is extremely helpful. Theres no other place like it. Now with Urban Market opening up a satellite store, it is the place to be! ... [click to read full apartment review]

South Side On Lamar: A City In A City (Recommending!)

2008-07-31T20:29:37-06:00

From 1wolfie: It is now over 3 Happy years living at South Side On Lamar. I have seen the building and the area change on a positive way. The management team are wonderful, if there was an issue, it was quickly resolved. They have assembled a staff that seem to truly care ... [click to read full apartment review]

South Side On Lamar: Sorry to be leaving... (Recommending!)

2008-07-25T10:56:16-06:00

From satisfiedresident56: My husband and I have lived at South Side on Lamar for approximately 2 years. In our time here, all of the staff have been very helpful, very friendly and exceptionally courteous - from the leasing office, the reception desk, maintenance and housekeeping. Any small issues that arose were taken ... [click to read full apartment review]

South Side On Lamar: I have a couple questions for current tenants (Recommending!)

2008-04-18T16:08:57-06:00

From monrocks: My boyfriend is originally from Dallas and I am from California. Last September, he moved out here with me but we've since decided to move back. Cali is extremely expensive and for the time being, we aren't able to afford a decent place. The company he works for is located ... [click to read full apartment review]

South Side On Lamar: Love it! Could not be happier! (Recommending!)

2008-01-28T16:56:26-06:00

From Jdub1698: I moved in at the beginning of November and could not be happier with my choice. The events the staff put on are so much fun and it seems like they really want the residents to feel like a community. They have been very helpful and friendly also. I love ... [click to read full apartment review]

South Side On Lamar: Doesn't get any better!! (Recommending!)

2007-10-27T14:30:35-06:00

From -Anonymous-: We wanted to take the time to let you know how we feel about one of your employees at Southside on Lamar. We lived at SSOL for 2 years and we became friends with so many of the staff. One in particular stands out from the rest. This employee is ... [click to read full apartment review]

South Side On Lamar: so far, so good! (Recommending!)

2008-05-13T16:14:19-06:00

From NotMeNotYou: I really like living here. I've read some of the reviews and they're pretty humorous...stuff like walking from the parking lot with your groceries, "nefarious" looking people at the train station. These people would never survive a DAY in New York. It's urban living. At least they have a parking ... [click to read full apartment review]

South Side On Lamar: What a place to call home!! (Recommending!)

2007-10-27T15:22:33-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I've been living here for a year now, and I must say, it has been to most wonderful experience of my life! The 8th floor loft party was the best yet!! The residents of SSOL are the most friendly and enviting that I have ever seen. Loft after loft volunteers ... [click to read full apartment review]

South Side On Lamar: Noisey and Horrible Managment (Not Recommending)

2006-11-07T22:05:20-06:00

From managmenthater: 8 months into living here and I am ready to go. Managment is only your buddy if your looking to move in after they close you they treat you like Sh&^t.
I have had several intances where I made complaints to the staff regarding the noise levels from the lofts on ... [click to read full apartment review]

South Side On Lamar: Manager Corey Hall is unprofessional and BREAKS TEXAS LAW DAILY! (Not Recommending)

2006-10-29T17:08:47-06:00

From SSOLnightmare: I lived at South Side on Lamar for a year and a half. I was unaware until the constable showed up at my door with Corey Hall that I was behind on rent. Roommate problem, my fault. It is the way Ms Hall conducted the eviction and her unwillingness to ... [click to read full apartment review]

South Side On Lamar: Stay Away!!! (Not Recommending)

2006-10-24T23:37:06-06:00

From -Anonymous-: This is absolutely the worst rental experience I have ever had. My apartment was filthy upon move in. My place reeked of cigarette smoke because my neighbors smoked. I was assaulted and chased down by by neighbor. I live 2 doors down from a very loud recording studio. I have ... [click to read full apartment review]

South Side On Lamar: Life at Southside (Recommending!)

2008-04-18T12:33:04-06:00

From stephhawk: I currently live at Southside and have to say it is a great place to live. I have been there for almost two years. It is very safe place to live. The staff is awesome and always planning great events. The lofts are amazing. I believe this is the best ... [click to read full apartment review]

South Side On Lamar: Very nice apartments, but somewhat inconvenient (Recommending!)

