Griffis West Palm — Resident Reviews, Pros & Cons
Downtown - Banyan Boulevard (formerly Anya), West Palm Beach, FL · What renters actually say about living here, distilled from public reviews. Updated Jul 2026.
Neighborhood
Downtown - Banyan Boulevard (formerly Anya)
Address
345 Banyan Blvd, West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Floor plans
Studio-3BR
Advertised rents
About $2,600-$7,500 per public listings (as of 2026-07, per public listings)
Year built
2023
Website
What residents like
- ✓Residents highlight friendly, caring staff and a tight-knit community feel
- ✓Design, finishes, and views earn strong marks in reviews
- ✓Rooftop lounge and fitness amenities are consistently called well-maintained
- ✓Restaurants and nightlife are within easy walking distance
Common complaints
- ✕Reviewers report recurring elevator and garage-gate malfunctions without lasting fixes
- ✕The fob-at-every-door layout frustrates some households, with pricey fob replacements
- ✕Some residents raised security concerns, including non-residents getting into the building
- ✕A few families found the high-rise setup impractical for kids long-term
Our take
This 2023 tower on Banyan Boulevard, originally launched as Anya, offers newer construction and a strong amenity stack a few blocks north of Clematis Street. It fits professionals who prioritize design and walkability, while its recurring hardware and access-control complaints are the main knock in resident feedback.
Amenities
Rooftop loungeResort-style poolState-of-the-art fitness centerHigh-end unit finishesWater views from upper floors15-story tower with 223 unitsFob-controlled access throughout
About these pros & cons
How we build these pages: we read publicly available resident reviews (Google, ApartmentRatings, Yelp, Reddit and similar) for each community and summarize the recurring themes in our own words. We don't copy review text, we don't display star ratings we didn't compute, and no complex has paid to appear or to have anything removed. Cons reflect what residents report — experiences vary. Rent ranges come from public listings and change often; always confirm current pricing, fees and policies with the property directly.
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