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Balboa Apartments: Lived here for four years (Recommending!)

2009-09-08T10:08:30-06:00

From brenyweny: I have been here for four years. I love the beautifully manicured grounds and the vaulted ceilings on my upper unit. Each unit has a patio, and the pool area is gorgeous with BBQ grills! The price is a little higher, but all utilities are included, and that justifies it.I ... [click to read full apartment review]

Balboa Apartments: Expensive place to live (Not Recommending)

2009-04-01T00:46:37-06:00

From aquadude: The only reason why I would live here is because I have a lot of friends that moved here with me. I got married and moved away.This place is very expensive for what you get.Parking is very hard to find, and beware -- don't park in one of the "open" ... [click to read full apartment review]

Balboa Apartments: 3 year renter - Horrible, Horrible Apartments (Not Recommending)

2008-04-25T12:30:30-06:00

From xandertc: I've been here 3 years, and hate it. The managers are friendly and responsive, but that cannot make up for everything else:1) UNSAFE - this neighborhood is horrible. my roommate's car window has been smashed numerous times, and i've seen other cars in the lot with smashed windows. Thieves attempted ... [click to read full apartment review]

Balboa Apartments: Very Satisfied (Recommending!)

2008-01-09T23:24:09-06:00

From -Anonymous-: We have been living here since June and have been very satisfied with this complex. I'm not sure who was managing these apartments before but the current manager does a good job and responds to requests promptly. A couple of months ago we had a problem with the heat in ... [click to read full apartment review]

Balboa Apartments: good management (Recommending!)

2007-04-03T00:50:50-06:00

From balboa-newbee: I lived in the apartment for two years and experienced the changes of management. The earlier management before 7/2004 was wonderful. The two managers from 7/2004 to 2005 was terrible. The manager since 2005 has been a very friendly lady. Every maintanance request was taken care of promptly. And when ... [click to read full apartment review]

Balboa Apartments: Reasonable (Recommending!)

2007-03-29T17:56:11-06:00

From balboarater: I live in a 2-br apt. The grounds are nice, with a community room (internet, cable, exercise machines), pool, and bbq pit.

Price is reasonable considering the fact that utilities and maintenance are included in the rent.

I think one perk is that maintenance requests are responded to fairly promptly. I haven't ... [click to read full apartment review]

Balboa Apartments: Beautiful Setting Horrible Managers (Not Recommending)

2006-12-23T19:41:06-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Agreed, coming home to an 8x11 notice once a week is a regular occurance. Car theft a major problem! Lazy management! Tried to kick my roommates and I out for a noise complaint, which we never received a notice for. We first received a notice stating that the management no ... [click to read full apartment review]

Balboa Apartments: stay away (Not Recommending)

2006-11-08T16:01:57-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I could go on for hours why a person sould not move here. 1)no control of AC 2)there's mold 3)elevator never works and has urin in it 4)manger lets dog crap in hallway 5) when the nasa bay cop's are around there 24/7 you know its bad 6)weird paint on ... [click to read full apartment review]

Balboa Apartments: very, very, v......very bad idea ..... (Not Recommending)

2005-09-06T01:15:52-06:00

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Balboa Apartments: New Tenant (Recommending!)

2005-06-19T12:24:58-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I just moved in the community of Balboa apartments about few months ago. Someone told me to go to this site and right about my opinions what i think of this place so far, well, after reading all critics, i kinda feel sorry for the new management. So far my ... [click to read full apartment review]

Balboa Apartments: Crazy unreasonable rent increase ($120 in less than a year). I personally greatly dislike the changes new management made. (Not Recommending)

2005-06-01T13:06:40-06:00

From balboar: I was looking for apartment before the management changed. The rating of Balboa was 5.0. I talked to Ann, and looked around the apartment and couldn't like it more! So I decided to move in, right before the management changed, supposedly on a year-rental contract.

The day I was moving ... [click to read full apartment review]

Balboa Apartments: Kind Place to Live at.... (Recommending!)

2005-05-27T15:50:57-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I've been living at Balboa for the past 2yrs, and from my understanding, the management was crapy, neighbors did whatever they pleased, there was no orginzation. ALl these laters that i've read so far seems to be coming from one person only. The new management has changed it better. If ... [click to read full apartment review]

Balboa Apartments: Security Patrol Canceled => robbery (Not Recommending)

2005-04-07T18:44:06-06:00

From ulad: OK, in old good days, when Ann Preston was a manager and this appartment complex was privately owned, we had a security patrol driving around and everithing was fine.
After the complex was bought and Ann has gone the security partol was canceled (I believe to save some money, greedy guys). ... [click to read full apartment review]

Balboa Apartments: Rent was raised twice after the new management took over (Not Recommending)

2005-02-23T11:51:52-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Within 6 months the new management took over the complex, my rent has been raised twice. The current rent is close to 20% more than what it was when I moved in.

The average rent in the neighborhood still stays the same. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Balboa Apartments: I average 3-4 notices from management every month (Not Recommending)

2005-02-01T22:10:39-06:00

From -Anonymous-: It's so tiresome to come home and see yet another white 8x11 paper notice on the door announcing yet another thing, this time the management crew change. At least, it's not another "emergency" to enter the house or work on the patio. I feel like home is not home, and ... [click to read full apartment review]

Balboa Apartments: This place has gone to the dogs (Not Recommending)

2005-01-10T05:53:55-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Ever since the new owners and management took over the complex, things have gone rapidly downhill.

