Apartment Ratings | Vinings at Christiana Ratings and Reviews

Vinings at Christiana: NOT What I Expected (Not Recommending)

2009-09-05T16:04:58-06:00

From -Anonymous-: This place looks nice from the outside and at first it was okay. Then i started to noticed its flaws very quickly. first it was the kids walking in the middle of the street then not moving when you try to get by, then it was guys sitting outside on ... [click to read full apartment review]

Vinings at Christiana: Residents are just black thugs (Not Recommending)

2009-05-06T00:56:05-06:00

From DoNotRent9999: If you read the crime section of the paper last week you saw where there was a robbery, with guns, of a pizza delivery man at the next door complex on Old Baltimore Pike. The cops arrested them on the steps of The Vinings in a breezeway eating the pizza's.These ... [click to read full apartment review]

Vinings at Christiana: Not what is Advertised (Not Recommending)

2009-02-24T12:28:40-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I moved in here in 2007. We had everything that was advertised- a gated, clean and quiet community with law enforcement living in the complex. Why after 6 months did the County police officer in my building and the guard from Wakenhut move out? Because the office staff was afraid ... [click to read full apartment review]

Vinings at Christiana: Kids, Kids, and more Kids.... (Not Recommending)

2008-05-19T10:36:34-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I absolutely HATE these apartments. The looks are deceiving.....you come in and see newer looking apartments with newer appliances,etc... but you soon realize that everything was put together cheaply and poorly when it all starts falling apart. I've had 2 closet doors break, toilets consistently clog, and many other problems. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Vinings at Christiana: Quality of Life Issues with violent black felons on probation (Not Recommending)

2009-07-29T07:20:49-06:00

From -Anonymous-: The latest from The News Journal today 7/29/09 http://www.delawareonline.com/article/20090729/NEWS05/907290353/-1/NEWS01----DRUG CHARGES: A Bear man on probation and confined to his home was arrested Monday on felony charges for selling drugs from his apartment, police said. Malik Moss, 24, of the 100 block of Vinings Way in the Vinings at Christiana apartments, ... [click to read full apartment review]

Vinings at Christiana: Management is the Worst! (Not Recommending)

2008-04-27T22:27:15-06:00

From cazanna: Beware! You are better off living in your CAR than here! Don't waste your money, moving here! This place sucks! I have to admit, the apartments are newer than a lot of other apartments in the Newark area. These apartments aren't ugly. They are designed somewhat nice, but they're cheaply ... [click to read full apartment review]

Vinings at Christiana: Crime in the area (Not Recommending)

2008-04-06T07:09:53-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Go to the following crime site and type in the address and you will see the last 3 months of crimes for this area. Car thefts, robberies, burglaries, vandalism, criminal mischief, the list goes on. And pay close attention to our neighbors, Iron Hill Apts. That was the reason the ... [click to read full apartment review]

Vinings at Christiana: Unorganized.... (Not Recommending)

2007-12-05T23:50:55-06:00

From -Anonymous-: During my tenancy, I was impressed with the overall appearance of these apts., unfortunately, I soon learned that maintenance was slow and the office staff, although I felt they appeared friendly, were extremely unorganized. Keep all your receipts and document any interactions between yourself and the staff. It is imperative ... [click to read full apartment review]

Vinings at Christiana: Hmmm (Not Recommending)

2007-07-12T11:25:52-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I've read all of these reviews and I am SO glad my situation prevented me from renting there. I WAS going to rent, but I feel I have to say my opinion and my experience.Someone posted that the management is sweet and helpful until you disagree or decide not to ... [click to read full apartment review]

Vinings at Christiana: Thinking about Leasing? Definately Reconsider. (Not Recommending)

2007-06-12T10:21:59-06:00

From Tiger7586: Don't let the office staff fool you into thinking it's a great place to be, because you'll see the truth as soon as oyu move in. Speaking of the office staff, who knows how many times that has turned over in the past year. 3 property managers and the rest ... [click to read full apartment review]

