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ISSUES AT THE BOWIE APARTMENTS - AUSTIN, TX

This page compiles resident-reported issues at The Bowie Apartments in Austin - from utility outages to amenity closures - so prospective and current tenants can make informed decisions.

Toxic Black Mold
- Black mold infestations throughout the building, including multiple units on the 18th floor as well as units on other floors
- Harmful health effects to residents, and damage to property due to contamination
- Worsening of mold due to ongoing HVAC issues, leading to additional spread
- At least one active lawsuit against The Bowie (both Bowie Apartments, Inc. and RPM Living) due to toxic mold

The Bowie in Austin has a black mold infestation. This is one of the currently sealed off units that is affected. Black mold growth on fridge ice maker at The Bowie in Austin.
Black mold growth in AC vent and sheetrock at The Bowie in Austin.

Unsanitary Conditions
- Uncollected pet waste collects on south side of the building, with runoff flowing into Shoal Creek and the Barton Creek watershed
- Unsightly, smelly conditions created, with no cameras, enforcement, or mitigation plan in place

Accumulated pet feces at The Bowie in Austin flows into the nearby creek and watershed. Accumulated pet feces at The Bowie in Austin flows into the nearby creek and watershed.
Accumulated pet waste at The Bowie in Austin highlights unsanitary conditions and negligence by RPM Living management. Severe accumulation of pet waste at The Bowie in Austin screams anything but luxury.

Utility Outages
- Documented water shutoffs in June-July 2025 totaling 40+ hours of lost water service, many with less than an hour's notice
- Elevator outages and extended downtime, exacerbated by construction contractor use of elevators
- Recurring HVAC issues, causing undesirable living conditions for residents during Texas summer heat

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Amenity Access and Closures
- Frequent pool closures without firm reopening dates
- Inconsistent parking availability
- Chronically broken EV chargers

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Maintenance and Response Times
- Repeat issues requiring multiple service requests
- Delays in resolving building-wide problems
- Limited communication on repair timelines

Disruptive construction at The Bowie in Austin makes for unpleasant living conditions. Disruptive construction at The Bowie in Austin makes for unpleasant living conditions.

Management Communication
- Notices for repairs sent with minimal warning, or none at all
- Repairs falsely labeled as "emergencies" to justify short notice
- Conflicting information between leasing/management staff, contractors, and building-wide email updates

Resident Advocacy
- The Bowie Tenants Union (BTU) formed to document issues, request remedies, and advocate for better conditions
- The Bowie is the first and only luxury high rise in Austin, TX to have a tenants union - reflective of the scale of issues present compared to other buildings
- Residents can join BTU to stay updated and coordinate responses

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