Apartment Ratings | CambridgePark Place Ratings and Reviews

CambridgePark Place: Will try to nickel and dime you (Not Recommending)

2009-08-01T10:15:16-06:00

From wenderful: I've lived here with my husband since 2008. It's a nicely maintained apartment. HOWEVER, when our lease was up for renewal, we discovered that they were trying to raise our rent. In this economy??!!! I was so mad. I had friends who had their rents reduced at other apartment complexes ... [click to read full apartment review]

CambridgePark Place: If you have kids DO NOT move to this building (Not Recommending)

2009-07-14T14:05:47-06:00

From -Anonymous-: We lived here for 2 years from 2003 until 2005. We came back to the building with small kids in 2008 and still living here. We had to move to the first floor because we received letters from the management about the kids running in the apartment and the neighbours ... [click to read full apartment review]

CambridgePark Place: Not bad (Recommending!)

2008-08-04T11:11:07-06:00

From cambridgemath: Decent sized room, a little cheaper than comparables in other places. This building has many families with children, especially Japanese and Koreans.Nice internal courtyard, secure and quiet, though there are noises at night from the roads.I found some of their policies a little irritating. Probably had about 5 fire alarms ... [click to read full apartment review]

CambridgePark Place: I think things have changed (Recommending!)

2008-05-02T20:33:58-06:00

From CambridgeMARenter: I almost didn't rent here because of these reviews. It would have been my loss. I am glad I took the risk:As far as building upkeep: They've painted all of the hallways and they are replacing the carpeting. Archstone has a "new to you" policy such that when you move ... [click to read full apartment review]

CambridgePark Place: Not the place it used to be (Cambridgepark Place; Archstone Cambridgepark) (Not Recommending)

2008-02-06T21:00:50-06:00

From -Anonymous-: My husband and I have lived here since 2003. We were the first ones in our apartment and we loved it. We lived through the first management (very bad), followed by the wonderful management of George Laitsas, which was displaced July 2007 by the acquisition of Cambridgepark Place by Archstone ... [click to read full apartment review]

CambridgePark Place: toxic smoke exposure, obnoxious management (Not Recommending)

2007-12-30T04:33:12-06:00

From mklaczynski@yahoo.com: Check www.archstonesmoke.wordpress.comTo make it a short review: my family (including an infant) has been exposed to marijuana and tobacco secondhand smoke, and the situation was fully condoned by the management. When we started to raise our concerns they want US (not the smokers) to move out.Good place for dope smokers. ... [click to read full apartment review]

CambridgePark Place: half a year and half more to go (Recommending!)

2007-11-07T22:49:53-06:00

From -Anonymous-: The Alewife T station is what brought us finance geeks here as we commute to the financial district everyday. The red line is comparatively newer and safer than other lines and it takes roughly half an hour to go to work, so we chose this aptmt mostly because of the ... [click to read full apartment review]

CambridgePark Place: first impression - very good! (Recommending!)

2007-04-30T21:18:23-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Maybe I'm not very eligible to write a review since only today I have rented an apartment in CambridgePark Place and am about to move in 2 weeks.
However, since 1st impressions matter as well, I'd like to say that I was under very positive impression of the place and the ... [click to read full apartment review]

CambridgePark Place: I moved out (Not Recommending)

2008-02-02T06:37:53-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I wrote a previous review titled 'depends what you need'. wanted to post a follow-up. Personally, i didn't see much of a change with new management. They were nice to me and always available if i had questions, etc. Additionally, moving out was made really easy with a quick walk ... [click to read full apartment review]

CambridgePark Place: (Not Recommending)

2007-01-23T21:59:31-06:00

From -Anonymous-: There are entirely too may rules! There is a courtyard which is rarely used for recreation because staff does not allow chldren to play, Pool closes at 9:ooPM. There was even apoint that a child was laughing and management actually shushed him. They believe they are dictators! ... [click to read full apartment review]

CambridgePark Place: OK place to live, access to public transport and hiway 2 best features (Recommending!)

2006-09-11T00:45:06-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I lived at this place for 2 years. The reasons I took this place included the location: closest building to a T stop, and easy access to highway 2 to get out of the city to work; pretty new and modern building which is not that common in Cambridge, the ... [click to read full apartment review]

CambridgePark Place: Back to Cambridge Park (Recommending!)

