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Colonial Reserve at West Franklin formerly Trolley Square East Apartments

104 West Franklin Street, Richmond, VA 23220
804-648-1820 WEBSITE save favorite

AVERAGE RATING

recommended by:
12%

overall rating:

1.9

Parking:

2.2

Maintenance:

2.0

Construction:

2.2

Noise:

2.1

Grounds:

2.1

Safety:

2.0

Office Staff:

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10/02/2009

Stay Away from Trolley Square in Richmond

1.0

I honestly don t know what would be a good place to recommend in Richmond, but I can tell you about my worst experience that I ever had with an apartment complex. It s called Trolley Square Apartments and it ... more

09/01/2009

Do. NOT. Rent. Here!

2.0

I should have listened to my friend when she told me in passing how much other people hated living here. After viewing the place and how nice it looked, I chalked that advice up to the minor complaints that always ... more

08/02/2009

BAD

1.0

I moved into a tiny studio in Colonial Reserve back in December. It was the first time I was living by myself, so my excitement blinded me a little. Like others, they told me all utilities were included (they weren't). They ... more

05/27/2009

Do NOT rent here

1.0

I moved in with my boyfriend here when my lease was up in the fan. It started out okay, except for the elevator with needed to be fixed. They eventually did that, but about 2-3 months later they changed management. ... more

03/20/2009

Avoid this place whatsoever! Freaking rude staff, dirty place, total ripoff

2.0

Okay, I've now lived in this Trolley square (or colonial reserve) east building for about year and half. I happened to renew my lease because before my lease was about 3months away from ending, my AC broke and they did ... more

12/21/2008

an honest review - please read.

1.0

08/19/2008

This place sucks.

2.0

07/11/2008

Not a good place for the price you pay

2.0

06/27/2008

DO NOT LIVE THERE!! lsn to my story

1.0

06/06/2008

If you value your sanity, don't live here

1.0

View all 122 opinions about Colonial Reserve at West Franklin (formerly Trolley Square East Apartments).

About

Colonial Reserve at West Franklin is an apartment community located in Richmond , VA . It has also been known as Trolley Square East Apartments . The following apartment communities are located nearby: President's Walk Apartments ( 0.2 miles), Grace Place ( 0.3 miles), and 1005 Grove Avenue ( 0.6 miles).

