I've lived at the Gables Woodley park location for 2 years (actually switched floors recently to a slightly larger 1 bedroom). Thought I'd write a review to help provide some input for people considering this place.

First off, why take time to write this review' I personally don't write a review for anything I don't truly feel "needs" to be reviewed; so although I love photography and music, others are better at writing reviews of the latest camera or itunes hit. I'm writing this review of Gables Woodley Park simply because any prospective resident needs to know about the unprofessional management before having the movers pack up their stuff.

There are two big issues (1) Management and (2) power outages. They go hand-in-hand. Another power outage yesterday (Jan 16 2009). Lasted about 4 hours. What does the front-desk do' Nothing, they have no clue what to do and go down a list of phone numbers until they find someone who can help. Call to the management office in the morning; got an answer machine and didn't hear from them all day.

I've lived in NYC (a building over 70 years old) which also faced power outages on a frequent basis; The main difference with the NYC place was upper management trained up the staff on how to handle the situation. Updates to the residents were timely and complaints from residents were properly dealt with. At Gables, it seems like a plan to handle the power outages consists of posting a flyer in the elevator telling residents that 'testing will be conducted' and hoping it doesn't happen again.

The building is kept clean and is very pet friendly; Also has a built-in gym and bbq on the roof. Had it not been for the poor management of this place, I'm sure it would be highly recommended.

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