Alamo Manhattan develops urban infill multifamily, hospitality, and mixed-use projects across Texas, the Southeast, and West Coast markets, serving residents, business travelers, and institutional investment partners seeking well-designed, professionally managed urban assets and community-oriented development outcomes in core city neighborhoods.
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AI-researched delivery record, not yet confirmed by the developer. Dates may be approximate; original sources are linked.
AI research over published reviews and resident comments. Scores are a model’s reading of opinion, not figures stated on a page, and nothing here feeds any number above it. The links under each block are the pages that research says it used. Based on available resident reviews of covered buildings. These are reported experiences, not independent building inspections, and may not represent all residents or properties.
| Project | Overall | Structure & systems | Management & living |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marriott Dallas UptownUptown, Dallas255 units | 7.8/ 10 | 7.3/ 10 Tripadvisor 4.2/5, 4.6/5 · 73 reviews · tripadvisor.com Combined from 2 published figures on 1 platform, weighted by review count, adjusted for where resident ratings usually fall and weighted toward the 6.5 midpoint where reviews are few: 7.3. | 7.2/ 10 Booking.com 9.6/10, 9.5/10, 9.4/10, 9.1/10, 8.7/10 · 41 reviews · booking.com Tripadvisor 4.3/5, 3.8/5 · 73 reviews · tripadvisor.com Combined from 7 published figures on 2 platforms, weighted by review count, adjusted for where resident ratings usually fall and weighted toward the 6.5 midpoint where reviews are few: 7.2. |
Booking.com supplied the anchor at 9.4/10 from 41 reviews, which converts to approximately 8.8/10 under the guest-rating curve. Tripadvisor’s materially lower 3.6/5 from 73 reviews pulled the result down, while recurring complaints and praise produced a modest net reduction to 7.8/10. | |||
Reviews describe the hotel as “new, modern, clean” and report that rooms were spacious, the shower was amazing, and the AC worked well. Counterevidence includes “All Night starting at 200am there was an annoying banging,” thin walls, long hairs in bathrooms, strange odors, and one report that “the hot water didn't last.” | Daily-life feedback is mixed but leans positive: guests praised “excellent” service, a “beautiful pool area,” helpful valet staff and employees who were “very nice and super helpful.” Complaints include bar staff ignoring guests, restaurant service being slow, no room service on some stays, and a reviewer saying the manager “didn’t appear to care” after loud housekeeping disturbances. | ||
| The OliviaSouth Waterfront, Portland231 units | 7.5/ 10 | 8.1/ 10 RentCafe 4.5/5 · 7,000 reviews · rentcafe.com RentCafe publishes 4.5/5 from 7,000 reviews. Adjusted for where resident ratings usually fall, and weighted toward the 6.5 midpoint (more strongly the fewer the reviews), that gives 8.1. | 7.2/ 10 RentCafe 4.5/5, 4/5, 4/5, 4/5, 4/5 · 7,000 reviews · rentcafe.com Combined from 5 published figures on 1 platform, weighted by review count, adjusted for where resident ratings usually fall and weighted toward the 6.5 midpoint where reviews are few: 7.2. |
RentCafe’s 4.5/5 rating from 7K reviews sets the anchor at 8.5 after the requested conversion. The score is reduced for the two independently read resident reviews’ repeated reports of security failures, leaks/flooding, fire alarms, elevator outages, unresponsive management and amenity closures; the 1.6/5 Find My Place rating is reported but has fewer than 10 reviews and therefore is not used as an anchor or formal dissenter. | |||
The two resident reviews report infrastructure and systems problems rather than a documented structural inspection: one says the elevator was “frequently down,” while the other reports “constant leaks” affecting apartments, hallways, the fitness center and lobby. The reviews also describe frequent unexplained fire alarms and a garage door repeatedly stuck open or closed; these are resident reports, not independently verified engineering findings. | Residents praised the location—one called South Waterfront “Portland’s #1 hidden gem”—and described the building as fairly new, but the operational feedback was strongly negative. Reports include garage doors left open for days or weeks with “NO SECURITY,” repeated car and storage break-ins, amenity closures, overflowing trash chutes, and management that residents say often failed to respond or explain incidents. | ||
| Jones & RioSan Antonio191 units | 7.1/ 10 | 5.5/ 10 | 6.9/ 10 |
