Apartment Ratings | Alexander House Ratings and Reviews

Alexander House: Ms. Bousa goes through your things (Not Recommending)

2009-04-26T20:23:46-06:00

From bleugeu: It's a beautiful building but the staff sucks. Do not use Karind as your leasing agent if you can help it. You will think you are all set to move in and then have surprises the day before and the day of moving.Now, on to Ms. Angela Bousa. She is ... [click to read full apartment review]

Alexander House: FIRE ALARMS GO OFF ON A REGULAR BASIS (Not Recommending)

2009-02-03T07:01:36-06:00

From krussell7: The Alexander house has a well known reputation for having their fire alarms go off on a regular basis. At least once a month for no reason. The said thing is that when there actually is a fire, no one is going to exit the building and that could lead ... [click to read full apartment review]

Alexander House: Not bad (Recommending!)

2009-01-23T14:21:29-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I moved in here in the beginning of September. I got what I expected and my apartment seemed great. In addition, it was the best rent I found for the proximity to the metro/downtown for the type of apartment I was getting.Nothing I really have to complain about would be ... [click to read full apartment review]

Alexander House: Too bad I signed a 12 month lease...... (Not Recommending)

2008-09-28T17:03:09-06:00

From -Anonymous-: After living here for a little over one month, I already cannot wait to move out. Most of my complaints come from the common areas, other residents, and general lack of attention the building gets from the staff. If I was paying less, I would have no right to complain ... [click to read full apartment review]

Alexander House: Going great so far! (Recommending!)

2008-06-30T11:59:18-06:00

From prestonm2003: I spite of many of the poors reviews of the Alexander House posted on websites like these, my experience there so far has been very nice. My apartment has never had any infestation problems of any kind, and, compared to most of the other apartments available in Silver Spring, is ... [click to read full apartment review]

Alexander House: If you are a grad/professional student, not a bad place to live (Recommending!)

2008-06-19T16:03:35-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I lived in a 1.5 bedroom/bath on the 12th floor for the past 3.5 years and I have to admit, despite all the reviews I heard especially about the management about this place, it isn't THAT bad.Moving in went smoothly as long as you have the loading dock and elevator ... [click to read full apartment review]

Alexander House: Awful Management (Not Recommending)

2008-04-18T23:59:38-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Stay away, the management unorganized and unprofessional. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Alexander House: Please heed the negative reviews... (Not Recommending)

2007-12-21T16:50:48-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I previously resided in the Alexander House for 6 years. When I initially moved in (1998), the management (Dreyfus) company at the time was SUPERB!!!! The building was always nice & clean. The leasing/management team took pride in the units & in pleasing the residents.Since then, there have been NUMEROUS ... [click to read full apartment review]

Alexander House: Alexander House Sucks (Not Recommending)

2007-12-16T00:18:05-06:00

From Syllar: I work for the Military, and when I come home I don't have the time nor the patience to put up with any B.S. whatsoever, The best looking part of the building is the lobby and the hallways as for the rest of it they can have - and as ... [click to read full apartment review]

Alexander House: This place is awesome. (Recommending!)

2007-10-29T15:08:22-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I lived here for half a year with a roommate. The rent is a bit pricey, but if you can afford it, live here. I've found people who complain on these apartment rating sites about roaches and mice tend to have hygiene problems of their own, not on account of ... [click to read full apartment review]

Alexander House: Insensitive management (Not Recommending)

2007-09-18T14:04:03-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have lived here for just over a year now, and while this complex has it share of problems common to most apartment buildings (i.e., roaches, inconsistent trash pick up, laughable business center and athletic facility) it is the management staff that has time and time again come to disappoint ... [click to read full apartment review]

Alexander House: Not your usual Apartment Building (good? bad? you decide...) (Recommending!)

