OLYMPUS AT ROSS

Is there any star less then 1? This place is a dump. Where to start. My truck was completely vandalized when I first moved in, my storage locker was broken into and I had to fight off the guy robbing it. The location might seem ok but no security on property and I just ran off 4 hood rats who think the pool belongs to them. I’m not the only one who has had to do this. It is a on going problem. I can see section 8 housing from my balcony. It has been a year and I cannot wait to get out of here. If you like a trashy home with I repeat no on sight security then move in here and hope for the best. Single women run away.

I moved into Olympus about a week ago and I have been beyond satisfied with my decision to live here. First of all, the staff has all been friendly and helpful. Brittanie L. handled my moving process from start to finish with the best attitude, level of care and ethical behavior I have ever experience with apartment living. She took time to listen to my needs and found me exactly what I wanted. On top of that, prices were as quoted and I got a sweet special. Through the process Brittanie communicated with me the whole way, even calling me on her off day and providing me with her cell phone number for any concerns. On move in day, Brittanie walked me to my unit, introducing me to staff and neighbors, and inspected my apartment with me. Through this first week she has periodically checked in to make sure I am settling in well. WOW! The community is super friendly and I have already made some new friends at our residents brunch event this past weekend! I love my apartment, the community and staff at Olympus. Well done Brittanie!

Let me start by saying I lived at this spot when it was Alexan Arts. I moved in August 1^st, Moved out August 31^st. Dallas wasn’t my thing, I’ll admit that. However this place didn’t help things at all. Place is beyond loud ESPECIALLY by the pool. PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE don’t rent a unit facing the pool. You will regret how poor the sound insulation is when little kids/​maniacs are screaming at 2−5am. This place is in the hood, I mean it is what it is, THE HOOD. I can deal but come up with some kind of better way to keep the hood outside the walls. The day I moved out, there was a legit bloody brawl in the hallways with people screaming and yelling. The Fees were bananaland i basically paid almost 4k to live there and break my lease after a month, even though I left the unit immaculate. That is all for my rant… and hopefully the people @ Olympus clean things up :)

Let me preface with, my boyfriend has lived here for about a year. However we recently decided to move in together so I’ve had more interaction with the staff.
I called to inquire about units that would be available around my boyfriend’s move out time and Katie answered my questions. no sooner than 5 minutes later she followed up with an email and link to the property’s online portal to apply. Later that day I stopped by and Katie showed me a few units that would match our preferences and was super patient and ensured I had all the information I needed for 1. my boyfriend to move units, and 2. what I needed to provide when applying. We spoke about 1 particular unit and sure enough, she sent me a quote within the hour. The next day she followed up with a phone call. Long story short, my boyfriend and I went back and forth on the unit and decided it wasn’t for us. I later emailed her asking for more options and ON HER DAY OFF she connected me with the property General Manager Geoffrey.
The next two days Geoffrey followed up with more options and asked me questions to ensure that he understood our requirements for building placement and unit amenities. He ended up offering us a unit that was available about a month outside of my boyfriend’s current lease, however he allowed him to pay his current rent rate (rather than paying the month-​to-​month rate) with the contingency that we sign on that particular unit.
Geoffrey and Katie have both been so wonderful to work with. They genuinely cared about my needs and were extremely responsive to my emails — even emailing after hours with promises that they would follow up the next day.
From the year that my boyfriend has lived here there has been significant improvements as far as security, and building policies go. I really love this building and it’s amenities. The residents that I encounter have been super friendly; however, it seems that only a few residents that continue to «ruin» it for others… breaking the entry gates, vomit in the parking garage, not picking up after their dogs in the dog run, etc.

Old management was terrible but the new staff are much better.

Do not rent at this building! The management of this building does not take security seriously and the neighborhood is extremely high crime. One of the elevations of the building faces out over a horrendous collection of subsidised housing units where crime runs rampant. Just this evening, there was a gang shooting only several hundred feet from the apartment that I pay above market rent to lease.

After sharing this community with the homeless, drug dealers and random Ross avenue «walking dead» since August I’ve done all I can to grin and bear these apartments.

Ownership has changed hands twice, we’ve been notified of a minimum 3 break-​ins, countless aggressive bread dogs in the community and some of the loudest neighbors I’ve lived next to since 2009. This is just a temporary residence as our house is being built, but please if you value your safety, peace and quiet after work and cleanliness in your apartment community think twice before signing a lease here. From the front of the lease office you can throw a rock and hit section 8 government housing (which I’d be willing to bet 99% of the residents do not realize). Located just half a mile from Baylor Hospital you’ll enjoy constant police, ambulance and fire truck sirens in the evening and into the early morning hours. On a daily basis you’ll find trash piled up in the garage, entry doors into the community that sometimes shut, sometimes slam shut and sometimes have functioning door handles (on or off the door depending on the day). Bottom line if you’re ok with spending $ 1600 on rent for the above mentioned «amenities» then Alexan/​Olympus at Ross might be the home you’ve always been looking for, just do yourself a favor and keep your pepper spray and taser near by.
Oh and for the gym rats out there, be ready to share weights and cardio equipment with your freelance filmographer neighbors who completely take over the gym to shoot their newest projects (didnt make sense to me either…) with management’s permission of course.

recently moved in during July and with help from Cat we were able to find the perfect apartment layout. She was very friendly and professional. The pool is always clean and the gym is one of my favorite amenities. Neighbors are super friendly and when we have events by the pool side everyone pitches in to keep it clean. the parking garage is real safe but since there’s an inside dog walk strip the garage can get really smelly. and if you’re not home by 7 good luck getting a parking spot on your floor. the art studio is amazing if you need quiet down time. and the mingle room is packed with TVs and computers, a pool table and a fun camera to take pictures with. it is also convenient with a refrigerator and sink. I would have to say that the rest of the staff is a little rude at times and seem too busy when you approach them in the front office. I had a package come in on Friday and wasn’t notified, I later found out I had the package waiting for me via ups online tracking. we moved in on the first floor and even with the tall ceilings we are still able to hear the people above us when they walk around. we are close to the open patio next to the pool and the windows seem thin because you can hear conversations, they need to add more signs that say «quiet» after certain hours. ALSO, there was a break in not too long ago so the doors really need to be reinforced or cameras need to be installed.

