25/4/25
They've improved a lot
I've been living here for about two years, during which there has been substantial improvement. There have been three different management teams.
For the first 1.5 years: first two management teams: three stars (4 stars for the first team, 3 stars for the second team). (issues related to friction at the front desk, unnecessary fines, failure on follow up due to turnover).
For the last 4-6 months: five stars for the third team.
The most important change that has been made in the past 4-6... months has been a change in management. The new staff: Maryam, Erica, gloria, Jessica, and Leo are all nice to be around (just got done talking with Maryam in a pleasant conversation). The new manager, Leo, is presumably bringing up people's spirits at the front desk (which might be why the interactions with the new workers Maryam, Gloria, and Erica have been pleasant, but it could also just be that they are nice), and the culture at the front desk is noticeably more cheery. I go there for coffee a lot, an it is always nice to walk in there.
Even if everything is not perfect, I can tell that they are trying to change/improve things, and it is noticeable. When they were switching the wifi, the wifi went on and off repeatedly, and that sucked. Some other reviews mentioned, that. However, It is the new company they signed up with, and there was a "transitional phase" where they were installing new services for the 5G wifi.
I am much happier with the front desk now, and issues are dealt with in a more transparent way. I can also see Leo and the other team when I go to the front desk problem solving issues with the maintenance team. I think the other two teams, while they were trying to deal with issues, were experiencing burnout to some extent due to the pressure. But with this team, I can see Leo problem solving with people, and I might be wrong, but I think that is going toward reducing the stress/burnout.
Another reviewer mentioned the pool closure situation due to the parties, but come on: They have to remove the glass in the water, and they had someone working on it every day. The towing company thing is also due to people parking under the "cover".
I hope that this team continues the current culture, and does not succumb to burnout, and I think they can probably do it. They have Gloria, who has been there for the longest, and she has provided a lot of guidance to people I think. Combine that with good management, and I think the team has a bright future.
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Administrador de la propiedad en Estates at East Riverside respondió a esta revisión
Thank you for taking the time to reflect so thoughtfully on your two years here. It really means a lot to know that you’ve seen a shift in the overall experience and environment — especially in how day-to-day interactions feel and how issues are... being addressed. Your perspective on everything from service transparency to shared spaces shows how closely you’ve been paying attention, and we’re glad those positive changes are resonating with you. We’ll do everything we can to keep that momentum going and continue supporting a living environment that feels responsive and respectful of your time and experience. We’re grateful to have you as part of the community.
– The Estates at East Riverside Team