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Bigelow Commons Apartments: Nice bright apartment (Recommending!)

2009-09-30T09:20:33-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I lived in Bigelow for 3 years and in two different buildings (#2 and #6). Building 2 is beautiful with exposed wood and I even had exposed wooden beams inside the apartment. Building 6 is not as pretty and certainly way more noisy than Building 2. It seemed to me ... [click to read full apartment review]

Bigelow Commons Apartments: Moving out ASAP (Not Recommending)

2009-09-27T11:51:41-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Me and my husband have been here about 9 months now and we are already looking elsewhere. At first it was the ultra thin walls, we could hear our neighbors doing everything (mind you bedrooms are right next to each other) This was expected after all it is apt living. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Bigelow Commons Apartments: Bad experience (Not Recommending)

2009-04-03T07:22:27-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I used to live at this place from 2007 to 2009. I had bad experiences with the worst management. They were not at all help full. They don't even bother about resident complaints.Careful guys before renting because they would charge you for unnecessary damages for which you shouldn't be charged ... [click to read full apartment review]

Bigelow Commons Apartments: Good outweighs the bad (Recommending!)

2009-02-20T08:11:01-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I lived there for 3 years and I must say that overall I'm happy with everything. I loved the building and I loved the grounds, the exposed brick & the high ceilings just make for a great apartment. That beings said, the walls are definitely paper thin. I got extremely ... [click to read full apartment review]

Bigelow Commons Apartments: Place has gone down hill (Not Recommending)

2009-02-13T20:53:12-06:00

From -Anonymous-: When I moved in back in 2007, the place was under different management & the leasing managers were of maturity. The complex changed management sometime in 08 and the place has gone down hill ever since. First off, the security cameras disappeared, which was a huge mistake (due to budget) ... [click to read full apartment review]

Bigelow Commons Apartments: Enjoyed our time here :) (Recommending!)

2008-08-05T19:27:35-06:00

From MrsSilva: My husband and I have been residents of BC for 3 years now. We have enjoyed the amenities and friendly staff. Steve and Mindy are very helpful and Mindy has done such a wonderful job at encouraging a community environment. She has upgraded the fitness center, organized charity drives and ... [click to read full apartment review]

Bigelow Commons Apartments: Excellent Complex (Recommending!)

2008-06-04T19:41:50-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I'm actually living in Bigelow for the second time. I lived here once from 2005-2006 with roommates in a 3 bedroom apartment, then rented a house with those roommates, and now I'm back on my own. My return has been a very positive experience. The office staff has changed significantly ... [click to read full apartment review]

Bigelow Commons Apartments: Moved because of Area (Not Recommending)

2008-04-30T20:58:31-06:00

From -Anonymous-: The area is very unsafe. I use to live in Building 6 and I was facing Thompsonville, which I learned was drug and murder district. I did not know since I relocated up to this area. The first time I learned of the area when I heard a gang fight ... [click to read full apartment review]

Bigelow Commons Apartments: Yes (Recommending!)

2008-04-10T13:40:56-06:00

From ashmanda: If you are asking me if I would refer you to Bigelow, the answer is yes.I lived there 2 years ago with my husband. The only downfall is that you cannot have a dog, which is why we moved out. It was a hard decision for us to make, since ... [click to read full apartment review]

Bigelow Commons Apartments: Worthwhile (Recommending!)

2008-04-01T10:13:54-06:00

From -Anonymous-: My husband and I moved into Bigelow about 3 years ago. We live in building six and while there are some downsides it's not anything unexpected. It's an apartment complex. Yes, there will be noise sometimes. Yes, there are some people that are pigs and they will leave their trash ... [click to read full apartment review]

Bigelow Commons Apartments: Great place to live! (Recommending!)

