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Apartments at Pine Brook: Only live here if you go to UD and don't have a car (Not Recommending)

2009-04-05T17:38:48-06:00

From lnewarkde: The only reason I would recommend this apartment complex to someone is if they don't have a car and work or go to school at UD. The UD bus system comes to this complex and is easy to use. It is important to note that it does not run during ... [click to read full apartment review]

Apartments at Pine Brook: Worst Place to Live in Newark (Not Recommending)

2008-12-11T12:59:45-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I had to move out after living there 6 months because of loud neighbors and lack of response from management to take care of maintainence problems. Worst place I have ever lived. I made over 12 complaints to police about the noise and they did nothing. Now they are trying ... [click to read full apartment review]

Apartments at Pine Brook: Not a good place to live (Not Recommending)

2008-04-23T19:53:49-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I do not recommend moving to Pine brook. I have lived here for many years and have seen a substantial decline in the responsiveness of management over the past 3. In the beginning of last summer (2007), they removed all of the screens from our units. They told us we ... [click to read full apartment review]

Apartments at Pine Brook: Not your best Newark option (Not Recommending)

2008-03-02T18:11:29-06:00

From -Anonymous-: The good news is that it's a little over a 6 minute drive to campus and I don't have to deal much with undergrads, although I specifically requested to be places in a quiet part of the complex. The bad news is that it's become very expensive (relative to other ... [click to read full apartment review]

Apartments at Pine Brook: Do NOT move here! AWFUL! (Not Recommending)

2007-11-06T15:51:37-06:00

From -Anonymous-: My boyfriend and i have been leaving here for 2 years. Maintainence is horrible. Our G/D stopped working, they left a note blaming us for not running the water when disposing. But they came back a week later after it was discovered by the downstairs residents that the pipes had ... [click to read full apartment review]

Apartments at Pine Brook: ON MY WAY OUT OF HERE ! (Not Recommending)

2007-03-06T13:44:09-06:00

From -Anonymous-: it is just too noisy, the neighbors and their guests are too inconsiderate, fights, yelling, loud music, loud TV's, trash, cigarette butts.
the maintenance staff is pretty good, they are over worked and underpaid. the office staff is OK too, but there is a high turnover rate. the laundry room here ... [click to read full apartment review]

Apartments at Pine Brook: Very glad to be moving (Not Recommending)

2007-01-23T15:05:28-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Ignore the website and model tours they are pure propaganda. When my wife and I first moved in we spent three hours going over the unit s deficiency list to insure we are not charged for the poorly maintained unit.

The kitchen cupboards were covered in a sticky film, ... [click to read full apartment review]

Apartments at Pine Brook: Rapidly declined (Not Recommending)

2007-01-22T13:50:25-06:00

From -Anonymous-: My first exposure to Pine Brook was in the summer of 2005, and it was pretty nice; I was there a lot because I dated a guy that lived there. It seemed like a nice, quiet place, even when the college kids came back in the fall. Eventually we got ... [click to read full apartment review]

Apartments at Pine Brook: NOT TOO BAD (Recommending!)

2006-12-06T12:07:55-06:00

From sillyman809: i live here since 2004, it is a pretty nice place. it is quiet, neighbors can be noisy at times, though but you learn to tune them out. parking can be a problem after 9:00 p..m. snow removal is a big headache though, they dont not clear the steps and ... [click to read full apartment review]

Apartments at Pine Brook: HORRIBLE WINDOWS AND MORE (Not Recommending)

2006-11-27T11:28:30-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Yea it has nice scenery but thats it. The pool is disgusting. They "include" heat but the windows are so drafty that you try to turn up your heat but since it only goes up to a certain temp - you freeze ALL WINTER. Try to live on the 3rd ... [click to read full apartment review]

Apartments at Pine Brook: Nice place to live (Recommending!)

2006-09-19T17:40:55-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Things must have changed since these last couples of bad reviews. I haven't had any serious complaints. I think people that put down the community as being old, just haven't lived many places. You take a chance anytime you move into a building that you don't own. The truth is, ... [click to read full apartment review]

Apartments at Pine Brook: Pretty Good (Recommending!)

2006-06-17T11:48:12-06:00

From -Anonymous-: We lived here for the year we were in Delaware, and we liked it a lot. The green surroundings are nice, you can walk across the street to the creek, or walk downtown without too much trouble. Check out Tony's cafe up the street - Sicilian Tomato Pie.

