Apartment Ratings | Barclay House on Beacon Ratings and Reviews

Barclay House on Beacon: Dog friendly (Recommending!)

2009-05-14T13:36:46-06:00

From jampeter: I have been living here for three years. I found the maintenance staff helpful and quick to respond. I read the other reviews and have not had the problems they speak of. the management people are nice. it's an older building so it has some drawbacks: laundry in the basement,lobby ... [click to read full apartment review]

Barclay House on Beacon: Wayyyy overpriced (Not Recommending)

2009-03-27T09:31:27-06:00

From eas02013: There are certainly reasons for living here, but the positives are generally about location and not about the building itself. Overall, I would just say that this place is so incredibly overpriced. Why anyone ever want to pay that much money for an apartment, I do not know. We moved ... [click to read full apartment review]

Barclay House on Beacon: Nightmare on Beacon (Not Recommending)

2009-04-01T14:08:09-06:00

From jswersey: I have lived in the Barclay House for a year and a half, and it gets worse here every day. The main problem with the building is the staff. Things break, and they do not fix them. They let things fall into a state of complete disrepair. One of my ... [click to read full apartment review]

Barclay House on Beacon: Heavenly (Recommending!)

2007-07-30T14:15:52-06:00

From drzigzag23@yahoo.com: The location is just perfect! I have lived at Barclay for 6 years and have found it to be just wonderful. My favorite thing about Barclay is the scenic view that I have and the ever changing light and colors of the skyline view! I haven't had any problems with ... [click to read full apartment review]

Barclay House on Beacon: Nice Apts. Nice Features. Awful Management (Not Recommending)

2007-06-24T10:21:08-06:00

From dsilberfein: As has been echoed in other reviews, this building has many fantastic amenities. To highlight a few that make the rent worth it:-Powerful AC you don't need to pay for-Pool (when it's open... )-Parking in brookline, at any price, is a godsend.-Renovated Apartments. They're not fancy with granite countertops, but ... [click to read full apartment review]

Barclay House on Beacon: Barclay House is a Pet friendly building. (Recommending!)

2007-05-09T14:22:34-06:00

From -Anonymous-: The Barclay house is a pet friendly building. If you live here you do hear dogs barking occasionally but this is to be expected. The management could not be any friendlier. Any time I have had to call to have a repair made or address any other issue it has ... [click to read full apartment review]

Barclay House on Beacon: Absolutely Horrible Management Staff, Decent Building (Not Recommending)

2007-06-20T06:27:08-06:00

From barclayrenter: If you take only one thing from this review, it should be that the management staff will flat-out neglect any problems. I have lived at the Barclay House for 4 years, and in that time I have seen many residents and members of the management staff come and go. Turnover ... [click to read full apartment review]

Barclay House on Beacon: A Wonderful Place To Call Home! (Recommending!)

2007-03-20T09:50:45-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I just had to write and let everyone know how much I enjoy living here at Barclay House. The staff are wonderful and personable. Parking in Boston is never a problem for me. I just click my remote and enter the garage, my space is always there waiting for me. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Barclay House on Beacon: pretty nice (Recommending!)

2006-12-04T13:19:19-06:00

From -Anonymous-: i have lived here for 4 months and it has been perfect. sometimes i hear people walking in the halls but that is it! the balconys are great, we have a phenominal view of boston! the gym is small but all i need. apartment size could be a bit bigger ... [click to read full apartment review]

Barclay House on Beacon: I worked at Forest Properties for 6 years... (Recommending!)

2006-05-23T15:18:49-06:00

From jkoot5679@hotmail.com: I am posting a response to represent the OTHER side...the Management side. I first went to The barclay House after being transfered from another property in Allston b/c of staff changes. This is when the building was old and 'The shining' type of building. Forest has spent over 2 million ... [click to read full apartment review]

Barclay House on Beacon: I like it (Recommending!)

2005-07-19T12:51:30-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have just seen this site and am reading what other people have written. I have lived here for 3 years and love it. I;m not sure what students people are complaining about ... Are you talking about grad students? Did you forget you live in an apartment building and ... [click to read full apartment review]

Barclay House on Beacon: So far so dissapointing (Not Recommending)

2005-07-14T13:11:43-06:00

From ullah: This building is filled with students!!! I have never seen so much turnover of tenants in a building as much as I have in the last 2 months here. And ive heard they'll give you upto 2 months off on apartments when they are desparate...which they are more often than ... [click to read full apartment review]

Barclay House on Beacon: Very nice and clean! also great location T is right infront (Recommending!)

