The Babcock

The Babcock had my car towed by some sketchy third party towing company because my license plate tags were expired, and I then had to pay $315 to get it back. I got a notice on my car telling me that they were expired, but the notice did not tell me how long I would have to get new tags before they would tow me (they towed my car less than 48 hours later) or that I could pay the tax office for them online and put the receipt in my windshield (I was not made aware of this until AFTER my car was... towed and my husband called the company). The Babcock requires parking decals (which cost an extra $40 a month if you have more than one car) and I can understand needing to make sure cars parked at the building have these decals, but I don’t think it is any of the Babcock’s business whether my license plate tags are expired. If the Richland County or Columbia police departments want to ticket or tow me for having expired tags, I think they are capable of handling that. I also think I should note that my tags expired in September but my car was not towed until November, after my husband and I notified the Babcock in October that we would not be renewing our lease. In the future I hope the management can find the time to clearly communicate the parking and towing protocol to their residents so other people can avoid this situation. Thankfully my husband and I had a second car to go get mine out of the (again, incredibly sketchy) towing lot and we could afford the $315 (cash only, handed off to a random woman who pulled up in a personal car because this lot did not have an office or any kind of identifying signage that I could see) they charged, but not everyone has multiple cars or can just waste that much time and money. Lee mas

Very close to the law school, within a mile. Quiet community, unique, and a great place for pets. On-property dog park, walkable to city dog park, and no breed or size restrictions.

One year in and really wishing that I chose somewhere else to live. Beautiful building and grounds for sure. The management and overall value for your dollar is another thing entirely. In short, I have found management here to be cheap, lazy and incompetent. Oh and I just learned that spending $1800+ in rent will still require you to take regular trips to the laundromat due the odd choice of in-unit washer/dryer combo (washer too small, dryer is a "damp dry" ventless type used primarily in... EUROPE). By all means come visit the grounds and marvel at the beauty of the building's exterior but don't waste your hard earned money renting here. Lee mas

From day one, the staff at Babcock Apartments has truly gone above and beyond to make my living experience seamless and enjoyable. They are incredibly friendly, approachable, and always quick to respond whenever I've needed assistance. It's rare to find such a dedicated team that genuinely cares about their tenants. Their level of customer service is outstanding, and they always make sure you feel valued and heard.

Beyond the exceptional staff, the location of Babcock Apartments is unbeatable!... Situated in the heart of an up-and-coming area on Bull Street, it’s a vibrant and exciting neighborhood. With Firefly Stadium just next door, there’s always something happening, and the area is filled with great restaurants, cafes, and fitness spots. Whether you’re grabbing a bite to eat, going for a workout, or catching a game, everything you need is just around the corner.

The amenities at Babcock are equally impressive – modern, clean, and well-maintained. It’s clear that a lot of thought has gone into making the apartments comfortable and stylish, with all the features you’d want in a home. The combination of a beautiful space and a fantastic community makes Babcock Apartments a wonderful place to live.

I couldn’t be happier with my decision to call Babcock home – it truly feels like a community, and the staff is a huge part of that! Lee mas

I just moved out and have extremely mixed thoughts about this property. While its beautiful on the outside the management is very prickly and the remodel was done rather poorly. The floors in my apartments are not level so that one of my doors doesn't close and the windows don't seal properly which led to a lot of bugs. Also the paint tends to peel off of the plaster walls.
Not to mention the FEES. There's a fee for everything around here. If you leave your trashcan out past 8am for the valet... trash they will fine you 50 dollars. Upon move out I disassembled a small ikea couch and put it in the dumpster and got fined 100 dollars. Apparently residents may not use the dumpster, so any trash more than the single bag must be taken off site.
Lastly they have a fire alarm problem so once or twice a month a fire alarm will go off at 3 am which forced me to evacuate with my animals.
Overall I would expect more leniency and favorability towards residents for an apartment building that leaves a yogurt splatter up the main entrance door for 6 months.
Lee mas