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Boston Realty Works Incorporated: Regret ever moving in (Not Recommending)

2008-08-07T10:13:35-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I do not have one good thing to say about this management company or its property. Thank god my lease is up this month. From the 1st day I moved in to this disgusting, never cleaned apartment, I have had nothing but an awful experience. When it is time to ... [click to read full apartment review]

Boston Realty Works Incorporated: BRW is AWFUL (Not Recommending)

2008-04-04T09:26:29-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I rented an apartment from BRW without researching their reputation- they had a lot of properties in the area that I wanted to live in and the timing was right. Unfortunately once I signed and moved in I figured out what a bad idea that was- they would show up ... [click to read full apartment review]

Boston Realty Works Incorporated: Boston Realty Works - Terrible, Do NOT rent from them (Not Recommending)

2008-08-07T05:37:57-06:00

From Boston_Realty_Works_Is_Terrible: Boston Realty Works is an absolutely terrible property management company. They rent you a shabby apartment, only worth it because of the great location. But when you have a pipe which floods your bathroom constantly, and it takes multiple calls over many months for them to send someone over, it ... [click to read full apartment review]

Boston Realty Works Incorporated: Worst Management Company (Not Recommending)

2007-09-15T08:08:09-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Boston Realty Works took over management of the building at 211 Park Drive shortly after I had signed the lease. They were rude and inconsiderate from the start. They would enter the apartments without notice on a regular basis. When one would complain about it they would post back dated ... [click to read full apartment review]

Boston Realty Works Incorporated: Horrible Property Management Company!! (Not Recommending)

2007-06-12T13:53:11-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I currently live in an apartment that is managed by Boston Realty Works. They have cause an enormous amount of problems for my landlord and myself (the tenant). My landlord was billed for an A/C unit repair last year when no repair was ever done. They gave an exact day ... [click to read full apartment review]

Boston Realty Works Incorporated: Boston Realty Works sucks! (Not Recommending)

2007-04-15T17:42:32-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Dishonest, sleazy, unethical and greedy are the first words that come to mind about BRW. BRW will do anything to make a buck whether they deserve it or not and they won't do a thing to help you. Watch out. Do not rent from them. IF you can actually get ... [click to read full apartment review]

Boston Realty Works Incorporated: Invasion of privacy (Not Recommending)

2007-02-04T11:06:56-06:00

From -Anonymous-: When we looked at the apartment for the first time, we noticed that there was a sign on the door directed at the realtors. It said "please call and give notice before you show the apartment". I wish we had paid attention to that sign.

When you decide to move out, ... [click to read full apartment review]

Boston Realty Works Incorporated: Not a good experience (Not Recommending)

2006-12-10T10:08:35-06:00

From -Anonymous-: BRW is the worst rental outfit I've ever used. They were accommodating and courteous up until they got my money. After that, all problems with the apartment (there were plenty) were basically left up to me. The office was unresponsive and indifferent. Mice were a recurring problem, and the apartment ... [click to read full apartment review]

Boston Realty Works Incorporated: Nightmare (Not Recommending)

2006-12-08T19:51:50-06:00

From -Anonymous-: My apartment is incredibly expensive, although it is in a nice part of town and is in fairly good shape... for now. We have had a leak in our apartment for 3 months and it has been a disaster to even get anyone to look at it. BRW could care ... [click to read full apartment review]

Boston Realty Works Incorporated: Awesome (Recommending!)

2006-11-09T16:35:10-06:00

From davidsth@bc.edu: BRW is really a good group of pros who are familiar with Boston and know how to run their properties. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Boston Realty Works Incorporated: terrible, lazy and rude (Not Recommending)

2006-10-04T00:11:28-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Rarely came to fix anything we asked them to. They were always very rude and lazy over the phone. There was money taken out of our deposit for unforseen reasons and they would not have even sent the check had we not called repeatedly. Terrible way to run a business, ... [click to read full apartment review]

Boston Realty Works Incorporated: Don't let them fool you! (Not Recommending)

2006-06-06T10:54:18-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I am renting an apartment on beacon street and I strongly agree to the negative claims made by renters. BRW sucks! First: They lie..I was watching them try to sell an apartment in my building and they lied saying that they just put in new carpets and that this building ... [click to read full apartment review]

Boston Realty Works Incorporated: BRW - Professional and Knowledgeable Management (Recommending!)

2006-06-05T14:31:34-06:00

From -Anonymous-: The management of a building is not the management company but rather the individual property manager in concert with the building owner and other tenants. It is a complicated dynamic, and at times difficult to determine where the truth lies. I have found BRW to be more professional, knowledgable and ... [click to read full apartment review]

Boston Realty Works Incorporated: BRW Management Sucks! (Not Recommending)

2006-05-19T21:19:20-06:00

From Julia76: The management are rude, various times have had to heat water in stove to bathe myself since there was no hot water (in the wintertime) yet they are quick to send you the the invoice for rent. Cockroaches the size of my hand in building. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Boston Realty Works Incorporated: Not too shabby! (Recommending!)