2005-06-21T13:33:57-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Very nice place

The units are very nice and great space. The 2 beds 2 Baths are great and have a great walk-in closet

the concierge is very helpful as well

all around a nice place ... [click to read full apartment review]

Barclay House on Beacon: More than happy to leave. (Not Recommending)

2005-06-08T15:53:21-06:00

From jaylo@hotmail.com: This building was so NOT LUXURY. The bad management, the poor finish, the renovation noise, the no airconditioning till June 15th rule - I have no idea why they called it luxury. Barclay was a plain RIP-OFF for what it had to offer. That roof-top pool was amazingly small and ... [click to read full apartment review]

Barclay House on Beacon: Sad to be leaving (Recommending!)

2005-05-18T12:05:41-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have been tremendously happy living here. Itﾒs unfortunate my job is relocating me. The location is wonderful because the T is right out the front door so I donﾒt need a car, there is a gym (which is not large) but I havenﾒt had to spend extra money for ... [click to read full apartment review]

Barclay House on Beacon: noisy as hell (Not Recommending)

2005-04-15T20:28:19-06:00

From -Anonymous-: i guess the management is going to continue
this new trend of renting to students. man
it can it noisy. friday and saturday nights are terrible !!!! and everything else and is sucky too!!! ... [click to read full apartment review]

Barclay House on Beacon: Definately Much Better! (Recommending!)

2005-03-29T15:47:56-06:00

From -Anonymous-: The Management has definately gotten much better. They have been very attentive to my needs and it has been a pleasure working with them. The renovated apartments are very nice. Parking is a bit tight, but management has been accomodating. I would recommend this place to others. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Barclay House on Beacon: getting better-we hoped but naahhh!!! (Not Recommending)

2005-03-08T14:50:42-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Well we hoped that with the new management things will get better. The new management is definitely better at face saving. They are definitely a little more pleasant to deal with-they dont treat you like they pay your rent-like the last ones. Their problem is that they will keep putting ... [click to read full apartment review]

Barclay House on Beacon: Getting Better (Recommending!)

2004-12-18T12:17:48-06:00

From -Anonymous-: New management much better. Parking very tight. Renovations to building are almost done. Hopefully rent increses will not be a lot for 2005. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Barclay House on Beacon: too many problems (Not Recommending)

2004-10-14T14:23:44-06:00

From -Anonymous-: NOISE- dogs barking, never-ending renovations, students enjoying weekends with a ton of friends, near by fire-station, construction in the area
POWER SHUTDOWNS- Possibly long, too frequent, too inconvenient.
MANAGEMENT - only concerned with renting out apartments and will say anything to do so. Once the job is done they dont give ... [click to read full apartment review]

Barclay House on Beacon: liers! (Not Recommending)

2004-10-09T01:53:46-06:00

From -Anonymous-: There are still renovations going on. You will be affected even if you are many floors away. I agree with the last review a 100 %. When we moved in we were told the same lies about renovations. Its been about 3 months and these noisy renovations have not stopped. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Barclay House on Beacon: Do not move here...run, don't walk away from this building... (Not Recommending)

2004-09-30T10:48:17-06:00

From -Anonymous-: More issues than you can imagine. It all starts with a smile and a million lies when they show you the apartments. Then...it just gets worse.

When we moved in, we were told that the units next to us, and across the hall have been been renovated...WRONG>>>we had to deal with ... [click to read full apartment review]

Barclay House on Beacon: Mixed Bag (Recommending!)

2004-09-07T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: While it is true that the management is rude and not really concerned with the residents, the building is not as bad as everyone else is claiming. True, the building is in need of repair, but it seems to be getting better (and I think the elevators have finally been ... [click to read full apartment review]

Barclay House on Beacon: not worth it at all !!!! (Not Recommending)

2004-09-07T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Not worth the money. Some traits of management include (but are not limited to)
lying,ineffiency,rudenesss, and ignorance.
The apartments are o.k. but the whole package is not worth it. If you think that you would not have to interact with the management later anyway , you might be mistaken. The frequent ... [click to read full apartment review]

Barclay House on Beacon: please stay away (Not Recommending)

2004-08-18T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Lately, there have been many times that the airconditioning has stopped working. Now there wont be any airconditioning from tommorrow till day after. So it seems like not only is the management not able to work, it is also a master at hiring people that dont know their work. Oh ... [click to read full apartment review]

Barclay House on Beacon: Rent a walk-up instead !! (Not Recommending)

2004-08-16T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: The Barclay IS NOT a luxury building. The only thing the management does is to rent out apartments with the help of a billion lies. One would be better of getting a walk-up and could save all that extra money. It is an old building so every now and then ... [click to read full apartment review]

Barclay House on Beacon: want to live here? NO (Not Recommending)

