1801 L

Checked out 1801L apartments this weekend. Lindsey was great. Very friendly, helpful and knowledgable about the facility. Nice looking units and the area is phenomenal. I’ll be looking to lease at 1801L as soon as something opens up.

Nice complex! Lindsey was the leasing consultant, and she was super friendly and helpful. The only downside is the limited availability for two bedrooms, but I was given several recommendations for other complexes — a bit surprising. The neighborhood is a quaint section of exciting downtown, finishes in the units are nice, and can we say pool! Anyone would be lucky to live here.

My husband & I moved here in January of 2014. The apartment complex is very noisy They were nice to move us to an inside apartment which was a lot better but the people above us made a lot of noise. The apartments looks really nice with the laminate floor but is so noisy for the person below. When we moved out in mid July they were doing construction work outside our window & replacing windows & they made a mess. I requested a move out date of the 15 but had to pay till the end of the month which was fine but then they asked me to move out early because they had already rent the place. I cleaned everything except for the windows because the workers had made a mess of them. They never took the mess into consideration when giving back our deposit. I also asked for a pre-​inspection to fix whatever needed to be done & never got one. We ended up only getting a partial back on deposit due to this. Due to how much you have to pay for this place a moth it is not worth it at all.

This is one of the more beautiful of the modern apartment complexes on the grid in Sacramento. Although I’ve never lived there, I’ve toured some of their rentals and frequent the eclectic mix of restaurants on their bottom floor. Each business, the location and the wonderful central courtyard complete with a pool make this a must-​see for any visitor or potential resident.
What’s better is the service in their front office. The staff here always greet you with a smile and treat you like a valued customer — whether you are actually a customer or not. They’ll be happy to answer any questions you have.
If you have a chance, explore their inner courtyard or grab a bite on the back patio of the Capital Dime. It’s a pleasant dining experience unknown to many.

Update: 7÷15÷14
In regards to 1801’s reply to my negative review. 1801 never offered a parking pass and they have lied all through their response. Now they have turned my negative review of them into an ad for their apts. Not very classy at all but after meeting them, I am not surprised.
I’ve been on the waiting list for an apartment at 1801 L St. Apartments in Sacramento for a good five years. I was very excited when on the 3^rd of July I got a call from a lady named Lindsey saying that my name had finally come up on the list and asked if I’d like to see an apartment. I was excited, but also a little nervous. Moving is never fun. Would the apartment be worth it?
I made an appointment to see it on the 8^th as they were closed on the weekends and the 4^th was a holiday. We met with Lindsey at the appointment time and she could not have been sweeter. She gave us a tour of the complex, pool area, workout room and the apartment, which I have to say was fabulous. She made us feel at home during our visit. The only drawback would be having to pay for a parking space and Storm’s drive to work (my aide). After looking at the apartment, we had a brief discussion and decided that the positives far outweighed the couple of negatives. Lindsey said that being I was on a reduced rent program due to disability that there was another lady to talk to about getting everything set up. Lindsey herself knew about 90% of my questions though.
Lindsey went into the office of Danielle Beard, who looked to be just sitting there. Immediately Danielle became agitated and tossed the files in her hand onto her desk when Lindsey asked her to talk to us. The tension in the room could have been cut with a knife.
This Danielle Beard said very loudly, with her office door wide open, «I don’t have time to answer people’s questions.» She stood up, glared at Lindsey and came to her doorway, not inviting us into her office.
She looked like right at me like I was trash off the street and said, «I can answer a couple of quick questions. What do you need?» I bit my tongue not to tell her where to shove her apartment, being I had liked it. I asked the two questions I needed answers for, and she spent more time bitching about the program that would have given me reduced rent due to my disability than she did answering the questions.
I told her, «I heard that you’re very busy, but I just want to make sure I’m doing this right.»
With that, I got a fake smile, and a, «Oh, yes. Of course, I apologize about that.» The funny thing is, after leaving I found out that the answers she gave us were wrong anyway.
I decided that if that was the kind of attitude I had to put up with to live in these apartments, no matter how nice they are, they were not worth it. Lindsey, again, was fabulous. I left a voicemail for Lindsey letting her know why I won’t be taking the apartment, just so I wouldn’t be leaving her hanging. However, this Danielle Beard, made it clear that she doesn’t know what she’s talking about and that she doesn’t like to be asked to do her job; the one she is getting paid to do, the one that many people out there would kill for. I left a voicemail for Lindsey letting her know why I won’t be taking the apartment, just so I wouldn’t be leaving her hanging.

