Garland, TX – The City of Garland has released its 2024 Multifamily Apartment Scorecard, highlighting the results of inspections conducted by Code Compliance Officers. This annual report evaluates the health and safety standards of multifamily properties across the city, revealing critical insights into the condition of local apartment complexes.
The inspections cover the exterior of each building and a percentage of interior units to identify housing standard issues that could affect residents’ well-being. In total, violations are categorized into three distinct groups: Life-Safety, Critical, and Non-Critical violations. Violations are not limited to the interiors of individual apartment units; they also encompass common areas and the overall grounds of the complexes.
Top 10 Apartments with NO Violations Reported in 2024:
- Berkshire Spring Creek
- Cranford Townhomes #6
- Cranford Townhomes #8
- Creekview Village Apartments
- Cumberland Apartments
- Dane Park North Garland
- The Lively at Firewheel
- Loving Drive 4-Plex
- Oaks 5th Street Crossing – City Center
- Oaks 5th Street Crossing -City Station
Most Overall Life-Safety Violations in 2024
- The Carmel: 17 violations out of 492 units
- Bradfield Creek Townhomes: 15 violations out of 26 units
- The Republic West: 11 violations out of 664 units
- Avenue G Estates: 10 violations out of 19 units
- Candlewood Townhomes: 10 violations out of 18 units
- Avaya Garland: 9 violations out of 216 units
- Camp Ridge: 8 violations out of 4 units
- 2822 Wimbledon Ct: 7 violations out of 4 units
- The Republic East: 7 violations out of 184 units
- Waterside Apartment Homes: 7 violations out of 148 units
Top 10 Large Apartment Complexes (100+ units) with the Most Violations Per Unit:
- Centerville Crossing Apts
- Villa Placita Apartments
- The Republic East
- Lake Village West
- Oak Glen Apts
- Lake Colony
- The Republic West
- Arts II, The
- Woods Edge
- Tides at Lake Village
Top 10 Medium Apartment Complexes (10-99 units) with the Most Violations Per Unit:
- Windjammer Apartments
- Rosehill Place Townhomes
- Glenbrook Townhomes
- Country Place Apartments
- Park Place Apartments
- Faulkner Point Condos
- Casa Bella Apts
- Colonial Apartments
- Avenue G Estates
- Candlewood Townhomes
Understanding the Categories of Violations
The report’s categorization of violations helps residents understand the varying levels of severity:
- Life-Safety Violations: The most critical, these violations directly threaten the safety of residents. Examples include missing handrails, inoperable smoke detectors, and any issues that could lead to accidents or hazards within the complex.
- Critical Violations: These are serious but may not pose immediate danger. Examples include inoperable smoke detectors in a specific area, broken windows with glass shards, or heating systems that fail to maintain adequate temperatures. Such issues require prompt attention to prevent them from escalating.
- Non-Critical Violations: These include cosmetic or minor maintenance issues that do not directly impact safety but can affect the quality of living. Examples are cracked windows, damaged flooring, or parking lots in need of repair. While less severe, they can contribute to the overall decline of a property’s condition.
Noteworthy Findings
Among the many complexes evaluated, Windjammer Apartments, located at 4402 Point Dr., stood out due to an unusually high number of violations, particularly in the Life-Safety category. Interestingly, Windjammer Apartments appears to no longer be in operation; however, the property’s address is not found on the Dallas County Appraisal District’s property lookup. According to a resident in the area, the apartments are now named Vista Isle Apartments.
