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Overlook Ridge Apartments: Nice but getting higher crime. (Not Recommending)

2009-11-01T04:22:21-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Nice place but the surrounding towns are high crime areas and word is out that Alterra is an easy mark for robberies. They break into vehicles, steal tires, expensive bikes, motorcycles, etc.It is too bad because it is a nice place but for the higher rent it should not be ... [click to read full apartment review]

Overlook Ridge Apartments: A step above the rest... (Recommending!)

2009-10-28T07:59:51-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I lived in several other communities in this area before moving into Alterra in January. It is by far the best apartment community I have lived in. They keep the property looking very nice and the management staff is great, very courteous and professional. I once dropped my keys down ... [click to read full apartment review]

Overlook Ridge Apartments: save yourself money and aggrivation, DO NOT MOVE HERE (Not Recommending)

2009-10-14T07:02:22-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Seriously, moving here was the worst decision I ever made in my entire life. It seemed cool at first with all these cool amenities... but the place is garbage. Our first day there, the A/C didnt work, and the garbage disposal didnt work. Apparently the guys who did the tile ... [click to read full apartment review]

Overlook Ridge Apartments: Section 8 Housing!!!! (Not Recommending)

2009-09-20T14:18:06-06:00

From -Anonymous-: When we first moved into this complex it was a nice place. Over the coarse of the year it has been on a serious decline. Cars are broken into on a weekly basis (A mazzarati actually had its wheels taking right off it in the garage). The security is a ... [click to read full apartment review]

Overlook Ridge Apartments: Great place to live (Recommending!)

2009-08-24T17:40:14-06:00

From subert: We moved in in February and love the place. The premises is clean, easy access of Route 1, amentity package is great. We use the pool , which is always clean and has a lifeguard in place. Sometimes neighbors are a little noisy, but that is to be expected with ... [click to read full apartment review]

Overlook Ridge Apartments: Good when I lived there. (Recommending!)

2009-08-03T08:06:10-06:00

From smangos: I am tired of reading complaints from the few disgruntled people who think the only way to get satisfaction/revenge is to trash a place in these reviews because they were not pampered...I lived at this complex from March '05 to June '06. At this time, a new wing of the ... [click to read full apartment review]

Overlook Ridge Apartments: OMG, Whre to start. Crime crime crime. (Not Recommending)

2009-07-14T16:37:09-06:00

From alanl8585@yahoo.com: It is a good market for thief, many things has being stolen in the place, including a lots of Motorcycles, many of them has been stolen in broad day light inside the garage and the management does not seem to care, the security camera that you see in the complex, ... [click to read full apartment review]

Overlook Ridge Apartments: Run from this place! (Not Recommending)

2009-04-19T19:51:35-06:00

From -Anonymous-: A moved into a brand new apartment a little over a year ago. Since then the diswasher, dryer and closet doors have all broke. The walls have cracks, the tiles in the shower have fallen off and the towel rack fell down. Other than that the cops are always here, ... [click to read full apartment review]

Overlook Ridge Apartments: Overlook Ridge (Recommending!)

2009-03-09T09:55:24-06:00

From mike1225: My Wife and I moved into Overlook Ridge about 3 months ago,Living here islike being on vacation,We love the using all the amenities and we cant waituntil the summer comes to use the pool. My heating bill at my last apartmentwas over 250 a month at overlook ridge it was ... [click to read full apartment review]

Overlook Ridge Apartments: lived there for a year and a 1/2 (Not Recommending)

2009-02-25T21:13:30-06:00

From -Anonymous-: APT. was spick and span with I left, they still took most all my despoist, and didn't even send a list as to why. They're supposed to, it's the law. Packages were always being misplaced, waiting around to get help in the office, employees never had time or you'd wait ... [click to read full apartment review]

Overlook Ridge Apartments: WORST STAFF EVER!! (Not Recommending)

2009-02-19T08:47:06-06:00

From -Anonymous-: This complex sucks, the staff sucks, and generally speaking, this is the WORST complex I have ever been subjected to living in. Don't let the staff in the leasing office think that they will provide you ANY type of help or assistance once you sign that super long lease (they ... [click to read full apartment review]

Overlook Ridge Apartments: A Nice Place (Recommending!)

