Avalon Redmond formerly Ravenwood At The Park
4850 156th Avenue NE, Redmond, WA 98052
425-882-2551  WEBSITE save favorite
AVERAGE RATING
recommended by:
24%

overall rating:
2.6
2.2
2.17 Parking:
3.3
3.28 Maintenance:
2.6
2.57 Construction:
3.0
3.0 Noise:
2.9
2.88 Grounds:
3.3
3.33 Safety:
3.0
3.01 Office Staff:
< | >

Money money money!

From: -Anonymous-
Date posted: 9/9/2006
Years at this apartment: 2001 - 2006
 
We were originally in a ground unit, but poor drainage caused flooding and subsequent mold in the apartment. We were moved to a second floor unit at a discount. The office staff was helpful and they paid for our move. Several owners and countless staff shifts later, our rent increased from $750/month to $1080/month (with one month's notice - not enough time to find another place to live). A month after that, we were told that we'll have to move out at the end of our lease, but we have the option to move into a newly-renovated (i.e.: much more expensive) unit. Coincidentally, that notification went out just days after Microsoft announced a major hiring drive. Daily construction has been ongoing for more than a year. The landscapers also make the rounds with their leafblowers at least five days a week, yet the grass and flowers are dead and trees are being torn down throughout the complex. Car thieves have been targeting the parking lot on a fairly regular basis...one neighbor's car has been stolen from the lot twice. The current staff enters our apartment for "maintenence" (although nothing ever seems to be done) at least once every six weeks - and almost never when scheduled. With all that interest in our units, you'd think the staff would at least recognize our faces, but they don't seem to know us, or they simply don't care. Their main concern seems to be getting the current residents out so they can find new suckers to pay the higher rent.

Recommended: NO
Overall Rating
2 out of 5
Parking:
2 of 5
Maintenance:
2 of 5
Construction: 3 of 5
Noise:
1 of 5
Grounds: 2 of 5
Safety: 3 of 5
Office Staff:
1 of 5
I'm the author!
Lived here?


Your thoughts? Post a response to this review.
Display my response: with my username anonymously
Responses appear below reviews and one response per user is permitted.
   Free estimates on moving trucks      Find apartment share/roommates
What's New On OH MY APARTMENT

   Family Room Ideas for High-Tech Living - Dec 07
   How Do I Keep My Neighbor from Leeching My Wireless Connection? - Dec 07
   Apartment Entertaining: Holiday Party Planning - Dec 07
   3 Features a Starter Home Should Have - Dec 07
   Green Bathroom Ideas that Balance Style with Sustainability - Dec 07
   10 Things Smart Renters Know About Apartment Hunting
   How to Break Your Lease Legally



Up to: Avalon Redmond (formerly Ravenwood At The Park)
          Redmond apartments

Disclaimer: No attempt has been made to verify or assure the accuracy of the claims made by the author of this opinion or responses. You must judge the truthfulness of any review and accept responsibility for your use of this information.

tracking gif