Bay Parc Apartments

I don't usually write reviews, but I believe it's important for potential tenants to have a comprehensive understanding before deciding where to invest their money. After all, we're not just seeking a living space but also, peace of mind and tranquility. At Bay Parc, my rent was approximately $2,640, escalating to around $3,000 with parking and trash fees. Now, living elsewhere for the same amount, I realize the discrepancies in value and quality.
Here are the primary issues I encountered at Bay Parc:
Pest Infestations: Despite being an older building, I was unprepared for the severity of the cockroach problem. Even after professional treatments, the issue persisted. Imagine this — it's midnight, you're half asleep, craving a glass of water. You stumble into the kitchen, flick on the light, and it's like the cockroach apocalypse in there. Disgusting!
Security Concerns: The lack of effective security became painfully apparent through personal experiences. Firstly, my two bicycles were stolen right under the security camera, using a power tool. I reported the incident to the police, but unfortunately, Dave, the concierge at that time, showed a lack of interest in providing the security footage. Secondly, I witnessed my neighbor's car being stolen right before my eyes. To give you an idea of how scared I was, picture this: You're coming home from work around 1:30 AM, waiting for an SUV to move so you can drive up the ramp and park in your spot. You flash your lights to signal them, but they don't move, so you wait. Suddenly, two very big guys with ski masks jump out of the car, one yelling "GO, GO, GO" at the other, who was attempting to start my neighbor's car. Both storm off, leaving behind a plastic leg with some type of metal bars at the spot where the car was parked (see pictures below). At that time, there was at least a night concierge to report emergency incidents; now, there is none. Oh, and I almost forgot, someone got shot by the pool in August, it even made it on miamilifestyle...
Water Leaks: These occur quite often, leaving you to contend with the nuisance of loud drying equipment. One day, I came home to find myself stepping into a puddle of water, the result of my neighbor's pipes bursting. The walls in the kitchen, bathroom, and hallway were all soaked, and it took three days of drying with some VERY loud equipment to resolve the issue (see pictures below). Every once in a while, you'll notice these machines in the hallways.
Move-Out Costs: Despite having my apartment professionally cleaned at my expense, I was charged a $129 cleaning fee and $326 for wall painting. I understand that this is becoming the new norm in Miami, but still...
My advice to potential renters is to carefully evaluate both your future home and its management company to ensure your investment truly offers the peace of mind and quality of life you deserve. As for me, I've learned the true value of my hard-earned money and will NEVER consider another Aimco property in the future.
EDIT:
After I read the response from the company, I feel it necessary to clarify certain points to ensure a fair and accurate representation of the events during my tenancy.
1. It is very unfortunate that my maintenance requests cannot be found, but the presence of the drying machines inside of my apartment indicates that a request was made. Otherwise, how would it end up there? :)
2. While I understand that staff members are not trained to handle security issues, the problem is that for the last 6 months of being there there was no security at all. This is contradicting to marketing luxury apartments, when the most important luxury - safety, cannot be provided. Being both a victim and a witness to a burglary, I don't take this very lightly, and no-one ever should.
3. Fortunately, I have documented everything prior to vacating the apartment. I will share the photographs and allow for everyone's unbiased assessment of whether your cleaning fee, typically associated with a two-bedroom apartment, was justifiably applied to my case.

The maintence staff continue to go above and beyond to do the best job. I am always so impressed. Thank you so so much!

Bay Parc has been a fantastic experience, largely thanks to the exceptional maintenance team. They respond promptly to any issue, big or small, ensuring a hassle-free living environment. Their professionalism, efficiency, and clear communication make them stand out. I highly recommend Bay Parc to anyone looking for top-notch maintenance services and a great place to call home.

Great place to live and amazing location + views!

Amazing place, great location

Good appartement complex with great staff. We are happy here.