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Franciscan Apartments: great living (Recommending!)

2009-11-23T19:46:02-06:00

From hollander: I came to this complex a couple of years ago after careful comparing. I knew I would live and work here for a longer time, and I was therefore looking for a place with some atmosphere and personal style, which virtually all other complexes around here lack largely. After all ... [click to read full apartment review]

Franciscan Apartments: nice place to live (Recommending!)

2009-11-23T16:25:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: lived here during 2008. the building and grounds are well maintained. the pool was recently resurfaced and is cleaned regularly. the management is friendly and goes the extra mile to work with residents. being as the manager lives on the property, he works hard to provide a safe quiet relaxing ... [click to read full apartment review]

Franciscan Apartments: Charming Place to Live (Recommending!)

2009-10-16T18:04:16-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I had been lived at Franciscan for 6 years. There were different managers in the first several years, they were not very friendly but they took caremy requests anyway. Three years ago they changed a new manager, he is a very nice and friendly easy going manager. Sometimes it took ... [click to read full apartment review]

Franciscan Apartments: The worst manager ever! (Not Recommending)

2009-06-12T20:59:19-06:00

From Alexa2007: I lived here for 4 years and there is not one good thing I can say about this guy. He is unfriendly and unwelcoming to guest and tenants. The apartments are not updated. Whenever we asked for a repair to be done it would either be patched up badly or ... [click to read full apartment review]

Franciscan Apartments: unfriendly manager (Not Recommending)

2008-01-21T18:10:56-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Expecting a friendly manager? surely it's not the right place. Can an unhappy manager make happy tenants? Rarely. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Franciscan Apartments: Not thrilled at all (Not Recommending)

2007-10-17T16:23:10-06:00

From -Anonymous-: It's cheaper than the others, but quality suffers.Do not expect new appliances or quality repairs inside. The Mexican guys who do the repairs are sloppy with paint and caulking. The carpets are old and dirty, and you have to beg to get them changed. They say they cannot do ANYTHING ... [click to read full apartment review]

Franciscan Apartments: I love Franciscan! (Recommending!)

2007-03-20T19:03:49-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Despite earlier comments / reviews I love my apartment at The Franciscan. Perhaps management has been changed, but I never have a problem with maintenance, etc. The pool is not heated October thru April but so far that has not been a problem for me. Very charming complex, and the ... [click to read full apartment review]

Franciscan Apartments: Avoid this place at all costs! (Not Recommending)

2006-12-11T16:45:34-06:00

From -Anonymous-: In the first month that we moved into The Franciscan, there was a tenants' meeting in the clubhouse. People complained about the lack of maintenance, the untimely response for repairs, etc. The maintenance crew was all of one person, then he quit and another one came and he quit too. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Franciscan Apartments: Avoid this place (Not Recommending)

2006-10-13T18:45:08-06:00

From -Anonymous-: The apartment is quite old. Many things are not working well. The hot tub is not heated enough. The workout equipments are broken and not fixed after multiple complains, making the facility useless.

One of the older office staff is really nice but he only works once a week. The ... [click to read full apartment review]

Franciscan Apartments: Going downhill... (Not Recommending)

2006-10-11T23:50:47-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I keep thinking that the problems here are fairly minor and that things will get better but they are not... Landscaping and maintenance has gone from bad to worse, the pipe repair project is now going into its second year (at least!), the pool and hot tub keep getting more ... [click to read full apartment review]

Franciscan Apartments: just so you know.... (Not Recommending)

2006-09-30T00:03:16-06:00

From -Anonymous-: You supposedly pay for a place with a workout center, pool and jacuuzi but as stated earlier the workout equipment is depressing. The swimming pool is not heated at all. If you aren't from the area, you can't have a pleasant unheated pool if you are north of San Jose ... [click to read full apartment review]

Franciscan Apartments: (Not Recommending)

2006-08-03T20:31:54-06:00

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Franciscan Apartments: The good, the bad, the ugly (Recommending!)

2006-03-20T18:27:54-06:00

From -Anonymous-: It's a mixed bag here.