Vinings at Christiana: BEWARE!! Read before you consider! (Not Recommending)

2007-06-11T06:25:23-06:00

From Dockle: I lived there for a year and I moved out in March of 2007 and I'm STILL getting bills. The community itself is horrible, you pay for a gated community and not one has that gate work. Maintence is horrible as well. During the summer we lived one a 3rd ... [click to read full apartment review]

Vinings at Christiana: Read here!! BREAKDOWN OF THE LIVING HERE (Not Recommending)

2007-05-15T19:06:55-06:00

From bunnis73: I have been a resident here for 2 years (for the record section 8 and have to get the hell outtah here ASAP!)

1. When it comes to maintenance if there is a problem in your unit they are pretty fast to respond. When it comes to the outside its ... [click to read full apartment review]

Vinings at Christiana: Want to read more about the ghetto here ?? (Not Recommending)

2007-02-05T08:10:57-06:00

From UnhappyRenters123: Just last week there was a knife stabbing where the woman (with 2 daughters in the apartment at the time) stabbed her boyfriend with a 9" knife. He is in critical condition.

When you throw your trash into the dumpsters, there are "used hypodermic needles" lying on the ground.

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

Vinings at Christiana: Glad I read first (Not Recommending)

2007-02-04T11:48:27-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Tenants of Vingings I am glad I stumbled onto this website. See I am having a helluva time over here in the Village of Cantebury they are just as bad, renovating the outside and letting the inside go to crap etc. What you all go thru so do we. I ... [click to read full apartment review]

Vinings at Christiana: Dog Crap! (Not Recommending)

2007-01-07T14:45:50-06:00

From -Anonymous-:
The area between the four, five, six and seven hundred buildings is becoming over run with dog crap that people refuse to clean up after!

It's getting to be as bad as the main field.

Then to my suprise, I see a dog running around loose(Again) and crapping ... [click to read full apartment review]

Vinings at Christiana: COCKROACH INFESTATION (Not Recommending)

2006-07-19T08:50:11-06:00

From DecentTenant999: Sometimes you have to read what people put online here about apartments with some caution. But this is a fact that you can confirm with management. Yesterday, July 19th, there was a flyer put in my door jam stating that it was our 24 hour notice (24 HOUR NOTICE ???) ... [click to read full apartment review]

Vinings at Christiana: Better off moving to Iron Hill (Not Recommending)

2006-05-30T15:07:04-06:00

From runwhileucan07: I can not fathom the things that happen at this property. Memorial Weekend was a disaster! Not about to blame it on any Section 8 tenants or anything like that, just plain old people without any manners! Having a big old bash of a barbeque with 25 people in the ... [click to read full apartment review]

Vinings at Christiana: Armed robbery at bldg # 7 (Not Recommending)

2006-05-11T07:48:05-06:00

From TiredOfSection8residents: We have had car thefts, units broken into and burglarized, cars vandalized, drug dealing,and assaults. And now this week a resident of bldg # 7 was robbed at gun point at his front door. The security fence was installed originally due to all the crime and loitering occuring. It has ... [click to read full apartment review]

Vinings at Christiana: Quickly turning into trash! (Not Recommending)

2006-04-24T17:12:53-06:00

From -Anonymous-:
I have lived here for a year now, and things have only gotten worse. There have been numerous management changes, Along with Maintanence men who have no clue what they are doing.

