Element Tampa

"My son lives here. Absolutely stunning place to live. His apartment is beautiful with 1080 Sq feet and tons of living space with gorgeous views."

"Kelsey (leasing agent) is nothing short of amazing. She is super kind and just down to earth. You can tell she enjoys her job and makes it seem like you’re her only customer, in the sense she is very quick in her response time and answers questions with an upbeat attitude (that she’s probably already been asked 50 times by other people earlier in the day lol). I think she’s a great representation of The Element and left a great first impression. Regarding The Element, I don’t have any complaints about this place either. In full transparency, I did move out due to the noise from my neighbors but that was a one off situation because they were absurdly loud INTENTIONALLY. The walls are not any thinner than any other apartment, they’re probably less actually since the units have concrete walls. My unit was super clean, no pest issues or any other major issues period (my sink clogged twice and that’s IT!). They are currently renovating the lobby and the plan for it is absolutely beautiful. I am currently planning my move back to The Element after moving out just 6 months ago so that should tell you something! Price wise, it is EXTREMELY fair. You’re not going to find a 2,000+ SF, two story penthouse for any less than 6k anywhere else."

"Don’t do it. CONSTANTLY had stuff thrown at my balcony (cake, hair gel, food) and management did nothing about. I got a puppy and she barked every now and then when she would play (which is completely normal, she was so little it was barely a bark) After a week of having her I got a 7 day EVICTION notice. WITH NO WARNING!! No one EVER gave me a warning before they slapped an eviction notice on my door. I got rid of my puppy due to this issue since I couldn’t fathom getting evicted (having this on my credit) and not having a place to live. . People are so loud at the pool and if you live on the 10th floor like I did , weights from the gym drop constantly at ALL hours of the day (even when the gym is “closed”) Maintenance was the best thing about this apartment complex. Also the location is not the best, the street in front of element is completely undeveloped. Don’t get me started on the elevators, literally ALWAYS broken."

"I moved into Element about six months ago. Previously I lived in a suburban home, and so I don't necessarily have a solid frame of reference to review the place — still, I hope the following notes are useful. My unit (just over 1,000 sq.ft.) is officially a single-bedroom unit, but in fact it has a second small closed-off room with ample closet space and a full bathroom across the hallway. This unit is labeled "deluxe" (as opposed to "classic") which means it has more modern amenities (kitchen/bathroom cabinets, appliances, etc.). Overall, I'm fairly pleased with the quality of it all — it's not perfect, but the imperfections are slight and it compares well to comparably-priced apartments I visited in the area. Thanks to the floor-to-ceiling windows facing mostly south, light in the apartment is wonderful (white counters and cabinetry also helps). The technology package is solid (I get 200+ Mbps internet speeds both up and down; configuring non-interactive devices can be a pain because of the approach to firewalling — mostly it can be made to work, but I have some HomeKit smart bulbs that I haven't been able to integrate). The building works with Cobu, a sort of building-wide social network (also used for light marketing): I kinda like it (e.g., residents help each other with pet care, various tips, etc.). So far, I've called in maintenance — via the web interface — only a few times for mostly minor issues, and the response was swift and effective — I have no complaints on that front. I chose Element in part because of location: Lots of eateries, bars, clubs, museums, theaters, parks, etc. are within walking distance. The famed Tampa Riverwalk is just a block or two away. I'm not sure that car-less life would be great, but it's definitely doable. I generally feel safe walking around the neighborhood. I get to see the downtown Tampa skyline from my place — it's especially nice at night. While I think the location is fantastic overall, it has a few cons. There are quite a few people down on their luck wandering around the block and admittedly some of them can be a little off-putting at times. It's a city downtown, so there is a bit of traffic noise. Unfortunately, there is also a train track that runs just a few yards from the building: About once a day, usually at night, a freight train passes and blares its horn loudly and repeatedly... it's a bit disturbing (it lasts for a minute or two). Parking for residents is on floors 5–9. It's adequate overall. Spots are fairly tight though. Additionally, it appears nonresident visitors sometimes squat resident spaces and between those and poorly parked vehicles it is sometimes difficult to find a spot (usually when returning home later at night). One of the reasons for the squatting is that visitor parking is very limited (visitors are supposed to park in one of a handful of spaces on the second floor) — that's not ideal. The concierge staff (I've mostly dealt with Rachel, Don, and Francisco) have been great, as have the few maintenance staff I've interacted with. The gyms are superb. However, I'm on the gym floor and get quite a bit of noise from dropped weights (sometimes quite early in the morning). The pool area (on the south side) is decent and can be lively on warm weekends. I understand it will undergo some renovation this year (there has been some ongoing work throughout the building, but mostly in the lobby). There is a lounge/work area that is quite nice as well (I use it for remote work on occasion). On the north side there is an "urban park" with a fire place, some grills and tables: I've toured it but I haven't really made use of it."

"I moved in a month ago and LOVE it! The location is perfect for downtown living. The leasing staff is very friendly and responsive, the manager has been very sweet, maintenance is on point and the concierge Henry is very much on his job keeping everything in order and keeping our building safe from people who don’t belong. I have never had an issue with parking and the temperature in the common areas has been fine. Other reviewers have not all been so nice but from what I have seen this clearly had to have been derived from personal conflict and not overall service being provided. People need to realize that communal living makes for some uncomfortable situations but overall the staff has been very helpful."