Apartment Ratings | Charles River Park Apartments on Charles River Plaza Ratings and Reviews

Charles River Park Apartments on Charles River Plaza: Convenient but expensive (Recommending!)

2007-12-05T09:20:49-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Comfortable room, clean, with great views and proximitry to things to do and stores. Bit noisy re: other residents and second hand smoke issues. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Charles River Park Apartments on Charles River Plaza: Nice views, but pricey and too noisy (Not Recommending)

2007-09-22T09:46:53-06:00

From no_name_thx: Unless you work at MGH, there are better places to live in the city, for the same money.I moved in from the BackBay (mind you, also in the heart of the city) for the views, but the traffic noise along with the dust & inconvenience from the construction are all ... [click to read full apartment review]

Charles River Park Apartments on Charles River Plaza: Watch your step as you leave!! (Not Recommending)

2007-07-09T07:59:34-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Lived there and found the same. Be careful when you vacate. They denied getting a notice of vacate from me and are expecting payment of $$ beyond my initial lease dates. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Charles River Park Apartments on Charles River Plaza: Do not live here!!! (Not Recommending)

2007-07-04T06:12:03-06:00

From propofol9: I moved in april 07. The worst thing about this apt is the fact that cigarette smoke leaks into my apt! I'm a non-smoker and I have to live (in my paid private space) with cigarette smoke. I'm better off in a bar than in my own home with regards ... [click to read full apartment review]

Charles River Park Apartments on Charles River Plaza: 1 Longfellow Place (Recommending!)

2007-06-05T16:52:33-06:00

From michaelrkuhn@yahoo.com: After putting the deposit on my apartment and with two weeks until my move date I stumbled across this website. I got VERY concerned to say the least so I contacted the leasing officer and voiced my concerns. They assured me that living in 1 Longfellow Place would be fine ... [click to read full apartment review]

Charles River Park Apartments on Charles River Plaza: If you lived here, you'd be miserable now (Not Recommending)

2007-06-02T20:28:36-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Construction is unbelievably intrusive, management has no interest in customer service, and the leasing office is disorganized and untrustworthy. The conceirges in 1 and 10 Emerson are good though. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Charles River Park Apartments on Charles River Plaza: Do not live here (Not Recommending)

2007-05-25T16:01:55-06:00

From Mark_v: I regret signing this lease more and more every day. When I signed it they gave me no information of the massive massive construction project that was about to take place 300 feet from my bedroom window. I am now woken up every morning by loud construction and I walk ... [click to read full apartment review]

Charles River Park Apartments on Charles River Plaza: Too much construction to consider moving here (Not Recommending)

2007-04-10T12:48:51-06:00

From -Anonymous-: This place is a disaster right now. There are new buildings going up on two sides of the building and on the first floor as well. In addition to the parking being removed, the construction wakes you up in the morning and often keeps you awake when they "forget" to ... [click to read full apartment review]

Charles River Park Apartments on Charles River Plaza: Stay away!!!! (Not Recommending)

2007-03-08T16:04:08-06:00

From -Anonymous-: We rented here assuming that we would not live in a middle of a construction zone, would deal with honest and professional management, etc. Based on its location, the persuasive behavior of its representatives and our false assumption that the quality of life in their buildings would be reasonable, we ... [click to read full apartment review]

Charles River Park Apartments on Charles River Plaza: Very happy experience (Recommending!)

2007-02-13T23:30:56-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Stayed here over the summer for a few months. The location is fantastic. The apartment, a 2 bed was clean well maintained and spacious. We were on the 12th floor and had a lovely view. We had to ask for maintenance twice while there and they came the same day. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Charles River Park Apartments on Charles River Plaza: NEVER,NEVER, NEVER!!! (Not Recommending)

2006-12-20T15:17:09-06:00

From -Anonymous-: This place is a nightmare. The construction is like living in the middle of the freeway. They are very inflexible and corporate like. Don't do it. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Charles River Park Apartments on Charles River Plaza: Long, Objective Review (Recommending!)

2006-11-24T20:56:59-06:00

From whtroz1981@yahoo.com: I read many of these reviews prior to moving in here, and couldn't wait to be here for a little bit so that I could offer some of my own thoughts and perspectives on this community, and regarding some of the comments on this board.

