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Portofino: BEWARE THE UNITS ARE NOT LIKE THE MODELS (Not Recommending)

2008-10-24T12:49:30-06:00

From -Anonymous-: DEFINITELY BEWARE!THE MODELS ARE NOTHING LIKE THE ACTUAL UNITS. THE ACTUAL UNITS FOR RENT ARE POORLY CONSTRUCTED, DIRTY, AND FLAT PAINT IS USED ONLY ON SOILED AREAS WHEN THE APARTMENTS BECOME VACANT. DOG POOP IS SCATTERED THROUGHOUT THE PROPERTY GROUNDS. NONE OF THE SPAS WORK. THEY ARE BREEDING GROUNDS FOR ... [click to read full apartment review]

Portofino: We love it! (Recommending!)

2008-06-01T11:35:41-06:00

From Justine468: My boyfriend and I moved in recently and we love it. The office staff was absolutely terrible when we first moved in but they since have replaced the idiots (JACKLYN!). Our condo is beautiful inside, and we love the area. The pool is nice, but it would be better if ... [click to read full apartment review]

Portofino: NO (Not Recommending)

2008-05-01T16:26:43-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Management Sucks. PC in computer room never connects to the Internet. Heater in pool never works. The exterior is nice, but the interiors are fake and suck. Laundry door and sliding glass door hasn't worked properly in over 2 yrs. Cheaply done inside. Not worth the money. Several car breakins, ... [click to read full apartment review]

Portofino: Beautiful Condo in Nice Area (Recommending!)

2007-09-18T12:59:35-06:00

From Pepper86: My roommate and I rented from a private owner here and we had a wonderful experience. The condo had just been renovated and was really nice inside. The bathrooms, kitchen, and flooring had been redone when the owner purchased it as a condominium, and it looked great. For what we ... [click to read full apartment review]

Portofino: Office staff trys to help but not enough (Not Recommending)

2007-03-13T16:35:46-06:00

From -Anonymous-: This complex could be a nice place to live. But right now there is to many young people that have no consideration for their neighbors. I have tried to have the people next door to quiet down after 10p.m. and they still have nightly parties with their front door wide ... [click to read full apartment review]

Portofino: Wonderful experience (Recommending!)

2006-12-22T11:54:36-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I lived at the Portofino complex for 5 years and the ONLY reason I moved was the conversion to condominiums. The management was phenomenal--they really cared. The site was beautifully landscaped throughout. They responded quickly to maintenance issues and money was well spent in all upkeep.

I miss living there. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Portofino: Ghetto Apartments (Not Recommending)

2006-07-08T18:28:13-06:00

From sweetie8: This is a very ghetto area- near Metro-need I say more. The management is rude. The grounds are kept nasty. And there are so many druggies & ghetto a** rude people that live here! Eeeeeew!!!! ... [click to read full apartment review]

Portofino: I recommend it! (Recommending!)

2005-12-14T02:30:13-06:00

From -Anonymous-: This is referring to the Portofino Apts on Lakewood Parkway in Ahwatukee.
I lived here for a year and a half. Everything was great. I had a little bit of a problem with my deposit at move in. First they told me I needed one, then they said no then after ... [click to read full apartment review]

Portofino: Not that bad (Recommending!)

2005-05-24T02:19:12-06:00

From 1ofakind: Portofino in Ahwatukee isn't as bad as these people are describing. I've lived here for over a year now and pretty much have good things to say. Overall the communitiy is pretty quite execpt for the occasional weekend party, but never too late. Fitness center is well equipt and the ... [click to read full apartment review]

Portofino: Not satisfied (Not Recommending)

2005-02-25T00:11:03-06:00

From italianstalion_00@hotmail.com: I lived there for 3 months. One of the neighbors threatened to kill my dog if I didn't turn my music down. The funny thing was that I never played any music without headphones, and I didn't have a dog. I think the old man might have been crazy. I ... [click to read full apartment review]

Portofino: Beautiful place to live in. (Recommending!)

2005-02-03T16:58:25-06:00

From scorpsdude: I lived at this place for 7 months and moved out. Moved out because I bought a house. From 1100 sq feet apartment, i moved to 1800 sq feet house in Chandler. And boy, am I missing living in Portofino.