2006-06-14T13:07:11-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I was living there for about 18 months and got relocated to DC for work so I had to move. I just recently moved back to MA and moved back to Cambridge Park 3 months ago. I like the building, like my neighbors and like the staff. Wouldn't move anywhere ... [click to read full apartment review]

CambridgePark Place: was there for 7 months (Not Recommending)

2006-06-05T12:37:19-06:00

From sammi989@mail.com: The bootm line is:
Very Bad, arrogant staff. If owner is reading this please you should try to hire new people.

No community activities..

high rent..

no value for money

Rip offf ... [click to read full apartment review]

CambridgePark Place: Not as bad as, Actually Good! (Recommending!)

2006-05-04T15:42:24-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I've lived here for 3 years and have seen people come and go. It's not as bad as some comment on here. It seems like the only people on here are the ones that have something bad to say. I guess you can't make everyone happy, but I am. So ... [click to read full apartment review]

CambridgePark Place: riiipp offffff.....dont move in....gas, electric high...bad staff (Not Recommending)

2006-04-30T22:50:05-06:00

From sandy@mail.com: I would never recommend these apartment to any one reasons:

1. Staff behavior very very bad

2. atleast will cost you 25% more then the rent

3. abnoxious management

4. electricity bill and cable bill expect to be more then $200 per month no matter
what

if owner is reading this PLEASE CHANGE YOUR STAFFF ... [click to read full apartment review]

CambridgePark Place: We're happy here, good and bad points included. (Recommending!)

2006-04-17T12:41:45-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Like any place, you're going to have good points and not-so-good points. For my husband and I, (students and parents), the pros outweigh the cons, and we are satisfied with our apartment experience at CambridgePark Place.

*The management, while seeming a bit high and mighty, are really quite friendly and accommodating. ... [click to read full apartment review]

CambridgePark Place: pretty good (Recommending!)

2006-04-07T22:56:10-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Also read through the bad reviews below, but don't see this reflected in the current state of the building as things have definitely improved. Been living here for 4 months now:

PRO:
-Management has been easily accessible, quick and competent. 24 hr congierces that are friendly and courteous. Same goes for maintainance ... [click to read full apartment review]

CambridgePark Place: BAD! BAD! BAD........Rip offffffff....Never Move In (Not Recommending)

2006-03-13T15:36:57-06:00

From sidh9581@msn.com: Reasons:
Arrogant Staff

Too Expensive

Little stains on carepet and charges me $3000 for carpet changing..

Stass is very unfriendly...... ... [click to read full apartment review]

CambridgePark Place: Current review (Recommending!)

2006-01-20T16:55:13-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I read through several of the negative reviews and noticed they are almost all from 2003 and/or involve complaints about the cable service.

I've lived here for the past 4 months and have enjoyed my stay so far. Cable/internet service is now provided by Comcast and I don't have any problems.

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

CambridgePark Place: Don't live here if you like taking hot showers in the morning (Not Recommending)

2005-12-14T10:32:20-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I've lived here for a few years and in the winter, residents are not guaranteed hot water in the morning. I have not been able to take a hot shower in the morning for a week! This happened last year as well. It is totally unacceptable and future residents should ... [click to read full apartment review]

CambridgePark Place: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly (Not Recommending)

2005-11-11T13:39:04-06:00

From -Anonymous-: We've lived here for over a year now, so here's what we've found:
The Good:
1. Concierge staff are congenial.
2. Maintenance staff are tops - they are professional & respond to problems quickly. They take pride in their work.
3. The apartments are spacious and have washers and dryers in unit.
4. The grounds ... [click to read full apartment review]

CambridgePark Place: (Recommending!)

2005-10-21T11:36:16-06:00

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CambridgePark Place: Overpriced and Obnoxious upper management (Not Recommending)

2005-09-28T19:16:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: For what you get, this apartment is very overpriced. If you have a dog and want parking, plan on paying about $2700 per month. Don't move in here if you plan on staying more than a year. They get you in with a "deal" then hike up the rent considerably ... [click to read full apartment review]

CambridgePark Place: (Recommending!)

