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Presidential Estates: This place is bad news (Not Recommending)

2009-07-28T10:34:22-06:00

From -Anonymous-: We recently moved out of Presidential Estates, and couldn't be happier for it. After two years of noise, stink, and attitude, we had had enough. Here are some highlights of our adventures:-Had an assigned parking spot next to someone with a large van who couldn't park when he was sober...let ... [click to read full apartment review]

Presidential Estates: Big Mistake to Move in Here (Not Recommending)

2009-07-10T11:00:35-06:00

From -Anonymous-: My husband and I lived here from May of 2006 to May of 2007. We were happy for the first month or so because the apartment, while a bit worn down, was very roomey and cheap. Things went downhill pretty fast. Here are some horror story highlights. This by no ... [click to read full apartment review]

Presidential Estates: Ripoff, dishonest, and poor quality, written by someone glad to be gone. Watch out for the lease! (Not Recommending)

2009-04-16T16:37:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: First of all, their lease is an absolute scam. Don't fall for it. It might look fine and dandy, but there are many things working against you hidden in the legalese, all designed to screw the tenant. Their rules and regulations have a very fun point concerning break leases, where ... [click to read full apartment review]

Presidential Estates: good value for the money (Recommending!)

2009-03-07T09:12:51-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have lived at the presidential estates apartments for 6 years and think it is a fairly good complex. Pros: Spacious units; reasonable rent; good gym; good tennis courts; good swimming pool; good maintenance crew; clean; safe; very convenient to public transport; close to everything Cons: Limited parking; worn out ... [click to read full apartment review]

Presidential Estates: management issues (Not Recommending)

2009-02-16T16:37:14-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have enjoyed living at presidential estates. My only problem is the upper managment(Pat) is extremely rude and obnoxious towards me a paying tenant. I feel it is extremely inappropriate the way that she handles issues. She should not be in manangement due to her very unprofessional demeanor. If a ... [click to read full apartment review]

Presidential Estates: ALERT! Must Read... (Not Recommending)

2008-07-21T08:21:58-06:00

From -Anonymous-: We had so many problems at PE over our 2-3 year stay I can't describe them all. But two incidents in particular deserve to be noted - one criminal.My experience at PE was AWEFUL. I hadn't intended to tell this story, but seeing so many reviews that reflect my negative ... [click to read full apartment review]

Presidential Estates: Progessively worse and worse (Not Recommending)

2008-07-21T06:39:17-06:00

From -Anonymous-: My husband and I lived here for 3 years and just moved into our first home (thank god). When we first moved to P.E. we thought it was nice. We got a 3rd floor 2BR with the high ceilings and a view of Boston (building 64 - really nice view). ... [click to read full apartment review]

Presidential Estates: Good not great (Recommending!)

2008-04-01T23:40:14-06:00

From -Anonymous-: My fiancee and I moved here in July of 07' and we both really like it here. Other people say this place is horrible I honestly think its a good value for the money. Where else in Quincy can you get a place with 1050 sq feet and only pay ... [click to read full apartment review]

Presidential Estates: (Not Recommending)

2008-02-17T18:35:07-06:00

From -Anonymous-: This place is horrible, please do not be fooled by the "model" apartment they show you. I have lived in my apartment for about 6 months and am already looking for a new place to live once my lease runs out. The insulation of your apartment is non-existent so you ... [click to read full apartment review]

Presidential Estates: Nightmare (Not Recommending)

2007-08-21T17:46:10-06:00

From -Anonymous-: All that I have to say is that this place is a nightmare. I lived in this place about 2 1/2 years ago with the idea of just being there for a year and then move out. Well, the year I lived there I seriously thought that I was going ... [click to read full apartment review]

Presidential Estates: Stay away (Not Recommending)

2007-04-17T13:06:46-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I've lived at Presidential Estates for less than 7 months and am already looking for another apartment. The apartments are extrememly old, I should have known not to move in when they made me sign a form saying that the apartment contained LEAD PAINT because the buildings were built before ... [click to read full apartment review]

Presidential Estates: BAD (Not Recommending)

2007-01-23T09:31:12-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Im am currently a renter at Presidential Estates with my finance'. We own 2 cars, one which is parked in the normal lot, and my fiance's which is parked in the 2nd parking lot. My fiance's truck has been broken into 3 times, SO MUCH FOR THE SECURITY!!!!! Windows have ... [click to read full apartment review]

Presidential Estates: Very bad (Not Recommending)

2006-03-27T15:02:43-06:00

From serjo@comcast.net: Left apartment 2 mounth ego and still didn't get deposit back. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Presidential Estates: rip off (Not Recommending)

2006-02-19T10:54:50-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I tried to get an apartment. I was denied. the women working there told me it was a credit problem. I have no Problem with my credit an i also had a letter from my landlord saying i was a good tenant and always had rent in on time. Ijust ... [click to read full apartment review]

