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Willow Brook Apartments: Crime spree (Not Recommending)

2009-08-14T08:11:45-06:00

From -Anonymous-: As of this writing, August 14, 2009, four crimes, all occurring within the complex during the past month, have been reported to the police. These include three break-ins and a shooting. The shooting took place in the parking lot, within yards of the apartment buildings. One forced entry occurred during ... [click to read full apartment review]

Willow Brook Apartments: NICE AND PEACEFUL! (Recommending!)

2009-01-27T16:19:20-06:00

From Alllison26: DANGEROUS? Are you kidding? If you look into any of those statements you will see the same. The only time the police have been in the community was when an out of state drunk driver backed into 2 PARKED CARS in the parking lot and drove off. When the police ... [click to read full apartment review]

Willow Brook Apartments: a lier and bully --- Willow Brook and Equity Residential (Not Recommending)

2008-09-17T02:11:33-06:00

From -Anonymous-: The owning company is a lier and bully. Don't rent from them.I don't have much complaint about the apartment itself. It's not perfect. There are a number of issues. However, I strongly suggest you not to rent from it.When I was signing the lease, I asked the saleswoman why there ... [click to read full apartment review]

Willow Brook Apartments: CROOKS AND FRAUDS (Not Recommending)

2008-12-20T21:13:31-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Nobody expects apartment living to be perfect but this place is DANGEROUS. When I first moved here I was happy with my apartment. It was a little smaller and older than the last one I had but it was also much cheaper, probably because the appliances and carpeting were not ... [click to read full apartment review]

Willow Brook Apartments: dishonest office staff - avoid Willow Brook (Not Recommending)

2008-03-12T21:40:27-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I moved to Durham from out of state, so I had to find housing via the internet. After spending innumerable hours online, I decided that Willow Brook offered what I was seeking. Armando in the office quoted me a good price, so I filled out the long application and faxed ... [click to read full apartment review]

Willow Brook Apartments: I Will NEVER Rent Equity Again (Not Recommending)

2007-06-04T15:50:55-06:00

From Jessileighbarfield: Upon arriving at the Willow Brook Apartment complex my boyfriend and I were pleased and excited about possibly becoming residents at such a nice place. When we entered the office we were greeted by a very nice lady named Wendy. After she showed us our apartment we were more than ... [click to read full apartment review]

Willow Brook Apartments: Quiet and lonely (Recommending!)

2007-02-16T16:48:09-06:00

From -Anonymous-: This place was great, it is very quiet here. There was someone loud at one point, a notice went out and it all ended. People gernerally don't talk to each other, it's somthing i like so sorry but i'd rather be in a house with a big big yard so ... [click to read full apartment review]

Willow Brook Apartments: Never had a problem (Recommending!)

2006-10-18T10:12:12-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I lived at Willow Brook for 19 months and I found it to be a very quiet place. I had four minor issues which I called in all at once and were fixed the next day. I did have crickets and I hate crickets but I cannot hold the apartment ... [click to read full apartment review]

Willow Brook Apartments: NO GYM/Fitness Center (Not Recommending)

2006-08-09T16:20:06-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have lived at Willow Brook for 4 years. In the beginning I really liked living here, but things have changed this past year...Namely new management & reduced amenities. Residents used to have a complimentary membership to the Capital Fitness Health Club on Elliot Rd. but the manager decided not ... [click to read full apartment review]

Willow Brook Apartments: I Like It (Recommending!)

2006-03-09T20:20:35-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have lived here for a little over a year and my roomate 2 plus years. We have had no major issues with maintenance. We got a new washer and dryer when they started acting up and a new fridge the next day after it broke. As for price, it ... [click to read full apartment review]

Willow Brook Apartments: Great Place for the Price (Recommending!)

2005-11-14T14:20:21-06:00

From UNCEmployee: For readers reviewing the multiple comments, take "anonymous" as a competitor trying to keep people out of a rather really nice place to be. It's not a new complex, nor its apartments the most spacious, but it is great if you are a hard working individual who doesn't want to ... [click to read full apartment review]

Willow Brook Apartments: Got MICE??? (Not Recommending)

2005-06-27T20:43:47-06:00

From -Anonymous-: ... Well, if you want some, you've come to the right place!

The management here has gone from bad to worse. I've lived here for 3 years, and I've gotten to the point where I dread to come home.

It's always something here. There is one particular maintenace guy who ... [click to read full apartment review]

Willow Brook Apartments: bad maintenance (Not Recommending)

2005-02-17T20:08:30-06:00

From -Anonymous-: the service has been bad since move-in. who is this clown they have runnng the maintenance here. the office staff is always friendly and courteous and want to help,but they dont dont seem to have anyone with the knowledge to fix anything. and dont get me started on the attitude... ... [click to read full apartment review]

Willow Brook Apartments: Exactly What I Wanted (Recommending!)

2004-10-25T15:24:35-06:00

From renting17: I'm happy here. I'm close to 40 and grocery stores and can take the bus to grad school. I get a free gym membership and the complex isn't overrun with partying students. Sure, I hear noise every once in a while, but hey, it's apartment living. The office staff is ... [click to read full apartment review]

Willow Brook Apartments: too expensive (Not Recommending)

2004-09-10T00:00:00-06:00

From home100: All in all, I would rate Willow Brook average, the major issues I have had while living there:
1) I have checked more, new apartments (4years old or less) and I can get the same if not more sq ft for less or the same amount of money.
2) The appliances ... [click to read full apartment review]

Willow Brook Apartments: Quiet and Safe (Recommending!)

