Moved out March 2017 after two years. Greystar management will really try to nickel and dime every penny out of you. Originally they wanted to charge me $2400 as my closing dues. Eff that! So I bitched, and complained, and they revised their total. New move out total ... $496. That is for 6 days pro rate minus the $1100 deposit. $414 to have that crappy carpet replaced (I was expecting that one), $100 dollars for wall painting when I didn't even hang anything. At the end, it wasn't worth fighting over anymore. Goes to show though, it pays to argue sometimes. Pay attention or Greystar will try to jack you!
* high rent
* low utilities
* very quiet and well insulted (I rarely heard my neighbors) for an urban environment
* TINY washer/dryers that take forever (feel bad for big families)
* cheap carpet that stains easily (should get hardwoods or laminate)
* great view, nice patios
* Senfuku sushi, absolutely the best around south bay
* pet friendly (report barking dogs)
* water pipes constantly break and shut down the building (poor design)
As far as smoking goes? I don't really care that people sometimes smoke weed in their units or on their decks, people better get used to it now that California is legalized. What is more bothersome in my books is that people sometimes smoke cigarettes on their decks, I left my patio door and windows open most of the time so when someone is smoking nearby, it can stink up pretty bad. Super DISRESPECTFUL if you are reading this neighbor. Used to smoke sometimes, but took it to the curb because I'm not a jerk. It's not always easy to figure which unit it's coming from, but if you can, Guest Services will get on them.
Manager Tim at guest services is the man, someone should give him a raise and a Xmas bonus. All of the rest of the Vue crew have been cool. Considering how many units there are, the building is pretty clean. Some tenants are just rude and never learned how to clean up after themselves ... Mind your manners rich kids. Who just leaves trash anywhere but a garbage can?!? During normal business hours, the cleaning staff is generally on it although they think the only thing that can be recycled is cardboard, they throw everything else in the trash.
Other things ... Yeah, the speed bumps are super annoying. I think the grill bars on the rooftop BBQs need to be replaced. Elevators are super fast and cleaned at least once a day. I wish the units had hardwoods, laminate or tile instead of carpet, but I understand it's probably to reduce foot noise. The dishwasher units could use upgrading (cheap models). The refrigerator is spacious, quiet and efficient.
All in all I liked living at the Vue, it has a nice beat. Convenient to the 110 and Long Beach. Torrance is cool if you're willing to explore it. Plenty of street parking for your guests unless there's an event happening near by.
The pool is mildly heated, and the spa is hot. Can get busy during the warmer months, it's a party! The gym is a plus (fix that broken cycle), package delivery is easy (I currently don't pay anything for their locker system). Typical to LA, there are transient homeless in the area, but they are harmless, nothing compared to downtown LA or Long Beach. The neighborhood feels safe and some of the streets have cute little stores and restaurants to eat and shop at. Hidden little gem, around the corner ... Senfuku Japanese/sushi is absolutely some of the best in all of LA, you'll understand this if you like good sushi. The owner is a real sushi master and buys his fish exclusive.
Although industrial, the port view is amazing, especially from the roof. The city has some big plans to change the neighboring waterfront for future commerce. Kind of sad to see what's there now disappearing. San Pedro is a microclimate, so it's always a little cooler there than central LA or Long Beach.