AMLI On the Boulevard

Just moved in about two weeks ago and the management team and maintenance staff
have done everything in their power to make my move in experience perfect. They’ve succeeded and I’m very grateful for their efforts.

I’ve recently moved into AMLI and so far have been nothing but happy!
My review however is not a review of the apartments themselves as a place to live vs other apartment buildings but strictly concerning the staff and service aspects of the property I’ve had dealings with as I’ve moved in and settled in the past weeks.
My experience so far…
The staff is friendly, helpful and informative. They’ve followed through on everything promised and taken care of every request I’ve had no matter how big or small. Often IMMEDIATELY. I really feel like they’re there for me.
There is much pride and care emanating from everyone I’ve had dealings with. This is how to run a successful apartment building and keep your tenants happy.

Love the team at AMLI on the Boulevard in Sherman Oaks. So many apartment dwellings I would not give a rave review for but these good folks are different. The maintenance crew are on point with all repairs and are extremely professional. The office staff are friendly and respect the wishes of all tenants promptly and efficiently.
I would recommend AMLI to anyone seeking a great place to live for short term or long term. They have leases for whatever suits your needs.

I recently moved into the Amli and it was a breath of fresh air. At first visit I was greeted by the management as well as maintenance team with smiles and fresh apples in the leasing office. I’ve only been here for two weeks and the management are helpful, easily accessible, and greet me each day with a smile and hello as I leave the lobby. I’m so happy that the apartment is pet friendly and they even have pet treats and dog friendly garbage backs in the lobby.
As I walk to my apartment from the lobby, I feel as though I’m in an indoor paradise as there are trees that are sporadically in between courtyards. On the top floor, there is a relaxing deck with a view of the freeway which is surprisingly pleasant and beautiful equipped with a barbeque, lounge chairs, and tables. I can’t wait to host a small get together and enjoy the hanging lights at night.
The complex also has high efficiency laundry machines that are easy to use and convenient on every floor. I’m looking forward to trying out the pool and gym that my roommate raves about soon, too! The maintenance staff are friendly and approachable. They are quick to respond to any problem, I even here about updates from them before my roommate has a chance to let me know. Moving in was such a relief with all their help and friendly attitude. I’m so thankful that I’ve moved into a place with such great energy!
As an added bonus I’m so close to the freeway, markets and restaurants!

I don’t know about all these other non-​sense reviews but I’ve been in two weeks now and like Mickey Dee’s, «I’m lovin’ it!»
The building is well maintained with onsite staff that are there from dusk til’ dawn, literally. Do they live on site and drink coffee for breakfast, lunch and dinner?!
More secure than Folsom; cameras everywhere, key entry, you make it in the garage good luck getting anywhere else without a key… and did I mention security cameras just in case you want to looky-​loo around?
My unit is spacious, recently remodeled, modern and there are plenty of amenities:
laundry on every floor, pool, very nicely equipped gym, Whole Foods across the street, for my alcoholic anonymous crew there is Blue Dog tavern up the street, dry cleaners for them messy folk and the 405 and 101 freeway a rock’s throw away.
So far, so good… No complaints here.
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RENT: The rent is grossly OVERPRICED. To put things into perspective, I just rented an apartment ON the beach for the SAME price I paid at the AMLI. RIP-​OFF!!!
DEPOSIT MONEY: When I first moved in, I told management that the closets in my apartment smelled of smoke. This was the only place I could smell it. The leasing agent told me that the guy who lived there before me was only there 3 months, but they would charge this guy his $ 500 deposit, and that I would get all new carpet. At first I was excited, but then I realized that they were going to do the SAME thing to me when I moved out. (If they did it to him, they would surely do the same thing to me.) They had no reason to replace ALL the carpet in the apartment only after 3 months. The only place I could smell the smoke was in the closet — so why did they replace ALL the carpet? This is their MO. They take your deposit so that they can pay for all new stuff for the next tenant.
Low and behold, the same thing happened to me. I had a small stain in the living room from spilling water on my coffee table that dripped lacquer on the carpet. Luckily it was in a place where your coffee table /​couch goes. I was not happy about this stain, but it was small. So, after finally getting through one year at the AMLI and moving out, this past weekend I received my deposit letter from the AMLI stating that they were replacing ALL OF THE CARPET in the apartment and charging me close to $ 500!!! Their excuse? Pet stains and odor. What stains? I am a neat freak who vacuums every 3 – 4 days and had that ONE stain. In addition, there was NO odor. I know, because I cannot tolerate pet odors. When I called to tell mangement that this didnt seem right, I was told that, although the carpet in the bedroom was perfect, the carpets in the living room and bedroom «needed to match», and therefore everything needed to be replaced. Ummm… dont they use the same vendors, who replace the same carpets!!! Management also stated that when she walked into my apartment she admitted that it didnt smell, but when the workers came in and started painting, that it started to smell. Could it be your workers foul body odor that you’re smelling!??
NOISE: I dealt with my upstairs neighbor playing loud bass music for the entire year I lived here. He played it as late at 2am and as early as 4am. (When did this guy ever sleep!!’) Sadly, this wasnt a young party guy. This was an OLD BITTER DRUNK man who decided his neigbors should be miserable with him. Management didnt really do anything about it. Needless to say, I didn’t sleep much of the year I lived there.
This apartment building is also located right next to the freeway, so if you have an exterior unit, this is all you hear — traffic on the 405, 101 and Sepulveda. If you have an interior unit, you dont hear the traffic, but your apartment faces a courtyard and you hear all your neighbors dogs barking and people slamming their doors. Not to mention, there is ZERO sunlight if you have an interior unit. My Dad referred to my apartment as my «BAT CAVE».
SAFETY: One very early morning I was woken up by the LA SWAT TEAM doing a RAID on my neighbors apartment. I no longer felt safe after that. Not to mention, someone peed on the back stairs and management didn’t clean it up. I stepped in it. :(
BOTTOM LINE: AMLI is absurdely expensive, WILL TAKE YOUR DEPOSIT MONEY, is NOT SAFE, is NOISY, and a HUGE WASTE of your time. DON’T DO IT! There are much nicer places in the area for better prices.