2008-11-24T18:16:59-06:00

From mgupta: My husband and I lived in Overlook Ridge for 18 months. We had a good experience. The complex is beautiful and charming. Management was nice and helpful. The units are great and our heat bill was not very expensive. The units come with a washer and dryer and a dishwasher ... [click to read full apartment review]

Overlook Ridge Apartments: Avoid this place! (Not Recommending)

2008-11-01T19:04:54-06:00

From renterfor8years: This absolutely the worst place that I have ever lived in! My husband and I lived here for 13 months. Why 13 months, because they suck you in to a 13 month lease! Initially we were impressed with the exterior and the grounds of the apartment community. I still will ... [click to read full apartment review]

Overlook Ridge Apartments: Not worth it, Crime, parking issues, etc. (Not Recommending)

2008-10-22T20:44:31-06:00

From -Anonymous-: They have great deals to get you in, but: They have a system to report repairs, but if it's a repair outside of your appartment, well, Repairs are slow, office help is always changing and lots of lip but no real help. changes policies and does not notify renters. Example: ... [click to read full apartment review]

Overlook Ridge Apartments: It's fine (Recommending!)

2008-09-30T17:06:59-06:00

From happyhalloweeen: I have lived here for over a month now. So far...it is great! I feel bad that other people have had problems; however, my experience has been totally different. The apartment is immaculate, very spacious, rodent free, and quiet. I do have a corner unit, though. The management and staff ... [click to read full apartment review]

Overlook Ridge Apartments: stolen motorcycle!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (Not Recommending)

2008-09-16T18:08:21-06:00

From lhope60667@aol.com: I do not recommend living here. Our motorcycle was stolen out of a parking garage where you need a sensor to get in. We want to get out of our lease and they want an outrageous amount of money to do so. We are still trying to figure out a ... [click to read full apartment review]

Overlook Ridge Apartments: HORRIBLE AND HAVE MICE!!! (Not Recommending)

2008-09-03T19:23:27-06:00

From jm329: That's right...a brand new apartment with mice!!!! I have an infant and this is very upsetting since I usually leave her on the floor to play. I'm a neat person, my apartment in squeaky clean, yet these disgusting creatures found their to the THIRD floor... so I call management and ... [click to read full apartment review]

Overlook Ridge Apartments: Don't move here if you want to sleep (Not Recommending)

2008-10-24T17:02:05-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I can hear the guy above me urinating and vomiting. Enough said. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Overlook Ridge Apartments: Is Alterra as good as it seems: (Recommending!)

2008-06-28T16:28:51-06:00

From joebear86: I am considering Alterra, and I have a couple questions: 1. From the reviews on this site there was a lot of complaints about noise. I currently live in the Back Bay on Beacon Street is the apartment noisey in general or just noisey for a suburban apartment. 2. The ... [click to read full apartment review]

Overlook Ridge Apartments: Nice Place to Live (Recommending!)

2008-06-10T13:31:04-06:00

From JayZ2008: I don't know if it's because I have only been here two months or because I'm in one of the new buildings but based on my experience so far I would definitely recommend Alterra. I haven't had any noise problems from my neighbors and I'm usually at work during the ... [click to read full apartment review]

Overlook Ridge Apartments: Good experiences (Recommending!)

2008-06-08T20:07:50-06:00

From aptdweller218: So I may have lucked out with an isolated end unit so I only have neighbors on one side, but I haven't had much of a problem with noise. As compared to other apartments I've lived in this one has been very quiet. It wasn't until a few months into ... [click to read full apartment review]

Overlook Ridge Apartments: DON'T LIVE HERE (Not Recommending)

2008-05-30T07:47:44-06:00

From -Anonymous-: My wife and I lived here for 15 months. It was not good. We could hear our neighbors next door talking...and they weren't even yelling. Also, we could hear their bed squeaking at night and all the noises that go along with that. It was horrible. Plus there is constant ... [click to read full apartment review]

Overlook Ridge Apartments: Worst place ever (Not Recommending)

2008-05-22T15:46:28-06:00

From -Anonymous-: This place is loud.. from above, from neighbors, from people outside. There is no sound proofing at all. I can hear conversations above me, beds squeaking in the next apartment over, dogs barking constantly. They do yardwork outside right by your window, which is also really loud.The winters are freezing ... [click to read full apartment review]

Overlook Ridge Apartments: What a nightmare of a place to live! (Not Recommending)

2008-05-22T10:02:45-06:00

From -Anonymous-: This place is so noisy and for 8 buildings with 1 bedroom prices over $1600.00, you'd think they would have a couple of extra dollars for some security! NONE! After 5:00 the place turns into a zoo! People hang out and party around the pool after it closes for the ... [click to read full apartment review]

Overlook Ridge Apartments: Dont move here -- you will regret it (Not Recommending)

2008-05-22T08:10:56-06:00

From -Anonymous-: The walls are paper thin and you will hear everything your neighbors are doing. If you are unlucky enough to get neighbors who are partiers, and there are many of them living there, you won't be able to sleep at all. And forget about complaining to management, or asking them ... [click to read full apartment review]

Overlook Ridge Apartments: Should I live here? Questions. (Recommending!)