The good: Complex is less than 3 minutes from Hwy 92. Stores are also nearby. Floor plans of units are OK. My area of the complex is quiet and safe. Management has addressed all issues within 3 days. Laundry facilities are fine. Decent value for ... [click to read full apartment review]

Franciscan Apartments: Don't Live Here! (Not Recommending)

2005-12-14T14:20:12-06:00

From -Anonymous-: This place is the worst place I've lived in. Their so called "management" team keeps changing. They don't do a darn thing! You have a list of complaints and they keep on saying that they will take care of it. Nothing happens for months. I think they are trying to ... [click to read full apartment review]

Franciscan Apartments: Rude Manager.. Dirty Place.. (Not Recommending)

2005-11-18T13:10:51-06:00

From -Anonymous-: This is the worst apartments I have ever lived in ... They have changed 4 managers in last two years and except 1 all of them were very rude. Instead of fixing problems they keep saying that if you do not like the place then why don't you move out...

There ... [click to read full apartment review]

Franciscan Apartments: extremely rude manager on site (Not Recommending)

2005-09-19T15:03:59-06:00

From datastream7: Franciscan just hired the most rude and obnoxious manager ever. He intimidates residents and doesn't appology.
I never seen anyone as rude as him even though I live here for a long time. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Franciscan Apartments: Rip Off! (Not Recommending)

2005-08-08T13:25:39-06:00

From -Anonymous-: This place is the biggest rip off. The appliances are so old, they kept on repairing them instead of replacing them. I think they went into my apartment at least six times before the could even diagnose the problem. They didn't even give me advanced warning. They just went in. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Franciscan Apartments: Sucks bigtime... (Not Recommending)

2005-07-19T09:55:11-06:00

From -Anonymous-: The units are old and have major plumbing problems. Out toilet would back up frequently. The front door would fly open by itself in a strong wind. When it rained, the drainage was so bad that it backed up in our patio and overflowed into our living room. There's a ... [click to read full apartment review]

Franciscan Apartments: Nice Place (Recommending!)

2005-05-10T12:41:56-06:00

From dinkiedoodle: I have lived at the Franciscan Apts. for 2 years now, and have found it to be a very nice place. The laundry rooms are clean and maintained, the management staff are nice and the grounds are kept up. I have not had any problems with mold unlike my last ... [click to read full apartment review]

Franciscan Apartments: Bad Management (Not Recommending)

2005-01-19T18:44:56-06:00

From -Anonymous-: The management crew here do not know what they're doing. They had problems with the hot water and it took them over four months to finally "fix" the problem. I don't think it's fixed properly. There's a nasty odor coming from all the faucets and the water makes the sink ... [click to read full apartment review]

Franciscan Apartments: Mold Problems (Not Recommending)

2004-12-15T12:43:42-06:00

From -Anonymous-: These apartments are so old and have not been updated. Mold grows everwhere, especially in the bedrooms. If you have any respiratory problems, avoid this place. The spores really affect your breathing, healthy or not. Management was very unresponsive with this complaint. They don't know anything! They said it will ... [click to read full apartment review]

Franciscan Apartments: Poor Choice to Live Here (Not Recommending)

2004-11-19T13:54:42-06:00

From -Anonymous-: If you're thinking of moving here, you need to look elsewhere. The buildings are old and mold is growing in the bedrooms. All of the apartments needs updating. The pool and gym room are old. Management is rude and they are a joke. Avoid this place! ... [click to read full apartment review]

Franciscan Apartments: Unfair Management (Not Recommending)

2004-11-09T14:24:57-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Management rips you off! After one year here, I moved since I got tired of dealing with management. Trying to get your security deposit back is a pain. They charge you for things that they shouldn't. They think they are always right. Not reponsive at all. Get ready to take ... [click to read full apartment review]

Franciscan Apartments: (Recommending!)

2004-10-19T17:47:36-06:00

From jonnyboy104@hotmail.com: love this place!!!! it's in a really calm neigborhood. close to costco, marshals, toys r us, target, old navy, sportmart, staples, etc... godd price too!!! Nice staff ... [click to read full apartment review]

Franciscan Apartments: perfect (Recommending!)