The management seemed ... [click to read full apartment review]

Apartments at Pine Brook: NOT RECOMMENDED AT ALL !!! (Not Recommending)

2006-01-13T06:49:53-06:00

From -Anonymous-: i lived here for two years and hated it. the buildings are old and falling apart. maintenance does respond quickly to calls for service but it's like they can not keep up. the neighbors are rude, they are loud, playing their TV and stereo at all hours. if you live ... [click to read full apartment review]

Apartments at Pine Brook: Mouse Brook (Not Recommending)

2005-12-20T17:03:53-06:00

From -Anonymous-: If you like mice this is the place for you.Mice are a major problem in this complex, they eat through the walls and carpets.

The A/C is loud and does not cool the the bedroom. Residents are loud and do not clean up after themselves or there animals.

Maint. Staff overworked and ... [click to read full apartment review]

Apartments at Pine Brook: Honest Review (Recommending!)

2005-10-20T16:57:35-06:00

From ktomkow: I'm so depressed reading reviews for the apartments I'm looking at moving to (out of state) that I decided that I owed it to my current complex to write an honest review. I've been here for 3.5 years and have had a good experience. Utilities are very reasonable (1 br, ... [click to read full apartment review]

Apartments at Pine Brook: Very nice place to live (Recommending!)

2005-09-26T11:51:16-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I've lived at PineBrook apts for several years now and it doesn't seem to me some residents are "bad". I think this a quite area and the office staff is really nice. I don't think "criminality" and "trashes all over the place" is true at all. Lots of nice families ... [click to read full apartment review]

Apartments at Pine Brook: (Not Recommending)

2005-09-20T17:56:22-06:00

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Apartments at Pine Brook: WELCOME HOME FRIENDS!!!!!!! (Recommending!)

2005-07-10T14:41:25-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Welcome home to the Apartments at Pine Brook. See the lush rolling hills, park-like setting and spacious floor plans... Meet the dedicated staff committed to my needs... I know I'm home.

Whether I'm in the mood for a swim in the sparkling swimming pool, a picnic on the lawn or ... [click to read full apartment review]

Apartments at Pine Brook: They will RIP OFF YOUR DEPOSIT!!! (Not Recommending)

2005-07-09T12:43:17-06:00

From silverspoon65: A few months before we moved out we asked if we should get the carpet cleaned. They said no because it would be replaced since we lived there three years. I just got my deposit back and they charged us!!!! I am in disputes with them now. They take out ... [click to read full apartment review]

Apartments at Pine Brook: It's a great starter place. (Recommending!)

2005-06-29T12:54:34-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I am a first year teacher living at Pinebrook. Honestly, my building is quiet, and the other tenants in my building are nice. I overlook the brook from all my windows, and my bedroom is basically in the woods. Another plus...my 80 pound lab retriever can live with me. Without ... [click to read full apartment review]

Apartments at Pine Brook: STAY AWAY FROM THIS PLACE !! (Not Recommending)

2005-06-16T12:03:31-06:00

From -Anonymous-: i am here for about 3 years, once this years' lease is up, i am OUT. i have had noisy neighbors, lack of sufficient parking, trash laying around, my car has been vandalized 4 times in 3 years for no reason. also my car has been broken into 4 times ... [click to read full apartment review]

Apartments at Pine Brook: Good Apartment (Recommending!)

2005-05-21T18:21:04-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Must stay for those near university ... [click to read full apartment review]

Apartments at Pine Brook: I like it here (Recommending!)

2005-04-03T00:30:58-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have been living here for past 2 years because of University proximity. With ample parking space, and good apartments, these are good apartments for students like us. With good carpets , too immediate service, everything i feel here is good.
I have no problem with anyone, and i never found ... [click to read full apartment review]

Apartments at Pine Brook: (Recommending!)

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

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Apartments at Pine Brook: Pinebrook now has Section 8 residents!! (Not Recommending)

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

From -Anonymous-: Although the office staff will lie to you about this, the Apts at Pinebrook now have "Section 8" subsidized housing for some new residents. What this means is: a much lower class of people, a real low-life element has been moving in to Pinebrook. When you see a mexican family ... [click to read full apartment review]

Apartments at Pine Brook: Not a Bad Place (Recommending!)

2004-07-26T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have lived here for awhile and haven't experienced any problems with the heating. There is less noise here than if you live in any apartments on Elkton Rd with all of the University kids plus the 1 bedroom apartment has an extra room so its cheaper for the room ... [click to read full apartment review]

Apartments at Pine Brook: OK, but you can do better (Not Recommending)

2004-05-18T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: For what a one bedroom costs at Pine Brook, you can live at those super nice places out on Elkton Rd. called Christina Mill. I'm glad I moved out of Pine Brook when I did. For the money, you can do a lot better. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Apartments at Pine Brook: Much better than Park Place (Recommending!)

