125 Ximeno Apartments

Strange place to live.

We moved in here December of 2014; and we couldn’t be happier!
Let me start with the building. It’s beautiful, very private for belmont shore, clean, tidy, and has a pool!!! We have a one bedroom, completely renovated. It has all stainless steel appliances, stove, microwave, fridge, gas heat and electric. Its very nice.
Lily, the property manager is awesome! We moved here from across the country on the east coast. You can imagine how hard it is to not only move not knowing anyone, but to find a new place to live so far away! Lily made it so easy. She told us she’d do anything possible to help us, and believe me, she did! She let us send her all the info needed to rent, was patient with the time that takes, and really made us feel welcome when we finally got here (which was close to midnight, and she stayed up just to welcome us in!). I can really say she is more than a property manager; She is a friend. She makes the whole building a community, and takes care of this whole building like it was her own.
We are SO lucky to be here! Thank you 125 Ximeno!!!

I have lived here since the beginning of April and have had a very good experience thus far.
Location:
The apartment complex is in a great location between 2^nd street and Ocean Boulevard. 2^nd street has a greet variety of restaurants and shops that are all within walking distance.
The apartments are a 5 minute walk from the beach where the City of Long beach hosts a variety of events throughout the summer.
The Belmont Shores area is generally safe and populated mostly by families. Additionally, the apartments are in walking distance of a Vons as well.
The Building:
The property manager takes great care of the building. I moved into one of the renovated apartments and am very happy with the quality of my appliances and storage. the complex has a pool and laundry on site as well. Our property manager ensures the facility remains clean well lit. Some of the units also include off street parking and additional storage space in the parking area.
Additionally, since the property manager lives on the premises, it is easy to make maintenance requests and they are generally quick to respond :)
If you are looking to move to the Long Beach area, 125 Ximeno is definitely worth checking out!

The apartments on Ximeno are fantastic!
The complex is updated and the common areas are always clean.
There is a pool in the middle of the complex and it’s always kept.
There’s also an onsite laundry facility, and spacious car port.
All our neighbors are quiet and really friendly.
Lily (the property manager) is the best. She’s always so responsive to the needs of our little community.
Overall, it’s a great place to live!

My experience began in November of 2013. I lived there for 1.5 years. When the property changed owners it went though several renovations. The one thing that kept me sane was the wonderful property manger Lily. She was a pleasure to work with and always looked out for all her residents. She kept on top of all our needs and made sure to address them quickly, effectively, and professionally. The owner is so lucky to have someone who cares so much for the property and residents!

I was lucky enough to move into one of the first renovated apartments. What really sold me is the internal renovations. Most of the Belmont apartments repaint and re carpet their apartments but that’s hardly a renovation. Ximeno gutted these apartments and outfitted them with NEW appliances and with hardwood floors! I was sold. I have a studio but it is spacious with a roomy kitchen. Most of all, it came with an option to pay for parking which has become more than valuable. Parking on Ximeno is better than the rest of Belmont Shores but it’s nice not having to worry about finding a spot late at night while carrying bags of groceries. Also, the premise is always clean. The biggest perk about this place, however is the manager, Lily who has been the most accommodating and helpful manager. She is also on-​premise and is so helpful– whether it’s making sure packages are safely placed or waiting to let the mattress delivery guy in. She’s so resourceful and reliable, I just feel safe and reassured.

I recently moved into the building and my experience, from initial tour through move-​in has been superb.
The Building: The building is a classic mid-​century apartment complex that has been impeccably maintained. The exterior is freshly painted in a warm color and is very well lit. There is a pool in the center of the property that is pristine, complete with patio furniture around it. The carport is also well lit with wide parking spots and storage lockers for each unit. There is also keypad entry to the building with a personalized code for each resident. Laundry is on-​site and the laundry room was just renovated less than a month ago with brand new washers and dryers (coin op).
The Unit: The apartment was completely renovated, as in, brand new everything. The kitchen and bathroom both have granite countertops and self-​closing cabinets & drawers. The kitchen appliances are brand new, stainless Frigidaire brand. The carpet is also new, and there is plenty of storage space between the closets and cabinets. The unit is also painted in a tan color, which is much nicer than a stark white apartment. The bedroom also has a beautiful new ceiling fan. All-​in-​all, the unit is modestly sized, not glamorous, but beautifully appointed and comfortable. The unit was also pre-​wired for Verizon FiOs, which is awesome.
The Management: This is where the building really sells itself. First, Lily is the Property Manager and lives on-​site. This is a game changer in terms of help and responsiveness. I cannot rave about her enough. She maintains the building in impeccable fashion (you won’t find a light fixture on the property without a working bulb). She is very communicative and accessible. Every time I have emailed or called her, which I have done a lot of since signing the lease, she has gotten back to me immediately. I was also unable to be present when my internet and gas service were set up, and she handled it for me. I am so grateful for her help since she allowed me to avoid taking time off work to sit and wait for technicians. You can tell that she takes pride in what she does.
–Rent is also payable via paper check or through an online portal, which is nice if you prefer to pay via CC and collect rewards points.
The Neighborhood: This is Belmont Shore, but the northwest edge. You’re going to see a little of everything in this neighborhood, but all in all it has been great.