Google Reviews/Maps has the largest reported review base and sets the level at 4.0/5, converted to 7.0/10. The smaller Apartments.com aggregate is materially more positive, but the repeated resident reports of elevator outages, management problems, noise and security/common-area issues outweigh the recurring praise enough to produce a 6.9 overall score; the structure sub-score is lower because the published evidence is concentrated on elevator and system failures. | |||
Residents repeatedly reported elevator-system failures: one said both elevators were “always broken,” while another said an elevator repair was “taking longer than expected.” A later review also reported a heater triggering the smoke alarm, and a current review summary says a hot-water outage lasted six weeks; these are resident reports, not an independent engineering inspection. | The strongest day-to-day positives are the location, amenities and staff: residents describe “great amenities,” “friendly staff,” and maintenance tickets resolved quickly. The experience is uneven, however, with reports that management did not answer phones, weekend music was severe enough to prompt a move, and common areas were stained or foul-smelling; one review also alleged break-ins and a non-functioning access door. | ||
| Portland AstoriaCentral business district, Portland348 units | 7.0/ 10 | 8.3/ 10 RentCafe 5/5 · 7 reviews · rentcafe.com RentCafe publishes 5/5 from 7 reviews. Adjusted for where resident ratings usually fall, and weighted toward the 6.5 midpoint (more strongly the fewer the reviews), that gives 8.3. | 7.4/ 10 RentCafe 4/5, 4.5/5, 4.5/5, 4.5/5, 4.5/5, 4.5/5 · 7 reviews · rentcafe.com Combined from 6 published figures on 1 platform, weighted by review count, adjusted for where resident ratings usually fall and weighted toward the 6.5 midpoint where reviews are few: 7.4. |
Google Reviews/Maps has the largest review base and sets the level at 3.9/5, converted to 6.6/10. The smaller Apartments.com and RentCafe samples are more positive, but the reported serious security problems and recurring operational complaints justify a downward commentary adjustment; the evidence supports only moderate confidence because review platforms and management periods differ. | |||
Reviewers praised the building as “really well made,” with “great appliances,” high-quality finishes and quiet units. However, other residents reported that hot water failed during morning hours, elevators worked only “~1%” of one resident’s stay, a water leak affected several units, and heating/air-conditioning allegedly failed for months. | Residents frequently praise the location, amenities, community events and staff: one called the team “friendly, attentive, responsive,” while another described the building as “clean, secure” with “wonderful and well maintained” amenities. Countervailing reviews report unresolved barking and noise, dirty dog facilities, car break-ins and garage/front-door access problems, including a claim that residents were robbed four times. | ||
| Willamette TowerSouth Waterfront, Portland343 units | 6.9/ 10 | 6.3/ 10 | 6.8/ 10 |
Google Reviews/Maps supplies the largest published review base and sets the level at 3.8/5, converted to 6.3/10. The written evidence is materially mixed: several residents praise staff, amenities, views and responsiveness, while isolated reviews report quality defects, parking/security concerns and move-out problems, so the overall adjustment is modest. | |||
Structural feedback is mixed. One resident said the building felt “solid, new, premium,” while another reported that “the dryer doesn’t work, the fridge breaks down, and the floor comes apart”; a separate review praised “excellent sound insulation” but said the dryer takes a long time to dry clothes. | Day-to-day reviews are often positive: residents describe staff as “super friendly,” say service requests are answered quickly, and call the roof and fifth-floor decks “really nice and well maintained.” The negative evidence includes a move-out dispute, reported car break-ins, a poorly maintained dog park, and dog noise; one reviewer also said the building lacked amenities such as a complimentary lobby coffee machine. | ||
| Victor Prosper Phase IIBishop Arts, Dallas210 units | 6.5/ 10 | —/ 10 | 6.5/ 10 |
Apartments.com is the only building-specific published rating located: 3.0/5 from one review, which converts to 4.0 under the stated curve. Because the review base is below ten, the scoring rule keeps the result within one point of 6.5; with only one positive tour-oriented review and no recurring themes, the resident-experience score is held at 6.5, while structure is unevidenced. | |||
no notes returned no links returned | The only building-specific written review, dated November 8, 2024, praised the tour representative as “very friendly” and described the property as a “clear winner” for its interior finishes, parking access, pet amenities and management. This is a pre-October 15, 2026 review and reflects a tour experience rather than a long-term resident account, so current day-to-day performance remains uncertain. | ||