2008-02-05T10:51:04-06:00

From knutfinnjr: Bigelow is a great place to live. Love the staff and the fitness center is great. Our apartment is amazing. I dont understand why some rate it low. Just the normal miserable people that can never be happy? (dont be a nancy) Well hopefully those people move out so more ... [click to read full apartment review]

Bigelow Commons Apartments: Like a college dorm (Not Recommending)

2007-12-05T15:17:28-06:00

From -Anonymous-: If you miss the college experience and want to re live your dorm years, this is the place!Don't get me wrong. Management was never anything but nice to me and the one issue I had was taken care of in a timely manner but there are a few things you ... [click to read full apartment review]

Bigelow Commons Apartments: Moving Out!! (Not Recommending)

2007-10-08T17:18:45-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Been at Bigelow over four years and I've seen it go down hill first hand. Laundry area need major help at least in building 6. Machines are over crowded and don't work well either. Crap left in the lobby looks like a crime scene and is very embarssing when you ... [click to read full apartment review]

Bigelow Commons Apartments: Ready to move out (Not Recommending)

2007-09-24T14:47:39-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have lived at Bigelow Commons for almost 2 yrs and will not renew my lease. My brother lived in Bigelow some time ago and even when I first moved in it was known for corporate professional tenants. I now feel like I live in a college dorm. I am ... [click to read full apartment review]

Bigelow Commons Apartments: Nice Enough (Recommending!)

2007-07-12T10:12:44-06:00

From jackiesj: My Family lived in building #1, apartment 118 for about a year. In that time, any problems I had, the management took care of immediately, even on a Sunday afternoon. The pools were wonderful! The only down side was the price of the laundry, but in reality, you'd pay that ... [click to read full apartment review]

Bigelow Commons Apartments: deposit (Not Recommending)

2007-06-07T13:17:39-06:00

From n_z_mer@hotmail.com: During my period of stay I never had any major issues so never had to interact much with management office, but now when I have left I m having hard time getting my deposit back. They said it will take 30 days but in my case its more than 45 ... [click to read full apartment review]

Bigelow Commons Apartments: not a good place to live (Not Recommending)

2007-03-24T14:44:46-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Managment sucks!If you have an issue--the manager would literally yell at you and hang up. The office is ineffectual. You cannot get a package from the US Post office though I was told I would be able before I signed the lease. You need to actuall go to the post ... [click to read full apartment review]

Bigelow Commons Apartments: The best apartment I've had. (Recommending!)

2007-02-11T16:56:32-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I moved into Bigelow Commons 3 years ago. I have seen positive changes and it makes me want to stay. The staff is easy to work with. We just got a new manager and I am very impressed. He got the problem I had with my apartment fixed the same ... [click to read full apartment review]

Bigelow Commons Apartments: Enjoyed my time here (Recommending!)

2007-01-07T02:04:38-06:00

From demophon: We lived in Bigelow for a bit over a year before leaving when my wife's father got sick. The management people were very accomodating and let us out of our lease early as soon as they had a replacement tenant.

The fitness center was a nice perk, and we frequently used ... [click to read full apartment review]

Bigelow Commons Apartments: I love it here! (Recommending!)

2006-12-08T15:51:08-06:00

From lukefg: I love these buildings. They have so much history to them. They are old rug factories converted. I guess either you love unique charm or you dont. Ive read these reviews and I guess mostly everyone else that lives here just love it here. The fitness center is huge and ... [click to read full apartment review]

Bigelow Commons Apartments: Waste your money elsewhere (Not Recommending)

2006-11-26T20:00:43-06:00

From -Anonymous-: This place needs security cameras in parking lots, damaged and stolen cars. Reaction from staff to damaged car was arrogant. Only nice helpful staff is Heather, she makes this places business. Craftsmenship is poor, paint is on everything, old grease on kitchen walls painted over, so paint is bubbling. Not ... [click to read full apartment review]

Bigelow Commons Apartments: This place sucks! (Not Recommending)

2006-11-02T08:50:43-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Looks great on the outside, a gym and 2 pools, repairs get done quickly HOWEVER... management SUCKS!! They are so rude! Also, the rent is way too high for what you're getting. The walls are paper thin and I can hear EVERYTHING next door and you don't even have your ... [click to read full apartment review]

Bigelow Commons Apartments: Stay AWAY!!! (Not Recommending)

2006-10-03T11:55:30-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I can't get out soon enough. It looks nice and attractive when you preview but when I moved in the apartment was not clean. I've had leaks, including one that ruined my computer (they didn't do anything about it), cars have been stolen from the parking lots, drugs are being ... [click to read full apartment review]

Bigelow Commons Apartments: Stolen Cars (Not Recommending)

2006-09-06T10:34:30-06:00

From junkdriver42@yahoo.com: I've lived in Bigelow since May 2006.
Apartments are nice sized, the managmenent is very accomodating. Maintenance is fast.

