Apartment Ratings | Legacy Matthews (formerly Drake Apartments) Ratings and Reviews

Legacy Matthews (formerly Drake Apartments): I really like my new place. (Recommending!)

2008-08-12T14:09:24-06:00

From mathildafox: I have just moved to Charlotte from up north and needed to find a nice place in my price range. The staff at the Legacy was more than helpful when it came to finding me a place. The units at the legacy are a good amount of space for the ... [click to read full apartment review]

Legacy Matthews (formerly Drake Apartments): Ghetto of Matthews (Not Recommending)

2008-08-08T12:57:29-06:00

From rogersst@gmail.com: This place is really the ghetto of Matthews, people up at all hours doing whatever in the lot, kids hollering and littering smokers in the breeze ways, are problems that are just the tip of the iceberg. They are all about image, doesn't matter if it's good or not, just ... [click to read full apartment review]

Legacy Matthews (formerly Drake Apartments): Keep looking! (Not Recommending)

2008-07-09T11:36:46-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Seemed ok at first, but the longer we live here the more we realize we've made a big mistake. Already we've had to call maintenance several times, and usually the problem is not adequately fixed, so we'll have to call back. Once we asked them to change the air filter; ... [click to read full apartment review]

Legacy Matthews (formerly Drake Apartments): extremely satisfied (Recommending!)

2008-08-19T11:33:43-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I've been here for a few months, and since then I've unfortunately run into quite a few streaks of bad luck. The office staff have been so comforting and understanding they have put my crazyness at ease. I'm glad that I live in a community with such a caring staff. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Legacy Matthews (formerly Drake Apartments): Great place to live. (Recommending!)

2008-03-26T09:00:36-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I wanted to take a quick moment to recommend Legacy Matthews. I have lived here for 3 years and the property has improved ever since GCI Residential took over. I like the new fitness center equipment and the resident functions. The office staff is friendly and anytime I need something ... [click to read full apartment review]

Legacy Matthews (formerly Drake Apartments): I am happy with my choice (Recommending!)

2008-03-27T08:38:08-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I am a single mother, who just moved in with two young children. I looked everywhere around the Matthews area and settled here at Legacy Matthews. The price was great and I moved into a brand new renovated 2 bedroom apartment. It's wonderful and everyone in the office has been ... [click to read full apartment review]

Legacy Matthews (formerly Drake Apartments): THIS PLACE SUX!!! (Not Recommending)

2007-11-30T09:06:10-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Do NOT move here!! I moved in this place in 2005 when it was the Drake. It was a great deal for the area. It was decent then. Fast forward to the time it became "the Legacy." It was all down hill from there. The staff is unfriendly. As people ... [click to read full apartment review]

Legacy Matthews (formerly Drake Apartments): (Not Recommending)

2007-11-15T15:22:12-06:00

From -Anonymous-: employees never speak to you when you enter the building or pass in the development the work orders recently get lost making several reguest for filters or repairs is normal many many residents get away with hanging their laundry to dry outside, bag garbage in the hallway walking around with ... [click to read full apartment review]

Legacy Matthews (formerly Drake Apartments): This place is great!!! (Recommending!)

2007-11-06T21:15:07-06:00

From -Anonymous-: The apartments here are very nice. The maintenance staff is caring and try their best to take care of difficult issues. I too have had my water shut off, however the inconvenience was minor and the maintenance staff did what they could to expedite any repairs. I would recommend this ... [click to read full apartment review]

Legacy Matthews (formerly Drake Apartments): Downhill Slide (Not Recommending)

2007-10-03T14:03:54-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I agree with the most recent posters. I have lived in this complex for approx. 4 years and it has definately taken a downhill slide over the past year. As previously stated, the water issues have been rampant this year -- we have had water main bursts at least once ... [click to read full apartment review]

Legacy Matthews (formerly Drake Apartments): Keep Looking (Not Recommending)

2007-09-05T15:12:18-06:00

From maytaurus@hotmail.com: The quality of living has gone downhill since I have moved here. The water issue is horrible! It has been turned off at least 20 times this year, so far. There are residents at home during the day but they have not done anything to accomodate them in terms of ... [click to read full apartment review]

Legacy Matthews (formerly Drake Apartments): Don't move here (Not Recommending)

2007-08-23T15:26:51-06:00

From -Anonymous-: This place is over priced garbage. They raised the rent and the place got worse. I had gang signs written on my building, neighbors who throw trash outside their door and leave it for weeks, and managment doesn't seem to care. I am planning on moving out soon, don't move ... [click to read full apartment review]

Legacy Matthews (formerly Drake Apartments): CRAP!!! (Not Recommending)

2007-07-02T11:30:17-06:00

From -Anonymous-: The Legacy is just an all out bad place to call home. Today is the third day this week they have cut my water off without even giving a notice. The pool is trashy, they hardly ever clean it. People take their radio out there and just blast horrible music ... [click to read full apartment review]

Legacy Matthews (formerly Drake Apartments): (Not Recommending)

2006-11-13T11:06:35-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Resident since 2005 and up until approx. July - August 2006 an immense change in character has developed. It appears there has been a Management change and the quality of lifestyle as drastically decreased. It appears "all" walks of life can rent here now and be highly inconsiderate toward other ... [click to read full apartment review]

Legacy Matthews (formerly Drake Apartments): Great place for the price. (Recommending!)

2006-11-12T16:35:41-06:00

From toffycoffy: First,
If you are looking for super class, this is not you place. For the money, the place is worth every penny.

The staff is very co-operative. Maintenance is extraordinarily quick. The place is well kept, lighted and away from the city's commotion.

Shopping is great around.
Overall:
Safe, cheap, accessible, quiet and comfortable. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Legacy Matthews (formerly Drake Apartments): Great Experience (Recommending!)

2006-08-02T15:50:20-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have had a very enjoyable experience at The Drake. It is in a great safe area, the grounds are well taken care of and the Maintainance staff is absolutely top notch. The staff has always been very friendly and helpful. I really like the eclectic make-up of the residents. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Legacy Matthews (formerly Drake Apartments): THE WORST MANAGEMENT IMAGINABLE (Not Recommending)

2006-06-09T12:08:56-06:00

From rhosigma@gmail.com: This is the 5th apartment i have "lived" in, the management is terrable, i would not even roccomend this place to my worst enemy ... [click to read full apartment review]

Legacy Matthews (formerly Drake Apartments): good experience (Recommending!)

2006-06-04T12:54:32-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I've lived at the Drake almost 2 years and have really enjoyed it. The Drake boasts a great location, helpful staff, and the fastest, most thorough maintenance crew I've heard of! I've never waited even 24 hours before any reported problem was fixed. Once I let them know my sink ... [click to read full apartment review]

Legacy Matthews (formerly Drake Apartments): Horrible experience (Not Recommending)

2006-05-03T16:56:27-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I lived at the Drake several years ago. The carpet was old and dirty when I moved in. When I moved out these idiots charged me several hundred dollars for the carpet. I didn't pay this of course, so they were nice enough to send me to a collection agency. ... [click to read full apartment review]