| Victor ProsperBishop Arts, Dallas216 units | 6.1/ 10 | 5.6/ 10 ApartmentRatings 3/5 · 2 reviews · apartmentratings.com ApartmentRatings publishes 3/5 from 2 reviews. Adjusted for where resident ratings usually fall, and weighted toward the 6.5 midpoint (more strongly the fewer the reviews), that gives 5.6. | 5.5/ 10 ApartmentRatings 2.5/5, 2.5/5, 2.5/5, 3/5, 3/5 · 2 reviews · apartmentratings.com Combined from 5 published figures on 1 platform, weighted by review count, adjusted for where resident ratings usually fall and weighted toward the 6.5 midpoint where reviews are few: 5.5. |
The largest published review base is Birdeye/Google at 4.3/5 from 195 reviews, which converts to 7.0 under the requested curve. The score is reduced for recurring resident reports of serious access, elevator and vibration problems and moderate management/parking problems, with a small offset for repeated praise of location, amenities and some staff. Evidence is current through the stated research date, but the reviews describe individual buildings and experiences within a multi-building property. | |||
Residents reported severe vibration transmitted through the concrete slab, with one review saying “Water ripples in glasses like Jurassic Park.” Other accounts report elevators repeatedly out of service, a burst ceiling pipe, persistent sewage smell in the garage, AC struggles, and poor soundproofing; these are resident reports, not independently verified engineering findings. | Positive reviews call the location “everything,” cite walkability, pool, fitness and rooftop views, and describe some staff as “friendly, knowledgeable, and quick.” Negative reviews report stolen packages, unauthorized entry, poor security response, dirty or moldy amenity areas, and management that was “horrible and rude” or left complaints unanswered. | ||
| B2Central business district, Bellevue165 units | 5.8/ 10 | 5.8/ 10 | 5.9/ 10 |
The largest published review base is the 3.6/5 aggregate from 158 reviews, which converts to 6.2/10 under the supplied curve. Repeated complaints about elevators, security, noise and service pull the result down, while repeated praise for staff, upkeep, amenities and location provides a limited offset. Evidence is for the Main Street Flats/B2 phase cluster rather than a separately rated B2-only page, so the building-specific attribution remains somewhat uncertain. | |||
Residents describe the apartments as modern and well finished, with one review calling the phase-2 units “in excellent condition with great appliances” and another praising the “brand new” appliances. The main physical-system concern is elevator reliability: reviewers report that one elevator was broken for more than two weeks and that breakdowns recurred, while another described “paper thin” walls and substantial siren/noise intrusion. | Daily-life reviews are sharply mixed. Positive residents say staff are “incredibly helpful,” amenities are clean, and the rooftop deck and lounge are enjoyable; newer negative reviews instead describe staff as “extremely unwelcoming and rude,” missed calls, parking confusion and poor tour handling. | ||
| StellaState Thomas, Dallas210 units | 5.3/ 10 | 4.0/ 10 | 6.6/ 10 VeryApt 10/10, 7/10, 7.5/10, 6/10, 7/10, 9.5/10 · 2 reviews · veryapt.com Combined from 6 published figures on 1 platform, weighted by review count, adjusted for where resident ratings usually fall and weighted toward the 6.5 midpoint where reviews are few: 6.6. |
Birdeye’s 3.3/5 from 206 resident reviews is the largest published review base and converts to an anchor of 4.9/10 under the specified curve. The Google result is directionally consistent at 3.2/5 from 103 reviews, while the written commentary contains repeated severe systems complaints—garage flooding and elevator outages—alongside recurring praise for staff, amenities and location; the resulting overall score is 4.6/10. | |||
Structural and systems feedback is materially negative. Residents reported that the parking garage was “always flooded” and that elevators were “constantly out of service”; another review says a two-week garage flood “broke all of the elevators.” One review also reported power outages caused by the building’s equipment, but this is a single report. | Residents praise the location, rooftop and amenities; one said the “rooftop view is unbeatable,” while another described staff as “always super responsive and communicative.” Operational complaints are substantial: “Parking is a nightmare here,” trash rooms allegedly overflow and smell, and one reviewer called maintenance requests sluggish and management unreliable. |
Hunt served as equity partner and general contractor for the Dallas multifamily project.