2008-05-18T18:10:12-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I am thinking of living here, and I visited it, but after reading these reviews I'm not so sure. 1) What are the utility bills like (management told me about 50-70/month per bill) is that reasonable?2) Is it as noisy as everyone on here is saying? Are the walls really ... [click to read full apartment review]

Overlook Ridge Apartments: MORE DO NOT LIVE HERE!!!!! Bad experience all around (Not Recommending)

2008-04-24T16:20:26-06:00

From samo3553@gmail.com: Look, Alterra looks good and yes, its new but it is not a good choice. First of all it is expensive, for the same price you can get the same space and amenities in Boston, plus they look for every reason to increase rent. The building office is set up ... [click to read full apartment review]

Overlook Ridge Apartments: Do Not Live Here!! (read why) (Not Recommending)

2008-04-08T00:30:12-06:00

From -Anonymous-: This place looks better than it actually is...I learned the hard way, by signing a 1 yr lease so I suggest taking my word. I could go on all day about how bad this place is. First off, the management office is filled with inconsiderate, inefficient, rude people. I have ... [click to read full apartment review]

Overlook Ridge Apartments: What's the deal in 2008? (Recommending!)

2008-03-31T13:34:28-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Most of these reviews are fairly dated... I have a few questions for current residents, as I am a prospective tenant who has only visited once with my boyfriend...1) In the oldest building (where the leasing office is), is everything still breaking, falling apart, etc or have they ironed out ... [click to read full apartment review]

Overlook Ridge Apartments: THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU-DON'T LIVE HERE (Not Recommending)

2008-03-08T18:39:56-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I just have to say thanks to every single person who posted their experiences here. You can see that this is not a safe place to live and has MANY MANY PROBLEMS. I applied to their ad for an apartment that was posted for $1250 for a 2 bedroom- when ... [click to read full apartment review]

Overlook Ridge Apartments: not bad (Recommending!)

2008-01-20T15:39:16-06:00

From prathik2001@hotmail.com: one day there was very loud music from our nhibor so we had to go to the other room.other days qiuet ... [click to read full apartment review]

Overlook Ridge Apartments: Not worth the price (Not Recommending)

2008-01-03T22:07:57-06:00

From -Anonymous-: My boyfriend and I are young professionals and we've lived here for a year now. The place is okay for now because it still new, however, as many others have mentioned, everything was done as cheaply as possible. All of the appliances are cheap, the washing machine breaks once a ... [click to read full apartment review]

Overlook Ridge Apartments: Dont even attempt to rent here (Not Recommending)

2007-12-25T17:58:59-06:00

From -Anonymous-: The apartment walls are paper thin and you can hear noise all around you. I can hear every foot step and every little thing that drops in the apartment upstairs. I hear my neighbors snoring and sometimes having noisy sex. I can hear a microwave going on in the next ... [click to read full apartment review]

Overlook Ridge Apartments: i like it here. (Recommending!)

2007-11-01T21:57:22-06:00

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Overlook Ridge Apartments: average (Not Recommending)

2007-08-28T07:23:18-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have lived here at Overlook Ridge for about 2 yrs now. It has its ups and downs. When I first moved it I thought it was a great place to be...nice, new, clean, etc. However I also had trouble with the roof leaking and had to call back about ... [click to read full apartment review]

Overlook Ridge Apartments: Cons outweigh Pros (Not Recommending)

2007-08-01T11:52:56-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have been here for 2 years. The first year you get a lot of perks, at least I did. Cable, internet and parking were included in my first lease. The next lease charged for the covered parking 75.00 a month and cable, internet now are 100 a month. Construction ... [click to read full apartment review]

Overlook Ridge Apartments: Not paradise, but not bad for living here 2 years (Not Recommending)

2007-06-03T16:23:14-06:00

From wcvdt: I've been living at Overlook Ridge for 2 years now. I think I can shed some light on life here.... Overall, I've been happy but the lease may not make it worth it these days. OK, so the GOOD:It's easy to park or get a spot in the garage, and ... [click to read full apartment review]

Overlook Ridge Apartments: Don't do the same mistake, stay away!!! (Not Recommending)

2007-04-02T12:30:21-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I can fully agree to the comment from 11/13/2006. The complex looks on frist view very nice, no problem at all. But if you stay longer than 10 minutes with the usual property tour with the leasing agent, you starting thinking for what you paying the lease!
The quality of the ... [click to read full apartment review]

Overlook Ridge Apartments: Some people have obviously been spoiled (Recommending!)