The gate has never worked, and according to people who have lived here before I, has not ... [click to read full apartment review]

Vinings at Christiana: Section 8 residents fighting again (Not Recommending)

2006-03-01T03:07:49-06:00

From TiredOfSection8: When you see about 8 residents outside in a group all yelling at each other, you know trouble is brewing. A couple of minutes later 4 New Castle county police cars arrived. Section 8 residents fighting again. Same thing happened last week. I know people have to live somewhere. But, ... [click to read full apartment review]

Vinings at Christiana: For the money, theis better living elswhere (Not Recommending)

2006-02-03T12:54:15-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I resided at the Vinings for 3 years. I saw management change hands at least 3 times if not 4. the first year our apartment was broken into. Then every year after that the management swore I owed money that I never owed. They couldnt even get who was living ... [click to read full apartment review]

Vinings at Christiana: January Review (Not Recommending)

2006-01-21T00:27:24-06:00

From -Anonymous-: We received a memo stating the fitness ctr as well as the security would be in working order after January 3rd., let's see, today is January 21st and guess what, no security gate and I was just awakened by a neighbor's son being drunk and arguing at the top of ... [click to read full apartment review]

Vinings at Christiana: To do all over again..... NOT (Not Recommending)

2006-01-19T21:48:09-06:00

From -Anonymous-: If your looking to come here, you might wanna think about it first.
Some of the management here is uncaring,rude and NOT professional.
Their tactics and respect for human beins are uncalled for.
I have been here for a little while now and have seen this place change hands a few times,more ... [click to read full apartment review]

Vinings at Christiana: Kids Screaming and Yelling all hours of night (Not Recommending)

2008-05-20T10:05:48-06:00

From -Anonymous-: The parents of these kids need to be held responsible. These kids are outside yelling after dark. If the parents dont' want to control their children then management needs to make them accountable. This is ridiculous. Music blaring from the 1000 bldg so you can hear it all the way ... [click to read full apartment review]

Vinings at Christiana: Glad to be gone (Not Recommending)

2005-11-08T10:11:38-06:00

From -Anonymous-: We had the police on speed dial. There was frequent domestic abuse downstairs and we could hear it loud and clear. After one such incident, the man from downstairs actually came up to our apt and pounded on the door for 10 minutes...it scared the hell out of us!

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

Vinings at Christiana: comparison to other local apartments (Not Recommending)

2005-10-24T09:16:58-06:00

From -Anonymous-: if you listen to the recording on the office recorder, (which you will do if you call, because noone ever answers the phone), it says, we are one of newark's premeir communities, yada, yada, yada. What concerns me is that there are people here that are state subsidized that pay ... [click to read full apartment review]

Vinings at Christiana: Security Problems Exist (Not Recommending)

2005-08-27T07:08:10-06:00

From -Anonymous-: The security gate was not part of the original plan of The Vinings when they were built. It had to be added later due to the vandalism, burglaries, trespassing, loitering, and car break-ins that occurred. The security gate has been "broken for at least 2 years now" !!! The recent ... [click to read full apartment review]

Vinings at Christiana: been here since it opened if you want the truth read this (Not Recommending)

2005-08-26T23:24:53-06:00

From -Anonymous-: If I am correct this is the 6th or 7th new set of management here. We now have security officers (Iﾀﾙve seen one, and Iﾀﾙve only seen that one two times.) who are "watching the property", since the management can't keep the kids here from breaking the security gate

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

Vinings at Christiana: Disgusting apartments and useless staff (Not Recommending)

2005-08-17T03:50:05-06:00

From -Anonymous-: We all just got a notice stating that the staff on Wednesday Aug 17th, "will be conducting an inspection of each unit concentrating on the general conditions" !! This means that they see a need to inspect each unit to check for damages, garbage, cleaniness, bugs, and filth. I have ... [click to read full apartment review]

Vinings at Christiana: run as fast as you can - away (Not Recommending)

2005-08-15T10:49:20-06:00

From -Anonymous-: another one for the books - a gun battle over the weekend. im leaving no matter what there leese says - it lookls nise, but you caint let you chldren play outside

if they hadda kept the tough boss she was onto the real deal and we coulda been safer ... [click to read full apartment review]

Vinings at Christiana: Setting it Straight. (Recommending!)

