Apartment Ratings | Garfield Commons Ratings and Reviews

Garfield Commons: Wow, I just read all these reviews (Not Recommending)

2009-09-11T10:09:11-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Everyone is so right! I am actually breaking my lease early too! I have lived here for 7 horrible months. There is NOWHERE to walk! A huge complex like this and NO SIDEWALKS. I can't take my baby for a stroller ride until I drive to the park! I really ... [click to read full apartment review]

Garfield Commons: Rhp Properties/Brookline Management (Not Recommending)

2009-08-30T07:38:42-06:00

From SunnyGirl11: Rhp Properties/Brookline Management (248) 865-2973 31200 Northwestern Hwy Farmington Hills, MI 48334 This is the elusive contact information they don't want anyone to have. It's actually easy to find, if you know where to look. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Garfield Commons: welcome child molesters!!! (Not Recommending)

2009-07-23T18:16:06-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I cannot believe how many child molesters live here! If you look at the sex offender list count how many!!! Management is a bunch of women that have no clue what they are doing and maintanence looks like a bunch of dudes who are the sex offenders! LOL CRAZY!!!!!! Cops ... [click to read full apartment review]

Garfield Commons: IF YOU CARE ABOUT YOUR HEALTH DO NOT MOVE HERE!!!! (Not Recommending)

2009-04-04T09:15:04-06:00

From -Anonymous-: mY MOTHER SIGN A LEASE HERE AS SOON AS SHE MOVED IN A COUPLE WEEKS THE WALLS BUST AND WATER EVERYWHERE NOW MIND YOU THIS IS IN THE DEAD OF WINTER AND FLOODED THE APARTMENTS DOWN STAIRS AS WELL. wELL THEY CAME OUT TURNED OFF EVERTHING AND THAT WAS IT(what)!!!!!THE ... [click to read full apartment review]

Garfield Commons: Extremely High Energy Bills (Not Recommending)

2008-09-24T11:43:35-06:00

From sfest2006: Yes, the rent is cheap for the space you get, however you make up the difference plus some in the gas and electric bills. They are just outrageous. Considering what we kept our heat/air at, our bills should have been half of what they were. They had to come fix ... [click to read full apartment review]

Garfield Commons: TOO EXPENSIVE AND TOO MANY LEAKS (Not Recommending)

2009-05-03T15:20:04-06:00

From -Anonymous-: THIS PLACE IS FILLED WITH MOLESTORS AND DRUG DEALERS JUST LIKE THE ONE ON 16 Mile ... [click to read full apartment review]

Garfield Commons: Its a place to live (Recommending!)

2008-08-11T20:27:04-06:00

From bugsmama31: I'll admitt, I wasn't thrilled about moving here. I didn't really like what I have been reading. But when your in need to move somewhere fast. I was able to get in here right away.The only things I dislike about this place, Having to here every move your above neighbor ... [click to read full apartment review]

Garfield Commons: Get what you pay for (Recommending!)

2008-07-21T12:38:21-06:00

From bursch: I have lived here for the past couple years and all in all it hasn't been bad. I have never had an issue with getting issues fixed, they came prompt and took care of the issues. They were clean and didn't steal from me.However, it is not the Trump Towers!! ... [click to read full apartment review]

Garfield Commons: NOT THAT BAD (Recommending!)

2008-07-14T13:18:27-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Ok.. I moved in in FEB.. so did my bro.. he had the terrible experience of the apt above him having the water heater break and flood his apt.. there response, you can take 25 dollars a day off rent while we fix it or move to another apt in ... [click to read full apartment review]

Garfield Commons: Realize its not the best place to live but better than some (Not Recommending)

2008-05-09T14:47:36-06:00

From comfortguy: I agree with the last review. Removed bad but replaced the same old carpet. I had a ac leak in bedroom and later a water heaterleak. They reacted fast but not understanding or caring aboutany problems that the flooding caused. Try getting the numberfor the main office to Brookline Mgmt ... [click to read full apartment review]

Garfield Commons: Flooded apartment! (Not Recommending)

2008-05-07T18:46:03-06:00

From -Anonymous-: My apartment recently flooded. Upon looking at this site (see post from 11/2007), I soon realized it appears to be a trend. Given this fact, and the obvious dangers with flooding, I asked to be let out of my lease and was declined. I have a young daughter and I ... [click to read full apartment review]

Garfield Commons: You get what you pay for... (Not Recommending)

