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Area

 Where is the nearest post office?

Located 0.3 miles from the community, two blocks South of the community on Sage Road.

Below is the address and phone number for your reference.

United States Postal Office
3500 Sage Road
Houston, TX 77056

713.627.9143

 Where is the nearest grocery store?

Located 1.6 miles from the community, at the intersection of Westheimer and Fountainview.

Below is the address and phone number for your reference.

HEB

2660 Fountainview

Houston, TX 77057

713.278.8450

 What is the nearest Metro/Train?

The nearest public transportation is the Westpark Corridor Park and Ride and is located 5
miles west of the community at the intersection of Gessner and Westpark. More
information can be found by visiting www.ridemetro.org.

 Where is the nearest bus stop?

For the 82-Westheimer route which services Westheimer from Hwy 6 in west Houston to
downtown Houston, the nearest bus stop is located at Westheimer and Post Oak Blvd, only
1 mile from the property.

For the 25-Richmond route which services Richmond Avenue from the Mission Bend Park
and Ride in west Houston to Richmond and Fannin, the nearest bus stop is located at Post
Oak Blvd and Richmond Avenue, only .5 miles from the community.

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 What bus route are we on?

The following bus routes service our area:
82-Westheimer
25-Richmond
33-Post Oak Crossing
More information about bus scheduled and maps can be located online at www.ridemetro.org.

 Where are schools for this area located?

Houston Public Schools

Elementary School:
Saint George Place Elementary
5430 Hildago Street
Houston, TX 77056
(713) 625-1499
Located less than .5 miles from the community at the intersection of Hildago and Chimney Rock.

Middle School:
Grady Middle School
5215 San Felipe Street
Houston, TX 77056
(713) 625-1411
Located 2 miles from the community located at the intersection of San Felipe and Sage Road.

High School:

Lee High School

6529 Beverly Hill Street

Houston, TX 77057

(713) 787-1700

Located 3 miles from the community located at the intersection of Hillcroft and Richmond.

 Where is the nearest biking or walking trail?

At Gables Metropolitan Uptown we have a one mile jogging trail located within the community.

Memorial Park is located at 6501 Memorial Drive, near the I-10 & I-610 West Loop intersection.
Facilities for jogging, tennis, hiking, biking, picnicking, and wildlife- and people-watching are all
readily
available, and one of the city’s premiere golf courses is in Memorial Park.
Below is the address for your reference.

6501 Memorial Drive

Houston, Tx 77007

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 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 is below:

Flair Cleaners and Laundry

2800 Post Oak Blvd #A1

Houston, Tx 77056

(713) 623-8834

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Community Facilities and Amenities

 When are nearest fitness classes held and where?

Directly across the street from the community is a 24-hour fitness which offers an array of classes
from yoga and pilates, to kick-boxing and Zumba. Visit www.24hourfitness.com for more
information.

24-hour Fitness

5070 Richmond Ave

Houston, TX 77056

(713) 963-9644

 What are the hours of the amenities?

Onsite Fitness Center – open 24 hours a day

Pool and Spa – open from 7:00 am to 10:00 pm daily

Conference Room – open during business hours

Tennis Courts – open 24 hours a day

 Where do I dispose of my trash?

There are trash chutes located on each floor of the parking garage in the corners by the stairwells.

 Where are the recycling centers?

We pride ourselves on green initiatives to care for the environment. Gables Metropolitan
Uptown has recycling areas located on the first floor of each parking garage for disposal of
newspapers, plastics and glass.

 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
the recycling area. We do ask that you do not use the trash chutes for boxes, as they can block
the chute and create undesirable overflow.

 How does my fob/remote work?

Every resident is given either a remote or a key card to gain access to the community. At the drive
gate, you may waive your key card in front of the small grey box or push the button on your
remotes. Throughout the community, at the pedestrian gates, just waive your key card or remote
by the small boxes provided. When entering or exiting drive-up garage gate; push the button to
enter or exit.

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 Where are the mail boxes located?

There are 2 locations on the property for resident mail. If you live on the South side of the
property, your mail boxes are located to the left of the entrance to the south parking garage. If
you live in the north side of the community, your mailboxes are located to the right of the
entrance to the north parking garage.