I am enjoying my new home and space, but I am ... [click to read full apartment review]

Portofino: Recommended (Recommending!)

2004-04-19T00:00:00-06:00

From polypheus@myrealbox.com: In all the years I lived there, I don´t have anything really negative to say about the apartment. The amentities (exercise rooms, pools and spa) were kept in good clean condition and the landscaping was well maintained. When I needed anything repaired, they fixed it within 24-48 hours. It´s location ... [click to read full apartment review]

Portofino: Pleased with Porotfino (Recommending!)

2004-04-14T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Portofino apartment homes in Ahwatukee is one of the best places I have lived. The management staff is ALWAYS pleasant and friendly. They have been very accomodating to me at all times, even to deliver packages to me after hours! The lush landscape is always neat and trimmed, though it ... [click to read full apartment review]

Portofino: Cannot recommend the Portofino (Not Recommending)

2003-12-24T00:00:00-06:00

From flnaifantasy2@aol.com: From reading before I understand there are two Portofino apartment complexes in Phoenix. This post refers to the one located in Ahwatukee, 3830 E. Lakewood Pkwy. There are many other apartments to choose from in the Ahwatukee area which offer a much better living experience at a much better price. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Portofino: what a story from the drama queen (Recommending!)

2003-11-03T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Sounds like someone was stationed in Iraq. Car on cinder blocks. Africanized bees! When did you become an entomoligist? Me and my wife have been living at Portofino for Quite some time now and have never experienced or seen anything like this drama queen explained. Everyone is friendly and maintenance ... [click to read full apartment review]

Portofino: Awesome (Recommending!)

2003-09-22T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Unique floor plans, located in Awatukee, nice neighboorhood, good service, good management. Recommended to everyone. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Portofino: PORTOFINO MANAGER RESPONDING LOOK (Not Recommending)

2003-06-06T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: The two previous emails are obviously from the manager of the complex. Why else would a residnet take their time to write this, they wouldn´t care. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Portofino: TWO PORTOFINOS IN PHOENIX (Not Recommending)

2003-05-19T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: There are TWO complexes in Phoenix bearing the name ´Portofino´. The reviews with all the ´drama´ as you say are most likely written about the Portofino at the Lake complex which is located by Metrocenter in North Phoenix. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Portofino: in response to who are these people? (Not Recommending)

2003-04-22T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Although some of the previous comments regarding Portifino may have been a bit exagerrated...others have not. I have lived here for a short 10 months and do not plan on renewing my lease. This so-called beautification process is a result of poor construction from the start-----not a "let´s make it ... [click to read full apartment review]

Portofino: Who are these people? (Recommending!)

2003-04-10T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: The previous 4 bad reviewers did not live at the Portofino apartments in the Lakewood Association in Awhatukee. How do I know this? Because I live in these apartments and none of what was stated is true. The description of the amenities, the security patrol, the description of the office/clubhouse, ... [click to read full apartment review]

Portofino: There are more than 1 Portofino´s in Phoenix (Recommending!)

2003-04-10T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I encourage you to look at Portofino Apartment Homes in Ahwatukee and decide for yourself if the previous creative stories are truly about the right community. A few comments in regards to the last 5 reviews:
I believe that these people may have had a bad experience; however they are not ... [click to read full apartment review]

Portofino: My Experiences at the Portofinos (proceed with caution) (Not Recommending)

2003-03-22T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: First let me start out by saying I love this website. It helps people decide on what apartment complexes they should stay at. Itﾴs a really helpful tool when someone is looking to move! I like the website so much that I am writing this review to let others know ... [click to read full apartment review]

Portofino: My experience of predicament (Not Recommending)

2003-03-15T00:00:00-06:00

From DaddyDinosaur1@aol.com: I lived in the Portofino´s for thrice years. I found, at first, that the management was nice, but after a week, they turned off my water and electricity randomly during the day. I asked them why they were doing this and they said they were "testing." Testing what I do ... [click to read full apartment review]

Portofino: Inconsistent (Not Recommending)

2003-02-28T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Typically, maintenance requests are handled in a timely manner, but occasionally office and management staff fail to follow through with maintenance requests. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Portofino: Great community (Recommending!)

2002-05-07T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Staff is very friendly and helpful, beautiful landscaping. Very pleasant living conditions. ... [click to read full apartment review]