I LOVE these apartments! Everything about it I love. Seriously. Best apartments I’ve ever lived in. Don’t ever want to move lol.

Visited this property today. It’s pretty much perfect except for the hallways & parking garage area are EXTREMELY HOT!!! It will probably be the opposite during the winter, extremely cold.

My roommate and I went to look at a 2 bedroom apartment at Alexan, we have a friend that moved in a few months ago so we thought we would check it out. The complex itself is awesome, the pool is very cool and they have even have a salon attached. The apartments are nothing more than what we’ve seen so far but we already knew what those looked like from our friends place. Guess we were just really turned off by the girl that showed us. When we walked in, she didn’t even look up from her computer when she said «be with you in a minute». We saw a few other people who were sitting at their desks but didn’t seem interested in helping us. After an uncomfortable 10 minute wait, she finally came over and started asking us questions. She wasn’t really rude but just had this «I don’t have time for you attitude» I felt rushed the whole time we were walking around and she got annoyed with my questions (maybe I asked too many). With all the options out there for apts, I definitely think we can do better.

I moved into this apartment the day it opened. I love living here. I find the staff amiable, and the apartment clean as well as safe. There is security on site and a gated garage. For a 20-​something girl living in the city, I find these features very important. Also, this is the first place I have lived in where I can call my neighbors my friends and that has a lot to do with the fun and friendly activities the staff produces here that invites us all to socialize.

I moved into Alexan Arts 6wks ago and it was the best decision I’ve made since living in Dallas.
Amenities — awesome, clean, hip & fun! The Mingle Room is huge & a great place to meet other neighbors to play pool or have a drink when it’s raining outside. The pool/​bbq area is awesome with lots of room (+4 cabanas with fans!). I will say that the ground is super hot (wear flip flops to the edge of the pool!!!) & very slippery. The gym is great as well, with the Spin Room being a great bonus (I can’t wait for a spin instructor to come on board)!
Staff — welcoming, professional & they all really make the place feel like home. Dimitri, Claudia, Cat, Courtney, Lindsey & Katie are all fabulous (apologies of any misspelling!!!)
Security — I’ve never had an issue with feeling unsafe. Being a single lady living alone, security is always a priority on my list. I like that there’s a dead lock on the front door of my apartment and you need a fob to get into the building.
Noise — I face the pool and I don’t have many issues. There’s the odd loud group at the pool on the weekend, but I’m totally fine with that. And usually by midnight it’s quiet again. The majority of people have respect for their neighbors.
The events Alexan Arts host are so much fun. A lot of residents join in and it’s a great way to meet people. Everyone wants to have a good time :)
I agree with Shayla, it’s like we’re one big happy family :)
I would recommend Alexan Arts to anyone coming through the door. Come & join the family :)

Hi all that may read my review! My husband and I moved here back in Jan. from DC and were literally one of the first people to move into Alexan Arts. We lived 1,338 miles away, which made our apartment search really hard. We basically communicated via email and fax. All the stresses I thought I would encounter with this move never came because of Katy (at the front desk). She was more than helpful during the process and still very helpful today. Everyone that I have met thus far has been extremely nice and welcoming. It is like we are all one BIG Family My husband and I are proud to call Alexan Arts home! Love Shayla (Prez)

I have lived at this building since January when it opened and I couldn’t be happier. The staff is very friendly and helpful. Courtney helped me find the apartment and has always been willing to go the extra mile to help out.

I moved into Alexan Arts in April, and it has been one of the best decisions I have made upon moving to Dallas. Not only was Courtney’s assistance durning the move-​in process exceptional, but all of the staff for that matter.
They have not only gone above and beyond with the amenities, i. e pool, gym, common areas, new appliances, etc, but the team at Alexan Arts does everything in there power to make this building feel like a «home.»
They are constantly hosting fun events and activities for you to get aquatinted with your neighbors, and are always friendly and engaging whilst doing so. Additionally, the unique blend of residents from all walks of life makes this building a real pleasure to live in.
I would wholeheartedly recommend Alexan Arts to anyone who is looking for a home in Dallas, because I promise you… You will find it here :)
–Marisa

To start off, I do not live here. We are moving from out of town and took a tour. While looking online before our visit to Dallas, this was the property I was set on. In the end, however, we went with another. The thing I didn’t like the most about this place was the location. It is very close to everything, but this specific location looks very run down. All the views overlook dingy businesses/​road areas. It wasn’t appealing. Also, the «spoil me spa showers» are not in every unit as advertised, but only the 2 bedrooms. The blow dry bar is not free except for your first visit. For a lower price, we found something just as nice, right downtown, with even better amenities.

This is a very nice complex that just opened up on Ross Ave. The Alexan Arts is decorated very nicely with an urban/​art spin. It’s quite refreshing. I really enjoyed the pool area at night. It lights up brightly and quickly becomes a conversation piece. For the price, I do not think you get a better combination of luxury, amenities or convience for the money.