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Parkside Apartments: Not a good place to live! (Not Recommending)

2009-10-16T12:29:48-06:00

From DanHundt@yahoo.com: When I first moved in I was stoked because it would be my first time living as a college student in an off-campus apartment! Boy was I disappointed.Many times...- The water did not work because they were "fixing the pipes"- Hot water did not work. Extremely inconvenient for showering- We ... [click to read full apartment review]

Parkside Apartments: Horrible! Avoid! (Not Recommending)

2008-08-10T13:37:19-06:00

From Vodrzk: I lived on Park Drive, in an apartment managed by Forest Properties - the same that own Parkside. It was quite easily the most hellish year of my life. They're awful! First, the basement had a serious roach problem. Gotta love stepping over them to get to the stairs. The ... [click to read full apartment review]

Parkside Apartments: Ditto - it's horrible (Not Recommending)

2008-05-29T23:08:10-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I lived here for one hellish year while I was in grad school in Boston. The day I moved in, the unit had not been cleaned or inspected after the previous tenant vacated. There was a tampon in the toilet, the A/C unit didn't work, dust bunnies everywhere, scraps of ... [click to read full apartment review]

Parkside Apartments: Forest Prop Managment the worst in Boston (Not Recommending)

2008-05-12T08:31:36-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Very unprofessional management. Rodent problem. M dept is horrible. Very dirty. Over priced. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Parkside Apartments: Wow. (Not Recommending)

2007-12-14T21:50:35-06:00

From -Anonymous-: When we moved in, the place looked like the fanciest place we have ever lived. the concierges were very polite, and the building was in a great location. We soon found out, hot water was not included in the apartment, or even an option. When we called to complain, we ... [click to read full apartment review]

Parkside Apartments: horrible place run fast (Not Recommending)

2007-12-10T16:08:05-06:00

From -Anonymous-: It is the middle of December in Boston and we haven't had heat in 4 days. We called the landlord because we had mice and the exterminator came and suddenly we had mice AND cockroaches. The women in the office at Forest Properties have ignored our pleas for heat, claiming ... [click to read full apartment review]

Parkside Apartments: WORST PROPERTY MANAGEMENT EVER (Not Recommending)

2007-06-05T09:05:16-06:00

From parkdrrenter: I lived in there Fenway apartments on Park Dr, 2 separate buildings over 3 years. The first apartment I lived in was nice, but old, it was infested with mice and after maintenance and an exterminator coming out 3 times, there still was mice. We caught 5 in a 24hr ... [click to read full apartment review]

Parkside Apartments: a wonderful experience (Recommending!)

2006-06-12T19:02:56-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have recently relocated from Boston to NYC. Having spent two glorious years in the Parkside, I was very sad to leave. The Parkside offered me a terrific mix of people, on a professional and personal level. The grounds were always smelling fresh and clean. The concierge (mainly Floyd) was ... [click to read full apartment review]

Parkside Apartments: Not what I was expecting... (Recommending!)

2006-06-02T14:33:50-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I am both a real estate agent as well as a renter here, so I see both sides of the story. For most of you writing these reviews, you cannot begin to imagine what it is like to listen to the complaints, and yet still try to put on a ... [click to read full apartment review]

Parkside Apartments: missing my new best friends (Recommending!)

2006-05-31T17:39:16-06:00

From -Anonymous-: i'm so sad to move out of the parkside. i've made some amazing friends in the building. i can't say enough about the girls in the office (especially my hot girls, kendra, vicki, and amy) julia rocks too! but, they've done a great job of making my stay here feel ... [click to read full apartment review]

Parkside Apartments: (Not Recommending)

2006-05-25T15:06:08-06:00

From haphappypyrenter06: how much was the person who made that last comment paid? ... [click to read full apartment review]

Parkside Apartments: The people who have posted here CLEARLY have not worked in Property Mgmnt. (Recommending!)

2006-05-23T15:35:58-06:00

From jkoot5679: The staff is more than capable and caring. They deal with grumpy angry people all day long and have to keep a hard shell up in oder to keep it from driving them to drink. The manager doesnt dress like she is going bar hopping, she is just gorgeous and ... [click to read full apartment review]

Parkside Apartments: I agree, very bad (Not Recommending)

2006-04-14T13:07:33-06:00

From -Anonymous-: RUN RUN RUN!!! Poor buildings and unprofessional management. Never any hot water, management has their head up their ass. The building is just gross. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Parkside Apartments: RUN RUN RUN!!! Poor buildings and unprofessional management. (Not Recommending)

2006-04-12T13:37:51-06:00

From -Anonymous-: If anyone have something good to say about the management is simply because is a liar that never lived in one of their apartments and probably have some interest to promote them.

Most of apartments they manage are dirty. They only clean them up during showing season. People living in ... [click to read full apartment review]

Parkside Apartments: So far, so good. (Recommending!)

