We're empty-nesters and were worried about renting and moving downtown of all places. Looking back, we could have made the move sooner. City Green is such a wonderful place to call home. The staff is attentive and will be over within minutes of a call, the location is superb and we can walk to everything in a safe environment, and you can tell they really cared about the quality of the product when they built the property. The rent is more than any other property we looked at, but it's worth every penny. We can't wait to explore the neighborhood more this summer.

I've been living in Oakleaf townhouses for almost 4 years now and I'll be straight, these other reviews aren't giving these guys the credit that is due. For sure if you're comparing $1800/mo luxury townhouses in Mt. Pleasant to Oakleaf townhouses, they're a bit dated, but you have to appreciate the extreme value they offer with little sacrifice. It's an awesome location, a large space, and a super responsive staff for a very low price. No question they're the best landlords I've ever had and the best value of a rental you'll find in all of Mount Pleasant.

I moved into the Gardens in May 2007. The complex was beautiful. I was renting from the developer who was still in control of 1/3 of the units there. As the housing market turned downward the developer quit putting money into the complex and it went downhill. Maintenance staff changed several times, office staff changed several times В– it was very discouraging. In 2010 the developers turned the property over to the HOA and the owners to run. However, the developer who owned the 107 unsold units as well as their partners with an additional 45 units got friends to run for the board and with their block of votes no one else had a chance. So even though the developer was officially out of the picture В– they were still running things. Then the developer declared bankruptcy and the 107 units went to the bank. But since it was В“their boardВ” they were still in control of the HOA and the condo fees coming into the coffers. The out of state HOA board and the developers Tampa based management company let the office manager and the maintenance man run everything. So effectively the office manager and maintenance man did whatever they wanted or didnВ’t want to do. Needless to say the property continued to go downhill. Some of the owners got organized and with the 2011 election, the new board is made up of owners who actually live on the property. The bank owned units were bought by a reputable developer who put in a very professional staff. Since November 2011 (4 months) they have made great strides in improving the property. No it isnВ’t perfect yet, but they are taking consistent steps. I know that soon there will be pool loungers В– nice ones. That is a far cry from last summer under the developerВ’s board. You cannot undo years of neglect overnight. Condominiums are very different than apartment complexes. They have regulations that have to be followed. None of them are so tough. Most are identical to any rental complex - quiet hours and consideration of neighbors, etc. You have to pick up after your dog (both a city and state regulation) because dog waste is an environmental hazard В– there are potty stations around the complex. It couldnВ’t be easier. Just imagine what it would be like if no one picked up after their dog. There are somewhere between 75-100 dogs living on the property В– yuck. Some complexes ban dogs altogether or limit them to 25 pounds. Some regulations are governed by the materials that the buildings are constructed from В– no grills are a fire marshal ordinance. Unfortunate, but you generally canВ’t grill on patios in other complexes. Owners have an investment to protect. If it isnВ’t nice, once the market recovers they wonВ’t be able to sell and get their money out. But since it is ownership, the owner has to maintain the inside of their own unit В– just like any home. If you rent from an owner, you have to go to your landlord for things that need fixing. That is not the HOAs responsibility. I am so happy and proud of the complex improvements. It is a much nicer place to live and I know that it will continue to improve. It has only been four months В– just think what they can accomplish in a year