2004-08-05T00:00:00-06:00

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Willow Brook Apartments: Good, Good, Good (Recommending!)

2004-06-26T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I would like to say that WillowBrook was a good place to live. It had spacious apartments and was at a good location. The maintenance staff takes care of requests in a very timely manner, the apartment was pretty spacious although the bathroom was not very big but ok. The ... [click to read full apartment review]

Willow Brook Apartments: More Than Satisfied! (Recommending!)

2004-06-10T00:00:00-06:00

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Willow Brook Apartments: (Not Recommending)

2004-05-30T00:00:00-06:00

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Willow Brook Apartments: Review Below Is Incorrect (Recommending!)

2004-05-13T00:00:00-06:00

From dukelaw17: The previous review had to have been written by someone that has got mental issues. How could they even be living at the same place I am? I have NEVER had a problem with noise or drunk neighbors?? or any of the staff that works at Willow Brook. As for ... [click to read full apartment review]

Willow Brook Apartments: BEWARE!! (Not Recommending)

2004-05-07T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Pros:
1. Good location - convenient to 40 and
15-501
2. Apartments are nice and well kept
3. Friendly maintenence and fast response to work orders
4. Beautiful pond with fish, ducks and geese
5. Volleyball court and swimming pool
6. Free admission to Spa Health Club

Cons:
1. Not enough parking
2. Management is rude and ... [click to read full apartment review]

Willow Brook Apartments: (Recommending!)

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

From retiredcol: We honestly couldn't ask for a better place to live. The people that live here are really nice, and the office staff are extra helpful and know us by name!
We've never had a problem with safety or ... [click to read full apartment review]

Willow Brook Apartments: Extremely Happy! (Recommending!)

2004-03-31T00:00:00-06:00

From nurse101: Upon first visiting Willow Brook we were very pleased with the location of the complex. It is quiet here and peaceful in an unexpected way. The apartments themselves are very well kept up and spacious. Our walk in closet in our bedroom could serve as another bedroom altogether!
As for ... [click to read full apartment review]

Willow Brook Apartments: Buyer Beware--Don´t get overcharged (Recommending!)

2004-03-16T00:00:00-06:00

From ll350: Generally a ggod place to stay, although if you don´t get special on the rent, maybe more money than its worth. Here´s the details:

Pros: The office and maintence staff are friendly and efficent. Maintence problems are infrequent and minor, and are usally taken care of within a day. In 2 ... [click to read full apartment review]

Willow Brook Apartments: Awesome price, Awesome place, Awesome people (Recommending!)

2004-01-29T00:00:00-06:00

From UNCNURSE: Willow Brook is the kind of community I would recommend to anyone looking for a great, quiet place to live. If you want to be where you can sleep at night and where you are seen as a person and not just a rent check, this is the place for ... [click to read full apartment review]

Willow Brook Apartments: Ok place to live (Recommending!)

2004-01-20T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have to say that Willowbrook is an ok place to live. At first I really liked living at Willowbrook until my apartment had a flood. A pipe found in the wall broke causing a major flood. I called maintaince and they took 1 hour to respond, when they finally ... [click to read full apartment review]

Willow Brook Apartments: WE LOVE IT!!! DEFINITELY MOVE HERE!!! (Recommending!)

2004-01-13T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: You could not pick a better place. The location is awesome and still a well-kept secret. It´s quiet here and the people are friendly. Our neighbors even watch our pets for us if we need them to! The office and maint. staff are always really nice and helpful. And the ... [click to read full apartment review]

Willow Brook Apartments: Highly Recommend!!! (Recommending!)

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

From -Anonymous-: Willow Brook is a really great place to live. Just a few things:

1) You can´t beat the location. It´s close to 40 and 15-501 and both UNC and Duke.

2) It´s quiet. Usually places close to universities are super noisy and have parties going on all the time. Willow Brook is ... [click to read full apartment review]

Willow Brook Apartments: welcome to the ghetto (Not Recommending)

2003-11-29T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: lots of noise
really loud at times
people cannot seem to park their cars between the white lines

on the plus side it is a nice location ... [click to read full apartment review]

Willow Brook Apartments: (Recommending!)

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

From -Anonymous-: I think that living here is wonderful. It is quiet and the people in the community are very friendly. The office staff is always available to help and the maintenence crew is great too. The landscaping is very nice and they are always looking for new ways to improve the ... [click to read full apartment review]

Willow Brook Apartments: Verdict OK: List of Pros/Cons (Recommending!)

2002-09-10T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: This was my first apartment, and overall I recommend it for affordable, convenient living.

Pros:

1. Variety of residents: students, professionals, families, different ethnicities and age groups.

2. Relatively quiet.

3. Great location, price. On busline.

4. Quick maintenance responses.

5. Clean grounds.

6. Great natural light in bedroom.

Cons:

1. Weird smell coming from vicinity of ... [click to read full apartment review]

Willow Brook Apartments: Great location, nice (Recommending!)

2002-02-22T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: You could not ask for a better location, near 15-501, Chapel Hill and I-40. The maintenance supervisor has been here forever and is great. The managers have changed a few times (they go through office staff like crazy!). The last good one left in the fall of 2001 to work ... [click to read full apartment review]