2004-04-01T00:00:00-06:00

From anantaterras: I am posting here because I find it strange that Park Place Apts have a higher overall score than Pine Brook. I have lived in PB for one year and had do move to PP, as the apartments are cheaper there. Now I learned my lesson and I am planning ... [click to read full apartment review]

Apartments at Pine Brook: DO NOT MOVE HERE!!! DO NOT MOVE HERE!!! (Not Recommending)

2004-02-17T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I moved here from California three years ago, I moved in here because it was close to the University where I work. I have regretted it ever since. I signed a long term lease and as soon as it is up I am GONE! The apartments are very old and ... [click to read full apartment review]

Apartments at Pine Brook: It is not a good place to live (Not Recommending)

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

From -Anonymous-: I really regret moving in here. I´ve been here nearly 3 years, it is noisy, our neighbors are rude, the apartment staff does not care, the apartments are old and very chilly, they never respond to our requests for maintenance, we get alot of insects and mice in our apartment, ... [click to read full apartment review]

Apartments at Pine Brook: it is a terrible apartment to choose (Not Recommending)

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

From -Anonymous-: it is very very old apartment. The management is very very bad. They will use trick to attract people and make lots of promise to let people sign the lease, after signing the lease, they will change the attitude and did not admit their promise. They are totally lias. Since ... [click to read full apartment review]

Apartments at Pine Brook: It´s Really A Nice Place (Recommending!)

2003-11-15T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I like it. The big trees are what makes it so pretty. I moved from out of state and am really pretty happy here. My apartment is big and my neighbors are decent. I asked the maintenance man to fix my closet door and they came right over. I would ... [click to read full apartment review]

Apartments at Pine Brook: Horrible (Not Recommending)

2003-09-12T00:00:00-06:00

From lilsweetie11: First off, I live here now and I hate it. Let me tell you all the things that the office doesn´t tell you.
PARKING: absolutely horrible. There is not enough parking for the buildings. I live in building 113-124 and there are about 8 parking spots for the 12 apartments ... [click to read full apartment review]

Apartments at Pine Brook: A rip off! (Not Recommending)

2003-09-02T00:00:00-06:00

From pinebrooksucks: I still live there and I can not wait to get the hell out!! The parking is a joke. Our neighbors in our bldgs have no concept of what it means to CARPOOL! I will come home from work at 10-11 pm and there are NO parking spots available! The ... [click to read full apartment review]

Apartments at Pine Brook: Absolutely horrible!! (Not Recommending)

2003-02-18T00:00:00-06:00

From itzagoodthing@hotmail.com: PARKING: Terrible, especially in the snow. Maintenance is lax to non-existant. They wait until the very last minute possible to plow and once they do plow, they do a shoddy job of it.
NEIGHBORS: This is hit or miss. Some of the people in the complex (mainly the students, surprisingly) are ... [click to read full apartment review]

Apartments at Pine Brook: Great Place To Live Even If You are Student (Recommending!)

2002-09-09T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: The rent is MODERATELY high, but the safe, clean and friendly community more than makes up for it. You do NOT have to pay for your own heat (oh, and the income requirement is really about $27,000). The maintenance men are terrific, as is the office staff (they regularly welcome ... [click to read full apartment review]

Apartments at Pine Brook: Expensive--But OK place to live if you r not Student, (Recommending!)

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

From -Anonymous-: A nice apartment complex-spacious, good amount of ventilation.

University of Delaware buses to the complex--plus of UD students.

Rent is way too high for students.

No Central AC, foot your own bill for the heat.

Applicances are old.

Management used to be friendly. No more.

Adequate parking.

Moving in and out is a problem.

Maintenance from good to ... [click to read full apartment review]

Apartments at Pine Brook: Great community! (Recommending!)

2001-08-30T00:00:00-06:00

From sghprincess@aol.com: ... [click to read full apartment review]

Apartments at Pine Brook: Lived there for 4 years...rent kept going up and up and up (Not Recommending)

2001-07-11T00:00:00-06:00

From snobunni: A little about us. We were 22/23, newlyweds when we moved in. We moved out 4 years later. One of us was a full-time UD student, while the other worked full-time. We saw a real change in the attitude of the place over the 4 years. In the end, they ... [click to read full apartment review]