But here's the deal: Bigelow is in a bad part of Enfield. There are drug deals and crack houses just a block away. Major heroin busts go down in this part of Enfield. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Bigelow Commons Apartments: just okay but not much else around (Recommending!)

2006-07-24T13:00:50-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Gym is nice and the hours are great. Moving in is aweful--there are "fire doors" that they won't open for you(just a double door) so that you can get your stuff in. Elevators are small too.The apt was not cleaned and needs an exterminator. Like- clean the stains off the ... [click to read full apartment review]

Bigelow Commons Apartments: Go easy on this place (Recommending!)

2006-06-03T16:28:59-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I just moved into Bigelow Commons in April. I personally think the management staff is very accomodating. It is all in the way they are approached. I saw one resident come in yelling and screaming the day I signed my lease. That is not how to approach anyone if you ... [click to read full apartment review]

Bigelow Commons Apartments: Sheep in Wolf's Clothing (Not Recommending)

2006-05-31T23:25:16-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Please stay away from it for your own security and wellbeing ... [click to read full apartment review]

Bigelow Commons Apartments: Just dont rent there (Not Recommending)

2006-05-30T00:20:44-06:00

From -Anonymous-: It will be a total nightmare moving in there. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Bigelow Commons Apartments: (Recommending!)

2006-03-02T08:15:37-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have been living at Bigelow Commons for about 4-5 months. Just like any place, it is not perfect. However, I think the pros win over the cons. T-Ville is not the nicest area, but way better than living in Springfield. We do have a ceiling leak in our apt., ... [click to read full apartment review]

Bigelow Commons Apartments: Depends on your building (Recommending!)

2006-02-22T15:32:53-06:00

From komplex: There are a ton of bad reviews on here, and some good ones.. but I think its all really about what building your in.. there are 4 buildings that have apartments in them.. I've been in building #1 for about 8 months now and I have yet to see a ... [click to read full apartment review]

Bigelow Commons Apartments: Property Manager is a liar (Not Recommending)

2006-01-15T23:19:31-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Promised me a new rug when I moved in and changed his mind! What a snob he is too! I complained of drugs being sold in my building and he said theres nothing he can do about it! How about kick out the drug lords? No balls! ... [click to read full apartment review]

Bigelow Commons Apartments: (Recommending!)

2005-08-30T11:31:07-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Great job guys!!! the best pool party ever.I have been a resident for 3 years and i love it here. i have even met some hot!!!! looking dates at the pool during the week end days , THANKS . ... [click to read full apartment review]

Bigelow Commons Apartments: Very Good (Recommending!)

2005-03-19T17:34:02-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I lived here for a year and it was very good. Great service I once reported a problem with my bath tub from work, I came back the same night to see the problem fixed and not just that the service guy apparently looked over my apartment and fixed two ... [click to read full apartment review]

Bigelow Commons Apartments: Great Place to Live (Recommending!)

2005-02-14T21:31:34-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I really enjoyed living at Bigelow Commons and will miss it when I move. The apartments are large, heat & A/C is included, maitenance is responsive, and the pool is always clean. The management has had attitude problems in the past, but seem to be working to correct them. I ... [click to read full apartment review]

Bigelow Commons Apartments: Before you go, keep this in mind.. (Not Recommending)

2005-02-07T14:18:01-06:00

From -Anonymous-: We recently went on a tour of the complex and found it nice, but not too nice. Actually, we found the sales person to be a little to eager to make a sale.....pushy even. She kept on insisting that we make a deposit on a place. We told her we ... [click to read full apartment review]

Bigelow Commons Apartments: (BIG)elow - bunch of liars (Not Recommending)

2005-01-03T16:29:24-06:00

From -Anonymous-: the entire management team comprise of a bunch of indolent and foolish liars. they tried to cheat me out of my security deposit and i secured a judgement against them and finally won back my money. management is most unfriendly - during winter they sent out notices that our cars ... [click to read full apartment review]

Bigelow Commons Apartments: (Recommending!)

2004-12-01T06:54:14-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Without a doubt, the Jazz party a few weeks back was GREAT! A night not to be missed. The food was wonderful ﾖ mouth watering roast beef you could cut with a fork, juicy oven roasted turkey, salad, two kinds of vegetables, stuffing, warm dinner rolls, shrimp cocktail, and fresh ... [click to read full apartment review]

Bigelow Commons Apartments: No good (Not Recommending)

2004-10-21T10:03:11-06:00

From -Anonymous-: This place is too expensive, the management staff stinks, and the walls are too thin. You can hear everything and spiders are everywhere!!! Neighbors can be friendly but the will rat on anything they hear or see. Living in a community like this wasn't fun.
... [click to read full apartment review]

Bigelow Commons Apartments: Management and Maintenance are top notch!!! (Recommending!)

