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The Element at Mercantile Place

Updated 2026-07-23 · 1,022 reviewed · 196 listed · Scored from 70 Google reviews · How we rank ›

3.3(70) 54 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified Publishes prices
Luxury High-Rise Living
The Element at Mercantile Place
Service
Luxury High-Rise Living
Reviews
70

What we found

Staff excel at leasing and day-to-day resident support, with Tyler, Anthony, and Isaiah frequently praised for thorough tours and quick problem-solving. However, building maintenance is inconsistent: residents report roaches, broken elevators, extended HVAC failures reaching 90°F, and poor cleanup standards that undermine the luxury positioning.

A major flood at the Mercantile tower displaced residents and exposed weak crisis communication. Some tenants faced stress, damaged belongings, language barriers with staff, and contested administrative fees during transfers. Management responsiveness varies sharply between departments.

Recent shift: Sentiment has worsened over the past 8 months. Recent reviews (past 2 months) focus on leasing excellence and individual manager praise, but 8-month-old reviews flagged building-wide maintenance collapse, a major flood, and structural neglect that have not been resolved.

Praised for
  • responsive leasing staff (Tyler, Anthony, Jared)
  • helpful property managers (Isaiah, Vasti)
  • thorough apartment tours
  • professional and patient service
Watch-outs
  • pest control problems (roaches)
  • frequent elevator breakdowns
  • maintenance failures (HVAC, power outages)
  • poor communication during emergencies
  • uncleanliness and floor maintenance
  • flooding and water damage incidents
  • low accountability enforcement
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Best for: professionals relocating to downtown Dallas who prioritize attentive leasing support and luxury finishes.
Think twice if: building infrastructure issues (pest control, elevators, HVAC) regularly affect livability; communication gaps during emergencies create stress.

What's working here

  • strong leasing team known by name
  • responsive on-site managers for daily requests
  • in-unit washer and dryer standard
  • pet-friendly with full amenities list

Read this before you tour

  • Tyler praised for full tours on holidays with high energy
  • Isaiah handles tenant requests within 5 minutes
  • Vasti and Isaiah noted as exceptional during water damage incident
  • Recent Mercantile tower flooding displaced all residents
  • Roach infestations reported across recent reviews
  • HVAC outages reached 90 degrees for days
  • 256-dollar administrative fee charged during emergency unit transfer
  • Elevator repeatedly out of service

What residents say

Luxury High-Rise Living
Leasing experience and staff professionalism are exceptional, but ongoing pest, elevator, and HVAC failures contradict luxury positioning and pricing.

Side by side with nearby options

  • Rated 3.3 against a 4.02 average across the 157 luxury high-rise living businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 23% of the businesses in this directory.

What keeps coming up

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Why this score

How We Rank
Star rating 0
Review volume 80
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 41
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

The numbers behind the score

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Contact the property

Address
1800 Main St, Dallas, TX 75201
Attributes
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Last verified 2026-07-24

When the office is open

Monday
10:00-18:00
Tuesday
10:00-18:00
Wednesday
10:00-18:00
Thursday
10:00-18:00
Friday
10:00-18:00
Saturday
10:00-17:00
Sunday
Closed

As listed on Google.

In their own words

Services listed
1 bedroom apartments2 bedroom apartmentsIn-home washer and dryerWalk-in closetsFitness centerBilliards/game roomCatering kitchenConference room
Published prices
The Element 1A
$1,365 – $1,365
The Element 1C
$1,530 – $1,650
The Element 1H
$1,835 – $1,855
The Element 2L
$2,010 – $2,050
The Element 2O
$1,930 – $1,930

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

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Questions we get asked

Do units come with washer and dryer?
Yes, all apartments include in-unit washer and dryer according to their website.
Can I bring my pet?
Yes, the building is pet-friendly with 24-hour front desk and package delivery services.
What happens if my unit floods?
Management will transfer you to another unit, but recent experience shows this involves administrative fees and potential communication delays.

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Last updated 2026-07-23