Apartment Ratings | Aspen Chase (formerly International Place) Ratings and Reviews

Aspen Chase (formerly International Place): Utilities a scam!! (Not Recommending)

2009-10-02T12:59:09-06:00

From kwoodar2: I love aspen chase they gave me a really good deal on my place, and a better one to keep me for another year. However they milk you for their money with their new utility service. No matter what u do ur utilities will be a minimum of 35 dollars. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Aspen Chase (formerly International Place): Overpriced,mismanaged Dump:Don't do it! (Not Recommending)

2009-08-23T07:03:39-06:00

From natalie4321: Where do I begin? They never respond to Service requests, they don't honor their commitments they make when you sign the lease,the bookkeeper is an airhead who makes mistakes every billing cycle, there is dog shit everywhere,including the interior hallways that never gets cleaned up,the apartments are tiny and over ... [click to read full apartment review]

Aspen Chase (formerly International Place): Aspen Chase is unsafe, irresponsible, and reckless. (Not Recommending)

2009-08-04T14:17:29-06:00

From mopolan: I've been waiting to write this review since midway through my lease and finally I'm clear of the Aspen Chase cloud that hung over my family's head and can write this.Aspen Chase is NOT what it appears, here is some information from my one year stay there:When my wife and ... [click to read full apartment review]

Aspen Chase (formerly International Place): If you are going to live in Ypsi- stay here. (Recommending!)

2009-07-10T10:20:56-06:00

From ncjdivadancer: I'm a UM grad now working for the University and I wanted to get out of A2 and it's outrageous rent. We have a 2 bdrm apartment at Aspen chase for what I was paying for a Studio apartment near campus. The carpets were cleaned and walls repainted before we ... [click to read full apartment review]

Aspen Chase (formerly International Place): Overpriced, small apartment (Not Recommending)

2009-06-17T17:28:53-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I lived there when it was called International Place for 3 years, which was longer than many others I knew. The buildings in the front are all nicely landscaped with security doors and a nice paint job. Then there were the apartments in the back, where I lived. No security ... [click to read full apartment review]

Aspen Chase (formerly International Place): Move to Huron Heights instead (Not Recommending)

2009-04-27T20:17:14-06:00

From -Anonymous-: The attitude of the staff is bad. The staff tells you to your face that they will get back to you, however; they never called back(after several attempts). They are racist,and they really do not care. There is dog stool everywhere, trash blowing around,poof maintenance ,but most of all the ... [click to read full apartment review]

Aspen Chase (formerly International Place): I love this place (Recommending!)

2009-04-13T11:56:25-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Yea, it's not in the best of neighborhoods but hey, its Ypsilanti. I had a friend that referred me becasue he told me how much he enjoyed living there. I have had some issues in the apartment with the heat and the fridge which they fixed both promptly. As far ... [click to read full apartment review]

Aspen Chase (formerly International Place): Do Not Move Here!!!! Take HEED To This Warning!!! (Not Recommending)

2009-04-13T19:17:12-06:00

From AsspenChaseSucks: That "Anonymous" review posted on 4/13/09 is CLEARLY a staff member. We are not stupid people. I live in Aspen Chase and have I a serious problem with the office staff. I received a very rude phone call from Diane Steeg today because of an email that Corporate sent her. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Aspen Chase (formerly International Place): Shit On the Carpets (Not Recommending)

2008-09-09T15:07:52-06:00

From Jennifer6978: There are brown dog shit stains, assorted garbage,food and other disgusting items in the hallways..they have been there for months and despite complaints, they NEVER clean the halls in our building. Apparently, management feels dog shit all up and down the carpet is acceptable for tenants to put up with. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Aspen Chase (formerly International Place): Aspen Chase- not a bargain!! (Not Recommending)

2008-08-20T09:16:39-06:00

From gvlutz@aol.com: My son just moved out of a one bedroom- we asked for a 6 month lease -they wrote a 7 1/2 month lease and didn't mention it to him at lease signing!! He paid over $200 a month in utilities and fees!! to their own billing company. Renters have no ... [click to read full apartment review]

Aspen Chase (formerly International Place): Aspen Chase is a Slum (Not Recommending)

2008-08-15T11:27:59-06:00

From JimJones2000: For starters, you pay 649 rent for a two bedroom, but, what they neglect to tell you, is that gas is extra and gas bills can exceed over $300 per month.In essence,you are paying $850 a month, and,let me tell you,it is not worth it.The appliances are outdated and break ... [click to read full apartment review]

Aspen Chase (formerly International Place): Excellent value for a starter apartment (Recommending!)