My name is Rufaro. I was a groundskeeper here at Gardens of Bridgehampton, from January till March 2012. I'm also a resident. I'm disappointed with comments made by property manager Mike Miller, on my job performance and attitude. If you've been a resident here prior to my arrival and after my dismissal, then you have undoubtedly seen me working like a slave. Everything from pressure washing 13 buildings, over 300 units, mulching, maintaining the restrooms ( 9 toilets, including sinks and floors), all the upkeep in maintaining the club house, workout facility, swimming pool area, car wash area and all the garbage on this property. Compliments given to me daily from home owners and renters here, author my confidence in an outstanding job that I have done here. I have even received cash money tips from home owners, thanking me for the great work that I was doing. Proof of my work performance has been documented in HD video, recorded by myself and friends, since the first day I began working here, depicting before and after evidence of great job I""ve done. This includes evidence of the job I've done pressure washing, mulching and the before mentioned. Mike Miller would compliment me every day on the great job that I was doing, which fuels my disappointment in his deception. Judy, HOA director, the person responsible for hiring me to clean up this resort for $10 an hour, and whom, I was warned about by some home owners and whom you can read comments about on this site, was nice in the beginning, but turned on me when I was unable to answer her phone call, due to being busy. I explained to her how that was inevitably going to happened, due to my constant leaf blowing, pressure washing and general busyness. Her disposition changed immediately. This change is evident in audio recordings I have of our conversations. The videos and audios of my experiences here, have been made into a documentary for a music video, by me and my producers, as I'm a guitarist/performer. I remind you, it was my intent from my excitement of being offered this groundskeeper opportunity, to show everyone at Gardens of Bridgehampton in good light. But the evidence and treatment of me shows different. From using a broken pressure washer and being asked to modify light bulbs to fit in ballasts, that they are not made for. A fire hazard for sure!!! I could go on and on. I am a decorated military vet with no criminal history and outstanding references, and DO NOT deserve this disrespect!! Thank you home owners Mrs. Benny, Mr. Klive, Mrs.Gel, and others of you, for your compliments of my work. Any further attempts to dishonor my name and character, will be met with furious publication of my experience here.

The only thing this place should be used for is being a homeless shelter. Even then the homeless probably would pass. Don't let the ""upgraded"" lobby fool you. It's still the same roaches, same loud people, same mold, same incompetent staff, same pissy stairwalls and same roach spray smelling hallways. I wish I could record and post how easy it is to walk down the hallway and hear people talking. You've heard of.paper thin walls' This is 100x worst!! The smells from your neighbors apt comes into yours through the vents daily, you'll be ashamed to bring guest over b/c of the roaches crawling on the hallway walls and you'd better get used to the fire alarm going off at random hours of the night. The police is out here AT LEAST once a week and this place has been featured on the news quite a but. Most recently like 2 weeks ago for a shooting in the parking lot. THE ONLY PERSON THAT WOULD SAY THIS IS A GOOD PLACE IS SOMEONE THAT IS IN OK WITH CRIME, ROACHES AND STAFF THAT ACT LIKE THEY GET PAID $5.00 AN HR. The laundry facility is the nasty thing I have ever seen and everything is 1.50 per load wash or dry. It's located in the basement where the trash chute is so it smells insane... Gotta be rats down... Tons of roaches down there too. The only positives about this place is the location (which there are tons of apts in the area), the view if u live above the 9th floor and the fact that there is a store and food shops downstairs BUT after walking the halls and seeing all the roaches, esp on the first floor, why the heck would you trust eating that food that has been sitting out! Careful what you bite into. Even when I cook, I can't sit down right away to enjoy my meal b/c I gotta make sure my leftovers are put away so no bugs will come out. No matter how much I bomb it spray u will see a bug from time to time. Depends on how clean your neighbors are too. I only see a bug here and there but the hallways are filthy! Another thing- be sure to ride around back and look at the residents parking. Very cluttered! I would bet that all the cars with dings got them from parking back there! I promise u, no matter what your budget is you can do better. OAN if u don't believe me the doors are almost never locked even at night so see for yourself without the fake, $5.00 smile the broads in the leasing office paste on. Their a bunch of liars and they wouldn't even dare live here. I lived and I learned!

The location is great, its close to my work and school, other than that everything else SCUKS! i wouldnt even recomemed this place to my enemy. The Buildind was built in the 1700 and the only thing renovated are the carpets. My Appartment was constanly cold the whole winter, i had to buy a portable heater from Walmart to maintain the heat, several people complained about this same HVAC issue and they did nothing. I could go on and on about the Cons, but i think you'al get the point. pay the extra $100 and live some where else....