Unilocal needs to add an additional star option, just for the sake of 1801! I first moved into the building about a year and a half ago to occupy a studio on the first floor. Prior to viewing 1801’s available units, I toured various additional buildings and independent units scattered around downtown and midtown. I fell in love with 1801 the moment I walked in.
I moved in a few days after viewing the studio, thanks to the amazing staff in the leasing office. I cannot iterate how helpful, courteous and considerate they truly are. The staff plays a key component in the thriving community of 1801, which in my opinion is one of the best parts of living here. That statement holds a lot of weight, considering the quality of life this building offers; some amenities include 24 hour gym, pool, quick-​to-​respond maintenance staff and concierge services (dry cleaning, room service, dog walking, guest suite rental, grocery delivery, FREE BIKE RENTALS, etc.) amongst many more.
To elaborate on the community offered within 1801, let me start off by saying I was a midtown-​newbie upon moving in. I hardly knew anyone who lived here locally and bleakly knew my way around the area. My neighbors introduced themselves to me within a week of moving in; I felt so incredibly welcomed. Thanks to the dine and shop around midtown maps offered by the leasing office, I quickly learned how to navigate the streets of midtown with ease. Now, as I leave my apartment everyday, I am greeted by one of my fabulous neighbors… there isn’t a better way to start the day than with the welcoming smile of another!
Since moving in, I have upgraded to a one-​bedroom unit facing over 19^th street; I could not be any happier. The staff was quick to respond to my desire to upgrade and moved me into the unit within TWO DAYS of showing me the space. Proving how deeply the staff loves and cares for their residents.
Thanks to the fabulous location, everything I need is within a 3 block radius, which is a true luxury for my occasional lazy-​Sundays.
Amazing staff, incredible location, awesome amenities, friendly community and absolutely BEAUTIFUL units? It doesn’t get any better than this.

where to start… hmmmmmmm
i personally like all the girls working the rental office as i have friendships with them and they are nice. however, that is where all the good stuff ends.
my gripes and rants:
its overpriced, places above crepeville are 20% cheaper and include parking
parking garage is a joke, there were over 6 breakins while i lived there
the low income tenants are blatantly obvious
the only upside is the pool which if you have been on a tour is the highlight, don’t get sucked in
the location is great, however there was a drive by while i lived there that blew out the lobby windows exactly where you get your mail
the hidden fees are outrageous — you have to sign a 56 page lease, so yeah, go figure
they don’t tell you that your rent goes up by $ 100 if you are not in a long term lease
when you move out they charge you for everything. i left my apt cleaner than when i got it and still got charged $ 145 cleaning fee despite the fact that i lived there two years and well, cleaned the shit out of it
the outside apartments (facing 18^th, 19^th and L street) are loud from street traffic
at least once a month they have to enter your apt to check something whether it be the fire sprinklers, the water, or whatever
i paid my first 15 months using auto bill pay with BofA and was never late. BofA screwed up my payment one month and i got charged $ 100 late fee. again, who reads a 56 page lease? do you read your itunes user agreement? i didn’t think so.
the hardwood floors are nice (even though they are pergo), electric stoves, not gas, pool is alright (sun sets behind building by 430pm even in summer), but i can’t think of anything else to brag about. overall, its a ripoff.

How many ways can I talk about how this place is horrible? While apartment hunting I walked into the office here and there was one girl working. She was on the phone when we walked in and just put up a finger to acknowledge our presence. She continued talking on the phone for about another 15 minutes. At this point I got tired of waiting so I grabbed a card and said I would be back later. I ended up calling back and setting up an appointment to come back to see an available apartment.
When I came back the next day the for my appointment the same girl was working and was yet again was on the phone. This time she was on the phone taking a personal call. It was obvious this was the case because she was talking about her night out at the bar the night before and the «hot guy» she hooked up with. Again I stood there looking at her obviously annoyed for a few minutes until I finally loudly announced I was there for my appointment. She bothered to take the time to pause from her phone conversation to say that she was too busy to do tours today and I would need to reschedule.
Needless to say I walked out and I never went back. If I was the managers or whoever runs this place she would be gone without a second thought. After hearing what others have experienced in this dump I’m glad I ended up elsewhere anyhow.

Look, you won’t find a more beautiful, charming, warm, and smack-​in-​the-​middle of all things Midtown then 1801 L Street. Me, my girlfriend, and her 16 year old son lived there for 9 month ending March of this year. I have only positive things to say about Allison and her staff. All of our experiences were positive.
If you’re looking to live in midtown live here. It’s an amazing experience.