2008-08-12T20:06:13-06:00

From shoshigana@yahoo.com: My partner and I have lived here since September of 2006. It's been a very enjoyable stay, for the most part. Sure, we've had our troubles like the heater malfunctions, there's a short in an electrical outlet, our phone lines dead-ended in the dining room closet (weird story). The maintenance ... [click to read full apartment review]

Aspen Chase (formerly International Place): This is a very confortable complex (Recommending!)

2008-03-31T08:52:22-06:00

From -Anonymous-: We just moved our son who is a student to this complex. We find it to be very comfortable and in a very convenient location. Compare to other apartment complexes this is by far much better than many for college students. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Aspen Chase (formerly International Place): mckinley management, nice units, crime not an issue (Not Recommending)

2008-05-08T16:31:57-06:00

From DreadSpoon: In December 2006, McKinley took over management of Aspen Chase. They've done a great job cleaning up the undesirables and fixing up the place.When I was about to move in I was scared by some of the reviews I read here. After talking with the McKinley representatives, I also called ... [click to read full apartment review]

Aspen Chase (formerly International Place): nice apartment for a cheap price (Recommending!)

2007-11-16T12:26:23-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I just moved in and I was freaked out too since it used to be International Place and I was told that a lot of crazy things happend.but I checked it out and it was't bad. The prices are good and the apartments are in pretty good shape..I think for ... [click to read full apartment review]

Aspen Chase (formerly International Place): Not as bad as this site sounds (Recommending!)

2007-11-14T15:34:53-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Aspen Chase is far from bad compared to others in the area. The community is kept very clean. I have yet to have any issues with maintenance and the office staff is friendly. I am sure bad things have happened here but bad things happen everywhere. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Aspen Chase (formerly International Place): Racist (Not Recommending)

2007-09-04T13:09:42-06:00

From ypsicouple: I rented from this place when it was called International Place. When I lived there I went to talk to them about my air conditioner and the office manager kept saying the manager was not in and she would call me back. Finally I called while sitting in the office ... [click to read full apartment review]

Aspen Chase (formerly International Place): Just Plain Sketchy (Not Recommending)

2007-07-12T14:05:33-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I'm finally on my way out! I've had nothing but problems with this place and I wouldn't recommend this place to anyone. Honestly the McKinley management are trying to fix the place up but short of tearing it all down and removing undesirable residents I don't think theres much they ... [click to read full apartment review]

Aspen Chase (formerly International Place): DONT DO IT (Not Recommending)

2007-06-20T16:47:23-06:00

From -Anonymous-: -MY CAR WAS STOLLEN!!!-THERE WAS A HIT & RUN IN THE PARKING LOT THAT TOTALED A CAR-ANTS & COCKROACHES-FIRES CAUSED BY IRRISPONSIBLE NEIGHBORS-NUMEROUS 911 CALLS-WENT 3 DAYS WITHOUT A BATHROOM/SHOWER-THEY TURN WATER OFF ANYTIME THEY FEEL LIKE IT-PROSTITUTES-CRACK HEADS-NOISY NEIGHBORS & CARS -DOMESTIC VIOLANCE - I CALLED 911 ONE TIME ... [click to read full apartment review]

Aspen Chase (formerly International Place): Terrible Place to Live- Very Dangerous (Not Recommending)

2007-06-16T17:06:33-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I lived in Aspen Chase when it was International Place, about the time they first had the security gates installed. First, I lived in the back of the complex. It was a dump, and I really think my neighbors across the hallway were dealing crack (having many couple minute visitors ... [click to read full apartment review]

Aspen Chase (formerly International Place): A NIGHTMARE!!! (Not Recommending)

2007-02-17T20:03:28-06:00

From bdf0684: verrrry scarrry! i lived there for one year, and i hated every single second of it. i felt unsafe. the neighbors were LOUD! the cops were always in and out. there is NO security! the "maintenence" is ridiculous! the staff is RUDE! you have to send your rent in at ... [click to read full apartment review]

Aspen Chase (formerly International Place): Pretty Nice! (Recommending!)

2008-08-26T12:30:30-06:00

From -Anonymous-: When I was searching for an apartment, I read some of the reviews on this place. Being a 20 year old female, looking to move out for the first time on my own, I have to admit, I was pretty hesitant. Well, here I am a year later and I ... [click to read full apartment review]

Aspen Chase (formerly International Place): terrible experience (Not Recommending)

2006-10-25T13:18:21-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Changed rental rate midway through lease.

changed my lock without notifying me, sat in the cold for 3 hours at 1 am, maintenance was spotted urinating behind a bush hours before i was actually helped.

