All 17 tenant reviews.

“Building location: Located in the "quieter, cleaner and safer" part of downtown LA. The building is also within walking distance to Ralph's supermarket (down the street), restaurants, bars and LA Live. The unit: I live in a 840sq ft loft with oversized windows facing the atrium. There's plenty of sunlight and nicely insulated from the street noise. The common areas are well kept and neighbors are friendly. Laundry rooms are located on certain floors. Although there isn't a rooftop pool or in house gym like other downtown lofts, I certainly appreciate the non-party tenants and well managed building. I've recently renewed my one year lease and love my apt!”

“I ve been living here for a year now and just renewed my lease, I honestly love living here. I looked at similar lofts in the area and you CANNOT (and I mean ANYWHERE downtown) find this kind of value for high end lofts. For one, parking is included which for anyone familiar with the area that is major (most other building charge 100$ plus for parking a month). And the street is really clean. In downtown in varies from block to block and being a single girl its important to feel safe. I have never had the slightest issue, even when taking my dog out in the middle of the night. Plus the two month prorate let me get a bigger floor plan in budget (I am a student, this is huge). Another major plus? Its close enough to LA live that there is constant security patrol, but just far enough to where if things get crazy you don t have to deal with it. (Not to mention all the entertainment/restaurant options!) I m a little baffled by people's complaints of noise. I live on the inner atrium and it is SILENT, I mean I haven t heard a peep from anything since moving in. If you live in a street facing loft, uhm, did you notice this is DOWNTOWN LOS ANGELES?!?!?!?! Seriously, you want silence move to the country. Haven t really dealt with management but the concierge is fantastic. If I ever have a problem he has maintenance fixing it if not the same day, first thing the next. I couldn t recommend this building highly enough.”

“No amenities: no pool, no gym (though access to Gold's gym is offered), dim lighting in hallways, and too dark in some places and gives a creepy vibe / atmosphere. Although you could hardly hear any street noise, there is always unbearable amount of construction noise that you awake to in the mornings, noise from tenants and their pets and some disturbing neighbors having mental breakdowns at 4 in the morning, and false alarms going off and having to evacuate the building. I've been living here for about 1 year and a half now... and I loved it at first, for the awesome location and the city atmosphere. However, I'm sure there are many other places with a brighter, more inviting, safe and a place that comes with more friendly amenities. The most negative thing about this place is the view. Very few have a view of the outside world, and most have a suffocating view of the empty, filthy, fear inducing atrium.”

“I've lived here for over two years now and I never want to leave! I'm convinced we're getting the best deal in LA for the amenities we get, the location is to die for, and the units and neighbors are great. Whenever I've had any issues with anything, the staff have been more than attentive. Everyone knows our names (I live with my boyfriend) and is so helpful! Plus, we're right above Ralph's, LA Live, and a million bars and restaurants. Wonderful!!”

“We've lived here a year and a half now and just signed a 14-month lease renewal. The rent is not *cheap* but I think it's competitive for the area and LA in general, especially considering it includes secure parking, which many lofts do not, and water, as well as the Gold's Gym membership that comes with the longer lease terms. The staff is always helpful and attentive, from the management office down to the people who take care of repairs and clean the common areas, and Mike the concierge knows EVERYTHING about living downtown! Unlike in earlier postings, the area is now safe (nobody sleeping in my doorway or threatening us on the sidewalks). Ralph's has opened at the end of the block, and Rite-Aid, the post office, the Red/Blue Line stop, several DASH routes, the gym, Central Branch Library, many restaurants, Macy's, and various other shops are all within a block or so. I find we rarely drive any more. Washers and dryers are located on every other floor. Street-facing units can be noisy, especially during rush hour and Fri/Sat evenings (mainly due to O Bar across the street). Construction noise has diminished very much as the building across the street nears completion, and so does the conversion of the parking lot next door. All units have A/C and very nice appliances. There are recycling bins in the trash area, and trash chutes on every floor. The lofts are actually in 3 connected buildings. The one at the corner of 8th & Flower (above IHOP) was built in 1967, the one next to it is from 1927, and the white 4-story building dates to the 1940s. The units in each have different flooring, hallway doors, bathroom tiles, and cabinets.”