Presidential Estates: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly (Not Recommending)

2005-08-12T22:38:08-06:00

From -Anonymous-: THE GOOD-
Spacious apartment
nice big storage area across from bathroom
spacious balconies
spacious walk in closet in master bedroom
friendly neighbors
complex is generally quiet
nice landscaping around the property
20-25 minute drive to Boston
5 minute walk to bus station
they don't raise the rent much at all when you renew your lease, not more than $10-15/year. Sometimes, ... [click to read full apartment review]

Presidential Estates: This place sucks (Not Recommending)

2005-06-08T14:16:07-06:00

From -Anonymous-: At first you may think that it is not so bad, maybe even nice. But you'll soon find out that the property manager takes more days of vacation than actual days worked, that the office manager is not very friendly and certainly not cooperative, that the maintenance staff, although very ... [click to read full apartment review]

Presidential Estates: The worst place I have ever lived. (Not Recommending)

2005-05-19T14:43:06-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I am writing this review because of many reasons few are below
a) Rent is not reasonable the quality you I got
b) Parking will be a nightmare if you have a second car or you are community member and you like to invite people to visit your apartment
c) Reporting Maintenance is ... [click to read full apartment review]

Presidential Estates: Unreliable maintenance and inadequate parking! (Not Recommending)

2004-11-29T16:36:52-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have lived here for 1.5 years now and have been very frustrated with the management. The management here is terrible. I currently have 3 open maintence reqests that date back as far as June and many phone calls have been made. They half fixed a leak from the upstairs ... [click to read full apartment review]

Presidential Estates: Not to Bad Depending on What You Want (Recommending!)

2004-11-03T20:56:54-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Overall my experience was okay. The washer/dryer problems got to be so much of a nuisance that I just started going to the laundry mat. My neighbors were quiet & friendly but in the summer the area is often frequented by raccoons the size of small bear cubs. The location ... [click to read full apartment review]

Presidential Estates: Doesn't get any better than this! (Recommending!)

2004-10-28T21:11:37-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Good rent, friendly neighbors, responsive management! Close to Boston and major highways.... ... [click to read full apartment review]

Presidential Estates: At first I wasnt sure...then I loved it, ...then HATED it! (Not Recommending)

2008-07-21T07:47:32-06:00

From betzeeboston: When We first moved here We had a 1st floor/basement apartment. It was a nice apartment inside, but the sidewalk to the parking lot was right outside my windows on all sides. My bedroom was right next to the parking lot, I mean it was only a foot away. I ... [click to read full apartment review]

Presidential Estates: Don´t Bother (Not Recommending)

2004-02-15T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I highly recommend staying away from this complex. Any of the positive reviews that you read are from those that haven´t had issues with their apartment...or have a HUGE tolerance for poor service. Pay attention to those small complaints such as noise, washer dryer problems, insects, insulation, VERY high winter ... [click to read full apartment review]

Presidential Estates: Recommended (Recommending!)

2004-01-14T00:00:00-06:00

From objective_renter: This is a safe and decent place to live.

Pros:
- It is relatively inexpensive. I think it is good value for money if you consider the price range USD 1100-1600.

- The apartments are spacious and there are enough closets.

- There is an assigned parking space per apartment, the issue ... [click to read full apartment review]

Presidential Estates: Strongly recommend it! (Recommending!)

2003-05-09T00:00:00-06:00

From Quincyboy: I´ve tried 3 times to get a place in this complex because there is always a loooong waiting list. Finally I got in last March and I love it!

Beautiful landscape all over the hill. Very sunny and spacious units. Right next to Wal-Mart and major shopping malls. I sound ... [click to read full apartment review]

Presidential Estates: Very Very good for the money - Don´t believe the bad stuff (Recommending!)

2003-04-16T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: We´ve lived here since 1998 and had friends living in the complex since 1993. Our apartment has a great kitchen with everything, huge bathroom, enormous closets, and even greater - we can´t hear anyone else around us. Seems like the whole building is empty it´s so quiet.
Overall you get a ... [click to read full apartment review]

Presidential Estates: I feel lucky (Recommending!)

2003-04-10T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I transferred from another state and was having a hard time finding an apt. I just happened upon Presidential Estates while driving by while lost! I feel very lucky to have found this apt. I found the office staff to be extremely helpful. The maintenance crew is great. So far ... [click to read full apartment review]

Presidential Estates: Not the ghetto, but not that great (Not Recommending)

2003-03-12T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have been in this complex for nearly 3 years now and overall, it has not been great, but it has not been terrible. The management pretty much stinks and don´t care or respond to your maintenance requests until you pester them several times. The people in the front office ... [click to read full apartment review]

Presidential Estates: Donﾴt recommend (Not Recommending)

2003-02-02T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I would only recommend Pres Estates if and when they replace the management staff. With the exception of the weekend leasing agents, dealing with the rest of the staff will result in frustration and headaches. If, and I stress if, they respond to any complaints regarding normal apartment issues (drafts, ... [click to read full apartment review]

Presidential Estates: (Recommending!)