First, I will reassure everyone ... [click to read full apartment review]

Charles River Park Apartments on Charles River Plaza: The place that lies built (Not Recommending)

2006-09-06T19:28:52-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I knew about the construction when I moved in and I was told that the construction would start from 8:00am until 5:00pm. Nothing could be further than the truth. The work sometimes at night until 3:00am keeping everyone up and I live on a high floor. The other thing is ... [click to read full apartment review]

Charles River Park Apartments on Charles River Plaza: rather live under a bridge in siberia (Not Recommending)

2006-07-21T13:23:25-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Where should I begin? I guess your first interaction with equity would be the leasing office which seems to have their employees on the 3 month internship plan since every time my roomates or I go over there they have replaced everyone. I can understand why, i'm sure they are ... [click to read full apartment review]

Charles River Park Apartments on Charles River Plaza: Amy Lowell - worst choice of all!! (Not Recommending)

2006-07-19T15:10:23-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I lived in AMy Lowell apartment for a year. It's an aweful building with huge noise, and terrible and terrible management office. They basically work 10am-4pm, and even shorter on many days. If you call them with problems, they return your call after several days. The attitude of management office ... [click to read full apartment review]

Charles River Park Apartments on Charles River Plaza: (Not Recommending)

2006-06-17T09:51:47-06:00

From livininboston: ... [click to read full apartment review]

Charles River Park Apartments on Charles River Plaza: Decent but could be better (Recommending!)

2006-06-14T10:36:49-06:00

From misssjr: The views are great and the sales office is willing to work with you... they aren't fixed on price....BUT

No utilities included.... you have got to be kidding... This is the ONLY apt complex that has such an arangement.

When it comes to size of an apt. No one beats CRP but ... [click to read full apartment review]

Charles River Park Apartments on Charles River Plaza: Great location if you can put up with construction zone (Recommending!)

2006-06-12T13:04:41-06:00

From 1EmResident: We live in One Emerson on the Charles River side.

I can understand other reviewers who complain about the construction (it is noisy and dirty -- that's the nature of construction projects after all), but I think a lot of the problems they describe are exaggerated.

First of all, we decided ... [click to read full apartment review]

Charles River Park Apartments on Charles River Plaza: Abysmal (Not Recommending)

2006-06-06T11:04:39-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Pass right on by Charles River Park. If you're a resident MGH, it'll be tempting - but don't do it! The rent is sky-high, parking is impossibly expensive, they charge extra for the pool & you'll go into debt over your electrical bills.
The concierge staff is nice for the ... [click to read full apartment review]

Charles River Park Apartments on Charles River Plaza: Soon-to-be-former tenant reviews (Not Recommending)

2006-06-03T18:29:38-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Of the many apartment buildings I've rented this has to be the worst. For starters the construction of the building is of poor quality (little soundproofing so you'll hear even a pin dropping upstairs). The windows too are leaky and during the long New England winter the apartment feels more ... [click to read full apartment review]

Charles River Park Apartments on Charles River Plaza: that previous post was by the apt manager (Not Recommending)

2006-06-02T12:44:09-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I'm so sorry mr. lousy apartment manager but your cheery and rosey posting doesn't alter the situation. Living in charles river park has been one of the worst experiences of my life over the past 15 months and i cant wait till my employer moves me out of boston at ... [click to read full apartment review]

Charles River Park Apartments on Charles River Plaza: Great Place to Live (Recommending!)

2006-04-04T09:41:44-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Charles River Park is a great place to live. Great location, great manangement, and reasonable prices. I have read the other reviews on this sight, and I think they are unfair. People are complaining because of the construction, but in the same note are upset with the "old garages" that ... [click to read full apartment review]

Charles River Park Apartments on Charles River Plaza: I've broken my lease and am moving out next week. (Not Recommending)

2006-03-21T22:59:02-06:00

From hadenough06: Since construction started, the entire leasing office staff has been replaced. The current management is not what it used to be. Very disappointing change and unsympathetic management. I'm breaking my lease and moving out. The apartment is great, but if you move in here - be prepared for a headache ... [click to read full apartment review]

Charles River Park Apartments on Charles River Plaza: absolute disaster! STAY AWAY (Not Recommending)

2006-02-19T19:30:30-06:00

From mghentt: If anyone out there is thinking of moving into the charles river park complex I would recommend you look elsewhere. In fact I would tell you that you're CRAZY to ever consider this place. I am stuck in a lease for another 3 months and am actually moving into another ... [click to read full apartment review]

Charles River Park Apartments on Charles River Plaza: Constructions and Leasing Staffs are BADDDDD! (Not Recommending)

2005-11-13T05:47:23-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I came from foreign country and found the leasing staff are not kind to foreigners. As everybody told in this website, they are bad! I agree with everybody in this website about leasing staffs.
And they are about to start constructions. Parking space will vanish for a long time and ... [click to read full apartment review]

Charles River Park Apartments on Charles River Plaza: Been there, done that (Not Recommending)