2006-06-04T18:21:50-06:00

From -Anonymous-: The lofts are very nice; really large, with beautiful hardwood floors, and with large windows with a nice view. It is true that noise travels, but it is not a big deal. The hallways are well lit and there is plenty of security. The gym, the swimming pool, and the ... [click to read full apartment review]

South Side On Lamar: (Recommending!)

2006-05-25T23:36:58-06:00

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South Side On Lamar: Liked living there... had problems on move-out. (Not Recommending)

2006-05-09T18:50:13-06:00

From paintbad: I loved living at Southside on Lamar... it was great, the people were great, the amenities great, never had a problem with maintenance... that being said, when I moved in the walls were all painted a funny shade of brown with designs and things all over them. I was told ... [click to read full apartment review]

South Side On Lamar: Great bar! (Recommending!)

2006-02-09T21:04:10-06:00

From Loftdweller1: We came to the bar (Absinthe Lounge) first, which has become our favorite hang out. Then we checked out the lofts and decided to stay! We came here because the building has a cool bar. We stayed for lots of other reasons. Great place to live! ... [click to read full apartment review]

South Side On Lamar: celebrating one year at South Side On Lamar (Recommending!)

2006-01-30T18:04:53-06:00

From wolfie555: Hello,
I am happy to say that I am celebrating my first full year living in South Side On Lamar.
SSOL (South Side On Lamar) is a wonderful place to live. The building is 100 years old and has so much character.The lofts are huge! You will see beautiful hardwood ... [click to read full apartment review]

South Side On Lamar: Management Staff not helpful (Not Recommending)

2006-01-05T08:51:17-06:00

From cracky_1: I just moved out of Southside after living there for 15 months. The building was fantastic with all the amenities. But if it was so fantastic why would I move out?

The leasing office staff has been horrendous to work with. Any time my husband or I went into the office ... [click to read full apartment review]

South Side On Lamar: (Recommending!)

2005-12-28T16:40:45-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Electric Bills are VERY high, but otherwise it is a fun AWESOME place. ... [click to read full apartment review]

South Side On Lamar: (Not Recommending)

2005-09-20T00:17:12-06:00

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South Side On Lamar: A Place with EVERYTHING!!! (Recommending!)

2005-03-09T15:33:55-06:00

From -Anonymous-: We have lived at South Side for a year now. It's time to renew our lease and we are excited to do it.

This is a great place to live. Everything about it is fantastic: the management, office staff, maintenance, security, concierge. Everyone is friendly, courteous, there when you need ... [click to read full apartment review]

South Side On Lamar: Great...but problems (Recommending!)

2005-01-20T23:01:13-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I've lived in this for about a year and I really love my apartment and the people that work here. The maintenance is great, if you need it. There are never any bugs, or leaks and it very quiet most of the time. The amenties are so awesome that you ... [click to read full apartment review]

South Side On Lamar: Looks like the hooligans left town, very quiet and homey now (Recommending!)

2004-11-15T06:17:36-06:00

From davoice: I've been at South Side for going on a month now. Moved in from the northern burbs of Dallas. It appears that the hooligans that were mentioned in previous postings have left town. I'm on a middle floor, just off from the elevators and most of the time things are ... [click to read full apartment review]

South Side On Lamar: Over-rated (Not Recommending)

2004-10-01T17:17:17-06:00

From -Anonymous-: This place is not what it use to be. There is a reason people keep on moving out. ... [click to read full apartment review]

South Side On Lamar: great synergy (Recommending!)

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

From onflora: I lived in Southside on Lamar for 3 years and loved it. My Fiancee and I moved out because we built on our loft downtown.

I used to hear several complaints about the noise, but because our loft had cement floors and not hardwood floors we rarely heard anything. The maple ... [click to read full apartment review]

South Side On Lamar: It's our Home! (Recommending!)

2004-08-25T00:00:00-06:00

From gisetc@aol.com: My husband and I moved here in July 2002 and we have loved every minute of our time here. We have watched the services increase to include art galleries, dry cleaner, video rental, mini-mart, and righteous coffee house. Every month there is a loft party sponsored by the management and ... [click to read full apartment review]

South Side On Lamar: Positives far outweigh the negatives (Recommending!)

