GABLES 411: The Gael & Essex House
Area
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Where is the closest post office?
Located at 2802 Timmons, 0.4 miles from the community, near the intersection of Timmons and W. Alabama.
713-572-3936
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Where is the closest grocery store?
Central Market – Located 0.3 miles from the community at the southwest corner of Weslayan and Westheimer. Direct
access is also available through the pedestrian gate located at the back of the Gael parking garage.
Randalls – Located 1.3 miles away at 5586 Weslayan
Kroger – Located 1.6 miles away at 5150 Buffalo Speedway
HEB – Located 2 miles away at 5225 Buffalo Speedway
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What bus route are we on?
Houston Metro – 7 nearby routes – 73, 81, 82, 283, 78, 25, 53
www.ridemetro.com
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What is the closest Metro/Train or Bus station?
At the corner of W. Alabama & Weslayan – 0.2 miles
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Where are schools for this area located?
o Houston Independent School District
St. George Place Elementary - 5430 Hidalgo St. – 2.3 miles
713-625-1499
Lanier Middle School – 2600 Woodhead St. – 2.5 miles
713-942-1900
Lamar High School – 3325 Westheimer Rd. – 1.4 miles
713-522-5960
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Where is the closest daycare?
The Childhood Center – 3701 W. Alabama #100 – 0.5 miles
713-622-5439
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Where is the nearest biking or walking trail?
Rice University Trail – 5620 Greenbriar
Located 3.6 miles away at the intersection of Rice and Greenbriar
Memorial Park – 6501 Memorial Drive
Located 4 miles away at the intersection of Memorial Drive and Woodway
Buffalo Bayou Park – 3600 Memorial Drive
Located 4.3 miles away near Allen Parkway and Montrose Blvd.
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Where is the nearest laundry facility?
West Alabama near Timmons intersection – 0.3 miles
Washer/Dryers are also provided in every apartment home.
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Where is the closest emergency care center?
Optum Clinic Urgent Care – 3651 Weslayan – 0.5 miles
713-835-3791
GABLES 411: The Gael & Essex House
Community Facilities and Amenities
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When are the fitness classes held and where?
The nearest gym is LA Fitness, located at 3838 Richmond Ave. We also feature a 24 hour fitness center and offer
complimentary Yoga classes every Wednesday at 6:30 pm in the Click Café.
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What are the hours of the amenities?
The Gael and Essex offers two pools open from 10 am – 10 pm
Fitness Center: open 24 hours
Click Café with Wi-Fi and Starbucks coffee: open 24 hours
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Where do I dispose of my trash?
You will find small, grey trash receptacles on each level of the parking garages. There are larger waste containers located
just past the entry of both The Gael & Essex.
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Where are the recycling centers?
We pride ourselves on taking care of the environment. You will find recycling bins next to trash receptacles.
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What do I do with my move in boxes?
Please break down all boxes and place in the trash receptacles or, preferably, in the recycle bins.
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How does my fob/remote work?
Gate remotes are used to open both property gates to enter and exit. The remote can also be held up to the grey panel
located outside the Click Café to gain entry.
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Where are the mail boxes located?
Gael mailboxes are at the garage entrance on the right. Essex mailboxes are on the back side of the leasing office by the
pool.
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Do you have resident activities or events?
Yes! We offer monthly events to give our residents an opportunity to meet their neighbors. Residents will be notified of
upcoming events via email or in our monthly newsletter.
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Can I have a party at the pool?
To ensure the mutual enjoyment of the pool by all of our residents, we permit 2 guests per apartment.
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Where is the best place for me to park?
Parking in either garage is on a first-come, first-serve basis. You are welcome to park on any level. There are carports on
the 3rd level of the Gael garage that are assigned and reserved. If you are interested in reserving one, please contact the
leasing office.
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Conveniences
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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 www.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 or contact the leasing office if this is your first time logging in.
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How do I use Gables Connect?