2004-10-09T18:59:07-06:00

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Franciscan Apartments: Good place to live in (Recommending!)

2004-09-14T00:00:00-06:00

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Franciscan Apartments: Move on! don´t stop here (Not Recommending)

2004-04-10T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Realy bad place to live in.
Listen to my story please:

The walls of the buildings are so old that no way watter wont get into the appartmnt.
On the last winter, the interior of my appartment got fungic everywhere, I asked to fixed that problem or to move to another appartment ... [click to read full apartment review]

Franciscan Apartments: Anyone who doesn´t like the Franciscan apts is a complete jack ass! (Recommending!)

2004-02-14T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: These townhomes are great, management is great, cute squirrels everywhere, well kept grounds, etc. Fitness room is fine, pool area is fine, parking is fine. and the rent? are you kidding?? you´ll be lucky to find a one or two bedroom APARTMENT in this incredible area for the same price ... [click to read full apartment review]

Franciscan Apartments: Read the reviews and pass on this one. (Not Recommending)

2004-02-11T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: This complex is old and no rehab has been done anywhere. Management keeps changing, laundry rooms and gym area are dirty and the grounds are full of recently-dug holes to fix the pipes underground.
I was tempted by the lower rents but you really do get what you pay for. Hope ... [click to read full apartment review]

Franciscan Apartments: Old Old Old Old! (Not Recommending)

2004-01-27T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Its wet in the winter time.
Waters on the walls made my bed room smell bad.

Not recommended! ... [click to read full apartment review]

Franciscan Apartments: This is NOT ***FABULOUS * * * (Not Recommending)

2004-01-24T00:00:00-06:00

From kener45675@hotmail.com: This response to the guy who wrote this:
I just dont agree with you. You´re probably one the sucks stuff!

This place is sucks!

1. Pool not heated all seasons.
2. Watter quality and plumbing will make you sick.
3. Poor maintenance
4. Old utilities in-house: oven, microvave, heatingetc.
5. You feel like this building built at ... [click to read full apartment review]

Franciscan Apartments: FABULOUS * * * (Recommending!)

2004-01-20T00:00:00-06:00

From ableman: I´ve been living at the franciscan apts for a little more than a year and I couldnt be happier.
The townhouse apts are beautiful,spacious, and quiet.I have a two bedrm.1 1/2 bath,with fireplace and patio.
We have a pool, a jacuzzi, exercise facility, a clubhouse and private parking which ingludes a storage ... [click to read full apartment review]

Franciscan Apartments: Stay out of here (Not Recommending)

2004-01-17T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: i am moving out of the complex, its sucks.
Rude management, old utilities, old gim gear, not heated pool all seasons.

The warse is the wter quality, my bath "colored" brown every two weeks :)

I raed other opinions about the water, I guess they are right. i might be check the water ... [click to read full apartment review]

Franciscan Apartments: No good maintenance (Not Recommending)

2004-01-16T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Go on and find better place to live.
Price are average but you will get what will pay for.
Anyway, recently bad neighbours are living next door (Feeling like in American movie)

Stay away ... [click to read full apartment review]

Franciscan Apartments: Bad place to live (Not Recommending)

2004-01-16T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Old pipes that can make you sick.
Contain heavy materials. They did not fixed that over the last 3 years. I am not living there now. Thanks god! ... [click to read full apartment review]

Franciscan Apartments: fungus in my bad room (Not Recommending)

2004-01-16T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: unbeliveable!!

putrid smell and black fungus on my bad room walls.

Wet and cold walls since the wall is leaking water!!!!!!!

Doesnt look like somebody will fix that problem. I pay 1540$ monethly for 550 sqf bedroom.

I am moving out of this fuc... place.
... [click to read full apartment review]

Franciscan Apartments: Nice appartments great location (Recommending!)