2004-10-19T18:07:02-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Once again, the folks of maintenance and in the leasing office have come through. A GREAT end of summer party and great patience with a good number of what could be construed as petty requests - and some so, annoying I'm sure.

Thanks Melissa, Barry, Dennis, and Lloyd!!! ... [click to read full apartment review]

Bigelow Commons Apartments: If considering must read this first (Not Recommending)

2004-08-21T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: here is the real story behind the brick walls. first if your in the overall community click then i'm sure this is an awesome place. if you are the type of person who likes their own private life then get ready for the following checklist:
1-deceptive management tactics
2-snotty individuals for neighbors
3-spiders ... [click to read full apartment review]

Bigelow Commons Apartments: Big Low (Not Recommending)

2004-07-07T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have lived here many years and found good and bad about life at this complex. The people are friendly, the location is convient, the pool, gym and grills are a plus. On the other side, management automatic response to car break ins, theft, noise, is "thats the first time ... [click to read full apartment review]

Bigelow Commons Apartments: Got stuff stolen, and mangement/maintainence denied it could happen (Not Recommending)

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

From literallyrippedoff: Have been undermined 3 times from the manager - Of Bigelow Commons. Do not trust her. The other staff seems nice, yet, ineffective comparitively, in dealing with the mgr., like it's our (my) fault.
Had to call the police on a resident that stole considerable property from me. No big deal ... [click to read full apartment review]

Bigelow Commons Apartments: This Place is Great! (Recommending!)

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

From -Anonymous-: Honestly I have no clue what these people are complaining about. Overall, this place has been fantastic!

Positives: Very unique and beautiful buildings. Great pool (indoor and out) and the campus is very nice and well taken care of. Parking is great, I live right by the restaurant the other ... [click to read full apartment review]

Bigelow Commons Apartments: 90% Good (Recommending!)

2004-06-05T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Positives: Nice buildings, unique and attractive apartments. Good health club. Office staff overall are great (of course there is always an exception or two). Never had a problem with maintenence, always promptly responded.

Negatives: If you read other reviews you already heard this one...noise! My downstairs neighbor ALWAYS has the ... [click to read full apartment review]

Bigelow Commons Apartments: Turn on the AC (Recommending!)

2004-05-16T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: My one warning to potential renters. The AC is not on full-time year round and they wait until full on heat wave until they turn it on for the summer. This can get bad on the third or fourth floor in the two big buildings.

Tenants are mostly friendly. Some ... [click to read full apartment review]

Bigelow Commons Apartments: Hats off to management!!! (Recommending!)

2004-05-10T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: After hearing my concerns about wanting a larger unit, management - especially Nicole worked very hard to make sure my request was fullfilled. I am now in a unit that I am very happy with - more square footage with a cheaper monthly rent.

Melissa was extremely helpfull with the transition ... [click to read full apartment review]

Bigelow Commons Apartments: More for your money (Recommending!)

2004-05-10T00:00:00-06:00

From breeann_007: For the amenities and size it's worth the money. HT/HW/AC all included and at today's fuel prizes saves you money... ... [click to read full apartment review]

Bigelow Commons Apartments: Honestly, Stay Away! (Not Recommending)

2004-05-05T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Many people here say the staff is great and so helpful, yeah.... as long as you don?t have any issues with your apartment. If you do, expect the staff to: 1. Lie to your face, 2. Do absolutely nothing about your problem, 3. Not communicate with you, 4. Show lots ... [click to read full apartment review]

Bigelow Commons Apartments: great place! (Recommending!)

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

From -Anonymous-: this is a great place to live. the staff is very friendly and very efficient - if you have a problem in apt (ie drain malfunction) it is fixed same day.
the pools and outdoor grills and tennis courts are great addition! very close to the highway, very convenient to get ... [click to read full apartment review]

Bigelow Commons Apartments: sucks (Not Recommending)

2004-03-19T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: mgmt stinks, spiders everywhere, walls to thin. WAY to expensive, rent goes up up up every year. Not worth it ... [click to read full apartment review]