Texas Capital Bank provided the construction loan.
ZRS Management was named property manager.
Andres Construction is general contractor for Victor Prosper Phase Two.
The partnership owns/borrowed for Willamette Tower and The Olivia financing.
TPG Real Estate Credit provided the bridge financing.
Hunt Companies, Inc., a Texas-based national real estate company with extensive multifamily experience, will serve as equity partner and general contractor on the project.
will serve as equity partner and general contractor on the project.
will serve as equity partner and general contractor on the project.
The construction loan is being provided by Texas Capital Bank.
The construction loan is being provided by Texas Capital Bank.
The construction loan is being provided by Texas Capital Bank.
ZRS Management will manage the property.
ZRS Management will manage the property.
ZRS Management will manage the property.
Andres Construction, which built Phase One of Victor Prosper, is again serving as the general contractor.
is again serving as the general contractor.
Andres Construction, which built Phase One of Victor Prosper, is again serving as the general contractor.
JLL worked on behalf of the borrower, a partnership between Alamo Manhattan and Diamond Realty Investments, to arrange the three-year bridge loan
a partnership between Alamo Manhattan and Diamond Realty Investments
JLL worked on behalf of the borrower, a partnership between Alamo Manhattan and Diamond Realty Investments, to arrange the three-year bridge loan
the real estate finance arm of leading global alternative asset management firm TPG
to arrange the three-year bridge loan with TPG Real Estate Credit
to arrange the three-year bridge loan with TPG Real Estate Credit
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| United States | active 9 projects tracked |
| Residential, for rent | 8 of 9 |
| Retail | 7 of 9 |
| Hotel | 1 of 9 |
### B.A, History at [The University of Texas at Austin]
Ask ten business leaders to describe Gerald H. Stool, and you may very well get ten different answers.
## Gerald Stool
### Chairman of the Board - [Taqua] (Current)
Subsequent to college, Stool’s early working career included the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. He then moved over to mortgage lending becoming an executive with Ryan Mortgage Company in Arlington, Texas
### Founding Principal - Alamo Manhattan, LLC (Current)
Jan 2009 - Present (17 years and 9 months) in Dallas TX
Dallas-based real estate firm Alamo Manhattan has concentrated primarily on developing multifamily assets in urban markets, often with a mixed-use component. The company focuses on markets in Texas, the Pacific Northwest and Southern California. Additionally, the company is assertive in executing on targets of opportunity such as distressed acquisitions, note purchases and other financial transactions.
### Founding Principal - Alamo Manhattan, LLC (Current)
### Founding Principal - Alamo Manhattan, LLC (Current)
We’d have investors come to town, and they’d love Uptown. We officed in Uptown.CandysDirt.com August 2, 2024https://candysdirt.com/2024/08/02/exploring-density-from-a-developers-point-of-view-with-matt-segrest-of-alamo-manhattan/
Tough, Professional, Disciplined, Cheerful. No Ego, Absolute Integrity, Savvy. Always Learning.D CEO Magazine February 18, 2026https://www.dmagazine.com/commercial-real-estate/2026/02/meet-the-dallas-500-matt-segrest/
Matt is a native Texan and holds an MBA from the University of Texas at Austin and an undergraduate degree in business from Texas A&M University.
## Matt Segrest
Prior to working at Simpson Housing, Matt served as an Investment Banking Associate at Credit Suisse First Boston in New York
“We’d have investors come to town, and they’d love Uptown. We officed in Uptown,” Segrest said.
“Our company ethos represents our leadership values: “Tough, Professional, Disciplined, Cheerful. No Ego, Absolute Integrity, Savvy. Always Learning.”
Matt serves as President of Alamo Manhattan. He is involved in all aspects of the company, but focuses his efforts on investor relationships, transactions, and sourcing new deals.
Before founding the company, he worked at Simpson Housing LLLP, where he served as Simpson's Senior Vice President in charge of the company's West Coast Regional Office (based in Seattle).
#### President
It was certainly done before anyone contemplated Uber or Lyft or walkable areas…its very antiquated.KERA January 29, 2024https://www.kera.org/2024/01/29/dallas-parking-minimums-could-be-left-up-to-developers-if-council-greenlights-code-change
Wade received his law degree from Southern Methodist University and holds an undergraduate degree from Texas A&M University.
