The Bricks Perimeter Center

I lived here half Gables and half Brinks — who bought the property.
PROS:
— I had great service at the leasing office for any issues, questions or help.
— Close to good restaurants, bars, retail, groceries, major highways, MARTA – everything.
— No parking garage issues – plenty of space for you and your guests.
— Never had any issues with the amenities – they were always clean.
— The new valet trash company was consistent with pick up times.
CONS:
— Construction, construction, construction. It’s loud! When I moved in, there were beautiful trees as my patio view. They were all cut down and I think they are building a hotel next door (in front of Wal-​Mart). :(So be cautious of which part of the building you rent! It may be 2018 before it’s complete. It starts promptly at 7:30am Mon-​Sat. (Not the complex’s fault but be aware. They still are charging regular rates even with the horrible, horrible noise.)
— Floors and walls are thin (but that is life in an apartment)
— Ashford Dunwoody traffic. THE worst to get to 285. (Not the complex’s fault either but just more awareness)

I would not move here if you value sleep. On the weekends people yell and and scream all night long. Teens and low life’s will swim in the pool at 3am on the weekends yelling. There is no security to call. So from Friday evening till Monday morning it is the Wild West. Cannot wait to move.

The Agent was horrible. He was rude when I went in to find an apartment (may be i went in late) all I wanted was to run out!!!

I just moved out to be closer to friends and ITP but I’ve had a great stay at gables metropolitan. The staff is really friendly and accommodating. The place is pretty clean — yes you have the lazy folks who don’t pick up after their pets.
The gym is nice and clean. The pools are great and I really don’t have much bad to say at all. Ok I hated how small my washer and dryer were…
I’d move back. Ask for Eric. He’s great.

There have been two car break ins on my floor and the apartment fails to notify residents about it. My neighbor actually got his van stolen. Luckily, the cops were able to recover the van although most of the items in the van were missing. Weeks after my neighbors van was stolen, someone got into my car and stolen from me. When I reported my car break in to the cops, the officer assigned to my case said I was the third individual in the complex that reported an issue that day !
I do not believe the apartment cares about the safety of their residents. I have informed them that they need to make a general notice to the entire apartment and they have not done so as of today.

hmmm… looking at all these negative reviews about «gables metropolitan» makes me feel somewhat fortunate. through my stay at this complex, I’ve never had a bad experience. I’m not sure if the other reviewers had a bad experience here due to staying at the lower levels of the complex, but I didn’t have any problems.
I signed the lease for 13 months, which is the shortest option they had available. I’m not sure if that is still the case, but that’s what was offered to us at the time. I do have to admit that I did not stay the full 13 months to experience the apartment complex fully, but I am able to speak for the 4 months that I did stay for.
I did NOT break the lease due to complications or problems at gables, but due to roommate issues.
| PROS |
— my neighbors never were loud
— no obnoxious parties
— parking was easy (at least on the top deck of the garage)
— other tenants were friendly (whether you were working out at the gym, walking in their picnic area, etc.)
— never had a problem with utilities, plumbing, etc.
— in the parking garage, there is a huge elevator — very convenient for those who have huge furniture or items that need to be carried on higher floors
— parking garage is uhaul accessible
— master bathrooms are very spacious
— visitors can park anywhere in the garage
— convenient location; you can get to the mall, restaurants, highway, bank, grocery store, etc. in less than 2 mins.
| CONS |
— you can’t choose your own internet provider. you HAVE to use direcpath
— the starting price is just ridiculous, even if you’re not living in the «luxury» side of gables
— units like fridge, stove, dishwasher, etc. are old and cheap; definitely need an upgrade
— fitness center/​club house is not 24 hours
— flat rate of $ 40 for water (this could be pro too, but we didn’t use the full amount)
— the rates that they were charging to break the lease are so outrageous
— thin walls (that’s a con at any apartment though)

WARNING: If you’re considering moving to this complex, please take note of their dismal communications offerings. This complex has an exclusivity agreement with DirecPath and the fastest Internet speed you can get is 6 Mbps down/​1 Mbps up, although the disclaimer does also spell out «up to 6 Mbps» so you’re not guaranteed anything. The television service is resold DirecTV plus all kinds of start up fees and surcharges. They also charge for setting up HD and DVR service. Quite the racket! Feel free to do a search of DirecPath and the numerous complaints from TX, SC, GA, FL and AL.
As far as units go, they’re market priced, but the interiors are a dated and cheaply equipped. Appliances are black and the refrigerator and dishwasher are the absolute cheapest available.
Parking garage is a fairly nice feature as you can park three cars if you wish and your visitors may park anywhere.
Gym is larger than the typical apartment gym, but as always, it isn’t for a serious athlete or fitness minded individual. It’s great for an emergency rainy day workout when you don’t want to leave your property.
Landscaping appears to be excellent and well kept.