2005-05-22T08:49:14-06:00

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CambridgePark Place: (Not Recommending)

2005-04-14T12:07:26-06:00

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CambridgePark Place: Looks good at first but many headaches await (Not Recommending)

2005-04-11T11:58:57-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Any visitor will be impressed by the building but after living there for a year I would recommend that potential renters really do their homework before signing a lease.

Cambridgepark is a fine place if:
- You don't need internet access
- You don't mind smelling the smoke from neighboring ... [click to read full apartment review]

CambridgePark Place: Not a clear cut - depends on your needs (Not Recommending)

2005-03-19T13:09:03-06:00

From -Anonymous-: If you'd like to live in a nice community - this place is not for you: neighbors are often inconsiderate; concierge is unfriendly; and the management is completely unresponsive.

On the other side, if you just need a subway station, decent-size apartment, one-car garage parking, gym, and dryer/washer in your apartment, ... [click to read full apartment review]

CambridgePark Place: Denial of cable service -- illegal?? (Not Recommending)

2005-02-02T01:06:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: BEGIN RANT

I've been a resident of CPP for over two years, and several times have considered moving out. Here are a few of the main reasons:

1. As many other people have stated, the telecommunications in this building are THE WORST. No options except this joke company Solantic (which, by the ... [click to read full apartment review]

CambridgePark Place: You will regret living here....I DO!! (Not Recommending)

2005-01-29T23:10:05-06:00

From cppSUCKS: I can't agree with the previous reviewers more - especially, those mentioning how bad the cable tv and "high" speed internet connection is. The latter is crucial for me and this place CANNOT resolve the problem. Don't let the leasing guys fool you - there is NO CHOICE for tv ... [click to read full apartment review]

CambridgePark Place: Any place but this one (Not Recommending)

2005-01-28T18:34:24-06:00

From noHDTV: I'm going to keep this short and simple: I completely agree with ALL of the negative complaints from other reviewers. The cable and internet connection are so terrible that it makes this place UNBEARABLE. My cell phone's internet connection is faster than the one (& ONLY) option at CambridgePark Place ... [click to read full apartment review]

CambridgePark Place: cable tv and internet still sucks (Not Recommending)

2005-01-15T10:53:48-06:00

From HDTVenvy: I've written here before about the miserable cable tv and internet and just wanted to post another note.

A few months ago, residents were told that they had the *option* to receive satellite TV from Dish Network. Do not be fooled. Two major problem with this: (1) you must still pay ... [click to read full apartment review]

CambridgePark Place: NOT RECOMMENDED if you expect to be "well connected" (Not Recommending)

2004-12-03T23:15:06-06:00

From -Anonymous-: If you move into this complex, you're left with only one choice for cable and internet connection (a POS company named Solantic). The cable signal quality is worse than terrestrial (i.e., over-the-air antenna) quality - especially, if you have a 48" widescreen tv. The system is setup to split ONE ... [click to read full apartment review]

CambridgePark Place: moving on up!! (Recommending!)

2004-11-19T15:31:05-06:00

From -Anonymous-: These sites are always used for complaining and never as a place to give praise. Cambridge Park Place is truely a place I enjoy calling home. It is SUPER convenient, well taken care of and the staff is always available when you need them. Honestly... I felt the need to ... [click to read full apartment review]

CambridgePark Place: Trade-offs (Recommending!)

2004-11-14T20:12:08-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I lived here for one year and moved earlier this year. CPP is expensive but it is convenient to the T and there's washer/dryer and a decent fitness center. The pool is also pretty good. The biggest problems would be the fire alarm going off weekly, usually at about 2 ... [click to read full apartment review]

CambridgePark Place: Get out while you can! (Not Recommending)

2004-07-10T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I lived there several months ago, and leaving was the best thing that ever happened to me! Don't get wooed by the *newness* factor! Places built 50 years ago are in better condition than this pile of crap! And the fire alarm problem...it happened every week the whole time I ... [click to read full apartment review]

CambridgePark Place: Credit where credit is due. . . (Recommending!)

