2 Bayshore

Please note the name has changed to 2 Bayshore. This apartment is getting 5 stars because this is one of the nicest apartments I have ever seen!

My girlfriend and I just moved out of this place after a year (recently renamed to 2 Bayshore) for many reasons. DO NOT LIVE ON THE 2ND FLOOR OF BUILDING 1! This is where the gym is located, and I don’t believe we went through a whole week without being woken up at an odd time during the middle of the night to someone dropping weights or slamming workout equipment of some sort. We complained to management, and all they did was put up a couple pieces of paper printed out from Microsoft Word asking residents to please be mindful of other residents that live on the floor. Rent was unbelievably too high, especially considering the fact that the room was basically connected to the gym. The parking garage is a mess. I had to replace my fob at least 4 times throughout the year because they would just stop working. The gates are broken half of the time, and I also witnessed a girl’s car getting hit by the pole that they decided to implement along with the gate. The closet light in our bedroom was also burnt out before we even moved in. We contacted management 3 – 4 times and every time they’d just give us a cell number to call one of the maintenance people, which we would try and call but never hear back. The odor surrounding the building as well as inside the building is atrocious. The only positives: pool, grill, location, new appliances. Overall, we were very displeased with this place.

My husband and I lived there for 7 months. The pool area, gym and lobby is beautiful. Higher end finishes and nice staff. The apt. itself is ok. I find there isn’t much lighting and things are lower end (cheap washer and dryer, cheap washer etc) specially when you pay a rent of $ 2700 a month. Also, we were facing the Bayshore side and it was extremely loud!!! Hospital helicopters coming in and out every 20 min, or so making lots of noise and the cars on Bayshore as well. We didn’t «hate» living at Crescent Bayshore, but we definitely were happy to leave when our lease was over.

They advertise lower pricing all over the Internet but it’s suddenly $ 500 more when you get there, plus the fees someone else here mentioned! The old bait and switch.

This complex was recently renamed 2 Bayshore, which is frankly, a stupid name, because that is not the address. However, it might be better than Crescent Bayshore. I have been here almost exactly one year. While there are definite «pros» to living here, such as the location and the pool, the garage situation has recently gotten out of control. First, the gates to the garage are often broken, so now visitors just flood in and take up tenant spots. Or, when the gates are actually working, people just come in behind you. Tonight, a guy literally waited while I parked and checked my mail, then followed me in through the gate. I took my time, he probably waited about five minutes to get in. This is a serious safety issue. This guy luckily kept going once I parked but I could see that ending differently some night. Next, we just received a notice that several people had their cars vandalized in the garage and they have no clue who did it. For the amount of rent we pay, there should be cameras ALL OVER that garage, zoomed in. There aren’t. Frankly, I’m not sure if there are any. If you walk around the garage, the majority of the cars parked there do NOT have the required decal on their car. They should tow or boot people who are not authorized to park there. I pay significant rent for a two bedroom on the fourth floor facing the water and often find myself parking on the eighth floor facing a dumpster because the garage is so full. There should be assigned parking. It’s not that difficult. This was not a problem when I first moved in, but the complex was brand new. It only recently became full and now everyone’s significant other and visitors are sneaking into the garage, not to mention vandals. They should rip down the gate and build a guard station at the base of the garage and hire a guard to ensure that everyone coming into the garage actually belongs there. During the summer, they hired TWO rent a cops for the pool, which was completely unnecessary. A garage guard IS necessary at this point. Instead of spending money on things that are necessary, the complex just blew holes in the concrete of the garage around the mailroom in what appears to be an attempt to install windows in the mailroom, also completely unnecessary. Right now, it looks like a bomb went off in the mailroom, the door is propped open and there’s a ridiculous piece of plastic covering the «window.» I would not recommend this complex at this point. It has really gone downhill over the past several months. They really need to get the garage situation under control. I watch the guys «fixing» the gate now pretty much once a week; it never lasts long. Look elsewhere if you’re considering a new home. I’m disgusted!

If you like living with snobby people that treat you like garbage then go ahead and pay top rent for poorly constructed apartments.

Don’t bother applying. This is just another community that wants you to do so and then they’ll deny you so they can keep the outrageous application fee (s). Don’t be fooled by the modern construction because it’s cheaply finished and way overpriced for the actual quality. Anyone with common sense can simply look at the pool which was built on the east side of a 5 floor apt. building… NO SUN after 2 or 3 PM. Really? In FL… intelligent build out if you ask me. Save your money and rent elsewhere.