2005-11-09T09:39:45-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Lived in 4 Longfellow on the 25th floor 2BR. Lived there 2002 - 2005. Loved the view, loved the location. Maintenance and concierge staff are great. Leasing staff are vampires. Good luck on getting a fair rate after your first year. They figure you will cave in rather than move. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Charles River Park Apartments on Charles River Plaza: get ready for the construction (Not Recommending)

2005-09-29T16:24:48-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I just heard about this website, no one ever told my wife and I about the buildings going up. We moved in at the end of June and were excited about the apartment & location. Whole Foods just opened and is beautiful. We love the location but feel the apartemt ... [click to read full apartment review]

Charles River Park Apartments on Charles River Plaza: Terrible Experience (Not Recommending)

2005-08-26T14:45:03-06:00

From -Anonymous-: This is the worst apartment I have ever lived in after 6 different apartments over the past 8 years. The turnover for staff says it all, they never stay more than a year and the place is old and noisy. One night I slept in my car because the people ... [click to read full apartment review]

Charles River Park Apartments on Charles River Plaza: Tempting, but DON'T DO IT!! (Not Recommending)

2005-08-01T07:16:47-06:00

From -Anonymous-: CRP was the worst mistake we ever made. First of all, the leasing office doesn't give you anything "in writing" to secure your apartment before you move in. You meet with them the day you move in to sign the lease. Didn't make me feel overy confident or comfortable on ... [click to read full apartment review]

Charles River Park Apartments on Charles River Plaza: Good Deal (Recommending!)

2005-07-11T13:31:26-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Ive spent ALOT of time apt hunting in Boston and I have to say Charles River Park is the best deal in town.

The three best apt buildings in Boston would have to be Devonshire, Church Park and Charles River Park. CRP gives you the most space for your money ... [click to read full apartment review]

Charles River Park Apartments on Charles River Plaza: too expensive (Not Recommending)

2005-07-06T18:15:26-06:00

From -Anonymous-: They suck you in with the rental deals. The winter comes and the heating costs escalate. The windows have such poor insulation. Then the lease ends and they start jacking up the rent!!!!!!!Watch out!
Parking is another $280 and it is hard to find a spot.

... [click to read full apartment review]

Charles River Park Apartments on Charles River Plaza: It's nice and quiet and well located. (Recommending!)

2005-06-18T16:25:38-06:00

From quiptobibble: Sometimes I wish people would say hello more often, but everyone has their own thing going on & it's the same in other parts of Boston. And parking is too expensive. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Charles River Park Apartments on Charles River Plaza: Longfellow - clean, convenient (Recommending!)

2005-05-06T15:38:34-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I lived in a 2 bed in Longfellow for a year and overall thought it was great. Got a corporate discount and didn't have to put down a deposit, which was nice. The leasing agent we worked with was irresponsible and hard to reach, but the leasing manager was fantastic. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Charles River Park Apartments on Charles River Plaza: Longfellow Place (Recommending!)

2005-04-26T16:42:01-06:00

From elmo008: I love my apartment. It's very pricey but you get TONNES of space. Tonnes of storage, great for a person like myself who has bunch of boxes, suitcases, junk, as well as 4 big winter tires. I had great appliances, almost new, never issues. Trash shoot on each floor is ... [click to read full apartment review]

Charles River Park Apartments on Charles River Plaza: emerson place (Recommending!)

2005-02-17T06:43:53-06:00

From irishlassie: iim from ireland and had to come to boston for two months with school. we stayed in emeerson place and i loved it. the apartments are so close to the city either in walking distance or by the T. it is lovely and i loved to come home in the ... [click to read full apartment review]

Charles River Park Apartments on Charles River Plaza: Better than Average, But not the best (Recommending!)

2005-01-13T23:37:35-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I live in the Emerson apartments, luckly i got the top floor so i do not deal with noise from above. the apartment is pretty good. sink and kitchen fixtures are kinda old, but still in decent shape. the studios are huge. mine is about 650 sq feet, i pay ... [click to read full apartment review]

Charles River Park Apartments on Charles River Plaza: Longfellow Place Apartments (Not Recommending)

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

From -Anonymous-: Overpriced for sure. The construction is poor compared to other 'modern' high rises I've lived in before so expect quite a bit of foot traffic noise from above (the floor plates are paper thin and you can definitely hear a nail drop upstairs). The staff members are alright, at least ... [click to read full apartment review]

Charles River Park Apartments on Charles River Plaza: Great Place to Live but now is Very Expensive (Recommending!)

