Addition posted 7/25/07 at 11:22am, I am a tenant and not affiliated with Equity Residential or Skyline Towers in any way, shape or form. The only reason that I have chosen not to disclose my name is because I desire to live in peace and knowing the attitudes of other "less than happy" tenants, I would prefer not to be harrassed because of your displeasure with YOUR current living situation. I will; however, pray for you and hope that your situation changes.

I have been living here since Sept. '06 and I have to say that overall I love the building and the management staff (I treat them with respect and they in turn treat me with respect). As with any place that you live you have those who take pride in where they live and you have those who live like pigs and who have a total disregard for those around them. Unfortunately, when those types move in they are not wearing signs that say, "I'm a pig and I'm going to allow my family to make your family as miserable as possible." I think it's incumbent upon tenants to report those who are less than neighborly and allow the leasing office to deal with these concerns. And, if necessary, call the local police.
What does bug me is that some parents allow their children to just run wild, but again this is not something you know when the tenant signs the lease. So, report them and continue to report them if you should experience a problem.

Roaches - I have not seen a roach since I moved in. However, I keep a clean apartment and do not leave food out to feed those who are not paying rent.

Maintenance - I currently do not have any complaints. Whenever called, I usually receive a response within 48 hours.

Parking - I or my guest have never experienced a problem with parking. The reason a fee is charged for an overnight guest is because if it were free, it WOULD be abused and there would be no parking for those who live here. If you want your lover to move in, then put him/her on the lease and pay for monthly parking. It's only $5 for overnight. It's a small price to pay when you consider the cost of having your car towed! Also, your overnight guest are allowed to park on the rooftop of the garage, sweet! The 6-hour passes are necessary because there are so many multi-car families that again, there would not be adequate parking for everyone. The neighborhood offers little to no off-street parking and there are so many taxi drivers who would take all available spaces if parking were not enforced. Keep in mind that there are over 940 apartments at Skyline.

Construction - Yes, there is a lot of construction going on, but it is to better the community. It may be an inconvenience at times, but it shows that Equity is reinvesting our dollars into making the property a better place to live.

HVAC - Anyone who has lived in an apartment before knows that there are certain times of the year that the HVAC system has to be shut down to convert from heat to air and air to heat. I suggest that you purchase a space heater for $30 to keep your place warm during the conversion. Likewise, you can purchase a fan or keep your windows open when the heat to air conversion takes place. Stop whining!!

There's so much more I want to say, but I think that some people are just miserable no matter where they go and there's no pleasing them -- buy a house why don't you. Yes, it's not cheap to live here, but that's how it is all over. If you want cheap housing, then you WILL get what you pay for. As for Skyline Towers, I love it, I love the view, I love the apartment, I adore the staff, I hate the pigeons, and I'm less than happy with my upstairs neighbors. However, if I continue to pray, they may be gone or learn to show more respect to others.

