# Moving Into a New Apartment Still Under Construction > Pool and gym open dates, phase construction noise and dust, and the questions to ask in writing before you sign. URL: https://newapartmentsaustin.com/guides/moving-into-building-still-finishing/ Last-Modified: 2026-10-25 Guide · Lease-Ups # Moving Into a Building That's Still Finishing: Amenities and Construction Pool and gym open dates, phase construction noise and dust, and the questions to ask in writing before you sign at a new Austin building. Written by New Austin Apartment Team [/about/#new-austin-apartment-team →](/about/#new-austin-apartment-team) · Reviewed by the team, Spirit Real Estate Group, LLC · Updated October 25, 2026 · 5 min read - Free to you, and your rent is the same either way - 144 new communities tracked (as of Oct 25, 2026) - Prices pulled every morning ![Finished courtyard pool beside a second building phase under construction](/images/featured/finished-apartment-courtyard-pool-beside-a-second-.webp) - Licensed Texas brokerage Spirit Real Estate Group, LLC, TREC #562021 - Free to renters Communities pay the brokerage. Your rent is the same either way. - Prices pulled every morning Every card shows the date and time it was pulled - Score can't be bought Commission rates never affect score, sort, placement, or picks ## What does it mean to move into a building that’s still finishing? Many new buildings open before every amenity or phase is done. The first residents move in after the Certificate of Occupancy, while the pool, gym, garage, or a second building is still being finished. In exchange, early residents often get the deepest specials. For you, the question is simple: what will be finished when you move in, and what will you live next to? Our Lease-Ups page tracks what’s finished at each building [/lease-up-apartments/ →](/lease-up-apartments/) . ## Amenities: get open dates in writing | Amenity | Why it matters | What to ask | | --- | --- | --- | | Pool | Often one of the last things finished | Confirmed open date, in writing | | Fitness center | Equipment delivery can lag | Open date; temporary alternative? | | Structured garage | Residents may park on a temporary lot | When it opens; any parking charge before then | | Dog park or pet wash | Often finished late | Open date | | Clubhouse and work lounge | Furniture and finishes may still be arriving | Open date | | Package lockers | Packages may be held at the office meanwhile | Current package process | ![Nearly finished clubhouse interior with protective film on fixtures](/images/content/clubhouse-interior-nearly-finished-with-limestone-.webp) > **A tour note example** > > Oct 22, 2026, Citizen House Decker: construction traffic quieted along Decker Lane; clubhouse and pool open. That’s the kind of dated note we add after a tour. ## Phase construction next door Large communities are often built in phases. Phase one opens and fills while phase two goes up beside it. Ask: - **Where** is the next phase relative to your unit? - **What hours** does construction run? Texas cities set allowed hours; ask what the contractor follows. - **How long** until it’s finished? - **What changes** for residents: parking, entrances, dust, deliveries? A unit on the far side of the building from the active phase can feel very different from one facing it. ## Inside your unit New units sometimes have small finish items in the first weeks: caulk gaps, doors that need adjusting, HVAC balancing, appliance issues. That’s normal for new construction, and the fix is documentation. Use the move-in condition form within 48 hours and keep a dated copy. Our move-in checklist [/guides/new-apartment-move-in-checklist/ →](/guides/new-apartment-move-in-checklist/) and the day 7 and day 30 punch list [/guides/new-apartment-punch-list/ →](/guides/new-apartment-punch-list/) guide cover each step. ## Is it worth it? | Move in early if… | Wait or choose a finished building if… | | --- | --- | | The special is deep and in writing | You need the gym or pool from day one | | Your unit faces away from construction | You work from home on the construction side | | Open dates are confirmed in writing | Open dates are vague or verbal only | | You value a brand-new unit | You’d rather avoid early maintenance visits | ## What we do We confirm amenity open dates and construction status in writing before you sign, note phase plans on your shortlist, and filter out construction next door if you ask. If an open date slips after you move in, we take it up with the community in writing and report back. To check a specific building, ask us to confirm open dates [/contact/ →](/contact/) . Learn more about Lease-Ups Open buildings in lease-up or their first 24 