2007-06-01T10:48:10-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I've been living in this building for at least 2 yrs. Make no mistake... the building is in the heart of revitalized $ilver $Prung... you'll have a lot of options within walking distance (shops, restaurants, a big movie theater, a few nice parks, the public library, the red line is ... [click to read full apartment review]

Alexander House: Incompetent management can not shut off the fire alarm that repeatedly go off at nights by mistake (Not Recommending)

2007-03-07T00:05:15-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Ever since the first time they had this false alarm couple of months ago, they have not been able to fix for all these months and the alarm falsely go off during the day, over the weekends, even after midnight ALL THE TIME. It is so incompetent that the management/staff ... [click to read full apartment review]

Alexander House: They do not care about their tenants (Not Recommending)

2007-02-06T09:56:30-06:00

From -Anonymous-: We just moved out of this place. My girlfriend approached the rental office about a charge issue, they didn't want to hear it. We were obviously misinformed and tried to explain that. They didn't care and just wanted out money. My girlfriend left with a document she was given by ... [click to read full apartment review]

Alexander House: NEW MANAGEMENT STINKS DONT GET SUCKARD IN!!!! (Not Recommending)

2006-12-07T21:04:48-06:00

From -Anonymous-: It is a very nice apartment very small and too much to have to deal with the terrible management.The new landlord is so sneaky and down right nasty. she lies as if it is also part of your job. As often as I change my cloths there is a change ... [click to read full apartment review]

Alexander House: A Nice Place to Live, in my book... (Recommending!)

2006-10-24T16:59:27-06:00

From kaida22: My friends are quite fond of coming to visit me in this complex, saying it is like a mini city.

And it truly is.

I rented a 2 bedroom/2 bath unit on the 14th floor with some roomates from 2004 - 2005. I loved our end unit, which was quite spacious and ... [click to read full apartment review]

Alexander House: Decent place to live (Recommending!)

2006-09-27T11:20:09-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have looked at all the reviews for this building, and while it's not perfect, I don't get where some of the negative statements are coming from. I have lived here for over a year, and have had experience with both the old and the new management companies. The previous ... [click to read full apartment review]

Alexander House: Move in (Recommending!)

2006-08-30T10:15:38-06:00

From Oyeoro: The new management is amazing. they are working pretty hard to make this location better and better. This apartment building is located in a very high traffic area, so do not be suprised by the rush hour traffic. I have lived hear for the last 10 months with no problems ... [click to read full apartment review]

Alexander House: Do not live here (Not Recommending)

2006-07-26T09:48:16-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Moved to Alexander House in the fall of 2005 and can't wait to leave. The previous management was marginal to unresponsive but warmed up after a while. New management is pretty miserable with plenty of attitude. Here are some observations and opinions:

1-Security is a joke given that people walk in ... [click to read full apartment review]

Alexander House: The new manager is WORSE (Not Recommending)

2006-07-04T14:54:55-06:00

From Betty_Ann: The property is under new management, and the new manager is worse. The bitch refers to the property as "hers", and we already know she'll be selecting her kind only.

She is a BITCH just like the last one, only she is sneakier with her ways. The former manager was downright ... [click to read full apartment review]

Alexander House: Too much for too little (Not Recommending)

2006-01-15T12:51:23-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Alexander House is a beautiful building in a prime location. My apartment was gorgeous, with a beautiful northern view from the balcony. However, much of the space in the apartment was taken up by overlarge bathrooms and a strange floorplan. The security guards were very nice, as were the leasing ... [click to read full apartment review]

Alexander House: You want to spend alot to live like crap? Come on in!!! (Not Recommending)

2006-01-07T11:46:41-06:00

From -Anonymous-: This place appears to be a well kept classy downtown apartment building. But Lokks can be decieving.

Let's see hmmm, where do I begin?

1. They have musical staff (every month they fire the old ones and replace them with even worse people.

2. The Guy's that fix the building can be caught ... [click to read full apartment review]

Alexander House: Could not wait to leave (Not Recommending)

2005-12-30T10:27:30-06:00

From -Anonymous-: When we visited the Alexander House, we were led to believe that it was a luxury apartment building run by professionals. They were super nice until we signed the lease. After a few months of living there, we learned we were wrong on both counts. The building is old; the ... [click to read full apartment review]

Alexander House: (Recommending!)

