Apartment Ratings | Ventana at Midtown Ratings and Reviews

Ventana at Midtown: Black Mold on walls and Leaky Ceilings !!!! War Zone !!! (Not Recommending)

2009-12-24T14:33:39-06:00

From -Anonymous-: While residing at Ventana at Midtown, I experienced multiple occasions of a leaky ceiling (>5 occasions). The staff provided 3 buckets for me to strategically place in my apartment to capture the rain water. A total of 8 consective months of the leaky ceiling. Contractor sent out to repair...but sill ... [click to read full apartment review]

Ventana at Midtown: I can only speak from 4 months of experience (Recommending!)

2009-11-17T09:58:10-06:00

From chrisw2@hotmail.com: The reviews do seem a bit harsh, but I cannot judge anyone since I haven't been in their shoes. I can only post info based on my personal experience. If anyone finds it useful, great.Selection- I lived in a condo on Lower Kirby and prefer upscale/quiet. I looked at five ... [click to read full apartment review]

Ventana at Midtown: I love living here (Recommending!)

2009-06-04T20:20:53-06:00

From jeffnelsonmd@gmail.com: I have lived at the Ventana for over a year. I am writing this because a friend of mine is moving in to the Ventana and was almost driven away by some of the negative reviews. I am in no way affiliated with anyone that works or owns the Ventana--I ... [click to read full apartment review]

Ventana at Midtown: nothing but good (Recommending!)

2009-05-28T09:31:26-06:00

From jr8100@hotmail.com: This month makes one year for myself at the Ventana Midtown and have had a wonderful experience living so close to town. The area that surrounds the Ventana can seem a tad bit intimidating but have yet to run into any problems. Once inside it feels like living in a ... [click to read full apartment review]

Ventana at Midtown: (Recommending!)

2009-05-26T15:30:32-06:00

From romanticnutmeg: At first we had various problems, but the staff was helpful in dealing with the issues. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Ventana at Midtown: CHECK YOUR LEASE BEFORE SIGNING (Not Recommending)

2009-05-13T15:23:12-06:00

From -Anonymous-: (1) My experience was that we agreed to a monthly rate of 1200---period. But the lease said something like $1500, with a $300 "discount." If you default on the lease, for whatever reason, you will owe every month you were "given" a discount. That is, $300 for each month. This ... [click to read full apartment review]

Ventana at Midtown: New Comers 2009 (Recommending!)

2009-04-08T22:19:10-06:00

From maxmax123: We recently moved in and we love the place. There were a few minor things that needed attention when we moved in, but they were taken care of as soon as we reported it. I like the area because it feels eclectic, which makes it interesting to me. we have ... [click to read full apartment review]

Ventana at Midtown: Not too bad, but the fire alarm problem can be quite irritating (Recommending!)

2009-02-12T12:59:14-06:00

From ventanaresident: disclaimer: I'm not the leaseholder (my roommate is), so I don't deal directly with the management all that much.In the 6 months that I've lived here, I've had relatively few problems. The maintenance staff are very prompt in addressing complaints (specifically, we had a leak, a plumbing issue, and a ... [click to read full apartment review]

Ventana at Midtown: Worst place I've ever lived (Not Recommending)

2009-10-01T13:48:46-06:00

From RemingtonAlessi@Gmail.com: I should warn you - I absolutely do not recommend this apartment at all. I recently (and very happily) moved, and would recommend that as long as Simons Realty Group manages the property, everyone reading this post avoid renting from the Ventana at all costs. I will admit, the Ventana ... [click to read full apartment review]

Ventana at Midtown: Overall, pretty good, with a few drawbacks... (Recommending!)

2008-10-21T11:38:50-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I've lived at the Ventana for nearly 4 years. For that, I have been given a fairly generous rent-control compared to the price increases that have come along. I'm extremely happy with my apartment. The concrete walls between neighboring units keep out most noise from neighbors, and allow me to ... [click to read full apartment review]

Ventana at Midtown: Pretty good apt, TERRIBLE neighborhood (Not Recommending)

2008-03-10T10:43:45-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I've lived at Ventana about 1 1/2 years now and I'm fairly pleased with the apt/building. It's nothing special but the concrete walls are nice for keeping noise out. However, lately the neighborhood has gotten terrible. I've been asked for money on the street outside my building every day for ... [click to read full apartment review]

Ventana at Midtown: great living (Recommending!)