2005-08-06T00:06:24-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have lived here with my children for over 2 years now..Yes, things have changed quite a bit, although some of the comments that have been made are fair to say for some,but not all. Yes, they need to get a management system running smoothly,fix the gate and other things ... [click to read full apartment review]

Vinings at Christiana: Call the Corporate Office With Complaints 410 962-0595 (Not Recommending)

2005-07-11T14:44:34-06:00

From -Anonymous-: First off the apartments are deporable period. Everything you read negative is absolutely correct. Management is no existed, Gate Broke, Crime, Safety Issues, This is the hood equipt with your pipers, drug dealers and random hood rats climbing in and out of residents windows. But you can do what I ... [click to read full apartment review]

Vinings at Christiana: AN HONEST REVIEW FROM A CURRENT TENANT (Not Recommending)

2005-07-10T18:54:28-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I HAVE LIVED IN THE VININGS FOR OVER A YEAR. THE SECURITY GATE HAS NEVER WORKED. THERE IS ALWAYS SOME EXCUSE AS TO WHY NOT.(JUST FIX IT ALREADY, OR OFFER A DISCOUNT TO PEOPLE WHO PAY FULL RENT AND NOT SECTION 8 DISCOUNTS). THE OFFICE STAFF IS NEVER THERE ON ... [click to read full apartment review]

Vinings at Christiana: WoW WhAt An AwSomE HoMe!!!!! (Recommending!)

2005-07-10T15:03:02-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I LovE LoVE It HerE! ThiS IS HomE For a Lot Of PeoPle And For thE ResT, Well Maybe Its tImE tO StArT lOOkING fOR bETTeR, BUT mAYbE yOU sHOUlD gIVE iT aN HOnEsT cHANcE fIRst! This place is a wonderful and luxurios home to many people, and the office ... [click to read full apartment review]

Vinings at Christiana: ghetto in disguise (Not Recommending)

2005-06-18T22:58:29-06:00

From -Anonymous-: i have lived here for a couple of years. the security gate has never worked. there is no security at all at nite to curb the gangs of kids that loiter and run thru the buildings, banging on doors and terrorizing certain people. it isn't safe to take a walk ... [click to read full apartment review]

Vinings at Christiana: The Vinings is section 8 / low income (Not Recommending)

2005-05-27T05:04:50-06:00

From -Anonymous-: There is no playground for the kids. Therefore, all these section 8 / low income kids constantly play right in between the units. They run up and down the steps, run and ride their bikes in the breezeways, knock on doors and run, make noise, throw rocks, are obnoxious and ... [click to read full apartment review]

Vinings at Christiana: COMPLAINT FILED WITH ATTY. GENERAL - READ BEFORE YOU RENT (Not Recommending)

2005-05-14T20:35:57-06:00

From Travel_A_Go_Go: Hello. I have been a resident here for over a year and a half. Over the course of that time, management has changed hands consistently. The security gate has worked maybe 10% of the time. I have been unable, due to a broken locking mechanism, been able to use the ... [click to read full apartment review]

Vinings at Christiana: Need to Stop (Not Recommending)

2008-06-01T13:11:17-06:00

From -Anonymous-: They need to take that lying "We love our residents" sign down. The office staff has only been there a month, they don't even know the residents, don't care about the residents so how you going to love them. It's misleading and they need to take it down. They just ... [click to read full apartment review]

Vinings at Christiana: MY EXPERIENCE (Not Recommending)

2005-02-15T23:07:36-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I CHOSE TO RELOCATE TO THE VININGS BECAUSE OF THE GATED COMMUNITY ADVERTISING. I AM EXTREMELY DISAPPOINTED TO REPORT THAT SINCE I HAVE LIVED HERE THE GATE HAS NOT WORKED. THE POLICE THAT LIVE ON THE GROUNDS DO JUST THAT, LIVE HERE, THEY PROVIDE NO SECURITY, ETC..THERE IS ABSOLUTELY NO ... [click to read full apartment review]