2005-11-02T14:58:52-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I've lived in this building for three years, in three different units, and while the staff sometimes isn't very helpful, I think it is insane to post abusive comments against the people who live with you, just because you might have had one bad situation occur. I think it is ... [click to read full apartment review]

Alexander House: Really Nice.. (Recommending!)

2005-10-27T15:09:04-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have lived in Alexander House for a year now. When I moved into my apartment, the kitchen had brand new appliances, the carpeting was new, the walls were freshly painted. Further, the neighborhood is safe and so conveniant. Its around the corner from the metro and the rent is ... [click to read full apartment review]

Alexander House: (Not Recommending)

2005-10-21T15:35:59-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I lived there for 3 years and would never recommend it. I have been unable to get a return of my deposit. Management is poor, direspectful and unprofessional. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Alexander House: Maybe there is hope (Not Recommending)

2005-10-08T17:02:00-06:00

From Loves_Silver_Spring_Downtown: Alexander House has been in a vicious cycle. Too many management changes, poor selection of residents, premises badly kept and even vandalism (someone broke the mirrors of the exercise room and damaged some walls). The entrace hall is in shabby state. The front desk is a total mess, with pieces ... [click to read full apartment review]

Alexander House: Don't live here! (Not Recommending)

2005-08-19T11:59:12-06:00

From rachelcd: What is wrong with the Alexander House? Let me count the ways...
1. The Management staff is rarely available to speak with and they do not return phone messages.
2. Maintenance requests are attended to EXTREMELY SLOWLY. Even emergencies! On one occasion, my kitchen sink began to overflow with murky water ... [click to read full apartment review]

Alexander House: Its a very safe nice place (Recommending!)

2005-07-08T14:31:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Ok..nothing is perfect.. so here is a real review of what its like to live here..

good news... new building, kept very clean, nice size apartments, great ammenties, great rent, very safe, great location, maintenace is very responsive

bad news... managment is not competant, keep track of everything you give them, some ... [click to read full apartment review]

Alexander House: A total joke (Not Recommending)

2005-07-02T13:22:40-06:00

From DCLancelot1975@comcast.net: I actually kind of like the terrible living here caused by the lack of care the management shows.

First, I think she is a total BITCH or a cunt, whichever fits..

Second, she can't get her fat ass off her chair and out of her air-conditioned office and put work orders in ... [click to read full apartment review]

Alexander House: THEFT at Alexander House apartments (Not Recommending)

2005-06-11T10:51:21-06:00

From renterinMD: Tonight my car was broken into while it was parked in Alexander House's supposedly "secure" underground parking garage. One of the 2 garage doors has been broken for THREE MONTHS now and is left open for any criminal to walk into our "secure" parking garage.

The management at Alexander House is ... [click to read full apartment review]

Alexander House: Worst Living Experience Ever (Not Recommending)

2005-05-09T16:54:55-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Unscrupulous management. KEEP ABSOLUTELY EVERY RECEIPT AND PIECE OF CORRESONDENCE FROM THEM. EVERY PIECE. AND THERE ARE REAMS OF LETTERS FROM THEM. Security guards at the desk, but preoccupied with flirting with tenants or on the phone - anyone walks in. They seriously don't notice who comes and goes. Drug ... [click to read full apartment review]

Alexander House: You can find more creative ways to waste money (Not Recommending)

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

From -Anonymous-: Most of the reivews have been right on target when they talk about the poor mangement of Alexander House. That is probably the main problem with this property. The lies and deceit hit you when you walk onto this community and I can testify that they never end while you ... [click to read full apartment review]

Alexander House: Nice before you sign, incredibly bad when you move in (Not Recommending)

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

From -Anonymous-: After several days of apartment hunting my fiancee and i stumbled onto the alexander house apts., and the staff was very freindly. Everything seemed great until we moved in, first of all when we toured the apartment they were installing new appliances and sll the dirt from the construction would ... [click to read full apartment review]

Alexander House: Very Good Place To Stay (Recommending!)

2004-05-27T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I Find Out that most people who complain about the Alexander House have an ought against something they did or something they wont and its not allowed the staff try very hard to make their living here as easy
as possible I love staying at the Alexander House ... [click to read full apartment review]

Alexander House: Poor Quality - Don´t Buy The Hype (Not Recommending)

2004-05-01T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: They may try to show you how big and nice-looking the apartment is, but ignore the hype.