2008-02-29T12:23:46-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I really would recommend living at this property. This place and it's staff make you feel at home. The ladies in the lobby are stunning, great and really know customer service. I have never had problems with the area or any other issues as of yet. The location of where ... [click to read full apartment review]

Ventana at Midtown: There is no place like home.... (Recommending!)

2008-02-13T21:12:50-06:00

From admin@jcgpresents.com: I have been at the Ventana for a year and am renewing my lease. This place has a great location and a friendly staff. The parking lot is secure and the amenities are great. The free brunch on Saturday is a nice plus too. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Ventana at Midtown: Excellent Place to Call Home (Recommending!)

2008-02-13T19:46:01-06:00

From rmw2861: I have lived at the Ventana over a year and just renewed my lease and am moving into a larger unit. The office staff is courteous and always tries to provide the best possible service. No place is perfect, but they do their best and I appreciate calling the Ventana ... [click to read full apartment review]

Ventana at Midtown: (Recommending!)

2008-01-20T14:22:01-06:00

From marcus01gti@yahoo.com: I like the layout, wish the wall that backs up to my bedroom and the outside entry door/stair well was concrete like the walls INSIDE my apartment... ??? The electricity has been high (over $200 for 1400 sq ft) even after installing a ceiling fan and programmable thermostat on my ... [click to read full apartment review]

Ventana at Midtown: I miss Ventana (Recommending!)

2007-11-27T14:44:07-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I am relocating to North Carolina soon, so I felt the need to help anyone who will be relocating to Houston soon or just looking to move to the area. As a native Houstonian, I'd like to think I am an expert in apartment living, as I have looked at ... [click to read full apartment review]

Ventana at Midtown: Best place in Houston (Recommending!)

2007-07-21T14:41:55-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have lived here for two years now, but I am regrettably moving to Dallas for work. Ventana has proven to be an exceptional community: the building is pristine, the office staff has largely been helpful, and maintenance (when they are needed, which is rare) does a good job and ... [click to read full apartment review]

Ventana at Midtown: I highly recommend Ventana (Recommending!)

2007-04-12T13:58:09-06:00

From matula: I've lived here for more than a year and never had the problem with the Management and Security. They are always helpful and attentive specially the Assistant Manager.
I like this place so much because when I was living here..i felt like I was living in a 4- star hotel - ... [click to read full apartment review]

Ventana at Midtown: How a four star hotel should be run (Recommending!)

2008-02-15T20:53:44-06:00

From olebluetheheretic@gmail.com: The staff and management are very attentive; they seem more like four-star hotel staff than and management than people who work in an apartment complex. In fact, I often call Ventana a Hotel because of the look and feel.I have had a couple of problems and they were fixed the ... [click to read full apartment review]

Ventana at Midtown: (Recommending!)

2007-03-20T01:11:43-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Aside from the convenient location and the great Downtown view, the staff is very prompt as well as professional. Anytime I've had a maintenance issue, it has always been resolved the same day. The parking and security are second to none here in the Midtown area... I'm quite satisfied with ... [click to read full apartment review]

Ventana at Midtown: THUMBS UP (Recommending!)

2007-02-16T17:07:31-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I JUST MOVED IN AND LOVE THIS PLACE. I WAS ABLE TO RESERVE THE ELEVATOR SO THAT I COULD MOVE IN AND WE EVEN ATE AT THE FREE BREAKFAST THAT IS SERVED ON SAT MORNINGS. I MOVED TO ONE OF THE TOP FLOORS AND HAVE AN AWESOME VIEW. IT'S REALLY ... [click to read full apartment review]

Ventana at Midtown: Nightmare (Not Recommending)

2007-02-13T16:36:44-06:00

From boo295@yahoo.com: Dont ask for something to be repaired by maintenance because it takes them months to come out and do it, then they have to come out and do it again. They cant seem to keep the staff they have for very long. People smoke in the halls and in the ... [click to read full apartment review]

Ventana at Midtown: Little Did I Know........... (Not Recommending)

2007-02-05T18:15:43-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Moving here was one of the biggest mistakes I've ever made. Even the apartments around town that I was checking out told me they had heard horror stories about this place, but I thought they just wanted me to lease from them. I originally signed a short term lease for ... [click to read full apartment review]

Ventana at Midtown: It's the little things. (Not Recommending)

2007-02-03T13:16:00-06:00

From casperey1978: I searched for a long time to find an apartment I would like. The Ventana's appeal began to wear off the moment the lease was signed. I live in a One Bedroom study, yet we only get one parking spot when we were told we would get two. We were ... [click to read full apartment review]

Ventana at Midtown: Just in time for Christmas! (Not Recommending)

2006-12-15T19:14:29-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Just what I wanted!! Three fire alarms in one day! All of them false alarms! Yay! ... [click to read full apartment review]

Ventana at Midtown: Its okay, unbiased opinion (Recommending!)

