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Magnificat Houses, Inc. (Admissions for Housing and Supportive Services) Our thrift store is permanently closed.
#1
64

Magnificat Houses, Inc. (Admissions for Housing and Supportive Services) Our thrift store is permanently closed.

4.0(85)✓ Google-verified

Many residents credit Magnificat Houses with meals, job help, and respectful staff that treated them with dignity. Others report rigid rules around curfews, limited kitchen access, and dismissive intake staff who enforce policies without flexibility or compassion.

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Harris County Housing Authority
#2
59

Harris County Housing Authority

3.1(235)

Staff members like Sylvia Williams and Dawn Daniels receive praise for genuine support, and the authority has intervened to verify complaints when other agencies would not. However, callers face systematic unresponsiveness: calls and emails go unreturned for weeks or months, landlords report silent inspection approvals, and the rude front-desk staff compounds frustration. The Section 8 waitlist has been closed to new applicants since 2016, leaving many without recourse despite continued government funding.

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Law Harrington Senior Living Center
#3
58 low data

Law Harrington Senior Living Center

4.3(14)✓ Google-verified

A well-kept senior housing complex where residents consistently praise cleanliness, spacious units, and friendly staff. Maintenance lapses-broken elevators, overflowing trash, unsecured gates-occasionally surface but do not dampen overall satisfaction among current tenants.

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Houston Housing Authority
#4
58

Houston Housing Authority

2.9(416)

Most people face long waits on voucher processing and hit a wall calling the office. But those who connect with staff like Ms. Valeria describe real help and understanding. Inspectors' rudeness and recertification delays frustrate disabled applicants most.

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New Hope Housing Sakowitz
#5
57 low data

New Hope Housing Sakowitz

3.8(36)✓ Google-verified

Strong ratings pull mixed reviews on safety and respect. Some tenants praise the space and hospitality; others report serious security issues, staff rudeness, and management indifference to break-ins and harassment. Affordability gap and guest restrictions create ongoing tension.

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New Hope Housing Brays Crossing
#6
54 low data

New Hope Housing Brays Crossing

3.6(33)✓ Google-verified

New Hope Brays Crossing offers stable housing for low-income residents and those with disabilities, with some praising the community events and welcoming staff who remember visitors. However, major complaints center on pest infestation (raccoons in lobbies, roaches, wood rats), cracked and sinking floors, mold, security breaches including theft, and inconsistent staff conduct ranging from polite to verbally abusive. Review evidence is mixed.

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Royal Palms Apartments
#7
52 low data

Royal Palms Apartments

3.9(17)✓ Google-verified

Royal Palms offers affordable housing in South Houston but receives polarized feedback. Some residents praise staff and find the location acceptable; others report serious maintenance failures, mold, sewage backups, slow repairs, and management that dismisses tenant concerns. Safety incidents have been documented.

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Robins Landing - Model Home
#8
62 low data

Robins Landing - Model Home

4.7(10)✓ Google-verified

Reviewers consistently describe Robins Landing as an attractive, well-planned community with affordable homes and appealing amenities like trails and playgrounds. The development includes homes by Houston Habitat for Humanity, making homeownership accessible to low-income families in Northeast Houston.

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Ivy'S Transitional Housing for God's People
#9
41 low data

Ivy'S Transitional Housing for God's People

3.3(4)✓ Google-verified

A faith-based shelter offering clothing, furniture, job coaching, and mental health support in Harris County. Recent reviews are sharply divided: older feedback praises staff and material aid, while newer callers report staff rudeness and abrupt disconnections.

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Last updated 2026-07-21