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

From yankee67: I can say that I too am a bit discouraged regarding the recent changes in rules surrounding the features at Cambridge Park apartments. However, it is fairly obvious to me that the tenants, our neighbors, have warranted this change. I pay a higher rent to face the courtyard/pool area which ... [click to read full apartment review]

CambridgePark Place: Don't count on the amenities (Not Recommending)

2004-06-23T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Don't live here because of the amenities, here are some new rules dictated by management:
1)The "community" room (hah!) is now only open during the day throughout the week, and very limited daytime hours on the weekends. If you want to use it any other time, you have to pay a ... [click to read full apartment review]

CambridgePark Place: This place feels like a prison (Not Recommending)

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

From -Anonymous-: I'll try to keep this review short and concise:

Cable TV: You have only ONE choice (a POS provider named Solantic) - you cannot get Comcast, RCN, or anything else. The cable quality is HORRENDOUS - they splice ONE DirecTV signal into 311 apartments. Like watching sports? Well, you won't be ... [click to read full apartment review]

CambridgePark Place: Sloppy Management (Not Recommending)

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

From cambridgeparkplace@yahoogroups.com: The complex has had some issues related to its somewhat innovative design. The building, once corrected is actually quite nice.

A new yahoo group to collect concerns... http://groups.yahoo.com/group/cambridgeparkplace

There are things that we as tenants can do to improve the situation!

The management is abysmal. Instead of enforcing the rules, they just create ... [click to read full apartment review]

CambridgePark Place: Not Worth the Money (Not Recommending)

2004-05-30T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: The leasing office just gave me a 2 week notice on a 15% increase on the rent and it was management's fault that they didn't give me prior notice. They admitted that it was there fault, but won't do anything about it. Now I have to pay a month to ... [click to read full apartment review]

CambridgePark Place: (Recommending!)

2004-05-07T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: yup ... [click to read full apartment review]

CambridgePark Place: Not worth the money (Not Recommending)

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

From -Anonymous-: We've lived here for almost a year now, and are still frequently frustrated. Upon first inspection it looks like a luxury apartment complex, but we've realised this isn't the case.

We're on the top floor and can actually hear the subway from our bedroom!! Not only that, we constantly hear the ... [click to read full apartment review]

CambridgePark Place: despite issues, so convenient (Recommending!)

2004-04-25T00:00:00-06:00

From cflower: Overall, I would agree with the previous reviewer that this building, despite having some issues, is an enjoyable place to live. Here I will systematically list pros and cons so that people deciding whether to live here can decide if the pros or cons outweigh each other one way or ... [click to read full apartment review]

CambridgePark Place: Update to previous GOOD rating (Not Recommending)

2004-04-20T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Ok, my lease will be up soon, and after a year this is how I feel about CPP:

- It was a great place when we first got a tour of the facilities. Now every hallway is dirty, the carpets are stained and all the odors they promised we would never ... [click to read full apartment review]

CambridgePark Place: Not worth it, no matter how good the promotions are (Not Recommending)

2004-03-29T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-:
This building suffers from "lowest bidder" syndrome. The hot water is lacking at times, the windows leak, the heat is sometimes lacking, you can hear people running down the hall several floors away (sound most be transmitted through the steel).

Parking is a nightmare (guests can´t park on the street, they ... [click to read full apartment review]

CambridgePark Place: The worst building I´ve ever lived in (Not Recommending)

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

From -Anonymous-: I´ve lived in full service buildings in 5 other major cities and CambridgePark Place has had more problems in the one year I´ve been here than in 10 years at all the other buildings combined. Fire Alarms, theft, parking, broken pipes, unfriendly staff, lost mail...you name it and this building ... [click to read full apartment review]

CambridgePark Place: Internet.... really bad. (Not Recommending)

2004-02-12T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: One of the criteria I look at when determining which apartment to live in, is the broadband/internet capabilities.

The internet at cambridge park place is absolutely the worst internet solution anywhere. I venture to say that it is the worst in the world, that´s how bad it is. Poorest response times, ... [click to read full apartment review]

CambridgePark Place: Beware! (Not Recommending)

2004-01-26T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Some apartments have great views, the building is new and it just across the street from Alewife T Station as well as shops. Yet, the fire alarm goes off constantly and there are speakers in every unit making it worse. Water pipes break often because they werenﾒt insulated well enough ... [click to read full apartment review]

CambridgePark Place: Beware (Not Recommending)

2003-10-19T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Most of the complaints you´ve read here are true.

