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A Pattern of Neglect and Disruption

When Management Fails, Tenants Keep the Receipts

From unexpected water outages to demolished ceilings and unfulfilled repairs, the issues at The Bowie aren't isolated — they're systemic. We've documented dozens of incidents affecting habitability, safety, and basic services.

Each incident reinforces the need for collective action. We maintain a public record here to hold ownership accountable and empower tenants with facts.

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Unlawful Water Shutoffs

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Frequent Elevator Breakdowns

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Broken elevators at The Bowie in downtown Austin, TX lead to lengthy and frustrating wait times for residents With some of The Bowie's elevators broken and others prioritized for vendors, spaces get crowded and inconvenient Broken elevators at The Bowie in downtown Austin, TX lead to lengthy and frustrating wait times for residents Broken elevators at The Bowie in downtown Austin, TX lead to lengthy and frustrating wait times for residents With some of The Bowie's elevators broken and others prioritized for vendors, spaces get crowded and inconvenient Broken elevators at The Bowie in downtown Austin, TX lead to lengthy and frustrating wait times for residents Broken elevators at The Bowie in downtown Austin, TX lead to lengthy and frustrating wait times for residents With some of The Bowie's elevators broken and others prioritized for vendors, spaces get crowded and inconvenient Broken elevators at The Bowie in downtown Austin, TX lead to lengthy and frustrating wait times for residents

Hazardous Black Mold

Toxic black mold is one of many hazards of living at The Bowie in Austin. Black mold growth in AC vents and sheetrock at The Bowie in Austin. Black mold growth in fridge ice maker at The Bowie in Austin. Black mold growth in fridge ice maker at The Bowie in Austin. Toxic black mold is one of many hazards of living at The Bowie in Austin. Black mold growth in AC vents and sheetrock at The Bowie in Austin. Black mold growth in fridge ice maker at The Bowie in Austin. Black mold growth in fridge ice maker at The Bowie in Austin. Toxic black mold is one of many hazards of living at The Bowie in Austin. Black mold growth in AC vents and sheetrock at The Bowie in Austin. Black mold growth in fridge ice maker at The Bowie in Austin. Black mold growth in fridge ice maker at The Bowie in Austin.

Disruptive Construction

Disruptive construction and missing ceilings to replace faulty fire sprinkler systems at The Bowie in Austin. Living in a destruction zone isn't what The Bowie's leasing office tells you to expect when you tour. Drywall dust and loud drilling noise is part of daily life at The Bowie in Austin. Construction noise travels 5+ floors in either direction, making The Bowie one of Austin's noisiest high rises. Disruptive construction and missing ceilings to replace faulty fire sprinkler systems at The Bowie in Austin. Living in a destruction zone isn't what The Bowie's leasing office tells you to expect when you tour. Drywall dust and loud drilling noise is part of daily life at The Bowie in Austin. Construction noise travels 5+ floors in either direction, making The Bowie one of Austin's noisiest high rises. Disruptive construction and missing ceilings to replace faulty fire sprinkler systems at The Bowie in Austin. Living in a destruction zone isn't what The Bowie's leasing office tells you to expect when you tour. Drywall dust and loud drilling noise is part of daily life at The Bowie in Austin. Construction noise travels 5+ floors in either direction, making The Bowie one of Austin's noisiest high rises.

Unsanitary Conditions and Grounds Neglect

Uncollected pet feces collects on the grounds outside of The Bowie in Austin. Uncollected pet feces collects on the grounds outside of The Bowie in Austin. Uncollected pet feces collects on the grounds outside of The Bowie in Austin. Uncollected pet feces collects on the grounds outside of The Bowie in Austin. Uncollected pet feces collects on the grounds outside of The Bowie in Austin. Uncollected pet feces collects on the grounds outside of The Bowie in Austin. Pet waste collects outside The Bowie, contaminating nearby Shoal Creek and other Austin waterways. Pet waste collects outside The Bowie, contaminating nearby Shoal Creek and other Austin waterways. Pet waste collects outside The Bowie, contaminating nearby Shoal Creek and other Austin waterways. Pet waste collects outside The Bowie, contaminating nearby Shoal Creek and other Austin waterways. Pet waste outside The Bowie in Austin creates unpleasant sights and smells for residents and the neighboring community. Pet waste outside The Bowie in Austin creates unpleasant sights and smells for residents and the neighboring community. Pet waste outside The Bowie in Austin creates unpleasant sights and smells for residents and the neighboring community. Pet waste outside The Bowie in Austin creates unpleasant sights and smells for residents and the neighboring community. Pet waste collects outside The Bowie, contaminating nearby Shoal Creek and other Austin waterways. Pet waste collects outside The Bowie, contaminating nearby Shoal Creek and other Austin waterways. Pet waste collects outside The Bowie, contaminating nearby Shoal Creek and other Austin waterways. Pet waste outside The Bowie in Austin creates unpleasant sights and smells for residents and the neighboring community. Pet waste outside The Bowie in Austin creates unpleasant sights and smells for residents and the neighboring community.
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