2003-12-08T00:00:00-06:00

From igzymig@hotmail.com: Nice, all around, appartment complex to live in. Lots of space especially the living room. Great location, because its close to a shopping center. Good size patios to invite friends over for a BBQ. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Franciscan Apartments: Great apartments. Definitely should visit when apartment hunting. (Recommending!)

2003-11-10T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I am a current resident here. Have been here for 2 years now. Good Management and Prompt Maintenance. Reasonable rent for large apartment, lots of privacy and good storage space (however it is separate not attached to apartment or carport.) I think there are few 1 bdrms but plenty of ... [click to read full apartment review]

Franciscan Apartments: THIS PLACE SUCKS (Not Recommending)

2003-07-05T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: This place is Old, and in really bad shape. Dont bother with this one. There are plenty of other great options in the area. The biggest problem is that everything is so old, and breaks down easily. The appliances are in bad shape. There is mildew and rodent problems.
... [click to read full apartment review]

Franciscan Apartments: Can only be compared to having your own home (Recommending!)

2003-06-30T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: This place can only be compared to having your own home. Yes, it is oldest apartment complex in Foster City but it was nicely planned. Plenty of common areas, grass, parking. Rent is reasonably priced. Apartments are huge (at least 2 bedroom townhomes), exceptionaly quiet, plenty of storage space, private ... [click to read full apartment review]

Franciscan Apartments: Nice townhouse, horrible plumbing (Not Recommending)

2003-05-22T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: The place is quiet (can still hear planes but this is foster city) and the location convenient. Lots of parks within walking distance.

Major plumbing problems: toilets hardly flush. Management handles the situation well and work orders are diligently performed, but the problem never entirely goes away.

Appliances are pretty old. They ... [click to read full apartment review]

Franciscan Apartments: Don´t even think about this property (Not Recommending)

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

From -Anonymous-: I have lived at the Franciscan for over 2 years now.
When you stop by to check the property out for the first time, you right away realize that you will have to compromise regarding quality vs. cost. However, once you move in, you later realize that the rent for ... [click to read full apartment review]

Franciscan Apartments: Fabulous Place to Live!! (Recommending!)

2003-02-25T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have live at the Franciscan for 1 year and the proberty is scerene and beautiful. We are in Foster City so we are on landfill which has its ´plumbing´ downfalls but they handle them well here and are very curteous about it.

There is a new property manager and new ... [click to read full apartment review]

Franciscan Apartments: It is a very nice apartment to live (Recommending!)

2003-01-16T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: It is a very nice apartment to live
I am here for more than 2 years.
I liked the place.
No noise .
Security is good
Parking is good .
Only problem is the storage place .It is not with the parking spot.
Management is Ok ﾅ
Over all it is goodﾅ..
... [click to read full apartment review]

Franciscan Apartments: Major Plumbing Issues and Horrible Management (Not Recommending)

2002-12-18T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Have lived here almost 2 years and about to move out due to the bad plumbing. Found out from maintenance that the tree´s roots are growing through the sewer lines and there is nothing they can do, short of major construction. The management is very lazy, unreliable, cheap and difficult ... [click to read full apartment review]

Franciscan Apartments: Used to be a great complex (Not Recommending)

2002-06-23T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Over the last year or so the complex has gotten noisier, and upkeep seems to be slipping. Ridiculous rules have been imposed such as "if you drag the pool furniture across the patio you will lose your pool privledges." If you move here keep in mind that the complex is ... [click to read full apartment review]

Franciscan Apartments: Central Location -- Poor Management (Not Recommending)

2001-12-26T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Love the Location. Old construction. Ratio of Rooms to Bath not good. Love the Landscaping. Management is rude and does not care.Overall there are other places which offer better value for money. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Franciscan Apartments: Love it! (Recommending!)

2001-10-01T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I moved out of state, and when I came back to the Bay Area, I called the Franciscan because I liked the location and the management. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Franciscan Apartments: Stay away from them (Not Recommending)

2001-06-11T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Slow or no repair service. Low starting rent but looking forward for the rent hike evry 3-4 month, 100 minimum each time ... [click to read full apartment review]