1) Parking--There was a memo sent to all tenants which implied that a good number had a parking space _taken away_ from them mid-lease. The spaces are way too small, especially considering the incompetent drivers.

2) Internet--It only seems to get slower. ... [click to read full apartment review]

CambridgePark Place: Ex-Resident (Not Recommending)

2008-02-01T17:25:58-06:00

From bobgibson: Still have Solantic? Sales: "Oh, you'll love them. They're the BEST"Still have 2" front door clearance? Love that "community" feel.Does the garage door/intercom system work more than 50% of the time? Can you fit your car in your space? I'm sure the parking fees are still reasonable...Is the pool still ... [click to read full apartment review]

Apartment Ratings | CambridgePark Place Ratings and Reviews

CambridgePark Place: Will try to nickel and dime you (Not Recommending)

CambridgePark Place: If you have kids DO NOT move to this building (Not Recommending)

CambridgePark Place: Not bad (Recommending!)

CambridgePark Place: I think things have changed (Recommending!)

CambridgePark Place: Not the place it used to be (Cambridgepark Place; Archstone Cambridgepark) (Not Recommending)

CambridgePark Place: toxic smoke exposure, obnoxious management (Not Recommending)

CambridgePark Place: half a year and half more to go (Recommending!)

CambridgePark Place: first impression - very good! (Recommending!)

CambridgePark Place: I moved out (Not Recommending)

CambridgePark Place: (Not Recommending)

CambridgePark Place: OK place to live, access to public transport and hiway 2 best features (Recommending!)

CambridgePark Place: Back to Cambridge Park (Recommending!)

CambridgePark Place: was there for 7 months (Not Recommending)

CambridgePark Place: Not as bad as, Actually Good! (Recommending!)

CambridgePark Place: riiipp offffff.....dont move in....gas, electric high...bad staff (Not Recommending)

CambridgePark Place: We're happy here, good and bad points included. (Recommending!)

CambridgePark Place: pretty good (Recommending!)

CambridgePark Place: BAD! BAD! BAD........Rip offffffff....Never Move In (Not Recommending)

CambridgePark Place: Current review (Recommending!)

CambridgePark Place: Don't live here if you like taking hot showers in the morning (Not Recommending)

CambridgePark Place: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly (Not Recommending)

CambridgePark Place: (Recommending!)

CambridgePark Place: Overpriced and Obnoxious upper management (Not Recommending)

CambridgePark Place: (Recommending!)

CambridgePark Place: (Not Recommending)

CambridgePark Place: Looks good at first but many headaches await (Not Recommending)

CambridgePark Place: Not a clear cut - depends on your needs (Not Recommending)

CambridgePark Place: Denial of cable service -- illegal?? (Not Recommending)

CambridgePark Place: You will regret living here....I DO!! (Not Recommending)

CambridgePark Place: Any place but this one (Not Recommending)

CambridgePark Place: cable tv and internet *still* sucks (Not Recommending)

CambridgePark Place: NOT RECOMMENDED if you expect to be "well connected" (Not Recommending)

CambridgePark Place: moving on up!! (Recommending!)

CambridgePark Place: Trade-offs (Recommending!)

CambridgePark Place: Get out while you can! (Not Recommending)

CambridgePark Place: Credit where credit is due. . . (Recommending!)

CambridgePark Place: Don't count on the amenities (Not Recommending)

CambridgePark Place: This place feels like a prison (Not Recommending)

CambridgePark Place: Sloppy Management (Not Recommending)

CambridgePark Place: Not Worth the Money (Not Recommending)

CambridgePark Place: (Recommending!)

CambridgePark Place: Not worth the money (Not Recommending)

CambridgePark Place: despite issues, so convenient (Recommending!)

CambridgePark Place: Update to previous GOOD rating (Not Recommending)

CambridgePark Place: Not worth it, no matter how good the promotions are (Not Recommending)

CambridgePark Place: The worst building I´ve ever lived in (Not Recommending)

CambridgePark Place: Internet.... really bad. (Not Recommending)

CambridgePark Place: Beware! (Not Recommending)

CambridgePark Place: Beware (Not Recommending)

CambridgePark Place: Ex-Resident (Not Recommending)

CambridgePark Place: cable tv and internet still sucks (Not Recommending)