I’ve been a Gables resident for almost 2 years now and I absolutely love it here. Yea, they could stand to make a few changes by cleaning the hallways more frequently and maintenance could be better staffed but every complex is gonna have its kinks. Other than that, it’s fabulous! Neighbors all hang out together during the summer at the pool. I always feel very safe here. And sometimes they have neighborhood functions. All and all no complaints :)

As far as apartment complexes go I feel it meets the basics. You can’t have super high expectations for a multi-​family housing complex because the reality is, it’s a business and they are out there to make money.
Some good points:
— I always had a same day response whenever I had a repair request. They got the issue fixed usually the same day and didn’t make a mess.
— What’s known as Phase III for Gables Metropolitan is now only Gables Metropolitan, the other two phases were sold to another company so the apartment you get is newer, has updated facilities and «luxury» style amenities including granite countertops, dark stained cabinets, lofted ceilings, etc.
— My experience with the leasing agents was that they were very customer service oriented and willing to work with you.
— Lots of parking. My favorite part about this complex was the spacious parking garage and the fact that you can park on the level where you live. I never had an issue getting a spot close to the door and it made moving in super easy. We rented the U-​haul trailer and it’s not too tall so you can haul it all the way to the top of the parking garage. Obviously with a truck you can’t do that but the ceilings in the hallway are tall and the elevator is large too so moving in is a breeze.
Some bad points:
— Ridiculously high rent for the very cramped space you get. My 640 sq. foot apartment was $ 970 a month when I moved in and they wanted nearly $ 1100 per month when it came time to renew my lease. Percentage-​wise not a huge increase, but the dollar to square foot ratio was unacceptable.
— Thin walls — no getting around this anywhere you live. I could hear my neighbor’s obnoxious laughter and their little yappy dogs every night, and all night sometimes. I lived on the top floor so not sure how thin the floors actually are.
— I did have one repair request go awry. I had to have my refrigerator fixed for a leak and when they fixed the problem they left the fridge turned off. I was away from home at the time and when I came back a day or so later everything in the freezer was either melted or completely thawed and the stuff in the fridge could not reliably be called safe for consumption. Luckily the complex reimbursed me for the cost of the groceries but it was a still a pain to work around and the fact that it happened at all was a disappointment.
All around I think it’s a decent place to live for the area. You have to expect high rents because it’s Dunwoody. There’s no such thing as cheap living unless you want to live somewhere scary. It’s close to Perimeter Mall, a ton of restaurants and lots of other shopping, all within walking or biking distance. You also have two Marta stations within easy reach for events downtown or a trip to the airport.

Live here if you don’t mind the following living conditions:
*Water bugs in your apartment, parking deck, and trash disposal rooms
*Disgusting breezeway floors that they say they’re not allowed to power-​wash (you will see more palmetto bugs scurrying around, as well as dog feces)
*Mice and/​or rats (my brother experienced this in so-​called, over-​priced, over-​rated Phase III)
*Noisy upstairs neighbors, because the walls are cardboard thin (you will hear them flush toilets, walk to kitchen, bedroom, bathroom, even hear them cough or sneeze, and you know exactly what music they’re playing)
*Constant water leaks from defective AC units above your unit
*Smelly stench from sheetrock from water leaks, that management will swear up and down that they can’t smell
*Rude, disrespectful, and arrogant leasing staff and managers, that think they are doing you a favor for leasing. God help you if you try to go up the ladder and speak with anyone in the district offices, they work together, and have no respect for residents.
*Dog feces everywhere (breezeway, sidewalks, you name it)
*Having your complaints be ignored
This was my first and worst experience renting in Atlanta, and it was an absolute nightmare. (I had a house for 9 years prior). I wouldn’t recommend Gables for an animal! I have so much more, but currently pressed for time.
I moved out after 15 months of pure hell.

I moved into Gables in May, and I have not regretted my decision once. I felt a little overwhelmed by all the apartments in the area to choose from, so making a final decision was difficult. Since moving in I have felt so at home here. The property is well kept, maintenance has been extremely prompt and helpful when I have had a request, and I feel very safe. I have not encountered a single one of the problems that some of the others mention; since many of these posts are from a couple years ago, I would assume Gables has made some major changes since. In regards to maintenance, I have had an excellent experience. The last time I had a request, maintenance was at my apartment within 2 hours. He was very respectful and worked quickly. Also, I have noticed that sometimes I can hear my neighbors through the walls, but it has never been a problem– no loud parties or anything like that! Most of the time it is actually very quiet. I love the atmosphere of these apartments, and I will definitely be renewing my lease!

I’ve been living here for the past two years, face three. Simply the worst place ever.
Paper thin walls, horrible community, not to mention quite unsafe. You, ll find people trying to break into your car plus stuff being stolen from your laundry. After two years of horrible service and quite poor management I will not be renewing my contract with the «Gables Metropolitans». My only advise if looking into moving here will be «RUN».