Some things can get WORSE:-(now it’s been over 8 mths since we have been here. The other Reviews I read from JK and the one from A.A. Could not have said it better. Yes, the young man that is at the Desk is outstanding. However, a Concierge is stationed at a front Door Desk on a 24 hr Basis. No different then a Hotel. Even a Motel. A Receptionist Cks Out by 6pm.
Very often you can approach the Desk and No One is in Attendance. Service Issues are Horrid. In June Their Was «A Flood» on the 6 floor all the way Down to the first Floor. Tenants were «Told» It was «A Broken Pipe». In an empty apt Sources (Credible) of the record of Course informed.Yes.But, it was a Sewer Pipe.
Bldg 2 and 3. FYI: You can live in bldg 1 face the lovely View. Of the Back of THHospital’s Biohazard Garbage Dumps. The Constant Noise of the Helicopters. Don’t forget. Our Paper Thin Window Glass. The Constant Noise of Bayshore Drive. Is Pretty Bad.
–If you Have a Dryer Vent, AND ITS IN YOUR BALCONY take a look at the LINT ALL OVER the Place.-The Pool is Dirty, and even in July it’s miserably COLD. No Heat.
–Supposed to be Eco Friendly Cert by State of Fl. – Solar Heating is Inexpensive – I had this in my house. And Yes we had it Installed. A Rental Apt Bldg in Channel Side Has it.
–Gate in Garage works ON/​OFF.
–Getting DELIVERED FOOD AFTER the Reception Desk is Gone for the Day is Ridiculous. – The Call Box is Useless. THEIR IS NOT A BOX AT THE FRONT MAIN DOOR.
–Lots of Burned Out Lights In Garage. And Main Entrance is Also Poorly Lit.
–And yes, YOU WILL BE nickeled and dime to death. If only YOU GOT what you Pay For.
2 Stars. Should probably be one:-(Hate feeling suckered:-(
–and yes. Bldg Sold a few mths ago.

Pros:
–GREAT pool area
–great fitness center
–nice common areas
–location
–nice that all rooms (I believe) have balconies
Cons:
–Management communication with residents and with each other. Doesn’t sound like they have any kind of database to keep track of things we talk to them about. No real uniformity in the responses we get from different crescent staff either.
–Maintenance. Nice guys and usually quick response but seems like things get lost in translation between reporting issue to the front desk and maintenance getting the work order. Would be nice and way more efficient to have option to report issue through resident portal ONLINE so maintenance could get the issue directly from the affected resident, saving everyone involved time and hassle. It is also insane that there is no AFTER HOURS emergency maintenance for such a big complex. The option to leave a message reporting after hour emergencies is not sufficient and sometimes the prompt doesn’t even work to let you leave a message. Not good when we were having major power outages (all night long).
–Starbucks machine. Sounds dumb but the thought of grabbing a free cup of ‘bucks before work was a big draw for me (and probably others) with this place. Too bad the machine is only on 9am-​5pm (if you’re lucky). Does no good when you leave for work before 9 and get home after 5.
–THE WEBSITE… I have tried having friends look into renting here but the website is silly and not user friendly at all! At first you could actually search all the floor plans and/​or only see available units with their rent prices. Now, it seems like units are just randomly listed with ever-​changing rent prices and no indication that they are actually available or not. I know of at least one friend who was very interested but now signed a lease elsewhere because of the useless website and inconsistent responses on price and availability when he called the leasing #.
–Heated Pool? If it takes much longer to get this done, we won’t even need it anymore.
–the dip in the parking garage on 2^nd floor. wtf. Dangerous.
Long list of cons but each thing by itself isn’t too big of a deal. Each would also be pretty easy to fix.

Rents have gone down! NOT my rent, but new people… You get lucky!!!
Update on the stolen common area TV… Replaced.
First the good:
New construction
Nice gym
Lots of outdoor spaces to grill and hang out
Indoor common areas for TV and guests
Location
Forced renters insurance — I like this
Ample parking (for now)
Non smoking property
Concierge guy is awesome
The bad:
Carpet in bedrooms (not modern or nice to have carpet)
Floors are laminate, not wood
Common areas are not cleaned well
Doors that are broken stay broken, 1 month running
Gutters actually drain right above entrance doors
Water and sewage company charges $ 5 «Administrative Fee» monthly for $ 18 of billing, plus a $ 20 «New Account Fee» — WHAT A RIP OFF so add $ 5 a month of forced rent
Forced valet trash for $ 35 a month. Use it twice a week, that’s over $ 4.50 per trash bag.
People with big trucks take up multiple spaces in the garage. Also they leave the truck half way in the driving space
No pet station by building 3… But I pay $ 10 a month in pet rental for the one by building 1!
My overall is the rent is high so the cleaning and service should be. However, it is not.
Might still be one of the best places to live in Tampa for a renter, but you’ll be nickle and dimed with this fee and that fee.