 Do you have resident activities or events?

Gables Metropolitan Uptown has many fun events and activities that promote a sense of
community and allow you to meet other residents. Keep up to date on all of our community
gatherings in our newsletter and through eblasts.

 Can I have a party at the pool?

Our relaxing pool areas are 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?

Each apartment is given an assigned parking space in one of our parking garages. If you require
additional parking or need parking for your guests, you may park in any un-assigned space in the
resident parking areas. Assigned spaces are marked with a number. As a reminder, handicap
parking is patrolled by local law enforcement and is subject to maximum parking violation
penalty.

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Conveniences

 How do I pay rent online?

We have made paying your rent easy by setting you up with your personal online account to the
Gables Gateway. You will go to the www.gables.com and click on the Resident Login Key in the
upper right hand corner. Then 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 including 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. Simply visit
www.gablesconnect.com or call 1-866-914-0631 and enter your new address. All service options
for phone, internet, electricity and insurance will populate and you can easily setup or compare
available services.

 Where can I access WI-FI in the building?

The leasing office, clubhouse and pool area are WI-FI accessible for your use and convenience.
This amenity is complimentary and part of your community benefits. You may pick-up a login
password at our office anytime.

 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 to the
right of our leasing office back doors. Please ask one of our management teams if you need
assistance finding our night drop.

 Do you have a courtesy officer onsite and how do I get a hold of them?

You should always contact the proper authorities by calling 911 if your experience any safety or
security threats. However, we do have an onsite HPD officer who is available to assist us with
noise complaints and reports of suspicious persons. If you need to reach the courtesy office,
please contact the office during business hours or for after-hours response, call 713.840.2500 and
press “0” to speak with the answering service.

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Guests

 Where can my guests park?

Your guests may park in any unassigned space in the resident parking areas. Please remind your
guests that handicap parking is patrolled by local law enforcement and is subject to maximum
parking violation penalty

 Where do my movers park?

There are several areas your movers can park in depending on where your apartment is. Please
contact the office prior to your move in day to make arrangements.

 Where does the delivery person come in or do I have to meet them?

If you are receiving packages or deliveries that require a signature, you will need to arrange to be
home and accept your package. As a courtesy, we can accept packages and deliveries that do not
require a signature on your behalf.

 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.

 How do I let friends in the gate?

Your guests will contact you via the call box at the gate. You will receive a call on the phone line
that you provide upon move-in when your guest dials you from the gate phone pad. If the caller
is someone you wish to permit entry, press “9” on your phone’s keypad and the gate will open.

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Maintenance

 How do I submit service requests?

Service requests may be submitted in person, on the Gables Gateway or by email or phone.
Please contact us at 713.840.2500 or [email protected].

 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 713.840.2500 and press “0” 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.
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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Pets

 Do you have a dog park?

Gables Metropolitan Uptown is a pet friendly community and offers many grassy areas for your
furry friends to play. We also offer pet waste stations throughout the community.

The closest pet park is Danny Jackson Bark Park located at the intersection of 610 and Westpark,
only 2 miles from the community.

 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 surrounding the community.

 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.

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Areas & Suggestions

 Where is the nearest mall?

Located .2 miles from the community, at the intersection of 610 and Southwest Freeway. Below
is the address and phone number for your reference.

Galleria Mall
5075 Westheimer Road
Houston, TX 77056
713.621.1907

 Where are the nearest museums?

Museum of Fine Arts- located 6.8 miles from the community
1001 Bissonnet
Houston, TX 77005
713.639.7300

Children’s Museum- located 8.1 miles from the community
1500 Binz Street
Houston, TX 77004
713.522.1138

 Where is the nearest zoo?

Houston Zoo- located 8.8 miles from the community
6200 Hermann Park Drive
Houston, TX
713.533.6500

 Where is the nearest movie theater?

Edwards Cinema located at Richmond and Weslayan only 2.6 miles from the community

Edwards Greenway Grand Palace Stadium 24
3839 Weslayan
Houston, TX 77027

 Where is the nearest beach?

Galveston, TX
Located 49.2 miles from the community

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