months, sorted by stage and fill estimate, with what's finished confirmed in writing. Open Lease-Ups [/lease-up-apartments/ →](/lease-up-apartments/) Why it goes wrong ## What goes wrong at a building that's still filling Problem 1 ### The amenities aren't open yet A pool, gym, or garage can open months after the first move-ins. The listing often shows the finished rendering, not the date it opens. Problem 2 ### Construction continues next door Phased projects keep building after phase one fills. Noise hours, dust, and parking changes can run through your first lease. Problem 3 ### Small defects show up early New units often need caulk, door, appliance, or HVAC balancing fixes in the first weeks. Without a written punch list, they wait. So we confirm amenity open dates and construction status in writing, and send a punch list at day 7 and day 30. Straight answers ## Questions about this topic Direct answer first, then the source and date. If your question isn't here, ask us on the form or by text. ### Can I get a discount if the pool isn't open? Sometimes. Communities may offer a concession or a fee waiver while key amenities are closed. We ask and get any offer in writing. ### Will there be construction next door? In phased projects, often yes. We check phase plans and work hours and note it on your shortlist. You can tick 'no construction next door' on our form to filter it out. ### What if an amenity open date slips after I sign? Keep the written open date. We take it up with the community in writing and ask what they'll offer while it's closed. ### Can you guarantee a price or approval? No. We confirm terms before you sign, and the community sets them. Keep reading ## More guides on this topic ![Clipboard checklist on a new quartz kitchen counter with floor-to-ceiling windows](/images/featured/clipboard-checklist-on-a-new-quartz-kitchen-counte.webp) ### New Apartment Tour and Move-In Checklist What to check on a new-build tour and in the first 48 hours: sound ratings, HVAC sized for a 99°F design day, finished amenities, and the move-in condition form. [New Apartment Tour and Move-In Checklist →](/guides/new-apartment-move-in-checklist/) ![Quiet new apartment bedroom with oak floors and a large window](/images/featured/quiet-new-apartment-bedroom-with-oak-floors-and-a-.webp) ### Are New Apartments Soundproof? What STC and IIC 50 Mean The 2024 IBC sets STC and IIC 50 as the minimum between units. What the ratings mean, how building types differ, and what to test on a tour. [Are New Apartments Soundproof? What STC and IIC 50 Mean →](/guides/are-new-apartments-soundproof/) The 60-second form ## Tell us what you need. We make the calls. You don't have time to call 20 leasing offices. We do, and confirm the unit, the special, and the written fee sheet the same day during hours. 1. 1 Same day We call or text during hours with a shortlist plan. 2. 2 In writing Unit, special, end date, and fee sheet confirmed before you tour. 3. 3 Year two shown Every pick shows year two at 0% and +3%, plus a 24-month total. Prefer to talk? Call or text 512-000-000 [tel:+1512000000 →](tel:+1512000000) , Mon-Fri 8 AM-8 PM · Sat 9 AM-6 PM · Sun 12-5 PM. Free, same day during hours ## Get my shortlist Step 1 of 3 ### Thanks, we have your details. We'll call or text the same day during hours with your shortlist plan. Related pages ## Related board views Board view ### Lease-Ups Buildings already open and filling, sorted by stage and fill estimate, with what's finished and what the special does to your monthly cost. Open Lease-Ups→ [/lease-up-apartments/ →](/lease-up-apartments/) Board view ### New Build Board Every in-scope community on one map, with base rent, the special, net effective, true monthly, and year two pulled every morning. Open New Build Board→ [/new-construction-apartments/ →](/new-construction-apartments/) Board view ### Specials Specials confirmed within the last 7 days, each decoded to net effective and year two, with base rent shown beside every discount. Open Specials→ [/apartment-specials/ →](/apartment-specials/) ![](/images/misc/dusk-view-of-new-limestone-and-glass-apartment-tow.webp) Free to you, and your rent is the same either way ## You don't have time to call 20 leasing offices. We do. Send us your move date and all-in budget. We confirm the unit, the special, and the written fee sheet the same day during hours, then show you year two before you tour. Get my shortlist → [/contact/ →](/contact/) See the New Build Board [/new-construction-apartments/ →](/new-construction-apartments/) Call or text 512-000-000 [tel:+1512000000 →](tel:+1512000000) We don't guarantee pricing or approval. The community sets both, and we confirm them before you sign.