“I've called the Gas Company Lofts home for about 4 years now. I've lived in two different units and have thoroughly enjoyed both. I can't say enough about the staff...from management to concierge to security to maintenance. They are all professional, attentive, and friendly :). The units I've lived in and the ones I've seen are a great value. Most are light and bright and just very comfortable. The common areas are generally clean and well-maintained. The parking across the street has been fine for me...in all the years I've parked my car there I've never worried about vandalism etc. The neighbors I've met are great...I've made some lasting friends in my years of living here. The Ralph's grocery store that opened fairly recently is super nice and adds a huge convenience to living in the area. Although the pros of the Gas Co Lofts far outweigh the cons as far as I'm concerned, there are a few drawbacks. The parking situation is not ideal. The building makes no provisions for visitor parking. Guests have to pay $4/hr. (enforced 8a-8p) in a metered space or park in a lot that can charge as much as $20/night. Construction noise is a seemingly never-ending issue, but that shouldn't be a surprise if you're moving to downtown. The building doesn't have a rooftop garden or pool, but I'm happy to pay less rent to forgo these amenities. All in all, I've had a great experience living at the 'GCL'!”

“I'm glad I didn't base my decision on these older, ambivalent reviews. I have lived here for almost a year and I like it. In short, the units and building are nothing special as LA lofts go - far fewer amenities than some - but what they do they do well, and it's in a great neighborhood. Management: What I like best is knowing I can rely on the management here to deal with stuff. When I was choosing my living arrangement last year, interviewing different loft buildings down here, this was one of my main criteria, and they have come through. 24/7 security, so when I've had problems with my upstairs neighbors partying after 1 and 2 and even 4 am, they dealt with it, short term and now, I'm happy to say, long-term. (Without having to get them kicked out, either, which I think is good.) When something breaks or doesn't work, they get it fixed right away. They take good care of the common areas. The concierge, Mike, is really friendly and helpful. Building/Units: Consists of a 60s, a 20s, and a 40s building, all connected by hallways. I live in the 20s one because the 60s were an ugly time for architecture in my opinion and I want nothing to do with it. All the appliances are brushed stainless, cabinets dark rosy wood, countertops composite granite. All fine. Layouts are not as spectacular as some I've seen, but I'm in school and working and don;t have much time to fret about it. It was not my main concern. Location: With the Metro just a block up, a Ralph's on the same block, and restaurants all over the place, this place is really convenient for everything I need. A lot of the restaurants are open really late, too, and there are 3 (including the LA icon the Pantry) that are open 24 hours within a block. There's Grand Hope Park just a block over, and Central Library three blocks up Hope, if you want to read a book in the sun. Several great bars and coffee shops all within 3 blocks. LA Live, three blocks away, just opened up and will have a movie theater by the end of the year. It's neat to live where things are visibly improving, every day. There are Downtown bicycle security guys all over the place in purple shirts, and lots of police, so I feel safe. Downsides: 1) No pool, spa, rooftop garden, or courtyard of any kind. I have asked about this and was told, "CIM (the development company that owns the building) doesn't do roofs." Seems like a waste to me. There is nowhere, nowhere in at GasCo to catch a bit of sunshine, and every so often that irks me. 2) Your friends will probably have to pay for parking when they come visit. After 6:00 pm, street parking can often be found 2-3 blocks away or park in a lot for $5-7, but during the day it's gonna be a lot and it's gonna be expensive. 3) My motorcycle did get "vandalized" (aborted theft or, knockover after screwing around on it) in our parking garage, cost me $300 to fix. Bummer, but guess what? That sort of thing happens in Suburbia, too. Gym: None but they give you a membership to Gold's Gym, a block away at 7th and Fig. Or they used to. Pets: Small dogs and presumably cats - check the policy, it';s changed in the past. Breed/size restrictions and extra deposits, of course. Only in units with concrete floors, I think. Parking: I think one space per bedroom/studio in the 5-story building across the street. The garage is clean and well-lit and had security during the day and a big gate that rolls down at night and opens with your pass. Disclaimers: First, my unit faces the street and some would say it's noisy but I almost never mind it. Second, we get some homeless overflow over here, it's true, but come on people - they're just homeless, it's not that hard to live with. Tell Mom you'll be all right.”

