Archstone Burlington formerly Burlington Arboretum
1 Arboretum Way, Burlington, MA 01803
781-229-0080  WEBSITE save favorite
AVERAGE RATING
recommended by:
47%

overall rating:
2.8
3.5
3.55 Parking:
3.5
3.45 Maintenance:
2.8
2.81 Construction:
2.6
2.62 Noise:
3.4
3.4 Grounds:
3.1
3.1 Safety:
2.8
2.81 Office Staff:
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OK, but expensive

From: -Anonymous-
Date posted: 8/9/2002
Years at this apartment: 2000 - 2001
 
Overall I liked the place a lot. However here are some observations:

* Way to expensive. In a market economy you get what you pay for, but had the rent been $300 less, I'd be more than happy to stay there more than a year. Then again, people seem to be happy paying the money, the place really did not have any empty units for 2 months when I was waiting on one to empty.

* Somebody noted this earlier: The buildings deep inside the complex are the danger zone, for whatever reason. Stay close to the buildings closer to the rental office.

* Trash compactor. Always dirty and full. Idiotic idea.

* Somebody noted this earlier as well: Short notice on pending work - risk you car being towed. I have no understanding for this. If you happen to be out of town for a few days, you can come back and find an old notice and no car.

* On the positive: They always fix things really quickly.

* The fence in front of my appartment used to be detachable for easy move-in. Shortly before I moved-out the fixed attached them. Do not underestimate the problematic of this: Take a look how some entrances/fences are placed and you will understand.

* There is a small playground above the pool. Brought my 2-year old to the playground, and first thing I notice is a used you-know-what. NOT GOOD. Not good.

* BIG plus: Had my own washer/dryer.

* Walls seem to insulate everything; never heard any neighbor.

Recommended: YES
Overall Rating
3 out of 5
Parking:
5 of 5
Maintenance:
5 of 5
Construction: 4 of 5
Noise:
4 of 5
Grounds: 3 of 5
Safety: 3 of 5
Office Staff:
3 of 5
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