## Wade B. Johns
# Wade Johns - Chief Operating Officer and Attorney
Wade has previously practiced law at Norton Rose Fulbright, one of the largest law firms in the world.
“It was certainly done before anyone contemplated Uber or Lyft or walkable areas,” Johns said. “It was very antiquated.”
Wade serves as Chief Operating Officer at Alamo Manhattan. While he is involved in all aspects of managing the company, much of his time is spent on development.
Wade has previously practiced law at Norton Rose Fulbright, one of the largest law firms in the world. He attended college at Texas A&M University and then law school at SMU, where he graduated with honors. He is also a former artillery officer in the United States Marine Corps.
#### Chief Operating Officer
Before working at Alamo Manhattan, David graduated from the fulltime MBA program at the Cox School of Business at Southern Methodist University. ... David holds a Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Southern California.
# David Samson
Vice President of Development at Alamo Manhattan
Prior to graduate school, David worked for Drever Capital Management and also Dekel Capital.
#### Vice President of Development (Current) Nov 2025 - Present (10 months) in Dallas, Texas, United States
David serves as the Vice President of Development at Alamo Manhattan. He is responsible for market analysis, project underwriting, and process management for development and acquisition opportunities.
Prior to graduate school, David worked for Drever Capital Management and also Dekel Capital. He has substantial experience in project management, underwriting, investor relations, and raising capital.
#### Vice President of Development
## Education
# Jim Galla
### Controller - [Gulfstream Capital]
### Controller - Alamo Manhattan (Current)
Jul 2026 - Present (3 months) in Dallas, Texas, United States
### Controller - Alamo Manhattan (Current)
### Controller - [Alamo Manhattan] (Current)
### Controller - Alamo Manhattan (Current)
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| Project | Location | Type | Units | Floors | Area | Cost | Payment plan | Launched | Construction start | Original target | Handover | Delay | Confidence | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Prosper Phase II | Dallas, United States Bishop Arts | residential for rent, retail | 2101 | four levels of wood-framed construction above a concrete podium | — | — | — | — | — | Jan 2024 | Oct 2024 | +9.0 mo (+9.0 to +9.0) | estimated | completed |
| Willamette Tower | Portland, United States South Waterfront | residential for rent, retail | 3431 | 23 stories | — | — | — | 2021 | Nov 2021 | Nov 2023 | Jan 2024 – Dec 2024 | +7.5 mo (+2.0 to +13.0) | sourced | completed |
| The Olivia | Portland, United States South Waterfront | residential for rent, retail | 2311 | five stories of wood framing above a concrete podium | — | USD 90m other | — | — | — | — | May 2023 – Aug 2023 | — | not scorable | completed |
| Marriott Dallas Uptown | Dallas, United States Uptown | hotel | 2551 | 14-story | — | — | — | 2021 | late January 2021 | Jan 2020 – Dec 2020 | Mar 2021 | +8.5 mo (+3.0 to +14.0) | sourced | completed |
| Portland Astoria | Portland, United States Central business district | residential for rent, retail | 3481 | 20 stories | — | — | — | — | — | — | Jan 2021 – Dec 2021 | — | not scorable | completed |
| B2 | Bellevue, United States Central business district | residential for rent, retail | 1651 | five levels of wood-framed construction above a concrete podium | — | — | — | 2017 | the first quarter of the new year | — | Jan 2019 – Dec 2019 | — | not scorable | completed |
| Victor Prosper | Dallas, United States Bishop Arts | residential for rent, retail | 2161 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Jan 2018 – Dec 2018 | — | not scorable | completed |
| Jones & Rio | San Antonio, United States | residential for rent, retail | 1911 | five stories of wood framing above a concrete podium | — | — | — | — | — | Sep 2017 | Jan 2017 – Dec 2017 | −2.5 mo (−8.0 to +3.0) | sourced | completed |
| Stella | Dallas, United States State Thomas | residential for rent | 2101 | five residential wood-framed levels above a concrete podium | — | — | — | — | — | — | Nov 2016 | — | not scorable | completed |
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| Tracked since | October 10, 2026 |
| Last checked | October 15, 2026 this month |
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