At The Gael & Essex House, you may set up your electricity, phone, cable, internet, and renter’s liability insurance with
ease at www.gablesconnect.com.
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Where can I access Wi-Fi in the building?
Wireless internet is available inside the Click Café and around the pool at each community. You may contact the leasing
office for connectivity information.
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Where is the rent drop box?
To drop off rent checks after business hours, there is a slot located in the mailbox corridor at each community.
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Do you have a courtesy officer onsite and how do I get a hold of them?
Yes, we have a courtesy officer onsite. After office hours, call the main office line and follow the prompt to leave a
message for the “Courtesy Officer”. He will return your call shortly. Should you ever witness any suspicious criminal
activity, always call 911 for local law enforcement.
Guests
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Where can my guest park?
All parking in both garages is first-come, first-serve. Visitors may park anywhere except under the reserved carports on
the top floor of the Gael Garage.
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Where do my movers park?
The garages have an 8 foot clearance. Larger moving trucks should park on Essex Lane and use the pedestrian gate
entrances.
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Where does the delivery person come in or do I have to meet them?
Delivery people will need to use the guest call box to enter the gate to get to your apartment. You will receive a call on
the phone line that you provide upon move-in when your delivery person arrives. If you wish to permit entry, press “9”.
In the event you are not home at the time of a delivery, the office can accept packages for you. However the office will
not sign or be responsible for any packages.
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How many guests can I have with me at the amenities?
Two guests are welcome to join you in any our amenity areas.
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How do I let friends in the gate?
Guests will utilize the call box located by both building entrances. They will scroll for the apartment number and dial the
4 digit code provided. Residents will answer the call and presses “9” to allow entry access.
Maintenance
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How do I submit service requests?
Service Requests may be submitted by either calling the office at 713-622-4644, sending an email to [email protected],
in person, or through Gables Gateway.
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What do I do if I have an after hour maintenance emergency?
For a maintenance emergency, you may call our office number at 713-622-4644 and follow the prompt to leave a
message for “Maintenance Emergency”. Our service team member will return your call shortly.
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What is considered an after hour maintenance emergency?
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Malfunctioning doors, locks, windows
No heat
No air conditioning (when temperature is above 80º)
No water
Impeded plumbing in an apartment with only one bathroom
Running water that cannot be shut off
No electricity throughout apartment
Broken pipes or flowing water in the apartment
Possibility of fire
Pets
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Do you have a dog park?
Yes, we have a dog-run area in both parking garages. They are allowed off the leash, but please remember to pickup
after your pets. The Danny Jackson Family Bark Park is located at 4828 ½ Loop Central Drive, near Westpark and
Newcastle.
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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 many doggie stations throughout the community.
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Do I have to have my dog on a leash?
For the safety of your dog and all residents, we require that all dogs be on a leash at all times when outside your
apartment home.
Areas & Suggestions
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Where is the closest mall?
The Galleria – 5085 Westheimer Rd. Located 1.9 miles from the community at the intersection of 610 and Westheimer.
Highland Village – Westheimer Rd. between Suffolk and Weslayan, walking distance from the community. Walk through
our Central Market Gate at the back of the Gael Garage by using the key given to you at move-in.
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How close is the beach?
Galveston, TX – 57.2 miles
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Where are the closest banks?
Chase – 2900 Weslayan – 0.1 miles, walking distance from the community
Wells Fargo – 3803 Westheimer – 0.2 miles, in front of Central Market
Bank of America – 3667 Weslayan – 0.5 miles, at the corner of Weslayan and Richmond
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Where is the closest movie theater?
Edwards Greenway Grand Palace – 3839 Weslayan – 0.8 miles, at the corner of Weslayan and Richmond
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Where are the closest restaurants?
Up Restaurant – 3995 Westheimer
Smith & Wollensky – 4007 Westheimer
RA Sushi – 3908 Westheimer
Escalante’s – 4053 Westheimer
Drexel House – 3974 Westheimer
Pizzeria Solario – 3333 Weslayan #100