2006-11-05T20:25:28-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I live in Ventana and have only been there a couple of months. Its not that bad and its not that great. THe cyber cafe is very nice, but the internet some times (often) is "fritzy". THe workout room is small, but adequate. We live on the 1st floor and ... [click to read full apartment review]

Ventana at Midtown: Nightmare (Not Recommending)

2006-10-16T15:20:46-06:00

From curiousme77@yahoo.com: I dont think the staff themselves know what their specials are. It is not described the way it actually is. The move in was a nightmare but couldnt do anything at that point, movers were already paid. The make ready WASN'T what it should be. Nosie is a big problem, ... [click to read full apartment review]

Ventana at Midtown: I must be too old for this place... (Not Recommending)

2007-09-20T22:30:31-06:00

From nowitall: I moved back to the 'burbs after living at Ventana for a year. My two concerns are that the noise level in the complex is rather high and the neighborhood is a hobo's paradise.Ventana has the loudest pool filters I've ever heard. Mechanical whine day and night. The air conditioners ... [click to read full apartment review]

Ventana at Midtown: good outweighs the bad most of the time (Recommending!)

2006-10-01T14:46:54-06:00

From -Anonymous-: There were so many problems when we first moved in that I actually hated this place, but the good outweighs the bad most of the time. At first, the fire alarms were a nightmare, and there was an actual fire that most people ignored because they were so used to ... [click to read full apartment review]

Ventana at Midtown: I agree with previous (Recommending!)

2006-09-08T17:45:05-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I will have to agree with the previous person. Although they have had a few problems with the alarms, I know that the staff is working around the clock to try to rectify the problem. They always inform the residents about any issues here and I know that other properties ... [click to read full apartment review]

Ventana at Midtown: great place to live (Recommending!)

2006-08-25T15:03:51-06:00

From -Anonymous-: This is a great place to live. The staff is great and always helpful. They realy seam to care. The alarms are a problem at times but I know they are getting it taken care of. The grouds are always clean and well maintained. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Ventana at Midtown: Neighborhood is really dangerous (Not Recommending)

2006-08-20T21:40:50-06:00

From -Anonymous-: This apartment is great but you live in an extremeley dangerous neighborhood. Expect to get messed with every time you walk outside the complex. I very rarely saw police. Right across the street from the complex is an abandoned Sears mechanic shop that homeless people constantly hang o ut at. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Ventana at Midtown: Not sure yet... (Recommending!)

2006-08-07T15:38:03-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I recently moved to the Ventana to decide it I really wanted to live and eventually purchase a property in the area. I haven't made up my mind yet. There are good and bad to the property. The staff is useless, unless you talk to Eric. The parking is an ... [click to read full apartment review]

Ventana at Midtown: Ditto...Fire Alarm, Metro Buses and Light Rail (Not Recommending)

2006-08-04T23:00:04-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I lived at the Ventana for two years and was one of the first occupants. The fire alarm went off all the time - from the first weeks to my final weeks at the complex. It was impossible to ignore the alarm because it is set at a very high ... [click to read full apartment review]

Ventana at Midtown: Not worth the money (Not Recommending)

2006-07-20T23:11:15-06:00

From -Anonymous-: For what the Ventana costs, you could get a much nicer place in a better area. We live on the first floor, where the only thing that separates our balcony from the street is a screen. Homeless people sleep on a bench right outside our apartment and beg for money ... [click to read full apartment review]

Ventana at Midtown: No fireworks, but plenty of fire alarm (Recommending!)

2006-07-01T22:53:44-06:00

From -Anonymous-: The reviewer who said the fire alarm thing is in the past spoke too soon: 9:30 PM on a Saturday night and we're stuck with 20 minutes of ear-piercing, libido-killing, annoying-as-hell fire alarm. Otherwise the place is heaven. It just sucks they can't seem to resolve this issue despite years ... [click to read full apartment review]

Ventana at Midtown: Where the staff cares about the residents (Recommending!)

2006-06-28T14:29:02-06:00

From -Anonymous-: This is a upscale, well structured midtown highrise. The fire alarms have been an issue in the past but are currently being resolved and maintained with monthly inspections.