2005-08-01T19:48:04-06:00

From freddiej3: I just recently moved in to the Parkside from NYC and thus far everything has been great. Friendly management that fixes every problem and a great location. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Parkside Apartments: this last person should get a life, what a dick (Not Recommending)

2005-07-17T17:56:09-06:00

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Parkside Apartments: Read all the reviews, stay away from this apartment (Not Recommending)

2005-05-06T16:57:28-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I lived there for two years since I was too busy to find a new place when my first lease ended. The entrance looks luxious, but the rooms are not luxious at all.
Office people are nice only when you rent the apartment, but if you have to leave the ... [click to read full apartment review]

Parkside Apartments: forest property manages high priced slums (Not Recommending)

2005-04-06T12:43:57-06:00

From -Anonymous-: forest properties, which manages several buildings listed on this rating site (all which recieve few glowing reviews), and from whom i rented two years, is TOTALLY UNRESPONSIVE.

true to SLUM LORD FASHION, which is disturbing considering the PRICE, their responses to problems are nonexistant.

talk to tenants in the building ... [click to read full apartment review]

Parkside Apartments: If you like mice, mold, and awful management, here's your apartment. (Not Recommending)

2004-11-28T17:38:24-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I started living in the Parkside in August 2003, and extended my lease until the end of January 2005. I have never been so happy to be to moving out of somewhere.

1. The management sucks. I asked to further extend my lease (before things got really bad) and they said ... [click to read full apartment review]

Parkside Apartments: RUDE!!!!! (Not Recommending)

2004-09-21T00:00:00-06:00

From notoparkside: All I have to say is that the staff is RUDE, the manager dresses like she is going bar hopping, she should be fired on the spot!!! And the elevator never works! Though the door people are very nice and helpful. I would stay away from The Parkside. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Parkside Apartments: Keep searching! (Not Recommending)

2004-09-17T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: After living here a dreadful year, I advise you to NOT stay here. Management is terrible, rude, and barely follows up w/ anything. Elevators are constantly broken, numerous water issues, and the noise outside of the apartment is continuously loud throughout the night. It's safe, but then again so is ... [click to read full apartment review]

Parkside Apartments: Love it! (Recommending!)

2004-09-01T00:00:00-06:00

From lamass82: This community has provided one of the best experiences I have had since moving to Boston. The Staff is friendly and helpful with everything. They are always willing to go the extra mile to help you. When I moved in the apartment was clean and any small problems were fixed ... [click to read full apartment review]

Parkside Apartments: The Parkside Team encompasses great consistency in customer care and service! (Recommending!)

2004-08-20T00:00:00-06:00

From majorsing@hotmail.com: I've resided in the Fenway Apartments managed by the Parkside for a full year now. Since the beginning of my stay the hospitality of this company has been quite laudible. As a matter of fact, it has been a frequent task in my schedule to visit the office and sociallize ... [click to read full apartment review]

Parkside Apartments: if you like abuse (Not Recommending)

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

From -Anonymous-: I didn't live in the Parkside I live in one of the buildings down the road and it was okay. I had one of the "renovated" units, which means I had new kitchen cabinets and a new stove but for the most part was okay. It's a cool neighborhood and ... [click to read full apartment review]

Parkside Apartments: Stay AWAY (Not Recommending)

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

From -Anonymous-: I did not live in this building specifically - but a smaller (unlisted) building down the street run by the same management (which is based out of the Parkside). Not only was the property manager completely unprofessional with their dealings with residents, but also their own employees. It was a ... [click to read full apartment review]

Parkside Apartments: MANAGEMENT NIGHTMARE (Not Recommending)

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

From -Anonymous-: The management company could NOT BE WORSE. These are probably THE RUDEST people I have ever been forced to give my money to. The property manager specifically should be fired on the spot, which only attests to the fact the overall management is missing something.

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Parkside Apartments: Crap hole II (Not Recommending)

2004-04-24T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: We lived here for 9 months and could not get out of here fast enough. Management staff was a continuous turnover of rude, obnoxious people. Our nightmare started from day 1. The apartment was not ready by the time we arrived on a Sunday after a day of moving and ... [click to read full apartment review]

Parkside Apartments: Just keeps getting better... (Recommending!)

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

From pammyela: As we have now lived in the Parkside for almost 2 years, I think it is safe to say that the accomodations just keep getting better. Recently, the lobby was refinished, and this noticible and much needed improvement has added so much value to the building, both figuratively and literally. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Parkside Apartments: Very nice place (Recommending!)

2004-03-21T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: ---Pros---
-It is in a very convenient location
-Very safe---I rarely even saw other people on my hallway.
-Has a 24 hour door person
-Accepts packages
-Cats are OK
-No realtor fee (a big plus)
-Has attached convenience store
-Laundry on each floor
-Trash-chute
-Multicultural environment
-Elevator (including a frieght elevator)
-Drycleaning pick-up
-The only utility you pay is AC
-Mailbox/drop-off in ... [click to read full apartment review]

Parkside Apartments: Great memories (Recommending!)

2004-02-09T00:00:00-06:00

From ejpear: I lived here my first year of grad school, in a teeny tiny efficiency. The location is spectacular - just a block or two from a couple of T stops and across the street from the Fens. There used to be a convenience store on the ground level with a ... [click to read full apartment review]

Parkside Apartments: pricey, nice place (Recommending!)

2004-01-20T00:00:00-06:00

From halode: This is a large apartment building with all the good and bad things that come with that. The best part of living in a big building is the front desk, which means you never miss a package and you feel safe in the city with a security guard there at ... [click to read full apartment review]

Parkside Apartments: Recommended (Recommending!)

2004-01-02T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: The apartment was super clean and had lots of closet space. Everything was in great repair. There was even a welcome basket when I arrived. The apartment was quiet. It was quite hot, though, even with the heat turned off; I had to use the A/C on Christmas! I didn´t ... [click to read full apartment review]