Gables Metropolitan is the worst. Unhelpful staff, shoot outs in the parking lot, and hoodlums in the apartments. This supposed «gated» community is wide open becuase hoodlums tear down the gates on a daily basis. The sound insulation is terrible, you can hear neighbors flushing toilets, walking around, and what they are watching on TV. They require you to use Direct Path as a cable and internet provider, the service is down half the time and there’s no accountability. This place is horrible.

Update… after looking at many different floor plans, I decided to go with the Hammond (has a deck) which overlooks the Zen Garden. I couldn’t see the particular apartment because it is still occupied. I was given a 4÷23÷11 move in date. I was SO excited to find the plan I liked, with the deck and with the AWESOME view of the Zen Garden. I decided to go into the Zen Garden to try to determine which apartment would be mine. I wanted to see what type of view I had. I was so disappointed to see that there was a TREE planted directly in front of my view! I would have been on the 2^nd floor, and the tree had already grown (i assume, unless they stupidly planted the tree at that height) to the 3^rd floor. WHY would they intentionally plant a «friggin» tree to block the view??? Anyway, have a call into Tracey Sandlin (Business Manager) and a letter out to corporate (haven’t heard from them). Not sure what can be done… but I sure would like to have the tree moved to another location, preferably NOT in the Zen Garden! If not, I will not be moving in. A little disappointed with Adam. He knew how important the view was for me at the Zen Garden.

I’ve lived here for a year, in the phase III section and I haven’t had any problems so far, except for them increasing my rent upon my 1 year lease coming to an end. It’s clean, and quiet. The pool brings in some rowdy crowds in the summer, but as long as your window doesn’t face into the pool area, that isn’t really a problem. There is also a smaller pool in this area you can go to. The gym is nice, but a little small. The apartments are really nice– I recommend getting a top floor unit for the high ceilings. They keep plenty of dog pick up stations with bags available which is nice. It is a very dog friendly community. Prices vary-​My apt is about $ 820/​month for a 1 bedroom. I would like it be under 800, but it is still a decent deal for all the amenities and the newness of the building. They also offer 3 different exercise classes/​week and do social activities such as wine tastings on a regular basis. Maintenance has always responded very quickly as well.

A 1000+ unit apartment complex and they can’t even afford «net straps» for the tennis courts… been waiting for 3 months now.

If you can’t say anything nice, don’t say anything at all. Well — I can’t just sit back and let that go on this place. I understand that a disgruntled renter will probably make more noise than a happy one; however, if you read all the reviews of this Gables property you will start to get a fell for what the place is really like.
I lived in «Phase 3» at this property — this meant I was in the newest area with the niceest amenities — namely, a nice pedestal sink, granite counter tops, tile, etc. However, this property is huge and the management staff is inadequate and maintenance is non existent. It was a chore to try to get any help from the staff, and trying to get a package from the office that may have been dropped off by UPS was a nightmare!
At one point, we went 3 months with a leak in our ceiling. It took threats to actaully get someone out to the apartment to see what was causing the leak. The first time, the maintannce individual looked at it and told us to let him know if it got any worse. The second time (after a piece of ceiling actually fell), we ended up with a 3’x6’ hole in our ceiling for the next month.
This property puts on a good show. The location is great and the apartments look great. But, do a little home work and look around the area well. I guarantee you can find nicer places in the same price range.
Be aware, and stay away from this place. Horribly understaffed, and it looks like it is starting to take its toll on the property itself. Keep on looking in the Perimeter Area. There are many more great options.

Gables Metropolitan, what a pretty exterior you have and what ugly insides you have!
Beware of Phase 3, with its new gleaming apartments with all the right touches: granite countertops, ceramic tile, modern fixtures, you name it. The exterior is very nice, landscaping outstanding, pool and fitness center top notch, awesome location. Then you move in…
Paper thin walls… apartment and car break ins… unsafe garage… loud parties until 3am with no accountability from management… and worst of all, potentially the worst management staff in all of apartment land.
I understand apartment living, I realize you deal with noise, but this was too much. The maintainence staff is not to be trusted, there are rumors that some are part of the theft ring there.
One day when I came home, my door was deadbolted. I banged on the door and there is maintainence in there… why is my door deadbolted??? Big secret changing my air filter? It was unappreciated to say the least.
The worst part, the service. There is no customer service. The office staff is unhelpful, doesn’t solve problems, doesn’t answer questions, looks at you like you have two heads if you do ask a question. They walk by you like you are invisible when you walk in and you WILL wait at least 30 minutes before getting acknowledged. They misplace rent checks, they lose your keyfob information, they lose your storage info, you name it. Staff turns over continually as they look for the right pretty face to smile at you while they tell you to screw off!
If this place paid half the attention to their tenants as they do their landscaping, they may be on to something!