The office staff is always friendly, and eager to assist any resident. The maintenance staff has been at the property since it first ... [click to read full apartment review]

Ventana at Midtown: Fire Alarm Issue (Not Recommending)

2006-05-06T15:31:46-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I've been here since December, and at least twice a month there's a day where we have problems with the fire alarm. This isn't something you can cover your ears and block out. They have alarms in every room, each one puts out this obscenely loud high-pitched noise. It usually ... [click to read full apartment review]

Ventana at Midtown: If you like fire alarms, this is the place for you (Not Recommending)

2006-05-06T15:30:20-06:00

From thetanderson@yahoo.com: Fire alarm enthusiasts can find their utopic existance at the Ventana. They have featured the fire alarm three times this morning, twice during the middle of the night last night, 4 times in the middle of the night the night before, and on average, 2 times per week over the ... [click to read full apartment review]

Ventana at Midtown: Good and Bad (Recommending!)

2006-04-10T17:52:20-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Been at the Ventana for 5 months now, beginning in Dec - thought the Christmas music would never end but it did. The neighborhood is not so good, if you have a pet, it is better to visit the San Jacinto side than the Fannin. A little known fact just ... [click to read full apartment review]

Ventana at Midtown: Lite Rock at 2 AM (Not Recommending)

2006-03-29T03:05:23-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I've got to hand it to the staff at Ventana at Midtown. Somehow, without my even asking them to, they decided to start playing this lite rock radio station over the pool stereo.

As if that wasn't enough of a perk already, some days they forget to turn off the stereo, ... [click to read full apartment review]

Ventana at Midtown: SUCKS!! (Not Recommending)

2006-03-14T16:00:55-06:00

From -Anonymous-: This complex could be nice but, the parking sucks. I live on the 6th floor and my parking space is on the 7th, my partner and I share a one bedroom apartment but we only get one parking space so the other has to park on the 8th floor. Atleast ... [click to read full apartment review]

Ventana at Midtown: STAY AWAY (Not Recommending)

2006-03-09T08:54:27-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Management does not live up to the luxury prices. Crime is rampant - burglaries, car thefts, etc. Residents are rude, inconsiderate, yell up and down hallways, blast music (so loud it is loud THROUGH the concrete walls), and scream in the parking lot (which echoes through the entire complex) and ... [click to read full apartment review]

Ventana at Midtown: Good Place (Recommending!)

2006-02-22T19:09:36-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I lived here for a year right after this place opened, 2003-2004.

Not cheap, but a pretty good deal for a huge, nice apt. Some strange design choices and too small windows in the living room, but otherwise, not much to complain about.

Well managed.

One issue: even on the 6th floor, the ... [click to read full apartment review]

Ventana at Midtown: Fire Alarm NIGHTMARE (Not Recommending)

2007-11-30T15:58:16-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Last night the fire alarm went off at 4:00 AM for close to 30 minutes, then again today for 10 minutes. No matter what they tell you, this issue has not been addressed and if anyone at this complex tells you otherwise they are lying. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Ventana at Midtown: Death Trap (Not Recommending)

2007-12-09T11:07:35-06:00

From -Anonymous-: The water and electricity were shut off at the property today with no warning. Emergency lighting did not work. Good luck evacuating if one of the numerous false fire alarms is, for once, not false. Good luck putting out a fire without water... Electricity has been off since around 9:00 ... [click to read full apartment review]

Ventana at Midtown: the best (Recommending!)

2005-05-05T14:29:34-06:00

From allymay04@yahoo.com: i just moved in 2 weeks ago and i have friends everywhere and everybody loves pets the pool is great and parking is ok if you live on the lower floors but other than that it is GREAT!!! ... [click to read full apartment review]

Ventana at Midtown: Parking is horrible (Not Recommending)

2005-04-25T12:59:57-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Loved the assigned parking, but your guests are either on the street or stuck on the top. And believe me, driving up 8 floors to park as a guest, it is not kool. And parking on the not so safe street, not any better. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Ventana at Midtown: BEAUTIFUL PROPERTY!! (Recommending!)

2005-03-29T12:59:04-06:00

From -Anonymous-: You will love living there! The office staff are wonderful and they cater to their residents. Lots of great features...You get alot for your $$$. They also have concrete walls! How great is that? ... [click to read full apartment review]

Ventana at Midtown: (Not Recommending)

2004-08-01T00:00:00-06:00

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