The Columns at Lake Ridge

I have lived here for 5 years. This complex is a hidden gem in the concrete jungle of North Atlanta. The place was originally built as employee housing for IBM in the early 1980's. IBM housed global employees here instead of paying for extended, sometimes years long, hotel stays. The complex has lots of room between buildings and an intentionally low person per square foot ratio. There are tons of large, old trees. The grounds are beautifully landscaped and well maintained.

The next best thing... about living here is that the complex is owned by ECI group, a professional management group based here in Atlanta. The company is actually in it for the long term. The absolute best thing about living here is the two resident managers. I will not name them personally but they both live onsite and are committed to making the Columns at Lake Ridge a great place to call home. Read More

As a resident of 4 years, it’s been a rollercoaster ride. Best thing is the location of the community. Management at the location are difficult to deal with at times, but the maintenance team gets things fixed fairly quickly. Units are in much need of upgrades and they haven’t done many. Leasing office is the best looking place in the community but unfortunately, you can’t live in it.

I wish I read the reviews before moving in on such short notice. I’d rather have my family of five crammed in with a relative until I found a safe home to feel at ease. This is the quite opposite. Day 2 and I have killed several bugs. I do no dwell comfortably with roaches. It is going on 4 am and I cannot rest from the huge spider o found crawling in my bed. The office said pest control serviced the home twice prior to my move in. I see now that this issue. I am worried about gas leaks as the... reviews mentioned. Breaking the lease and having debt is far better than leaving in this place. I Cannot believe they dont keep this place tidy. Huge DISAPPOINTMENT Read More

This has got to be the worst place I’ve ever lived in , I thought it was just my unit , that has mold in vent , dirty carpet , major roach infestation, the price is ok , however there are places not far from here that are in the same ball park , the loitering is insane , there are speed bumps however to some visitors, as well as tenants they mean nothing at all , I’m sure 1 car was doing at least 40 mph with the radio blasting all hours of the day and night , who wants to work all day then come... home to this , I wanted to stay until I saved enough to buy , I cannot take anymore and will be submitting my 60 day notice .. IM DONE !!! Read More

DO NOT RENT FROM THIS PLACE
Reasons
1. Drunk maintenance guys enter home whenever they feel like, looking for God know's what (caught on video camera)
2. Water in bathrooms run constantly never fixed and water bill is high because of it
3. Gas company red tagged the furnace for it's liability to cause a fire, maintenance man stole tag and started furnace anyway.
4. Bought a radon detector (apartment did not have one and all batteries in smoke detectors were dead) and it kept going off every... time I used heat.
5. Houses are leaning, roofs are constantly leaking (apartment flooded twice).
6. ROACHES ROACHES ROACHES ROACHES, SILVERFISH
7. Maintenance guys come and put a piece of paper that says terminix but terminix never comes...again caught on video.
8. DRUGS DRUGS DRUGS DRUGS
9. Staff has no idea what they are doing.
10. Rent from anywhere but here.
11. TRASH always piled up entire place stinks
12. Animals living in the roof for the entire time (1year). Heard them every night roof was starting to cave in when I left.
13. Mold in bathroom ceiling floor and God knows where else.
14. Bottom of the Bottom...its not worth whatever money you think you are saving.
If you are in dire straights and have bad credit and no other choice still don't rent from this place. YOU WILL REGRET IT. Read More