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

From -Anonymous-: I thought that they were very understanding when I broke my lease to buy a house. They let me use last month´s rent in my last month. I left before the end of the month and received $35 back. The landscape was very nicely maintained. However, I did have problems ... [click to read full apartment review]

Presidential Estates: Very poor Management (Not Recommending)

2002-10-24T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Hi,

I´d been this apartment about a year. It´s very nice location. Very convient to Downtown Boston, public transportation, grocery stores and very good neighbour hood. But it has nothing to do with the apartment management. It´s very bad. They don´t respond to your maintainence request. They all care is money. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Presidential Estates: A great place to live (Recommending!)

2002-07-30T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I am very surprised to read the negative responses listed here for Presidential Estates. It sounds like a lot of sour grapes to me. I have lived here for a number of years and have been very happy. The office staff is responsive, cooperative and very friendly. I have never ... [click to read full apartment review]

Presidential Estates: Smelly (Not Recommending)

2002-07-29T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I say smelly because everytime I walk up into the complex and into the hall of my apartment, there is always a horrible odor of somebody cooking something disgusting. The walls are very thin and this penetrates from room to room and even upon approaching the door. Sometime I notice ... [click to read full apartment review]

Presidential Estates: Its your call (Recommending!)

2002-07-08T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: We are still living here... a nice apt.. besides the occasional ants.. the maintence painting and looking into our windows... it can get noisy.. not bad but enough that it bothers us. You cant walk on your floor.. it squeaks so bad.. so doesnt the ppl above you... try to ... [click to read full apartment review]

Presidential Estates: Poor service, steep heating bills (Not Recommending)

2002-05-08T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Very poor or no response at all for service/maintainance calls. Poor heating in some rooms. Very unfriendly staff. I used to get notices that I owe money for additional parking and rent etc, and the explanations for that is computer problems.Over all if you find a better place do not ... [click to read full apartment review]

Presidential Estates: Great location, but big yearly rent increases (Not Recommending)

2002-04-13T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: The complex is pretty nice, and the apartment is too, and itﾴs great being so close to the store; but the rent increases are pretty steep,(They raise rent by at least $100.00 per month every year.), and heat & hot water are not included.

I like my apartment here, but I ... [click to read full apartment review]

Presidential Estates: Judge the book by it´s cover... (Not Recommending)

2002-03-25T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Ignore the model apartment you´ll be shown. It´s heads and shoulders above what you´re really going to get. Note the old complex, the tough parking situation, and the whole cover of this book. The inside is actually much worse. I saw, I lived, I cringed. Don´t do it. Find a ... [click to read full apartment review]

Presidential Estates: They will cheat you !! (Not Recommending)

2002-03-20T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: ITs not worth applying for the apartment. I had applied for 1BR but rejected. One of them said credit is good, but the next day when I spoke to the manager she said its rejected as the report says I have only 1 CREDIT card. That was the most STUPID ... [click to read full apartment review]

Presidential Estates: Wonderful Place to Live! (Recommending!)

2002-02-18T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I´ve lived at Presidential Estates in Quincy for the last year, and it is a wonderful place to live!

The property is on top of a hill and some of the views from the apartments are spectacular. The complex is very quiet and peaceful, with an eclectic mix of people.

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

Presidential Estates: I personally had a horrible experience (Not Recommending)

2001-08-13T00:00:00-06:00

From mona_lisa@surfy.net: I moved in because a friend had lived there ten or so years ago and had been happy.

THe staff seemed nice at that time...very helpful. I was not unhappy with the layout or the price though it was a little high I thought the Train access was good and the ... [click to read full apartment review]

Presidential Estates: Too little for $ (Not Recommending)

2001-07-24T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Iﾴve lived here five years, and Iﾴm moving out. The rent increases at least 10% every year, and the apartmentﾴs really small. The most recent batch of tenants donﾴt seem to understand the concept of putting your garbage *in* the dumpster. There was a problem with squirrels in the walls ... [click to read full apartment review]

Presidential Estates: Stay Away. (Not Recommending)

2001-03-19T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Just a note. I actually lived across the street in Faxon Commons when I decided on a Change. The rent was much cheaper at Presidential and I took a chance. I was given a tour of a VERY nice model apartment, and then I was told that the vacant apartment ... [click to read full apartment review]

Presidential Estates: Inexpensive but ordinary (Recommending!)

2001-03-05T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Evening commmute home down Hancock street can be bumper to bumper. Otherwise very convenient living close to Walmart and Roche Bros. Grocery.

Bad note: guest parking at bottom of enormous hill. ... [click to read full apartment review]