Inspire Hollywood

I have loved my time at Inspire Hollywood and plan on renewing for another year. I really enjoy the amenities and community events, and how safe the premises are. Having multiple layers of security really is important in this area. I would say the biggest issue is the fire alarm, as it goes off a lot and usually between 1-5am. Not sure how that can be fixed, but in my opinion, it is the biggest value diminisher. I'm still here though, so I must really think it is worth it! The old staff was super nice, but I like the new staff as well. Everyone is super accommodating and easy to get along with. If you are considering living here, I totally recommend. I would just make sure you are a deep sleeper.

Fees. What could have been an amazing year here was ruined by a comical number of fees. Some included in the lease, some left as unexpected loopholes. I'm a big fan of integrity and transparency, and I ended my lease with Inspire on the basis of failed trust. Some fees to expect: - non optional $85/mo internet (unless you relentlessly ask to have it cancelled) + no option to set up your own service - hot water, water heating, trash, and a trash admin fee (four separate charges every month) plus an additional fee to the third party that processes the utility charges - $125/mo parking fees with no guest parking - occasional overcharges for utilities that are not refunded unless you catch it and request refunds - confusing ledgers that are riddled with charge-backs, concessions double charges and refunds that make understanding where your money is going very difficult - despite not being written anywhere in the lease, a mandatory $175 painting fee and $200 cleaning fee surprise the week of move out In addition to the fees, you can expect a very sensitive fire alarm system that triggers sirens in every room at least once a month. Can also be multiple times in the same night. A heavy volume of short term Airbnb guests that roam the hallways, utilize amenities, and treat the building like a hotel when it's your permanent living space. There's not a strong sense of community here. Having moved across the country and lived in many different locations in the military, this was the shortest lease I've ever experienced. I moved 9 minutes down the street to somewhere new the day my lease expired, which I was charged extra for due to the management misleading me on the proper move out day. There's a lot of reviews here that I don't believe to be from real people. You can't stay here long term and not mention the fire alarms.