Insulation in the winter time is atrocious. It is constantly freezing in my room because there are holes letting in cold air. I ran out of duct tape trying to plug those holes. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Alexander House: Inefficient and Definitely Ineffective (Not Recommending)

2004-04-03T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I´ve lived at the Alexander House since 1997. At that point, the building was only a few years old and the management and maintenance staff was superb. Recently the Alexander House has gone through several managaement companies within the last few years and the property has just gone down. It ... [click to read full apartment review]

Alexander House: (Not Recommending)

2004-03-15T00:00:00-06:00

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

Alexander House: They are still withholding my deposit 9 months later (Not Recommending)

2004-03-04T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: While I liked the facilities for the most part, it appears that the managers are completely incompetant. 9 months since I moved out, after monthly calls to their offices, they have finally bothered to look at my file to notify me that they think I moved out two weeks late ... [click to read full apartment review]

Alexander House: maintenance needs training in customer service (Not Recommending)

2003-12-10T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: NO CUSTOMER SERVICE TRAINING ... [click to read full apartment review]

Alexander House: okay apartment for short-term stay (Not Recommending)

2003-05-24T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: My husband and I moved into Alexander House in August 1999. We were pleased with our apartment and the leasing office for the first two years. Unfortunately, for the past two years we have become very disappointed with the overall management of the building. Alexander House has gone through at ... [click to read full apartment review]

Alexander House: Good but you can find better (Recommending!)

2003-03-10T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I lived in Alexander House for over 3 years. My apartment had adequate space and a good location although I wouldn´t say that it was a great deal for the price. I´ll break it down:

Pros:
-lot of different cultures live here
-the staff tries to do mixers with the residents, they often ... [click to read full apartment review]

Alexander House: Great place (Recommending!)

2002-10-23T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Of all the apartments in Silver Spring this is the best deal. Not as fancy as the $2000 a month places but also not a ghetto. If it was a car it would probably be a Lincoln Continental, not a Jaguar nor a Kia. Very nice for your typical white ... [click to read full apartment review]

Alexander House: I like it (Recommending!)

2002-10-23T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I will say I like this place. It has itﾒs pros and cons, they are:

Pros:
-Great people work here they are always willing to help with anything.
-The maintenance guy is good, had two problems (one I caused myself but donﾒt tell) and he had it fixed by the time I came ... [click to read full apartment review]

Alexander House: Nice place (Recommending!)

2002-10-23T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I will truly miss living at the property. AWSOME location and a great place to live. I had the pleasure of living there for 4 years and hate to be leaving. The apartments are great. My apartment had a nice change of pace with a light tan paint job throughout ... [click to read full apartment review]

Alexander House: Nice place to live. (Recommending!)

2002-10-23T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: This high rise apartment complex is a nice place to live wether your a young professional, a small family looking for a cozy enviroment in downtown Silver Spring, or
retired from your job and looking for a place
to enjoy the convenience of DC. The management and other personnel are very welcoming. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Alexander House: I´ve enjoyed my stay (Recommending!)

2002-10-23T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Location is great. Nice size apartments. People are nice ... [click to read full apartment review]

Alexander House: Luxury? Not Any More... (Not Recommending)

2002-09-29T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: hello there! i´ve been looking for a place to finally review this apartment complex; for i´ve written several letters to the rental office and have made several complaints to montgomery housing - still, no response... :(

i moved to the alexander house in 2000. during that time, the building was highly ... [click to read full apartment review]

Alexander House: A very nice place to live - 2 blocks from Metro (Recommending!)

2002-09-16T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: There really isn´t anything wrong with the Alexander House. The staff is friendly, and attentive and the apartment building is beautiful. W/D is a little loud in the apartment, but if you close the door to it´s little closet, then the noise level is fine. The layout of the apartment ... [click to read full apartment review]

Alexander House: (Not Recommending)

2002-09-05T00:00:00-06:00

From Pitucale: ... [click to read full apartment review]