The SIX Building

Had a number of issues renting a flat in this building. The first issue I had was electricity usage. The flat I rented on the 6th floor had an issue on the mains switch. When using the stove, the geyser went on, thus using an excessive amount of electricity about 25-30 units just to cook food. The landlord Keith Arnold was informed and never did anything to fix the problem. The other issue was that there was an outstanding balance (previous tenant) on the meter for water use that had to be paid before electricity could be purchased. Then there was a very disturbing noise that vibrates through the walls when the wind blows, it was impossible bro ignore, this was reported to the building management, someone was sent but the issue was never resolved. Once I moved out, the landlord claimed that there was damages to the flat (sliding bathroom door off the track and intercom system hanging from the wall) The landlord Keith Arnold claimed for these damages (R2800 of my R3000 deposit) that were non existent when I left the flat which he visited just a few hours before I vacated. Be very careful when renting from this man who owns a few flats in that building. Do an inspection with the landlord present as to not have dubious claims for damages. The issues will be dealt with in the small claims court. As for the building, there is a major cockroach issue, damp and or cracked walls all round the flat, not a healthy place to live. Noise levels on weekends are constantly an issue with many drunk people singing and or arguing, sometimes up to 4am with security unable to do anything but issue fines or warnings. The squatting opposite the building is a major safety concern, Drugs are openly peddled day or night, Be cautious before renting in this building, there are better options in the CBD.

The security guards are the ruddest people I have ever met in life. They have no manners. If you want to have a place called home, I would not recommend this building. Management is not doing a good job, unfortunately.

Lived in this building for 3 years and highly recommend. Braai area and pool is very spacious and always clean.

Great place to live. Good vibs, apart from the occasional bad apples, however very convenient, free gym for tenants, laundry room, reception, with 24 hr security... 5 years at the Six and still happy. Love the diversity of people here, French, Italian an even Canadian internationals reside here.

This place is overpriced. There is an informal settlement directly opposite the main entrance, and incidents happen there almost every day. People get knocked out and mugged, and residents from the settlement often carry out smash-and-grab attacks on vehicles passing by or entering the building. In February, there was even a hijacking. Given these conditions, it doesn’t make sense that the agents and landlords are pricing the property so high. It also feels misleading because they advertise the place using old photos taken before the informal settlements appeared.