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05/22/2008	Trolley Square West	NO	1.0
02/11/2008	Welcome to the tenement!	NO	1.0
01/21/2008	BAD BAD BAD	NO	1.0
08/24/2007	horrible place to live!!!!	NO	1.0
08/24/2007	Problems with Trolley Square West Apartments, 311 West Franklin Street	NO	1.0
07/25/2007	it's a nice place	YES	4.0
04/04/2007	I am not pleased...	NO	2.0
02/14/2007	Horrible Place	YES	3.0
10/17/2006	Staff is unreliable!	NO	2.0
08/26/2006	Elevators are the Achilles' heel	YES	3.0
07/31/2006	TROLLEY SQUARE IS A CRAP HOLE	NO	1.0
07/04/2006	Good apartment for young people	YES	4.0
06/12/2006	ABSOLUTELY DISGUSTING.	NO	1.0
05/31/2006	tear this place to the ground	NO	1.0
05/28/2006	Check out the new condos at belvidere and franklin	NO	1.0
05/27/2006	As good as you can find in the area.	YES	4.0
05/14/2006	peeked in today	NO	1.0
05/01/2006	aint worth a hill of beans	NO	1.0
04/26/2006	Horrible!!!	NO	1.0
04/21/2006	This place sucks	NO	1.0
04/02/2006	good summary post below	NO	1.0
03/29/2006	The "Bad" (20) VS The "Good" (5)	NO	1.0
02/24/2006	great staff	YES	5.0
02/21/2006	chill out hominas	NO	1.0
02/12/2006	to the dump to the dump to the DUMP DUMP DUMP	NO	1.0
02/10/2006	office staff tries hard	NO	1.0
01/31/2006	New Staff! Much Better!	YES	3.0
01/28/2006	lived here once	NO	1.0
01/26/2006	I AM IN HELL	NO	1.0
01/19/2006	poop heaven - by maxwell smart	NO	1.0
01/13/2006	THANKS, HONEST RESIDENTS!!	NO	3.0
01/06/2006	this place is a dump	NO	1.0
12/27/2005	Good Deal If You Do Your Homework	YES	4.0
11/21/2005	If you have kids...	NO	1.0
11/14/2005	hellllls no!	NO	1.0
10/17/2005	how can you live with yourself	NO	1.0
10/10/2005	do not consider trolley square a place to live!	NO	1.0
08/27/2005	management is R-U-D-E!	NO	1.0
08/25/2005	Think twice	NO	2.0
08/22/2005	bums peed on the rug	NO	1.0
08/19/2005	fix the ------- elevators	NO	3.0
08/02/2005	you said it!	NO	1.0
08/01/2005	bunch of jerks	NO	3.0
07/27/2005	park somewhere else	NO	1.0
07/07/2005	Park at the Jefferson	NO	1.0
07/06/2005	Parking	YES	3.0
06/26/2005	no free parking	NO	1.0
06/09/2005	I'm getting ready to move in..	NO	3.0
05/27/2005	total crapocrisy	NO	1.0
05/24/2005	There are no real problems.	YES	5.0
05/22/2005	i wouldn't make my dog live here	NO	1.0
05/17/2005	Move OUT!! It's a Great Place to live for Suckers!!	NO	1.0
05/04/2005	Grow UP!! It's a Nice Place to live for Adults!!	YES	5.0
05/02/2005	THANK YOU JOYNER!	NO	1.0
04/26/2005	trolley folley	NO	1.0
04/25/2005	maintenance is scary and unfriendly, don't call them twice!	NO	1.0
04/21/2005	slum in nice clothing	NO	3.0
04/19/2005	not good for students	NO	1.0
04/19/2005	I'd look elsewhere	NO	2.0
04/18/2005	closing shop	NO	1.0
03/28/2005	RUN FORREST RUN	NO	1.0
03/28/2005	hell on earth	NO	1.0
03/21/2005	can you say.... C R A P?	NO	1.0
03/13/2005	It is definitey not the worst, but it isn't all that great.	NO	2.0
03/05/2005	Great place to live	YES	4.0
03/02/2005	Hard to find a bright side to the place	NO	2.0
02/24/2005	don't even think about it! HORRIBLE!	NO	1.0
02/24/2005	no title	YES	5.0
02/21/2005	no no no no no no no no no no no no no no NO	NO	1.0
02/13/2005	certified nut house	NO	1.0
02/06/2005	office staff: thieves, userers, and extortionists but good maintainence people	NO	1.0
02/04/2005	Berkshire (next door) 110% better!	NO	1.0
02/03/2005	Unhappy in Trolley Square	YES	4.0
02/02/2005	OH MY GOD THE ELEVATORS	NO	1.0
02/01/2005	enjoy lung cancer?	NO	1.0
01/31/2005	deceptive business practices	NO	1.0
01/27/2005	5.0? Are you kidding?	NO	1.0
01/27/2005	this is a decent place	NO	2.0
01/27/2005	Go By a House - unhappy people	YES	5.0
01/27/2005	Love it here	YES	5.0
01/15/2005	well....	NO	1.0
01/10/2005	IF you think this place is bad....	YES	5.0
01/05/2005	ignore the others - THIS PLACE IS AWESOME!...	NO	2.0
12/16/2004	Don't listen to them, this place is great	YES	5.0
12/12/2004	not safe	NO	2.0
12/09/2004	The last thing we need is barking dogs!	NO	2.0
11/18/2004	gone to the dogs, literally!	NO	1.0
11/18/2004	Read the last two? Read this.	YES	3.0
11/18/2004	STAY AWAY	NO	1.0
11/18/2004	Listen to the Residents: LIVE SOMEWHERE ELSE.	NO	1.0
11/17/2004	A Beautiful Place	YES	4.0
11/02/2004	no title	NO	1.0
10/17/2004	Crybaby Neighbors	YES	4.0
10/16/2004	Bakersboy	NO	1.0
10/13/2004	last two posts were by office staff	NO	1.0
10/13/2004	Overall the Best High Rise in Richmond	YES	5.0
10/07/2004	New Management Is Doing Their Best	YES	3.0
10/05/2004	Listen to the other reviews!	NO	1.0
09/26/2004	There goes the neighborhood!!	NO	1.0
09/20/2004	Not worth your money	NO	1.0
09/18/2004	Don't move here; don't do it	NO	1.0
08/10/2004	Not the best	NO	1.0
08/09/2004	They Hate Everyone!!!!	NO	1.0
08/02/2004	Don't be impressed by the front door!	NO	1.0
07/17/2004	Going Down Hill!	NO	1.0
07/15/2004	Management needs to be fired!	NO	1.0
07/15/2004	Management is THE WORST!!!!!!!	NO	2.0
04/21/2004	once was good, not so any more	NO	3.0
04/11/2004	Safe, centrally located, affordable	YES	4.0
02/16/2004	What a dump	NO	3.0
08/18/2003	The Management sucks!! but the Maintenance is good...	NO	2.0
07/08/2003	Great experience, and is SAFE	YES	5.0

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