Sure, they repainted the complex and installed new windows and sliding glass doors. Whoop-freakin'-doo. The new windows are cheap-looking and don't insulate well at all. The paint job is boring and piss-poor. Don't even get ... [click to read full apartment review]

Balboa Apartments: Non-existent customer service! (Not Recommending)

2005-01-03T12:12:37-06:00

From -Anonymous-: We have had more than our share of problems since new management has taken over. And when we tried to get things taken care of, there was no concern at all. Basically a "too bad" attitude... If you are even considering Balboa, think again. You'll regret it! ... [click to read full apartment review]

Balboa Apartments: Change isn't always for the better (Not Recommending)

2004-11-28T04:09:43-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I've lived in this complex since 1999. It used to have a nice, homey charm to it. Even though it is an older complex, the units were well-maintained and the grounds were nice and green. The plants sometimes became overgrown a bit, but that just added to the quirky charm ... [click to read full apartment review]

Balboa Apartments: ALL RECENT POST R TRUE, HERE'S MY LONG LIST (Not Recommending)

2004-10-11T15:03:28-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I figured other recent bad reviews were enough to warn you. But, lately, all the bad stuff that's been happening with the apartment has begun to add up and get to me. So, I would like to list them here - as my way of venting. I should be venting ... [click to read full apartment review]

Balboa Apartments: Don't bother (Not Recommending)

2004-09-13T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: The new management has made it unbearable in less than one month. Too many changes. No consideration for long term tennants. New color of paint is horrible. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Balboa Apartments: The new manager just creates a biggest potential problem... (Not Recommending)

2004-09-10T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Just because your apartment seems safe doesn't mean that it is. Answer to 'WOW', the so called 'renovation' has begun to tear down the existing harmony.

Balboa apartment is a corner apartment lot abuts streets on both sides. There were trees and bushes as barriers along both side of greenbelts. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Balboa Apartments: I'm moving out.....soon! (Not Recommending)

2004-08-23T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I'm not too impressed with the new management company thus far. This past weekend, there was noisy construction Saturday and Sunday (in violation of Sunnyvale's noise ordinance). They also feel our rent is below market which is a joke! $1075 for a 1 bedroom...is that below market? Let me add ... [click to read full apartment review]

Balboa Apartments: New Ownership/Management Change (Not Recommending)

2004-08-19T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: The complex was bought by a big corporation recently. Ann, the apartment manager who had been managing the property and did an absolutely wonderful job, was let go last Friday.

The new management company has arleady raised the rent on all vacant units. We, as the current tetnants, are waiting to ... [click to read full apartment review]

Balboa Apartments: Management Renovation (Not Recommending)

2004-08-18T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Please don't confuse with all previous comments, in fact, they are all true and the place is very nice, somehow property management people has changed since 8/17/2004. The new management company doesn't want to keep those old nice staff but bring their own.

We all like Ann, Leon, and other people ... [click to read full apartment review]

Balboa Apartments: Clean, quiet, and Peaceful apt....great staff! (Recommending!)

2004-08-16T00:00:00-06:00

From mekongboi: I really enjoyed living at Balboa Apts. The grounds are always kept neat and clean. The manager, Ann, is the sweetest lady in the world. She's very friendly and fair. She addresses any problem quickly and efficiently. If I need something fixed in the apt. I just call her in ... [click to read full apartment review]

Balboa Apartments: Amazing Manager (Recommending!)

2004-02-28T00:00:00-06:00

From JBereznak: I have lived in many different appartments over the years, however the Balboa is by far the best because of the excelent staff. The maintenance people listen to problems, and try not to inconvienence the tennants much. When something was broken they would fix it while I was at work ... [click to read full apartment review]

Balboa Apartments: great people, great place, like family (Recommending!)

2004-02-28T00:00:00-06:00

From sheminger858: I have lived at the Balboa for the last 10 years. The manager, Ann, made it feel like home. She is personally committed to making the Balboa apartment a great place to live. The grounds are always kept up beautifully and problems are always fixed promptly. I would highly recommend ... [click to read full apartment review]

Balboa Apartments: If you´re going to live in the Bay Area, this is the place! (Recommending!)

2003-12-11T00:00:00-06:00

From HPMcCall: I´ve lived at the Balboa for 5 years. It´s a great place. It´s clean and well cared for. I would still be living here if I weren´t moving out of state.

We will miss Ann the most. It´ll be hard to find a manager anywhere that cares as much as she ... [click to read full apartment review]

Balboa Apartments: Best place (Recommending!)

2003-10-12T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Me and my husband love living here. Our cats love it here. We love the area and the grounds and the best thing about it is our Manager Ann Preston. We love you Ann!!!!!!!!!! ... [click to read full apartment review]

Balboa Apartments: A relaxing place to live. (Recommending!)

2003-07-24T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have lived in a 1bdr, 2 bdr and a 3 bdr in this complex and all have been very nice. The grounds are very well kept with nice trees and flowers. The pool is huge and we have a wonderful barbeque pit out by it. It a great place ... [click to read full apartment review]

Balboa Apartments: An apartment manager that really cares (Recommending!)

2003-05-03T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I like my apartment here at Balboa. It´s quiet and very nice. A few weeks ago, the manager, Anne spent a few hours after the office had closed working with me to resolve a problem. You can tell she really cares about the renters and the property. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Balboa Apartments: I love this place! (Recommending!)

2002-10-24T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: The apartments are very spacious (800 sf for a 1 bedroom). The upstairs units have vaulted ceilings. The balconies and patios are also very large.

Rents are midrange for the area and the management has voluntarily lowered rents as the market softened.

The complex is very peaceful. The grounds are well kept. ... [click to read full apartment review]