2008-03-06T10:46:39-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Moved here last fall and should have known that it was too good to be true. It's nice having the washer and dryer in the apartment, it is pretty large (1000 sq ft), plus there is a 5x6 storage room. That is where it ends, though. Most individuals in this ... [click to read full apartment review]

Garfield Commons: Maintance Robbed Me Blind (Not Recommending)

2007-12-14T18:18:32-06:00

From -Anonymous-: On three seperate occations I had money stolen out of my apt. with no signs of forced entry. The first time being when I gave the maintance guy permission to enter when I had to leave for an appointment, then two time after that when no one was home. Now ... [click to read full apartment review]

Garfield Commons: DO NOT MOVE HERE!!!!!!!!!!!!! (Not Recommending)

2007-11-20T16:07:58-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I agree, this place is a hell hole. My husband and I moved out of there in March (we only lived there 6 months), b/c our apt. had completed flooded, due to what the management said was a "pipe above the water heater in the apartment above us broke". yeah ... [click to read full apartment review]

Garfield Commons: PLEASE READ! (Not Recommending)

2007-11-10T14:27:12-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Please, if you know what is good for you, do NOT move into Garfield Commons. This place is a Sh!t hole! I have lived here for less than 5 months, and here are the problems that I have encountered.1) The stairs are unsafe! We have unfinished plywood for a landing, ... [click to read full apartment review]

Garfield Commons: Warning!!! (Not Recommending)

2007-10-17T02:38:47-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I don't live here but I have looked at the Michigan Sex Offender Registry and there are LOTS of offenders living in this apartment complex! What are they doing to ensure the safety of their residents? Doesn't look like much. This is one place, I won't move to! ... [click to read full apartment review]

Garfield Commons: Terrific Mess....Don't Waste A Year Here.... (Not Recommending)

2007-10-02T20:37:01-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I agree with everything bad everyone else has said....1. Missing Grass EVERYWHERE2. Mud EVERYWHERE3. Crazy neighbors pounding on their door at 5am trying to get the other person they're living with to open the door. 4. People take your parking spot (under the car ports) when you're not there. So ... [click to read full apartment review]

Garfield Commons: Some things don't change.................. (Not Recommending)

2007-08-13T17:30:13-06:00

From -Anonymous-: This is funny - I came across this only 'cause I couldn't remember the address of the place, but my friend and I lived here back in 2002, and it sounds like things haven't improved. We had a lady above us who VACUUMED late at night - I'm talking 11-midnight! ... [click to read full apartment review]

Garfield Commons: STOP, DON'T MOVE HERE!!!! (Not Recommending)

2007-03-14T19:18:59-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have lived here all for two weeks, and I HATE IT. The apartment for what you pay for rent, isn't bad, however, the exterior to the buildings are very dingy looking, and should be replaced immediately. I was told that this was taken care of every spring, but from ... [click to read full apartment review]

Garfield Commons: (Not Recommending)

2006-11-23T18:44:17-06:00

From -Anonymous-: i don't like living here at all. as soon as my new place is finished i am moving!! manager is young and doesnt take care of things the first time!! ... [click to read full apartment review]

Garfield Commons: MANAGEMENT SUCKS! DON'T RENT HERE!! (Not Recommending)

2006-10-30T10:18:40-06:00

From -Anonymous-: My boyfriend and I moved into Garfield Commons in February and have had nothing but problems since day one. We have no issues with anyone EXCEPT the tennants below us. It's a single mom and her 3 kids, the oldest a 15-16 year old boy. He plays his radio at ... [click to read full apartment review]

Garfield Commons: Not So Great (Recommending!)

2006-10-17T16:58:50-06:00

From queenfm85: I dont complain much like some people. For the most part our apartment was decent... except for a couple of things. The outside window was broken (the tape on the inside fell down so the lines in the window were all falling down and looked extremely ghetto), the bathroom paint ... [click to read full apartment review]

Garfield Commons: stay away (Not Recommending)

2007-11-11T10:11:58-06:00

From -Anonymous-: apartments are a good value for your money but the staff never wants to help, always says they cant do anything, not sure if its there problem or a bigger problem from the mgmt company, I do think it is the mgmt company, best advice stay clear of this place ... [click to read full apartment review]

Garfield Commons: place is a shit hole (Not Recommending)

2006-08-21T16:34:29-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I wouldnt recommend a rat moving into garfield commons place is a shit hole not to mention the management PAT AND AMANDA,you guys suck the only job you should be doing is moping up at the local peep show booth !!!! ... [click to read full apartment review]