2007-03-14T22:59:59-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Apparently there have been some people who have been spoiled in previous living situations. I actually lived in the city before and I dealt with a place that had the washers and dryers out of order for 4 months and then deal with bug problems and mice.

Now aside from ... [click to read full apartment review]

Overlook Ridge Apartments: THANK YOU!! (Not Recommending)

2007-02-18T07:57:08-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Well after reading these reviews i have def decided not to rent!!! well it all spells classic REVERE!!! ... [click to read full apartment review]

Overlook Ridge Apartments: living like living in the hotel!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (Recommending!)

2007-02-02T14:03:06-06:00

From amartins@excelmt.com: I lived at Over look Ridge Dr. from April 05 thru November 06 it was the sweeties moments we had renting it felt like living in a hotel but the most importante is the care of Alicia Amico and all her team to my family. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Overlook Ridge Apartments: Before you rent consider the following (Not Recommending)

2007-01-08T14:49:19-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Let me start out by saying I've lived here for about 4 months (12 more to go)At first I thought I had an 800lb gorilla upstairs then I realized how thin the walls are and hope to god my poor neighbors downstairs don't think the same about me!I have not ... [click to read full apartment review]

Overlook Ridge Apartments: Great Location (Recommending!)

2006-12-14T07:11:34-06:00

From METraveler: I lived at Overlook for just under a year (had to move due to work) and had a great experience. Were there a few small issues, yes. Did the staff react accordingly and ensure customer satisfaction, ABSOLUTELY. Yes, there is construction and that was made very apparent prior to moving ... [click to read full apartment review]

Overlook Ridge Apartments: NEGATIVE (Not Recommending)

2006-11-21T11:38:42-06:00

From -Anonymous-: My experience is has been entirely negative since the day I moved in. Upon moving in I was extremely excited to be apart of the OR community; we had a gym, a pool, "bar", aerobic room, theatre room, and the overall ambiance reminds you of a 5 star hotel.
Then reality ... [click to read full apartment review]

Overlook Ridge Apartments: Complete Deception (Not Recommending)

2006-11-13T11:02:18-06:00

From -Anonymous-: My experience at Overlook Ridge has been horrible. The ammenities and appearance of the building are great, at first glance, on a guided tour. When the tour is over and the moving trucks have departed, the true Overlook Ridge experience begins. The day begins around 1am, when the Section 8 ... [click to read full apartment review]

Overlook Ridge Apartments: Great place to live (Recommending!)

2006-11-10T11:34:47-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have lived at Overlook going on 6 months now and couldn't be happier. The management is very helpful and very friendly. They have a beautiful complex and have great amenities...(yoga room, work out room, movie theater...etc).

I was annoyed to read some of the posts where people were bashing ... [click to read full apartment review]

Overlook Ridge Apartments: Worst place I've ever lived (Not Recommending)

2006-11-09T20:02:07-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I moved in on the premise construction started at 9AM on weekdays and was not on weekends at all... what a lie!! construction begins between 6-7AM on weekdays and also Saturday so goodluck if you like peace and quiet...
It's badly constructed overall you can hear everything your neighbors do ... [click to read full apartment review]

Overlook Ridge Apartments: Location, location, location! (Recommending!)

2006-11-07T11:26:26-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I love living at Overlook! The moment I pulled into the parking lot - the grounds were nicely kept, the front entrance was welcoming and the management staff were so knowledgeable and easy to work with. My apartment has an unbelievable view, close to the airport and close to Boston. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Overlook Ridge Apartments: Wonderful Time (Recommending!)

2006-11-06T19:13:48-06:00

From -Anonymous-: The staff really have its act together! Obviously committed to delivering great service to residents. I can't say enough about what a great experience it was, I am sorry to leave this community. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Overlook Ridge Apartments: (Recommending!)

2006-11-06T15:45:47-06:00

From frankfoot: I moved into Overlook Ridge in September after looking quite awhile for what I thought would be the
best aparment I could find. I must say I made a very good choice. The pool and gym are great. The landscaping is alway very neat. I find that the building is very
clean. ... [click to read full apartment review]