2004-08-25T00:00:00-06:00

From redrog@aol.com: After reading the reviews I wanted to add perspective to what others have written. While I agree that the descriptions of both the positives and negatives are quite accurate, I think individuals willing to work with their neighbors and the building staff will find the building quite inviting and a ... [click to read full apartment review]

South Side On Lamar: City Living with a sense of community (Recommending!)

2004-08-17T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: If true loft space appeals to you, you'll enjoy this unique building. 90 year old hardwood floors, open floor plans, and a GREAT staff make this a super place to live. The negatives - pets are allowed and some immature tenants are inconsiderate about noise in the halls and proper ... [click to read full apartment review]

South Side On Lamar: Parking a problem (Not Recommending)

2004-08-16T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: The building and units are great but changes in the parking situation makes this undesirable. Not only will all tenants have to pay for parking, but now all guests will have to pay for parking. There is VERY LIMITED free parking in the front of the building. Not only are ... [click to read full apartment review]

South Side On Lamar: Amazing (Recommending!)

2004-08-15T00:00:00-06:00

From Empress: South Side On Lamar is the most diverse community in Dallas. Certainly loft living is not for everyone and it has it faults. Make sure you ask lots of questions when you vist the property.

The lofts are wonderful and like a community/neighborhood there are things you would change. I have ... [click to read full apartment review]

South Side On Lamar: (Recommending!)

2004-08-13T00:00:00-06:00

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South Side On Lamar: This place is off the charts (Recommending!)

2004-08-13T00:00:00-06:00

From iceman22509@aol.com: Urban living at its best, the people you meet in the coffee shop or in the halls will blow you away, real artists and sports people along people who just care about this place and the new south dallas. ... [click to read full apartment review]

South Side On Lamar: not perfect but definitely not bad (Recommending!)

2004-07-14T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Most things that i have read about this community are true, but not as bad some have made it seem. I live on the 7th floor and i guess its not a high traffic area b/c i don't have a problem with noise(except for the train outside my window, but ... [click to read full apartment review]

South Side On Lamar: Dog cr*p, Alarms, Noise, Dirt (Not Recommending)

2004-04-21T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Ok, I have read through the reviews of this building and agree with most of the negative points.

There is dog poop everywhere. The staircases often have vomit-urine-trash in them, the roof is an obsolute MESS. The surfce is coming away from the roof so there are pot holes, rips in ... [click to read full apartment review]

South Side On Lamar: DO NOT MOVE ONTO THE NINTH FLOOR (Not Recommending)

2004-04-20T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: The traffic from the health club is loud all hours of the night.

It is also a sweatshop--heat rises in summer so all the heat from floors below comes up. And then the heat from the roof (which badly needs repairs) is beating down on top of nine. Makes utilities ... [click to read full apartment review]

South Side On Lamar: Only if you "enjoy constant rental pains" (Not Recommending)

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

From -Anonymous-: I´ve lived in SSOL for nearly 3 years now. There are good and bad point to concider at SSOL.

Good Points:

Cost per foot is awesome for any style of apartment living. Generally it´s less than a $1 a square foot.

The 24 Courtesy and Concierge staff is awesome. That?s about ... [click to read full apartment review]

South Side On Lamar: A wild, painful place to live. (Not Recommending)

2004-03-24T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: This community is all the bad things you hear and more. It is sad because the place is really amazing. I lived in the biggest place I have ever seen for a very low price. However, a place so very large is doomed to have overwhelming problems. I knew I ... [click to read full apartment review]

South Side On Lamar: (Recommending!)

2004-03-09T00:00:00-06:00

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South Side On Lamar: (Recommending!)

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

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South Side On Lamar: Come live in a 10 story trailer park (Not Recommending)

2003-12-02T00:00:00-06:00

From grk_sweetie: We moved into the building when it was much newer and people were first starting to occupy it. Back then it was an AWESOME community. Lots of young professionals and everything was quite pristine. It really felt like a luxury community.

However, the building apparently could not attract enough people, ... [click to read full apartment review]