Garfield Commons: Do NOT move here! (Not Recommending)

2006-07-27T11:13:28-06:00

From -Anonymous-: The apartments are decent but the management sucks. Yes, the washer and dryer are nice but beware of mold growing in your "laundry room" My building had 2 incidences of black mold growth in apartments. When I brought this to the attention of management, they came in while I wasn't ... [click to read full apartment review]

Garfield Commons: (Not Recommending)

2006-05-30T11:03:48-06:00

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Garfield Commons: Management is very active with postings (Not Recommending)

2006-05-29T21:16:41-06:00

From -Anonymous-: All the positive reviews here have these things in common:
a) They address negative comments from other posts
b) The talk about the free washer and dryer! Super duper. Live in a dump to use the $150 appliance!
c) They bring up how effective and courteous the management is
d) They bring up ... [click to read full apartment review]

Garfield Commons: Horrible Unsafe and VERY THIN WALLS (Not Recommending)

2006-04-14T00:15:25-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I Dont Recommend this place one bit.

My Girlfriend Lived in these apartments for a little over 5 months until we had to fight to break her lease.

Here is my 10 reasons why you should not consider this place a good home for you or your family.

1. The walls are ... [click to read full apartment review]

Garfield Commons: lived here three years, see my review (Recommending!)

2006-03-15T20:15:19-06:00
From -Anonymous-: I lived here three years without a problem. The office staff has allways been professional and I never waited more than four hours to have a matinence issue handled. Also the office staff was very patient with us when we had a financial downfall and paid late nine times. We ... [click to read full apartment review]

Garfield Commons: Management Sucks! (Not Recommending)

2006-03-15T17:23:42-06:00
From -Anonymous-: Management in this apartment is a crew of the most unprofessional and unpleasant women I have ever encountered. They are blantantly rude and nasty. I only signed a lease here because with a washer/dryer included, it was the best deal for my strict budget. This place is full of white ... [click to read full apartment review]

Garfield Commons: Pretty Decent (Recommending!)

2006-01-03T09:08:36-06:00
From -Anonymous-: I've lived at Garfield Commons for nearly 3 years and for the money, it's a good place to live. The apartments are spacious, maintenance is usually on top of things and responds quickly, and there are conveniences with the pool and tennis court.

The walls aren't too thin, but it is ... [click to read full apartment review]

Garfield Commons: Excellent place to live (Recommending!)

2005-12-14T10:46:27-06:00
From spacedust205: Management is efficent and friendly. Beautiful place to live. Things get fixed properly and on time. Maintenace is always on top of cleaning property cleaned and litter free. I highly recommend. Best place Ive ever lived. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Garfield Commons: Worst Management!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (Not Recommending)

2005-09-07T10:46:11-06:00
From -Anonymous-: This is the crapiest apartments to live in. The management staff are the most pain in the ... to deal with. Very unprofessional and I will never make a mistake of renewing my lease ever. PLease go to Roverside Apts, which is nearby, very friendly and the apts are newer. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Garfield Commons: Not Bad for the Price (Recommending!)

2004-12-17T22:24:54-06:00
From -Anonymous-: I have lived here since March. It is not pretty on the outside, but the inside looks great! The apartment is spacious and the in unit w/d is wonderful. There is free water and a great first year discount on rent. The neighbors are a little kooky, but hey, its ... [click to read full apartment review]

Garfield Commons: complete bs (Not Recommending)

2004-11-30T08:20:16-06:00
From -Anonymous-: we have lived in the complex for 3 years and have never had such crappy service from the new managment team. We have been walked in while in the shower from the maintence crew with no apology from or phone call from the manager (TWICE). And now our personal items ... [click to read full apartment review]

Garfield Commons: Great Price, Average Living (Recommending!)

2004-06-08T00:00:00-06:00
From -Anonymous-: I've lived here for over a year now with only a few problems. Parking is a nightmare, I have to park in the condo lot to get a spot. One of my neighbors are terrible (screaming, loud tv, music shaking my apt.). I like having the W/D, can't do without ... [click to read full apartment review]

Garfield Commons: I like garfield (Recommending!)

2004-05-03T00:00:00-06:00
From -Anonymous-: I moves in a couple months ago and we are really happy, there is a bump or 2 but the maintnance is there within 48 hours, and the office staff is really nice, and assist you in what needs to be done. and are apt had new floors when we ... [click to read full apartment review]

Garfield Commons: Nice Place (Recommending!)

