A South Dallas apartment complex has become an unlikely TikTok sensation, but its viral fame has sparked an even bigger question: is Bonita Gardens really safe?
Located in the Oak Cliff neighborhood on Fordham Road, Bonita Gardens Apartments — once known as the Oasis — has reinvented itself under new management led by “Mama Shirley” and her son Jay.
With rents as low as $1,000 for a one-bedroom and $1,100 for a two-bedroom, the complex markets itself as a second-chance community — offering leases to those with evictions or felony records who often struggle to find housing elsewhere.
But it’s not the affordable rent that’s driving clicks. Bonita Gardens’ TikTok page has gained traction for its raw, unfiltered, and often comedic clips, drawing comparisons to a “Tubi series.”…