Unfriendly, unintelligent, poorly trained staff.

Security gate card never worked, so i was forced to speak with the ... [click to read full apartment review]

Aspen Chase (formerly International Place): New management worse than the old! (Not Recommending)

2006-09-06T09:22:35-06:00

From Maverick2002_mi: I have been here for over a year now, and within that year I have experienced the change to new management as well as the "improvements" here at International Place. First off, there have been no improvements to the place other than flowers outside and a new leasing office. My ... [click to read full apartment review]

Aspen Chase (formerly International Place): Love it (Recommending!)

2006-08-31T16:08:37-06:00

From -Anonymous-: The maintenance staff has been wonderful- always willing to help me at any time. I think the guys are great.
My apartment is fine- perfect for one person. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Aspen Chase (formerly International Place): Just plain awful. Management acts contrary to Michigan landlord-tenant law. (Not Recommending)

2006-06-30T13:07:41-06:00

From MithrilFox: This is the worst place I have ever lived in or heard of anyone living in that I know personally. Maintenance was ok at fixing the NUMEROUS problems we had, including a non-functional shower and toilet, but a lot of stuff was damaged when we moved in.

The management is awful. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Aspen Chase (formerly International Place): not quality (Not Recommending)

2006-04-29T22:08:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: management does not respond to complaints...took me 8 attempts to get working heat this winter and 3 attempts to get necessary bathroom maintenance. Needed to stay with friends more than 10 times this year because of inadequate living conditions ... [click to read full apartment review]

Aspen Chase (formerly International Place): Pretty Bad (Not Recommending)

2006-04-15T17:27:30-06:00

From JSted: I live there now and although the value is great, the apartments are crumby. Way too small and the maitenance sucks. Honestly everything that could break in my apartment has. My first day there the air conditioner broke and it was 93 degrees that day. Then i told the lady ... [click to read full apartment review]

Aspen Chase (formerly International Place): Looking Good (Recommending!)

2006-03-30T13:31:04-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I recently just leased an apartment here, it seems that the new managment is kicking all the druggies and whatever else lives there out! I think I am gonna like it here, it don't seem that bad at all, plus the managment seems cool and very knowledgable. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Aspen Chase (formerly International Place): Information (Not Recommending)

2006-03-27T09:45:11-06:00

From Ladonna: )n saturday March 25, I was looking for an apartment to lease. I approached the gatehouse and was talking to the female inside. I I received a call that I had to leave but had a few minutes to talk to her. She was very knowledgeable about the property and ... [click to read full apartment review]

Aspen Chase (formerly International Place): Security? HA! (Not Recommending)

2005-09-21T18:14:04-06:00

From -Anonymous-: The new gate shed is a joke! It might help screen the people who are coming in, but it doesn't mean that International isn't letting more quality people live here! Maybe they need to worry more about the druggie (by the way, he works at the BK on Washtenaw-Don't eat ... [click to read full apartment review]

Aspen Chase (formerly International Place): (Not Recommending)

2005-08-27T12:54:06-06:00

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Aspen Chase (formerly International Place): always liked international (Recommending!)

2005-08-21T21:18:10-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have lived in 2 apartments in international, spanning the course of 20 years, and as any place in that amount of time, it has had it's ups and downs, but I myself have never had any problems. Any issues I have had with minor maintenance have been taken care ... [click to read full apartment review]

Aspen Chase (formerly International Place): Gatehouse (Recommending!)

2005-08-20T07:36:22-06:00

From lonnie76: Yea, I can not wait until this gatehouse is open. I am sure it will be an improvement. The pizza drivers will slow down down or just keep them out. They have no respect. The red security car checks them and I am happy about that.

5 minutes or free is ... [click to read full apartment review]

Aspen Chase (formerly International Place): more shooting (Not Recommending)

2005-08-14T11:17:12-06:00

From -Anonymous-: well, on thursday night/friday morning... 5 more gunshots right outside my window.

that's three shootings (that i'm aware of) in about a month. i read about one in the ann arbor news where a guy got shot in the gut here.

the rednecks across the hall seem to get a lot of ... [click to read full apartment review]

Aspen Chase (formerly International Place): 17% approval rating speaks volumes... (Not Recommending)

2005-08-13T15:53:08-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Wow...now thats a shocker...not! I HAD lived at International Place Apartments for many years. I stayed mainly due to the fact that the rent was inexpensive, compared to many surrounding communities, and also due to the fact that I had made many friends during my stay. However, now that I ... [click to read full apartment review]

Aspen Chase (formerly International Place): It happened again... (Not Recommending)

2005-07-29T06:35:41-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Someone else got shot here last night. Nice. I am soooo glad that I actually pay to live here. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Aspen Chase (formerly International Place): They'll let anyone live here! (Not Recommending)

2005-07-03T11:49:40-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I live next door to three sex offenders and many drug dealers. The security act like they don't see anything going on and then my car gets broken into. But the apt. won't do anything about anything. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Aspen Chase (formerly International Place): Fine Place to Live!!! (Recommending!)

