Bellaire Silk

I've lived here for two years. Definitely one of the better apartments I've lived in. Great location in Chinatown, right across from the ever popular Dun Huang Plaza, close to two highways, and a great price.

Memos are sent periodically to inform of any policy changes they make in an attempt to better the complex and the property manager is always open to discussing them.

Parking is first come first serve which can upset some and visitors are required to park outside the complex after... midnight if you don't request a visitor's parking pass from the office, which helps to keep the limited parking a least a little less congested.

No parking permit or visitor's pass and you WILL be towed. This is becoming standard practice in heavily populated areas in Houston. Communicate with the office and you'll have no issues.

Property manager is very personable and has been very helpful and understanding when I was in a tough financial spot.

There are cons, just like every apartment complex. Especially old ones. The second story floors shift in some spots while walking, which can be uncomfortable, and don't really isolate the noise but I've lived in much worse. I can sometimes hear my cats jumping around upstairs in my townhouse unit because of the floor shifting.

I used to have some noisy next door neighbors who refused to follow the noise ordinance and turn down their music. The property manager walked out in person to speak to them on VARIOUS occasions all the way up to them being required to move elsewhere. Can't blame the complex for rude, noisy neighbors but I appreciate the manager's efforts.

NO roaches. NO bed bugs. I have heard reports of rats but not seen them myself.

Quick response from maintenance staff plus a follow up call from the office to make sure repairs were completed.

I've heard complaints about traffic but you're gonna have traffic in a high-traffic area. We're legit right by the beltway and across the street from an elementary school, plan accordingly.

Caution: During flash floods Corporate Dr. WILL flood but the apartments themselves will be fine. Perfectly safe during Harvey.

Gated community with access pass and intercom system that rings to your phone when a friend needs to be let in to visit. No entrance code that can be shared with everyone, rendering the security of it useless. You have to buzz everyone in individually and the exit gate also has a code, which makes me feel very safe. Read More