2004-09-20T00:00:00-06:00

From Ritetoivy: I lived at 1 Longfellow Place for 3 years, right before The Equity Co. bought The Charles River Park. The floor plan was fabulous, great height, 2 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, huge foyer, large living room and great dining room, nice balcony. Elevators worked quickly. Trash chute was very convenient. The ... [click to read full apartment review]

Charles River Park Apartments on Charles River Plaza: emerson place (Recommending!)

2004-09-04T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-:
Nothing beats the convenience, views and spaciousness of emerson place. Every time I thought I should move, I couldn't find an affordable condo or apartment with similar space and location. So I've been here a long time. I wake up every morning to a view of the Charles River basin ... [click to read full apartment review]

Charles River Park Apartments on Charles River Plaza: Pricey, but you get a lot of space (Recommending!)

2004-05-12T00:00:00-06:00

From basilcat: My husband and I basically had a weekend to find a place to live when we moved to Boston. Since he was going to be working at MGH, we looked at CRP. Mainly because of the perks given to hospital employees, we ended up moving into Longfellow Place. Our apartment ... [click to read full apartment review]

Charles River Park Apartments on Charles River Plaza: I haven´t moved yet... but trouble (Not Recommending)

2004-02-25T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: My wife and I needed to find a place to live fast. We didn´t know the Boston area well, so we wanted to find a place close to work. The charles river park apartments fits those requirements. The leasing agent gave us enough concessions to make the place affordable, but ... [click to read full apartment review]

Charles River Park Apartments on Charles River Plaza: Dont rent anything@longfellow place (Not Recommending)

2004-02-10T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: The place is overly expensive for absolut no reason.looking around you´ll find much better
places to live in boston area. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Charles River Park Apartments on Charles River Plaza: Definitely worth the extra dollars. (Recommending!)

2004-01-21T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I lived in Emerson and loved it. Maintenance, office, and security was great. It does seem pricey but the views, location, and management make it worth it. I would recommend this place to anyone who can afford it definitely worth it. Dealing with the winters we have up here having ... [click to read full apartment review]

Charles River Park Apartments on Charles River Plaza: Good Stuff (Recommending!)

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

From -Anonymous-: I´ve lived at 10 Emerson for 7 months and I think it is well-managed. Repairmen fix anything broken in your apartment in 24 hours. If they don´t fix it, you don´t pay rent. That´s incredible management, so anyone who says otherwise is clueless. The location is good for views, bad ... [click to read full apartment review]

Charles River Park Apartments on Charles River Plaza: They allow cats... (Recommending!)

2003-07-27T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: ...that was the best part of Charles River Park. I lived in one of the Emerson buildings, and for the most part, I liked it. They apartment was large, and I had a great seasonal view from my balcony.

However, the rent was outrageousely overpriced - $1970 for a one bedroom ... [click to read full apartment review]

Charles River Park Apartments on Charles River Plaza: Amy Lowell Apts/Community bldrs Inc (Not Recommending)

2003-06-08T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: This was formerly affordable lovely housing for elderly/disabled. Community Bldrs. bought building couple years ago and started superficial renov. along with prompt removal of anyone who didn´t fit the Sect.8 requirements of that time and about 1/3 of tenants left. They were replaced by market renters who have total contempt ... [click to read full apartment review]

Charles River Park Apartments on Charles River Plaza: I liked it, but it needs work (Recommending!)

2003-04-28T00:00:00-06:00

From travelinitman@yahoo.com: I liked the apartments. The view from the 17th floor out over the river is great. The apartments a large enough, but expensive. The security personnel were nice, but the office tried to rip me for 6 months rent when I had to leave. (My contract job ended early and ... [click to read full apartment review]

Charles River Park Apartments on Charles River Plaza: In need of repairs! (Not Recommending)

2003-03-13T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: The property is in dire need of repairs! Common areas have been neglected. The parking garage leaks and you end up with water and lime deposits all over your car. The wind penetrates the windows making heating bills high. Pool usage fees??? Give me a break! ... [click to read full apartment review]

Charles River Park Apartments on Charles River Plaza: Livable designed space nice river view (Recommending!)

2003-01-21T00:00:00-06:00

From look@earthlink.net: Love the old ladies in their leopard coats still living the falasy of the elegance of C.R.P. from the sixties. Most have died off. Limo´s outside in the morning Nice river view. Should have blinds provided. Tacky lobby. Like to watch people come in using the security camera shown on ... [click to read full apartment review]

Charles River Park Apartments on Charles River Plaza: Great place - forget the complainers (Recommending!)

2002-08-23T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have lived at Emerson Place for over 3 years now, and what a change I have seen! Not only does the management care about you as a resident, but they care about the building. I have never seen so much renovation (that has desperately needed it). For buildings as ... [click to read full apartment review]