Gables Upper Kirby
Community Information and Amenities
When are nearest fitness classes held and where? River Oaks One 2 One Gym is approximately 0.5 miles from the community, at the intersection of Kirby and Hwy 59. Below is the address and phone number for your reference. River Oaks One 2 One 3930 Kirby Houston, TX 77098 713.526.0046
What are the hours of the amenities? Gables Upper Kirby offers the following amenities for you to enjoy:
Fitness Center and Business Center available 24 hours Pool and Courtyard areas available from 10 am to 10 pm
Where do I dispose of my trash? Two trash chutes for all household refuse are located on every residential floor. We also have a valet trash program available 5 nights a week.
Where are the recycling centers? We pride ourselves on green initiatives to care for the environment. Gables Upper Kirby has recycling bins located near the entrance gate in the parking garage for disposal of paper, plastic, aluminum and glass. There is also a recycle bin in the mailroom for any unwanted junk mail. Additionally, we have recycling available with our valet trash program. Thank you for helping us take care of the earth.
What do I do with my move in boxes? It is helpful to everyone in the community if everyone breaks down all boxes and disposes of them in the recycle bins located in the parking garage. We do ask that you do not use the trash chutes for boxes, as they can block the chute and create undesirable overflow. Cardboard boxes can also be picked up with the valet trash as long as they are broken down and flattened.
How does my fob/remote work? When entering drive-up garage gate; push the button on your remote. When using the fob to enter an exterior door, stairwell, elevator or amenity area; hold the fob up against the fob reader until it beeps and the red light turns green.
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Where are the mail boxes located? The mail boxes for your apartment home are located on the Lobby level of each building.
Do you have resident activities or events? Gables Upper Kirby has many fun events and activities that promote a sense of community and allow opportunity for you to meet other residents. Keep up to date on all of our community gatherings in our newsletter and through e-blasts. You can expect to see events such as: Brunch, Wine Tasting, Happy Hour, Movie Night, Community Service, Athletic Events, etc.
Can I have a party at the pool? Our relaxing pool area is available for all residents and 2 guest per apartment to enjoy during pool hours. To ensure enjoyment for all residents at the pool, we regretfully do not permit private pool parties.
Where is the best place for me to park? You may park in any available space in the parking garage. As a reminder, handicap parking is patrolled by local law enforcement and is subject to maximum parking violation penalty. Please refrain from parking in the front office street spaces during business hours. Additionally, all vehicles must display the parking permit provided at move-in.
Conveniences
How do I pay rent online? We have made paying your rent easy by setting you up with your personal on line account to the Gables Gateway. You will go to gables.com and click on the Resident Login key in the upper right hand corner. Select the link to set up your Gables Gateway account. This is a great way to stay connected to your management team from anywhere in the world. Additional services available on Gables Gateway include placing a service request for repairs needed in your apartment home.
How do I use Gables Connect? Changing your utilities to your new address can be time consuming and a challenge, so Visit www.gablesconnect.com or call 1-866-914-0631 to transfer or set up your utilities with ease. At Gables Upper Kirby, you can establish your new utility service for electric, phone, cable, internet and secure renter’s insurance.
Where can I access WI-FI in the building? Gables Upper Kirby has Wi-Fi available in the fitness centers, business centers, and resident lounge. Look for the Wi-Fi with our name to connect!
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Where is the rent drop box? When you need to pay your rent after office hours, you may drop it in the rent box located in the mail center near the leasing office.
Do you have a courtesy officer onsite and how do I get a hold of them? We have a courtesy officer onsite. You may contact them by calling our answering service at 713.528.1888. The courtesy office can assist with after-hours noise complaints. Should you ever witness any suspicious or criminal activity, you should always call 911 for local law enforcement support.
Guests
Where can my guests park? Your guest may park in any available space in the parking garage at our phase I building. As a reminder to tell your guests that handicap parking is patrolled by local law enforcement and is subject to maximum parking violation penalty. Guest parking at the Phase II and Phase III buildings is street side parking only.
Where do my movers park? In the interest of safety for proper clearance for other residents and emergency vehicles, your movers may park at the back entrance to the freight elevator on the side street of the building.
How does my guest access the garage? Visitors can access the parking garage by using the call box to call the resident to gain access at our Phase I building only.
Where does the delivery person come in or do I have to meet them? Delivery people may use the guest call box to be let into the front Resident Entrance and to be let up the elevator. In the event you are not home at the time of delivery, the office can accept a package and store them until you are able to receive it. Our Phase I building also has convenient Parcel Pending lockers for 24/7 access.
How many guests can I have with me at the amenities? We love it when you share your community with your friends and family. Two guests are welcome to join you in all of the amenity areas.
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Maintenance How do I submit service requests? We want placing a service request for work needed in your apartment home to be easy. You may contact the leasing office via phone at 713.528.1888, via email at [email protected], in person, or through Gables Gateway to place your service request.
Contact the management office to have an associate set up your Gables Gateway account. This is a great way to stay connected to your management team from anywhere in the world. Additional services available on Gables Gateway include paying your rent on line.