2004-08-04T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: - pet friendly but who is going to clean the
pet hair in the lobbies? no one
- if you dont like dogs, will the freely
roaming dogs lick your feet ? yes
- can you depend on this unethical, rude
management for anything? no
- will you be woken up, disturbed ... [click to read full apartment review]

Barclay House on Beacon: Worst experience ever (Not Recommending)

2004-07-19T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: The management is consistently been either inept of overwhelmed, and they freely admit it. The most over-priced piece of crap you'll find. And the owner is a crook. I had an ulcer even after fleeing. Truly, the worst rental experience I've ever had - and I've had some bad ones. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Barclay House on Beacon: The place is going to the dogs! (Not Recommending)

2004-07-16T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have lived in the Barclay House for over 7 years now. The present management and maintence crew have a lot to be desired and are rude and unhelpful. Get everything in writing as their verbal promises are useless.
Although many astehtic improvements have been made over the years, the noise ... [click to read full apartment review]

Barclay House on Beacon: just ok (Recommending!)

2004-06-30T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: the place is ok, not horrible. The bitch jenny just left for unknow reason. Hope this apt will get better. This apt would be a great great place if the manager are nicer.

pretty good price consider with the free heat, a/c and cheap underground parking. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Barclay House on Beacon: Glad its over (Not Recommending)

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

From -Anonymous-: Moving Out Soon. Glad its over. Please read you lease carefully. Check the condititon of your apartment throughly. Get any doubtful issues sorted out in writing. Once you are in the only thing that may help you is legally binding documents, in case things get ugly (which they are likely ... [click to read full apartment review]

Barclay House on Beacon: i agree ......its horrible (Not Recommending)

2004-05-25T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: recently moved in.....was lied to about most matters especially parking. the management wears a mask which melts away as soon as ur lease is signed. in reality they are sleek liers. if u have to come and settle for this junk......make sure u discuss every tiny detail before hand. and ... [click to read full apartment review]

Barclay House on Beacon: STAY AWAY...horrible managment!!!!!! (Not Recommending)

2004-04-22T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: That last post sounded like a poor sales attempt by the managment!

THEY SUCK>>>

Totally disorganized, and will LIE to your face day after day. They are out right bitches. The elevator situation is a joke.

I would NOT suggest anyone move into this building until they have NEW MANAGMENT. They ... [click to read full apartment review]

Barclay House on Beacon: HORRRRRIBLE!!!!! (Not Recommending)

2004-04-21T00:00:00-06:00

From prozaxtrax: The Barclay house is a fabulous building but the property management is the worst nightmare you will ever encounter. They are unpleasant, rude and do not listen to your concerns. FOr this reason DO NOT MOVE INTO THIS BUILDING. You WILL have problems, like EVERY current resident ... [click to read full apartment review]

Barclay House on Beacon: fantastic!!! (Recommending!)

2004-04-12T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: i couldn´t diagree more with the negative reviews, the new staff, new renovations, including brand new apartments, the new gym, the pool, and hallways are superb!! the prices are so reasonable too..the garage parking is $125/mo!!!! dexter park and the rest of brookline apartments charge at least 175/mo for outdoor ... [click to read full apartment review]

Barclay House on Beacon: Absolutely terrible (Not Recommending)

2003-12-18T00:00:00-06:00

From barryschlifka: i live there now and am looking to move. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Barclay House on Beacon: Gone for good! (Not Recommending)

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

From -Anonymous-: I also lived at the Barclay for a few years and I have to agree with the first reviewer. Personnaly the second review sounds like a poor selling pitch from management. The construction work for the past 8 months has been horrible on every single resident even the concierge were ... [click to read full apartment review]

Barclay House on Beacon: I love it here!!! (Recommending!)

2003-06-19T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Barclay is always clean. Office staff is very nice. The Construction has caused some noise but it´s worth it to see the building look so nice. I love it here. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Barclay House on Beacon: I disagree...The Barclay House is fantastic (Recommending!)

2003-06-19T00:00:00-06:00

From Bizldy35: Sadly, I have to vacate The Barclay House because of a job transfer, but I have been a satisfied and happy resident for almost 7 years. I am both suprised and disappointed at the previous review...suprised at the distain of the previous reviewer for The Barclay House and disappointed that ... [click to read full apartment review]

Barclay House on Beacon: Do not move there!!! (Not Recommending)

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

From -Anonymous-: The worst apartment building ever! Apart from the concierge, the staff is rude, arrogant and do not care about any of your problems. If your neighbour smells like garbage, nothing will be done. If you can hear every word of your neighbours TV every night of the week until 2 ... [click to read full apartment review]