I lived at 1801 L from January 2007 to August 2012 and can say unequivocally that it is a terrific place to live. The location is literally the epicenter of activity in Sacramento – three blocks in any direction brings you 90% of anything you’d ever want to do in town. Not that you even need to leave the building – with a variety of restaurants, bars, shops, desert destinations, and Midtown’s only pool, you’ll never want for anything.
It’s also by far the highest-​quality apartment building in town by any measure – the construction, security, amenities, and of course, its awesome staff.
Everyone who works there rightly takes a lot of pride in what they do and are very responsive and eager to find ways to make their residents happy. They were always quick to resolve any issue and very flexible in working with me on any random request I had.
I’m happy to be a homeowner now but very much miss the 1801 L community that I was fortunate to be a part of for 5 ½ years.

For the price you cant beat it. Exterior modern looking, Florida vibe. Very small apts without any stoves. Microwave is included but it would be nice for at least 2 burner stove. Grocery Outlet and CVS is just a rocks throw away. Close to restaurants, bars, etc. Strict rules policy. Best Bet.

so i’ve lived at 800j for a few years. perhaps it was a third life crisis but i contemplated moving not because i was def not unhappy there but just for the thought of something new. i’m glad my judgement wasn’t clouded ok where do i start.
yes, 1801L has a pool. thats about the only advantage it has over other buildings on the grid including capital towers. was notified of a 1 bedroom floorplan that i preferred becoming available by phone and took a tour. while approaching i heard pretty loud music blaring «hoppin’ out wit 2 broken legs tryina walk it off. fuck you too bitch call the cops. imma kill you & them loud barking dogs». alright. i’m 30 not 50. in fact i have that song on my itunes and, by itself, this didn’t really affect my opinion of moving here. the unit did.
corian/​plastic countertops, older appliances, and inferior fixtures did. compared to 800j these kitchens and bathrooms just are NOT up to par for what you pay (yes, more than 800j, simply for the ability to walk to crepeville or chipotle? i’m thinking K street is more of an advantage or at least will be soon enough).
definitely a younger crowd here. which i am and would be fine with just to warn people in their 50s of moving to this building… i wouldn’t. alot of the district 30 dive bar mix ultra lounge brats who are hung over a third of the time & think pretty highly of themselves.
the last straw for me was the staff. at my building people touring were very polished, professional and friendly. and they still are years later to me. the woman who toured this apartment with me at 1801L wasn’t even courteous as opposed to curt and blazze. what do i need you here for aside from the key to unlock? what is it going to be like when i have a complaint, or someone has complained about me? i couldn’t BELIEVE i actually considered paying $ 100 more for this unit as opposed to my 1br at 800j and i’m glad i had the sense to walk out.

I lived here for 1 year, and it was spectacular! Very very clean, and very helpful staff. I don’t think I ever saw even an ant, spider or fly in our apt! I always felt 100% safe too. We took advantage of the wine bar and their delicious happy hours. The chocolate shop and froyo were frequently visited as well. The pool area with hot tub is awesome. You really are in the middle of all the action. I wish I could move the entire complex to the Peninsula or SF so that I can live here again!
If you can, go for a room on the top floor. Our upstairs neighbors would always wear their high-​heels inside and stomp around at night like confused elephants. That was the only main complaint I had. I would definitely live here again if I find myself back in Sac!

We’ve lived here since ¹¹⁄₁₁ and love it! The rent is high but worth it — well maintained, great floor plan, appliances, etc.; very friendly and responsive staff; lovely courtyard and pool; and excellent location. We walk/​ride our bikes everywhere! The best part is it’s in the heart of Midtown and close to restaurants, night life, theatre, museums, galleries, etc. It’s true urban living, yet residents and businesses owners are very friendly and take pride in their Midtown neighborhood. I’m glad we chose 1801L to start our empty-​nest adventure!

I have lived in this apartment for about a year and am very satisfied. The location is superb — you are exactly in the center of midtown. The units and grounds are kept very clean and if you have a problem with your unit it will usually get fixed within a day. The staff also is very responsive. It is not cheap but well worth it.