2006-04-26T13:25:03-06:00

From -Anonymous-: We just moved here from NC and after going to a hell of a lot of brokers BRW hooked us up on Comm Ave. So far all my phone calls are answered and the response time is pretty good. From what I've seen "new" apartments in Boston aren't like what ... [click to read full apartment review]

Boston Realty Works Incorporated: Poor and unethical management. (Not Recommending)

2006-03-18T10:58:18-06:00

From bostonprofessional: I wish I knew my rights better when I was renting an apartment from this company. They were terrible at maintaining the building. When there was a pipe burst in the building, they ignored my request to fix the damage in the apartment and instead withheld my deposit when I ... [click to read full apartment review]

Boston Realty Works Incorporated: You'll Regret It!!! (Not Recommending)

2005-11-30T13:34:03-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Forget about this company. They are rude and lie all the time. I wish I had listened to all the reviews! ... [click to read full apartment review]

Boston Realty Works Incorporated: Suspicious (Not Recommending)

2005-11-23T17:07:14-06:00

From GeorgeDemeter: If there was an SEC in Real Estate Management some of these guys at BRW would be in jail. THey routinly keep security deposits, take advantage of international students; ignore phone calls; hide behind lawyers...I know dozens of their former tenants who have still not received their security deposits back. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Boston Realty Works Incorporated: (Not Recommending)

2005-11-01T18:19:38-06:00

From cniatas@aol.com: Does not maintain the building or property. Takes part of the security check and says it's for a cleaning service that never came. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Boston Realty Works Incorporated: They are the best out there (Recommending!)

2005-08-03T10:14:07-06:00

From -Anonymous-: A year ago, I needed an apartment and I called BRW up and ask them to help me find an apartment, and a gentlemen there was very pleasant in helping me out. He found me one and it was so nice. I am pleased to say that they know what ... [click to read full apartment review]

Boston Realty Works Incorporated: BRW is the best renting experience I have had (Not Recommending)

2005-05-01T10:28:12-06:00

From emily9999@hotmail.com: I have lived at 520 Beacon Street for the last 3 years, during this time we have had many emergencies which were well beyond BRW's control, they have risen to the occassion on each and every emergency and quickly resolved the issue. BRW is an excellent management co and has ... [click to read full apartment review]

Boston Realty Works Incorporated: BRW is poor management (Not Recommending)

2005-04-13T08:31:42-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I lived at 520 Beacon St for the past two years. It was the worst experience of my life. Parking is horrible. The parking lot is tiny and costs $200. When the snow plow comes through, he backs into cars. The frat houses next door are AWFUL and loud. They ... [click to read full apartment review]

Boston Realty Works Incorporated: Simply Rediculous (Not Recommending)

2005-04-12T15:30:33-06:00

From nicolasbright@hotmail.com: We have lived with BRW for almost 2 years now. As the broker agents tend to be nice and helpful, it is the rude and unhelpful management that makes their service of the worst kind - after you have signed. Swear to God -We have stories you simply would not ... [click to read full apartment review]

Boston Realty Works Incorporated: The absolute worst - don't waste your time or money (Not Recommending)

2005-03-18T19:47:48-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I would highly suggest ignoring the recent favorable reviews, clearly written by BRW staff.

When we first went to rent from BRW, the agent was friendly and accommodating. Once the lease was signed, things went to hell quickly.

Horrible smells coming from sewage in the walls, clanking pipes all winter, and ... [click to read full apartment review]

Boston Realty Works Incorporated: We just renewed our lease (Recommending!)

2005-02-25T15:57:18-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I just want to say that we are three women that live at 173 Newbury Street and I have read the negative reviews below about Boston Realty Works, and that nothing could be further from the truth, we find the BRW people and our unit to be great and we ... [click to read full apartment review]

Boston Realty Works Incorporated: Would not live any where else (Recommending!)

2005-02-24T18:13:46-06:00

From -Anonymous-: We rented from Boston Realty Works, first at 583 Beacon Street, then moved to 116 marlborough Street, downsized due to my roommate graduating from school, I loved my old apartment and love my new one even more, I would recommend Boston Realty Works ... [click to read full apartment review]

Boston Realty Works Incorporated: Pleased (Recommending!)

2005-02-23T15:39:14-06:00

From -Anonymous-: we live at a Boston Realty Works apartment and are very satisfied with their service and have never encoutered any problems, we would highly recommend them for any one looking for an apartment in Boston ... [click to read full apartment review]

Boston Realty Works Incorporated: we love our apartment (Recommending!)