“I've been here for a year and a half. My unit faces an "inner light well," so while I don't get street noise, you do periodically get noise from other tenants. I'd say the management is pretty good except they've got pretty crappy personalities. The concierge and the maintenance people are fantastic. My biggest beef is it's run by a corporation. Come time to renew your lease, you can bet they'll be raising your rent.”

“Hmmm, I think management wrote the last favorable review. <br><br>My biggest complaint living at this loft is the noise. It's 24/7. Noises from: Street traffic, emergency siren, elevator, trash alcove, plumbing, construction, etc... <br> <br>If you can get management to agreed to a month to month lease then give it a try.”

“I'm not sure what the complaints are about. I think the apartment is great - although I wish all units had washer/dryer in unit.<br><br>The staff is great, and the concierge is awesome.<br><br>Only problem is construction noise, but it's not so bad if you live facing away.<br><br>But the apt. is a good value for the price, and one of the best locations in downtown.<br><br>Unless you love the whole community feeling, it's great. Noise isn't a problem unless you get stuck next to a partying neighbor, but the building staff are so accomodating that if you do have a problem with a neighbor they will move you to a new unit.<br><br>Loved it here.”

“The sales office does a great snow job telling you all about the great grocery store that's coming right next door and all the other stores that will be there soon, and all the great things that the management office does. Let me tell you, the Ralph's that they are building isn't scheduled to open until 2007 and you're smart enough to know that construction almost never finishes on time. As for the other stores, Ralph's is the only one that has actually signed a lease. None of the other stores have committed to be there yet, despite the fact that management keeps saying they're coming. (Check out the local newspaper archives to verify.) They've been saying that for 2 years now.<br><br>The units are fine, but the air conditioning vents are all connected to eachother, so whatever smells are coming from your neighbors' apartments are going into your apartment, be them good or be them bad. And don't let them trick you by saying that certain units have washer/dryer hookups. While that may be true, they don't have the necessary electricity. Almost all washer/dryers pull more electricty than normal outlets can handle and the building isn't wired for that higher voltage so you can't plug the washer/dryer in anywhere. An electrician can convert it for you for about $1,000.<br><br>If you decide to go look at the building, check out the walls in the hallways. They are all scratched and marked and many have cracks from the minor earthquakes LA has had over the last few years. Management never repaired those cracks or did anything to further stabilize the building. Check out the outside of the windows. They haven't been cleaned in years. Check out the elevators. There are two main banks with a total of 7 elevators. Only 3 of them work.<br><br>The units come with one parking spot, across the street at an unsecured parking garage which constantly has breakins and was even held up last month. Plus garage management is horrible to deal with if you have to buy another monthly pass in case you have more than one car or don't want to drive around and around for 5 stories every time you want to go somewhere.<br><br>If you can afford this place, check out Grand Tower, Museum Tower or some other place that's better.”

“The management is horribly unprofessional and the building is so noisy that you can't sleep day or night. Homeless often sleep in front of the building and/or the parking structure. It's not safe and management couldn't care less because they are smart enout not to live in this sewer of a building.”

“This is the most poorly managed building I've ever lived in! The so called Manager should be fired!!!!! When you have concerns about noise, or being attacked by homeless men, or having to park on level five of a parking structure that isn't even attached to the building, or having your car vandalized, or non-responsive security-DON'T CALL THE MANAGER! First, you'll have to threaten withholding the rent in order to get a return call, then you'll have to deal with her rude and unprofessional demeanor as you attempt to live peacefully after having paid $2,200 a month for rent. If you complain about noise from neighbors, (IF SHE LIKES THE OTHER NEIGHBOR) she will threaten to evict you if you don't stop complaining. The " Manager " instructed security NOT to respond to our noise complaints!!!!! This place is a hell hole!!!!!!!!!!! By the way, good luck getting maintenance to respond to you requests! They simply never come.<br>”

“Whatever you do, please save yourself from CIM Management and this Horrific Building. <br><br>My Fiance and I are the first residents to move into this building and have stayed for 2 years, we have nothing but Horror stories to tell potential residents.<br><br>-Our Car has been broken into in the secured lot twice<br>-We've been attacked in the elevator, by angry residents who security won't control<br>-No one can sleep in past 7am even on weekends, there is 100 Tons of heavy machinery that they use every morning to build next door.<br>Please go to http://www.gascompanylofts.org for the complete story.”