The Olive Tree Apartments

I’ve lived here for two weeks and so far everything is good.
I caulked asl openings and holes in the walls as my own pest control. Haven’t had any issues.
Apartment was clean and reglazed when i came in. I did minor cleaning bc i have ocd.

I love it here!
There are so many amenities in this gated community (read: GREAT VALUE!). In fact, we have lower rent than average for Van Nuys, and Van Nuys has lower rent on average than most of the city, which explains why a lot of people moving to LA for the first time choose Van Nuys.
It is quiet for the most part, and overall there are lots of families that live here. It feels safe and homey, and is nice to come home to after work. The pool area is lovely. The grounds are excellently maintained. The service from the gals at the office (gotta love Kelly!) is great! They are really nice and helpful and on top of things.
Our apartment is a one bedroom at around $ 1100 a month (with 2 parking spaces). We have vaulted ceilings and a spacious living room. Nothing fancy about it, pretty basic interior. Small kitchen with hardly any counter space, but it did come with a lot of appliances (including dishwasher (yay!), microwave, stove/​oven, and disposal). There are lots of closets. So many, we didn’t know what to do with them all at first! And there is a walk-​in closet in the bedroom.
As much as we like the apartment community, the area around it is just so-​so. Or neighborhood isn’t very walkable. I’ve walked to the CVS or the Boston Market, but it always feels like a trek that is hotter than you remember from the last time. The block is nice and tree lined, but it doesn’t feel completely safe. We’re a young couple in our 20s and pretty low key, but we would have liked a little bit of night life around us, just to be able to meet people and make friends. That’s one of our only criticisms! The location! Everything about the Olive Tree is great! It’s just the crap around it that isn’t the greatest.

I had lived in a studio at this place for 2 years. Even located in a busy neighborhood, it’s gated and pretty safe. During my time there, I didn’t have or hear about any thefts nor breakins. It’s an old complex but very well-​maintained. The pool is small but clean and the jacuzzi can easily accommodate 5 – 6 people. The recreational center is worn out over the years. The gym is only good enough for a makeup workout (ie. whenever you miss your sessions at your regular gym).
Annie and Stephanie are very nice and responsive. I always walked in the office whenever an issue arose and they would promptly send people over to address it. This is truly lovely since I had bad experience with more upscale apartments (Avalon) where responses were very painfully slow.

I love The Olive Tree!
I’ve lived here for almost a year now and I’ll probably be renewing my lease for next year. My boyfriend & I share a spacious one-​bedroom apartment for $ 985/​month. Split between the two of us, it’s a steal! The bathroom is a moderate size for two people, with one sink, a shower, toilet, and large mirror. It also comes with a huge living room connected to a small kitchen area. There’s tons of cupboard space throughout and the bedroom has a nice walk-​in closet.
The apartment complex comes with a grilling area, a pool & jacuzzi, and the «clubhouse» which has pool tables, a fireplace, lots of seating, a sauna, restrooms, a TV, and a small work-​out room inside. There’s a laundry room in almost every building which I believe to be $ 1.25 for each wash & dry.
The office managers, Pam & Annie, are totally cool and laid-​back. I feel that they actually care about us as residents and if you have an issue, they’ll help you out! The only thing I would say is it’s hard to get ahold of them; if you leave a message after hours or e-​mail them, they may not respond. Try to call during normal business hours (9 – 5 I believe) or just show up! :)
The complex is super-​safe. People can only enter if they’re buzzed in or have a remote for the parking gate. There’s an additional gate to get into the pool area.
I do wish that the pool and work-​out room were open 24 hours.