2005-02-23T15:34:15-06:00

From -Anonymous-: we just want to say that BRW is great and that we love our apartment ... [click to read full apartment review]

Boston Realty Works Incorporated: NEVER Again! (Not Recommending)

2004-12-23T15:23:30-06:00

From Charles2003: They're reputation is among the worst in Boston. They find ways to keep deposits and do their best to ignore you. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Boston Realty Works Incorporated: Just Phenomenal (Recommending!)

2004-12-16T16:08:25-06:00

From molliechloe: I have rented for over 20 years, and was never satisfied with everything about my unit and management until I started renting my property with BRW in 1996. They are beyond responsive, attentive and caring about my family's needs and the upkeep of my unit. Whether it is during the ... [click to read full apartment review]

Boston Realty Works Incorporated: Top Notch (Recommending!)

2004-12-15T16:53:07-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I usually use different management companies every year when I rent apartments becuase I am never really satisfied. Since going through Boston Realty Works 7 years ago I have never looked back since. This is the most professional company that I have been in contact with and believe me that ... [click to read full apartment review]

Boston Realty Works Incorporated: Poor maintenance, no deposit return (Not Recommending)

2004-11-23T10:54:25-06:00

From -Anonymous-: My complaints about the BRW-managed property I lived in are as follows:

- When I moved in, no one had been hired to clean or fix the property.
- Laundry machines were rarely serviced
- After a fire in the building, it took months for BRW to repare my damaged ceiling and walls, ... [click to read full apartment review]

Boston Realty Works Incorporated: Theft of security deposit is standard operating procedure. (Not Recommending)

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

From -Anonymous-: I lived in one of BRW´s Chinatown apartments in 1996. I was young and a bit naive about how the law works, and this company took full advantage of it. Upon moving out, I was presented with an invoice stating that my security deposit had to be used to repair ... [click to read full apartment review]

Boston Realty Works Incorporated: (Not Recommending)

2004-01-18T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: absolutely horrible. I agree completely with everyone else that has commented on them. We have had nothing but problems with them. So far, after living here for 5 months we have already had 3 major problems with them involving fire codes and heat, especially during the extreme cold. I recommend ... [click to read full apartment review]

Boston Realty Works Incorporated: Lazy and uncaring! (Not Recommending)

2003-12-22T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I had an awful experience renting from this firm. It appeared that there was one man that was very experienced, but my broker was unhelpful and lazy. Really wasn´t working to help me at all!Since then, I´ve heard lots of bad things about them from other people as well. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Boston Realty Works Incorporated: Absolutely Horrible Customer Service!!!!! (Not Recommending)

2003-11-07T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Whatever you do, do NOT think of Boston Realty Works when renting an apartment. I don´t care how beautiful the apartment is, at one point or another, you would be forced to deal with a staff that not only is very rude but also EXTREMELY inefficient. I would recommend that, ... [click to read full apartment review]

Boston Realty Works Incorporated: HORRIBLE: Racist, insulting, rude, inept, incompetent, grossly apathetic (Not Recommending)

2003-09-20T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have dealt with BRW three different time over the course of 5 or 6 years. The first two times I tried to use them as agents to help me find a place and the third time they ended up being the building management for a building I moved and ... [click to read full apartment review]

Boston Realty Works Incorporated: No Communication (Not Recommending)

2003-07-31T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: At first our realtor seemed great and he showed us a great apartment. But, once he got our money it was like we didnt exist, and getting ahold of our realtor was impossible. It was 4 days before we moved into our apartment that he finally answered our growing list ... [click to read full apartment review]

Boston Realty Works Incorporated: (Not Recommending)

2003-06-04T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have lived one of the apartment which BRW manages. The only time they would be nice to you is the time of making a contract. After that, there is absolutely no service.
My landlord was not too bad, but I would not recommend anyone to rent an apartment from ... [click to read full apartment review]

Boston Realty Works Incorporated: BRW has a reputation for rudeness (Not Recommending)

2003-01-14T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I am living one of the apartments they are managing.
It has been a living nightmare. I was never treated
so much rudeness by anybody whose services I am
paying for.
They are open to all sorts of underhanded methods to
get their way. Everybody I talked to who knows the company and ... [click to read full apartment review]

Boston Realty Works Incorporated: If you can suck it up, it´s okay. (Not Recommending)

2002-11-03T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: These guys hooked us up with a decent place on Newbury STreet at the last minute, so we were loyal immediately. As the year went by, however, they managed to lose our loyalty by communicating badly, not being polite AT ALL when we went to their offices, and not offering ... [click to read full apartment review]

Boston Realty Works Incorporated: DON´T! (Not Recommending)

2002-09-08T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: We rented a basement apartment from them in the Back Bay, thinking we were getting a good deal. But we ended up with a nightmare! Banging pipes, mice living in our stove, mold in the bathroom. PLUS sewage problems required workmen to invade our apartment almost every other week without ... [click to read full apartment review]