2004-04-29T00:00:00-06:00
From -Anonymous-: What a bunch of cry babies!! This place is a nice place to live. I´ve never had a problem with the apartment. There quick at fixing things. You get a brand new washer and dryer when you move in. And by the way every apartment community will have "losers" living ... [click to read full apartment review]

Garfield Commons: (Not Recommending)

2004-03-05T00:00:00-06:00
From -Anonymous-: This apartment needs some major remodeling work done. The stairs going up to the apartment doors are practically falling apart as you walk up. For getting nothing for your money besides a roof over your head, this should be a very pleasant experience. There are so many low life people ... [click to read full apartment review]

Garfield Commons: Not a happy camper (Not Recommending)

2004-01-19T00:00:00-06:00
From -Anonymous-: Like many other people I cannot wait to leave Garfield Commons. I thought this would be a good place to live, but found to be completely different.
When called to ask that a repair be attended to, they always said they would have someone come out and it would take ... [click to read full apartment review]

Garfield Commons: Complete Dump!!! (Recommending!)

2003-10-10T00:00:00-06:00
From -Anonymous-: I have lived here for almost a year and I cant wait to get out! I have never been treated as poorly by management as I have been here. Every issue you have is seemingly "not their problem" (moldy carpet due to their staff not being able to figure out ... [click to read full apartment review]

Garfield Commons: Unprofessional Staff, Unkept Property/Maintenance (Not Recommending)

2003-09-12T00:00:00-06:00
From -Anonymous-: This would be the worst mistake of your life renting these apartments. I have lived in this complex for two years. Let me be perfectly clear in stating...I would not have been here this long if it wasn´t for the fact I know I´ll be leaving next year. I´m here ... [click to read full apartment review]

Garfield Commons: Leasing Techniques (Recommending!)

2003-02-25T00:00:00-06:00
From -Anonymous-: I visited Garfield Commons and viewed a model apartment with Lori. The community was exactly what I was looking for, and since then I have moved in. My purpose in writing this summary is to speak of the visit I had while viewing the apartment with Lori. I moved from ... [click to read full apartment review]

Garfield Commons: Look Elsewhere (Not Recommending)

2003-01-08T00:00:00-06:00
From -Anonymous-: I have lived at Garfield Commons for several years. The walls and floors are paper thin, which means if your neighbors are even slightly noisy, it sounds as if they are in your apartment. The caliber of people that live hear is also an issue. There are some nice people; ... [click to read full apartment review]

Garfield Commons: White Trash!!! (Not Recommending)

2003-01-02T00:00:00-06:00
From -Anonymous-: I did not know until we moved out that is was low-income housing. When we lived there it was nothing but single moms with 2 kids each, a couple of foreign families that did nto speak english. We do not have any kids, why in the world would they put ... [click to read full apartment review]

Garfield Commons: Keep Looking (Not Recommending)

2003-01-01T00:00:00-06:00
From -Anonymous-: I am a current resident of Garfield Commons.
As stated in another comment, the staff is sugary sweet during the walk-through stage but couldn´t care less once you´re in...very rude at best. Maintenance people look like they´re on a teather...trashy people in the complex...snow is plowed in front of walk ways....they ... [click to read full apartment review]

Garfield Commons: a cardboard box would be richer than this place (Not Recommending)

2002-08-24T00:00:00-06:00
From jac67: I unfortunately stayed here for approx 7 months. This by far is the most un kept property I have ever seen. From management down to the maintenance people who would rather smoke pot than do their job. I seriously encourage anybody from making the mistake that I have made. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Garfield Commons: BAD (Not Recommending)

2002-07-29T00:00:00-06:00
From -Anonymous-: This apartment is horrible. We have bikes and chairs all over the breeze way. The management is rude. You can smell and hear things through the walls. The screens do not all fit the windows. You do not feel save at this apartment because of some of the people that ... [click to read full apartment review]

Garfield Commons: (Not Recommending)

2002-04-28T00:00:00-06:00
From -Anonymous-: The office staff is very unorganized and they tend to give you the run around most of the time. The apartment has little to no sound barriers between apartments and can hear everything that goes on above and next to you, including conversations at a normal octave and people using ... [click to read full apartment review]

Garfield Commons: Typical management, nothing special (Not Recommending)

2002-02-02T00:00:00-06:00
From -Anonymous-: My wife and I have had our fair share of ups and downs here at Garfield Commons. The rent and location is excellent. Every store or restaurant you need is within 1 mile. However, parking here is like pulling at teeth. There are clearly to many cars to find a ... [click to read full apartment review]