The Carlyle Apartment Homes

High quality service, high quality maintenance, The best apartment near JHU.

Been here 5 years now and at first, I thought my apt. issues were par for the course in this area. However, after years now of hearing from coworkers about their living situations, I've learned the Carlyle has some of the highest rents in the area for apartment size and quality. It is really close to Hampden and JHU Homewood, and has rarer amenities like a parking garage. But many of those amenities used to justify the higher price point are often broken (elevators, elec. door locks, treadmills)... and the building's age shows through persistent plumbing, mechanical, and pest/mold issues. It really needs a more concerted effort from management to completely resolve ongoing problems instead of the current approach of quick fixes. The staff on-site seem to try hard but are definitely overworked - the issues must stem from the building owners. Overall it has potential but you can find a similar experience for cheaper elsewhere. Lee mas

I strongly advise against moving here. The manager does not care about residents’ concerns, treating every issue as an inconvenience rather than a priority. It feels like they are fully aware of the building’s numerous problems but simply don’t care about addressing them. They rarely return phone calls or emails, and maintenance requests are consistently delayed. At times, we even receive emails instructing us not to submit work orders because they’re “backed up” which is absurd when dealing... with serious apartment issues.

During my years living here, I’ve had to involve my renter’s insurance twice due to problems caused by the building. The lack of responsiveness and accountability from the leasing office is unacceptable, and living here has been a complete waste of money. This review is long overdue, but I hope it helps others avoid the same frustrating experience.
I currently still live here and can’t wait for my leasing to be up in a couple months . I WILL NOT RENEW Lee mas

My wife and I initially moved to the Carlyle Apartment Homes to be closer to Johns Hopkins University. At first, we thought it was the perfect decision due to the amenities and proximity to the school. However, don’t be fooled—there are far better apartment options near Johns Hopkins that offer a much better living experience. We moved out and have been so much happier ever since.

Many of the concerns I’m about to share are echoed in other reviews, which only reinforces the validity of these... issues:
1. Hidden Fees: The leasing office doesn’t disclose all the details upfront, leaving you stuck with unexpected charges when moving in—and even worse when moving out.
2. Frequent Water Shutoffs: This is one of the most frustrating issues. The water is constantly being turned off without notice due to “emergencies.” While I understand that emergencies happen, the frequency at Carlyle is unreasonable. I’ve lived in other apartments where water shutoffs were rare, but here, it feels constant. If the building’s infrastructure is that old, the management should either invest in better pipes or lower the rent to reflect the inconvenience.
3. Elevator Problems: The elevators are always breaking down, which is especially troubling if you’ve lived there for more than a few months. Getting stuck inside or having to carry groceries up several flights of stairs becomes a regular occurrence.
4. Pest Issues: The mouse and pest problems are severe. Every three months, the trash chute is closed off for extermination, but it doesn’t seem to help. The leasing office often blames residents for not keeping clean, but even as clean tenants, my wife and I dealt with mice and roaches daily.
5. Unhelpful Leasing Office: The property manager is unapproachable and unresponsive. Attempting to resolve issues with them is exhausting, as they seem more focused on hosting resident parties and upgrading furniture to improve appearances rather than addressing serious concerns.

Living at Carlyle negatively impacted my academic performance and overall well-being. I often woke up to no hot water—or no water at all. My wife dreaded having to climb stairs with groceries due to the broken elevators, and the pest problems made us feel uncomfortable in our own home.

Since moving out, we’ve found a better place and are finally at peace. I’m sharing this to help others avoid the same mistakes we made. I hope this review is helpful to anyone considering living at Carlyle. Lee mas

The building is old so there are (I guess) unavoidable issues popping up every now and then (so I can't give a 5 star) but other than that everything has been great!