I lived at 1801 from June 2011 to November of 2011 and it was the absolute worst rental experience I have had in all of my rental history. Where to begin… I will admit they sold us on the apartment no problem and we initially had fallen in love with the place until we got settled in. I almost immediately noticed how many tennents were on housing assistance. As we were moving in we were getting harrassed in the hallway by some lady with no teeth preaching to us about being beaten by police and the mexican government?! Then our first weekend in the apartment there was a guy passed out in the hall he was so drunk, he mumbled us his apartment number and my friend had to pick him up and carry him to his place which you could smell from a mile away, the unit looked as if it was from an episode of horders. (there were many more similar incidents)
We also moved in when it was 100+ degrees outside and our luck the air conditioning unit was completely broken, no big deal things happen, BUT we reported it to the management and they seemed sincerely sorry about the issue and let us know they would fix it immediately– boy was I wrong, we ended up going an entire month with out air conditioning (the average temperature INSIDE our apartment was 90 degrees). After trying to negotiate with the management on getting a rent discount for the month of living in an oven they argued with me saying I was wrong and they looked up the average temperatures for the month and said «it was a mild summer so there was no way it could have been that hot»…
All in all this place is WAY over priced for what it is, the staff are superficially nice and have some of the worst «customer service» I have ever encountered. They will rape you for absolutely every penny they can. I cannot be happier to be out of this place and I will never look back.
The only thing I will say is that the Location is awesome but other then that spend your money elsewhere. After my most recent apartment search I came accross plenty of 2 bedrooms that were much nicer for much less.

I’ve been here for five months now and thought I’d post an update. Everyone has been fantastic here… the leasing office and the maintenance guys. Any maintenance request I’ve submitted has always been taken care of within 24 hours. Definitely one of the best places I’ve ever lived.

My boyfriend lives at 1801, so by default I spend an incredible amount of time there. I find the building to be the best Sacramento has to offer in apartment living.
The location is amazing. You’re within walking distance of Midtown’s most fabulous restaurants, bars and clubs. L Wine Lounge is in the building, meaning you literally just have to descend the stairs to be sitting in a fabulous bar with open windows drinking a class of Pinot. 58 Degrees and Holding, Zocolo, Aioli and Paesanos are just around the block, and De Veers Irish Pub, MiX Nightclub and Sapparro Grill are just a five minute walk. This is the best of the best in walkable community living.
The building itself is very nice. The apartments are decent sized, with wood flooring, great appliances and a dry cleaner that picks up and drops off your clothing at the door! And even though you’re in the city, living right next door to people, you can’t hear anything between the walls — which is huge for me. You can hear when people are screaming in the halls and outside, but if you want to complain about that — you’re clearly not cut out for city living, so move.
The pool is awesome! Because it’s in the middle of the building the wind is blocked, so you can enjoy the sun even on a blustery day. The only downside about the pool area is they don’t have BBQs. I am a huge fan of summer BBQs so that is a bit of a downer, but I can deal.
There are always people there when you have a problem too. You’re locked out? No worries, call an employee and they’re get you in directly. Have something break or stop working? In no time at all it will get fixed.
You’re not going to find better in Sacramento, so pack up, give 1801 a call and start enjoying the best of Sacramento!

I’m torn between one and two stars, but I’ll give it two because after all, we did live there for over a year.
We rented a corner unit with balcony, 2 bed 2 baths. Plus a parking spot that was frequently used by maintenance trucks (this only applied to our spot, as we were given a bigger spot by the gate, hence maintenance trucks would park there assuming it was a free for all spot. There was no «Reserved for Tenant in Unit XXX» sign, as there should be).
We paid good money to rent this place. We were good tenants. We supported businesses in the building.
I don’t know what the percentage of people on housing assistance are in this building, but the experiences we encountered made it seem like it was 50%. We did not know about the housing assistance renters when we rented. If we had known, we would have been aware and knew what to expect.
This is all based on 2007 to August 2008:
The common areas in the building are carpeted.
There was vomit in the elevator for one whole weekend. It was hot.
The hallway carpets were dirtied after less than a year there.
Dirty mailbox area.
Bleach smell in stair case.
Good, strong a/​c in the unit.
We were on the third floor and had our balcony door ajar one summer evening. Be careful because a little mouse climbed up the building and into our unit.
There are restaurants on the first floor so there will be rodents.
The leasing office people are nice, but nice doesn’t get things done. They are not efficient.
The pool is nice.
I got lost in the building all the time. I wish they had maps all over.
Elevators can be dirty.
High number of people who don’t take care of their living quarters in this building. Mostly young college-​age and housing assistance renters.
I would not recommend this place to others. I think the lofts across the street should be complete — look there instead.

This is solely a review on the management team as I never had the «pleasure» to rent here. Why are you girls so rude and stuck up? Seriously you rent apartments for a living get over yourselves. I’ve gone in twice; once for myself who if the women at the front was 10% nicer I would have booked a 1 bedroom and once with my dear friend. Both of us felt like we were pulling teeth to try to get any information on apartment availability from you.
Maybe we should have come in dressed up with our Express suits and knock off designer purses then we would have fit in and gotten better service from you dim wits.