What do I do if I have a Maintenance emergency after hours? For those times that you may have an emergency after office hours, you may contact the leasing office at 713.528.188 for maintenance assistance. The answering service will dispatch your service emergency to the on call service technician. You should receive a call from the technician within the hour.
What is considered a maintenance emergency? Emergency maintenance problems that will be dispatched to the on-call service technician include:
1. No electricity throughout the apartment 2. No water. 3. No air conditioning on a day of extreme heat (80+ degrees). 4. Water entering the apartment. 5. Possibility of fire. 6. Impeded plumbing in an apartment with only one bathroom. 7. No heat. (55 or below) 8. Non-functioning or malfunctioning smoke detector. 9. Gas leak (also call the gas company). 10. Running water that cannot be shut off. 11. Malfunctioning door or window locks.
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Furry Friends
Do you have a dog park? Our Phase II building has a dog park for residents and their furry companions to enjoy. This is located on the ground floor behind the parking garage. There is also a dog park, Dunlavy Park, located 1.3 miles from the community, near the intersection of Richmond and Dunlavy.
Where is the best place to walk my pet? The green areas around the property are appropriate to walk your pets. Please help us to maintain a clean and pleasant community by always picking up after your pets. There are doggie stations on the side streets.
Do I have to have my dog on a leash? For the safety of your dog and all residents in the community, all pets are required to be on a leash when in any common area. It’s the law and the best practice for your pet’s safety.
Local Neighborhood
Where is the nearest post office? Located 0.6 miles from the community, at the intersection of Greenbriar and Richmond. Below is the address and phone number for your reference.
United States Postal Office 3740 Greenbriar Houston, TX 77098 713.528.5875
Where is the nearest grocery store? Located 0.3 miles from the community, at the intersection of West Alabama and Kirby. Below is the address and phone number for your reference.
Whole Foods 2955 Kirby Houston, TX 77098 713.520.1937
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What is the nearest Metro/Train? The Metro Light Rail train runs from I-10 at the University of Houston Downtown to I-610 and Fannin near Reliant Stadium. Below is the website and phone number for your reference.
www.ridemetro.org 713.635.4000
Where is the nearest bus stop? Located 0.1 miles from the community, at the intersection of West Alabama and Revere. www.ridemetro.org 713.635.4000
What bus route are we on? Route 78 Alabama/Irbington or Route 18 Kirby Limited www.ridemetro.org 713.635.4000
Where are schools for this area located? Houston Public Schools
Elementary School Located 0.9 miles from the community, at the intersection of Hazard and South Blvd. Below is the address and phone number for your reference.
Poe Elementary 5100 Hazard Houston, TX 77098 713.535.3780
Middle School Located 0.8 miles from the community, at the intersection of Woodhead and Westheimer. Below is the address and phone number for your reference.
Lanier Middle School 2600 Woodhead St. Houston, TX 77098 713.942.1900
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High School Located 0.6 miles from the community, at the intersection of Westheimer and River Oaks Blvd. Below is the address and phone number for your reference.
Lamar High School 3325 Westheimer St. Houston, TX 77098 713.522.5960
Where is the nearest biking or walking trail? Located 6.3 miles from the community, at the intersection ofMemorial Dive and Woodway Drive. Below is the address for your reference.
Memorial Park 6501 Memorial Drive Houston, TX 77007
Located 1.6 miles from the community, at the intersection of Rice and Greenbriar. Below is the address for your reference.
Rice University Trail 5620 Greenbriar Houston, TX 77030 713.313.1515
Where is the nearest laundry facility? Washers and Dryers are included in all of our apartment homes, however if you are in need of a laundry facility, this one is nearby:
Mr. Clean Washateria 2007 W. Alabama Houston, TX 77098 713.529.8871
We have dry cleaning lockers available in our Phase 1 building for 24 hour access with Cindy’s Cleaners.
Cindy’s Cleaners 3330 Richmond Ave Houston, TX 77098 713.807.9997
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Where is the nearest mall? Indoor Shopping is located 4.5 miles from the community, at the intersection of Westheimer and Post Oak Blvd. Below is the address and phone number for your reference.
Galleria Mall 5075 Westeimer Road Houston, TX 77056 713.622.0663
Outdoor shopping is located 2.2 miles from the community at the Highland Village shopping mall, at the intersection of Wetheimer and Drexel.
Where are the nearest museums? Museum of Fine Arts- located 2.8 miles from the community
1001 Bissonnet Houston, TX 77005 713.639.7300
Children’s Museum- located 3.1 miles from the community
1500 Binz Street Houston, TX 77004 713.522.1138
Where is the nearest zoo? Located 3.8 miles from the community. Below is the address and phone number for your reference.
6200 Hermann Park Drive Houston, TX 713.533.6500
Where is the nearest movie theater? Located 2.1 miles from the community, at the intersection of Weslayan and Hwy 59.
Edwards Greenway Grand Palace Stadium 24 3839 Weslayan Houston, TX 77027 713.871.8955
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Where is the nearest Beach? Galveston, TX- Located 52 miles from the community