User Responses
From: TaosNative	Date: 07/25/2007
Many of us at Skyline Towers are convinced the Leasing Office plants positive ratings on this site to hide the fact that most of the tenants are very disatisfied with the treatment they receive,with the general condition of the building, and with the atmosphere and security around us. If you subtract those short, very positive reviews from Anonymous whose titles are variations on "A Great Place to Live!" you will find that the satisfaction rating for Skyline Towers is somewhere below 20%. This means that more than 8 out of 10 reviewers are unhappy with this building. This is hardly an ethical approach to business if true. And I invite you to consider what kind of treatment you'd get renting here from people who would do this.
From: Anonymous	Date: 07/30/2007
screw prayer i wish you folks would stop that crap. prayer is the last resort of a scoundrel. which i see that you surely are. coward!
From: Anonymous	Date: 12/20/2007
I agree with TaosNative!!!
From: Anonymous	Date: 02/06/2008
yeah its no big deal to have to fork out extra money for a space heater on top of the subsidized heating bill because the heat doesn't work. this is so totally a review from management.
From: Anonymous	Date: 02/14/2008
Anyone thinking of leasing at Skyline Towers should be aware of the following: 1) Security: Security is a huge problem at Skyline Towers. There is security personnel. However, they do not respond. They're usually sleeping in the back of the front desk, or talking on the phone to their girlfriends. Doors are off their hinges, or tied open so that the kids can skateboard in and out of the buildings. Anyone has access to the garage and apartment buildings. Cars have been keyed, towed, and broken into and management does nothing. In at least one case, the person who broke into the car and stole the radio lived in Skyline Towers. 2) Fitness Center: There is a fitness center, but be aware of the fact that it also functions as: a) TV room for mothers in burkas with a handful of toddlers in strollers, and nonresidents who want to use the TVs; b)Daycare Center for parents who drop their kids off in the Fitness Center then go out for the evening; c) Community Center for young kids/teenagers; d) Playground for kids kicking balls, flipping the lights on and off, playing with the equipment; bouncing balls off the mirrors, etc., etc. 3) Laundry Facilities: There are washer/dryers in each unit. However, that doesn't mean they work. Make sure your laundry smart card has money because you will be using the community laundromats a lot - that is when they're working. 4) Emergencies: Be prepared to have management, inhouse maintenance people, OUTSIDE CONTRACTORS come into your apartment on a regular basis (at least 10 times/month. The excuse is always labeled "emergency" The "emergency" could end up costing you a lot of money (not to mention inconvenience and the mess they leave behind). Tenants' property have been broken (e.g., glass diningroom tables, lamps), stolen (including stolen IDs that cost the victim/tenant $15,000 (yes, that's thousand). 5) NO WATER, NO HOT WATER, NO HEAT, NO AIR, NO ELECTRICITY. Management posts these notices in elevators on a regular basis. They label these as "emergencies" also. We have "emergencies" everyday. Be prepared to have no air conditioning in the summers even when the temperature is above 90?? and no heat in the winters even when the temperature is below 30??. You have no control over the temperature. If you like hot showers, don't expect to enjoy hot showers at Skyline Tower. The water is usually lukewarm - never hot. In fact, you're lucky if it's lukewarm. Most times, it's cold. So, be prepared to have a lot of cold showers at Skyline because you're lathered up with shampoo and soap and have no other choice. 6) Fire Alarms: Be prepared for frequent fire drills. And, I emphasize "frequent". In fact, it's so frequent that only a handful of people bother to go downstairs any more. But, they keep setting off the alarms - especially in the early a.m. (e.g., 4 a.m.) during a work week. 8) Elevators: There are four elevators in each building. However, be prepared to give yourself at least ten minutes to get downstairs to get to work on time. Of the four elevators in each building, usually only two work. So, suck in as you squeeze yourself into the crowded elevator and watch where you stand because you might be standing in pet poop. 7) Pets: There is a no pet policy. However, that doesn't mean anything. As I said before, watch where you step. Also, there has been reports of "flea" problems, as well as serious mice problems. (Management's response to mice problems was telling the poor tenants to not have any food in their apartments. Nothing was done by management to solve the problem which is still unsolved.) 8) Cleanliness: Be prepared to see cartons of melted ice cream and other food, broken furniture, grocery carts, etc. in the halls, solicitation flyers, etc. under your doors, overflowing garbage chutes in the halls, holes in the walls, etc., etc. Also, if spots appear on your carpet, it's mold. (And management will try to blame you for the problem.) No, you're not in a "project" or a 3rd world country. Remember, management calls this a "luxury" property. 9) Maintenance: Don't hold your breath waiting on them. They usually don't show up. 10) Utilities: Be aware that you will be subsidizing all the families with generations (includes 5-plus kids) living in a small apartment. Utilities are allocated by floor space. So, you could be away for a month but, if your neighbors (with all the generations and 5-plus kids) are using all the utilities, your utility bill could increase even though you haven't been home for 24 days out of the month. 11) Unruly kids: Watch out, kids could run/skateboard into you in the halls. Duck, you could be soaked with their water pistols, bouncing balls, etc. If you hear noises, it's just the kids bouncing balls against the walls in the halls or playing soccer in the halls, screaming, etc., etc. Management does nothing. These are the 5-plus kids in the crowded small apartments that you're supporting by paying their utilities. 12) Construction is never ending: Be prepared for construction noises as late as 11 p.m. on work nights. Management's financial problems are so severe that they're hiring outside contractors during off-hours. Projects stop and go as the rents come in. You'll note that there are different styles of windows in the buildings. Work was stopped because of money problems. Before you sign, make sure you talk to people who live at Skyline. Management at Skyline will do and say anything to get you to sign. Once you've signed the lease, it's "Sorry. What the leasing agent told you is wrong." But, you're stuck in the lease. Make sure you get everything in writing, the staff turns over frequently. However, the apartment size is okay. So, you might be willing to put up with all of the above. Also, management is so desperate for tenants (after receiving numerous "notices to vacate" (50-plus) from the tenants who can afford to live elsewhere) you might be able to get a deal - if you're willing to put up with all of the above and more. (Management is having such serious money problems that they have started making deals with foreign embassies.) But, be aware that whatever deal you make, you're making a deal with the -----. They will "sock it to you" after you've spent the money moving your things in. Be aware that your rent will increase in the double-digits (As management says (and I quote); "The going rate for rent increases in the area is 3-4% each year, but we see ourselves as having an UNLIMITED percent". They will also start charging you for things that used to be included in the rent amount; e.g., utilities, parking space, parking space for your guest(s). Management has found another avenue for revenue by renting to people in the Skyline Professional Buildings, so you will be competing with them for the parking spaces. So, the rent for the parking spaces will only increase.
From: Anonymous	Date: 03/26/2008
Candorville: 3/23/08- POWER DOWN. Anyone who wants the truth about Skyline Towers should go to: http://candorville.com/2008/03/23/ AND CLICK ON THE PICTURE.

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