Vinings at Christiana: updated rating for january 2005 (Not Recommending)

2005-01-04T22:06:40-06:00

From -Anonymous-: i have lived in this apartment complex for awhile with a roommate. i am not listed on the lease. i do want to comment on the complex, though! for the most part i think it is fine for the money that is paid for rent or to co-rent as a ... [click to read full apartment review]

Vinings at Christiana: Luxury apts means Section 8 welfare (Not Recommending)

2004-11-21T06:11:19-06:00

From -Anonymous-: All you have to do is to ask the management, "What percentage of the complex is section 8 welfare or subsidized low income"....the answer is at least 50%. I think it is higher based on my living here for 2 years. I am paying $840/month for my advertised "luxury unit". ... [click to read full apartment review]

Vinings at Christiana: slumlords (Not Recommending)

2004-11-18T19:00:20-06:00

From -Anonymous-: these people are no better than slumlords. they lore you into the place with a false sense of security, but the gate has never worked. it is the ghetto in disguise. it is going downhill everyday. every day and nite there are cars racing thru the complex. there are people ... [click to read full apartment review]

Vinings at Christiana: review (Not Recommending)

2004-11-08T18:14:48-06:00

From -Anonymous-: i have lived in these apartments now for about a year and a half. i have addressed all of my concerns and some have been dealt with effectly. some have not! the most annoying thing is the number of teenagers or young adults that loiter in the hallways drinking and ... [click to read full apartment review]

Vinings at Christiana: news flash (Recommending!)

2004-10-14T23:17:19-06:00

From -Anonymous-: overall, this apartment complex is okay. there are some improvements that can be made. the main thing for aesthetic purposes would be to clean, (deep clean) all of the hallways, breezeways, steps and walls in the buildings. they are filthy. i am sure this is in part to the tenants ... [click to read full apartment review]

Vinings at Christiana: october review of the christiana vinings (Recommending!)

2004-10-10T23:20:17-06:00

From -Anonymous-: i have read all of the other reviews and comments on this page and now i would like to add mine. while, there is iron hill apartments in front of the vinings, the vinings themself are suitable to live in. there is free heat and hot water. there is also ... [click to read full apartment review]

Vinings at Christiana: No Way. (Not Recommending)

2004-10-08T09:51:16-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Until Iron Hill Apts. cleans house, The Vinings will never be a nice place to live, regardless of new management. Its unfortunate but this place will always be ghetto due to the location and that management accepts section 8. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Vinings at Christiana: honest rating (Recommending!)

2004-09-22T00:00:00-06:00

From alicenkaty@aol.com: i have lived in this community for almost a year now! this has been the most economical apartment i have lived in and the best managed since stephanie became the manager! there have been constant improvements as well as constant groundskeeping and continued maintenance upkeep! we have inspections every few ... [click to read full apartment review]

Vinings at Christiana: apartment review (Recommending!)

2004-09-19T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: well, here we are and we were told the security gate would be operation on the 16th. it is the 18th and the gate that allows us to leave is working, however, the gate to keep out the riff-raff, druglords, robbers, and drunks is not working. therefore, once again we ... [click to read full apartment review]

Vinings at Christiana: apartment review (Not Recommending)

2004-09-15T00:00:00-06:00

From joeysgirl: i have lived in many apartments over the years. some have been better than others. some were more expensive than others. what can i say honestly about the vinings is that anytime i have called for a maintenance issue or repair, it has been taken care of within 24 hours. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Vinings at Christiana: survey (Recommending!)

2004-09-15T00:00:00-06:00

From hipchick88: we have lived in the vinings for over a year. our experience has been positive minus a few minor things that were quickly rectified once brought to the attention of the property manager, stephanie. stephanie is attentive and very courteous and efficient in the way any and all situations are ... [click to read full apartment review]