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The Laurel at Blackhawk

Updated 2026-08-21 · 4,767 reviewed · 435 listed · Scored from 25 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.4(25) 63 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified Publishes prices
Affordable & Subsidized Apartments
The Laurel at Blackhawk
Service
Affordable & Subsidized Apartments
Reviews
25

What Residents Report

The property draws seniors with polished apartments, a dog park, and fitness center. Amanda and Jennifer earn consistent praise for patience and follow-through. Three recent reviews describe a serious, ongoing fire alarm malfunction that has triggered 3+ alarms per day including overnight, with the emergency line unanswered and elevator breakdowns compounding stress, especially for residents with mobility issues.

Management hired fire watch and has blamed residents and contractors, but the pattern and scale suggest deeper problems. The 84% five-star rating masks a sharp divide: newer positive reviews mostly precede the crisis, while recent complaints detail weeks of unresolved safety hazards.

Praised for
  • responsive and kind staff, especially Amanda and Jennifer
  • quick help with requests and questions
  • beautiful, safe, well-maintained property
  • good for seniors seeking community
Watch-outs
  • fire alarm malfunctions and false alarms ongoing for months
  • elevator outages for extended periods
  • no answer to after-hours emergency calls
  • management dismissive of safety concerns
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Best for: Senior renters seeking responsive leasing staff and modern amenities in a newer community.
Think twice if: Recent fire alarm failures, unresolved elevator outages, and after-hours emergency line gaps pose real risks for elderly residents, especially those with mobility limitations.

What Works Here

  • patient, bilingual staff (Amanda and Jennifer named)
  • quick response to maintenance and office requests
  • newer complex with modern amenities (fitness, dog park, in-unit laundry)
  • wheelchair accessible entrances and parking

Before You Apply: What To Expect

  • Amanda and Jennifer (manager and assistant manager) repeatedly praised for patience and follow-through
  • Fire alarm malfunction triggered 3+ false alarms per day including overnight, ongoing for weeks as of review date
  • Elevator out of service for extended periods affecting handicap residents
  • After-hours maintenance answered phone once; emergency number generally unanswered
  • Management response: blamed tenants for smoking, hired fire watch, directed residents to 'use common sense' rather than evacuate
  • In-unit washer/dryer and fitness center present
  • Pet-friendly with dog park on site

How Residents Rate Management & Maintenance

Affordable & Subsidized Apartments
Staff responsiveness and move-in experience praised; recent safety hazards (fire alarms, elevators) and unresolved maintenance issues undermine living conditions for seniors.

How This Community Compares Nearby

  • Rated 4.4 against a 3.85 average across the 315 affordable & subsidized apartments businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 32% of the businesses in this directory.

What Residents Mention Most

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How We Rate These Programs & Communities

Ranking Method
Star rating 42
Review volume 61
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 48
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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Leasing & Application Office

Address
9150 Blackhawk Blvd, Houston, TX 77075
Attributes
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Last verified 2026-08-21

Office & Application Hours

Monday
08:30-13:00, 14:00-17:30
Tuesday
13:00-17:30
Wednesday
08:30-13:00, 14:00-17:30
Thursday
13:00-17:30
Friday
08:30-13:00, 14:00-17:30
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
Closed

As listed on Google.

From the Property

Services listed
55+ senior apartment living1-bedroom apartments2-bedroom apartmentsIn-unit washer and dryerFitness centerDog parkBBQ grill areaCommunity garden
Published prices
1 Bedroom + 1 Bath (A1, 655-674 SqFt)
$483 - $1350
1 Bedroom + 1 Bath (A2, 674 SqFt)
$483 - $1068
1 Bedroom + 1 Bath (A3, 777 SqFt)
$873 - $1350
1 Bedroom + 1 Bath (A4, 787 SqFt)
$1068 - $1350
2 Bedroom + 2 Bath (B1, 924 SqFt)
$580 - $1550
2 Bedroom + 2 Bath (B2, 1014 SqFt)
$580 - $1550

As published by the business on its own website; not independently verified.

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Common Questions About Applying Here

What apartments are available and what do they cost?
Their website lists one-bedroom units from $483–$1,350 (655–787 SqFt) and two-bedroom units from $580–$1,550 (924–1,014 SqFt) depending on floor plan and date.
Are there amenities for pets?
Yes, the property is pet-friendly with a dedicated dog park on site.
Is the complex wheelchair accessible?
The property has wheelchair-accessible entrances and parking.

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Last updated 2026-08-21