2005-06-22T14:30:50-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I can't believe all the things that I'm reading. I lived at International Place and truly enjoyed it. My apartment was adorable. I am a female and I lived along at International Place and I never felt uncomfortable. My neighbors were friendly and respectful. I drove a brand new car ... [click to read full apartment review]

Aspen Chase (formerly International Place): SIX 911 CALLS IN AS MANY MONTHS (Not Recommending)

2005-06-20T12:13:06-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I've lived here since 92. My husband and I chose International Place because we were coming to Ann Arbor to finish school. We moved from an hour away and were basically ignorant - we didn't know about this website and didn't know anyone in the area that could tell us ... [click to read full apartment review]

Aspen Chase (formerly International Place): Why live in a shotgun shack in Detroit when you can live at International Place with all the same features??? (Not Recommending)

2005-06-20T01:11:35-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Seriously? Why live in the hood of detroit when you can live in a sweet apartment in Ypsilanti with many of the same features at quadruple the cost?!
Like shacks in Detroit, International Place comes complete with drug dealers in every building. Yeah sure, the leasing office makes you feel secure ... [click to read full apartment review]

Aspen Chase (formerly International Place): Don't even think twice about it...just don't move here!!! (Not Recommending)

2005-06-07T01:49:50-06:00

From dionndra@hotmail.com: Well...let me first begin by saying...DON'T MOVE HERE! I have been living here for almost a year, and I have already tried to break my lease.(That should say a lot!!!) This place should not even be available for animals...let alone humans to live in. I should have known that this ... [click to read full apartment review]

Aspen Chase (formerly International Place): Crime ridden, but Cheap (Not Recommending)

2005-05-26T08:19:24-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have lived here for over 6 years. The maintenance man burned my first apartment thinking a blow torch would warm up the pipes. The moved me into a more expensive place and charged me more with a "tough luck" pat on the back. There are often fires. Gangs hang ... [click to read full apartment review]

Aspen Chase (formerly International Place): In this case you don't get what you pay for (Not Recommending)

2005-05-18T09:43:42-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have been a resident here for a while now I've seen people come and go expressing total dissatisfaction. You are charged high rent rates and receive low rate service. I've seen people complain about serious maintenance issues that seem to occur over and over and the problem is never ... [click to read full apartment review]

Aspen Chase (formerly International Place): not good (Not Recommending)

2005-05-04T06:24:26-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Maintenenace takes weeks or months to get things done, sometimes does not get done at all. Lots of lights areout in all buildings, basic budget apartment complex. You can do better than here. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Aspen Chase (formerly International Place): Low-cost housing, some drawbacks (Not Recommending)

2005-05-03T19:54:22-06:00

From nosaJ11C7: There is plenty of parking, and there is a security car that patrols all night. I didn't have any problems with crime, but there were a lot of people just hanging around outside day and night, which was kind of concerning. Generally my apartment was quiet, but I guess this ... [click to read full apartment review]

Aspen Chase (formerly International Place): Worst place ever! (Not Recommending)

2005-04-26T15:20:40-06:00

From -Anonymous-: If you like drug dealers your ok. After the last shooting I felt it was time to leave. Your car is never safe. It was a good value and now I see why. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Aspen Chase (formerly International Place): not good (Not Recommending)

2005-04-09T23:38:49-06:00

From -Anonymous-: We've lived here for 3 years and will be leaving at the end of our lease. I went down to the laundry room to get my stuff out of the dryer tonight and walked in on a drug deal. If you are a person who enjoys a quiet environment and ... [click to read full apartment review]

Aspen Chase (formerly International Place): Security (Not Recommending)

2005-02-03T11:51:44-06:00

From amy4974: get that piece of crap security company out of here before they hurt someone. They are the Key Stoned Cops ... [click to read full apartment review]

Aspen Chase (formerly International Place): good overall value (Recommending!)

2004-11-06T00:27:34-06:00

From gradstudent888: I have lived at International Place for a year now and have found it a pleasant place to live overall. The apartments are large, there is an exercise facility and a pool, the neighbors are generally courteous and quiet, and the office staff is helpful. International Place is a good ... [click to read full apartment review]