Apartment Ratings | Highlands at Plaza Square Ratings and Reviews

Highlands at Plaza Square: No one has mentioned internet! (Not Recommending)

2009-11-25T06:27:14-06:00

From -Anonymous-: so by the time you've made your way down to my review here, you've most likely heard alot of the same stuff: noisy, poor AC units, no parking, the cracked leaking pool we pay $500 for, the fact that we all bought satellite receivers then the building switched to Cablevision, ... [click to read full apartment review]

Highlands at Plaza Square: Better Than Most in New Brunswick (Recommending!)

2009-10-26T13:58:12-06:00

From EmGus: I lived in the Highlands for two years while I got a master's at Rutgers. I liked it more than many of the reviewers did and here is why:- Maintenance staff: Extremely nice and helpful. They went out of their way to fix things quickly and efficiently. Were very careful ... [click to read full apartment review]

Highlands at Plaza Square: A word from experienced renter: pretty decent place. (Recommending!)

2009-10-22T07:45:32-06:00

From -Anonymous-: This is my fifth year out of college, and 5th year renting (I'm not counting college years). I lived in 3 apartments, and once rented a house.First, let's get the house out of the picture. The heating bill was astronomical, topping 700$/month. You get to rake your own leaves, shovel ... [click to read full apartment review]

Highlands at Plaza Square: No good! (Not Recommending)

2009-08-21T10:01:18-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I rent a two bedroom apartment for about year and a half. Like someone said here, there are many hidden expenses that they don't tell you - like parking, extra cable boxes if you have have more than one TV, 3 dollars the build charge on top of your water ... [click to read full apartment review]

Highlands at Plaza Square: We like it! (Recommending!)

2009-06-04T15:42:10-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have lived at the highlands for almost a month, which obviously isnt that much time, but really like it so far. The apartment itself it beautiful and spacious. I cant believe all the reviews saying its loud. My husband and I have never EVER heard anyone in the hallway ... [click to read full apartment review]

Highlands at Plaza Square: So is it good or not? (Recommending!)

2009-06-04T10:39:05-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I am kind of shopping around for apartments in the area.Can any of the current or recent tenants confirm if its ok?I've seen a tonnn of bad reviews and each person complaining about something new. One thing that seemed consistant is guest parking - so is it the only problem ... [click to read full apartment review]

Highlands at Plaza Square: What a waste of money (Not Recommending)

2009-05-05T17:25:20-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have been living here since 2007 and had to renew my lease out of necessity in 2008. But this community is not worth the money. Someone mentioned in their post that it like an exclusive dorm- I agree. The apartment complex is beautiful but not convenient. The advertisements and ... [click to read full apartment review]

Highlands at Plaza Square: Noisey and lacks good AC (Not Recommending)

2008-09-10T19:39:05-06:00

From -Anonymous-: We have an apartment that faces the street. Its very noisey with trucks and buses going by. I would like to open the windows to let in fresh air but its too noisey. Instead I have to run the air conditioning full time to keep the apartment bearable. The air ... [click to read full apartment review]

Highlands at Plaza Square: They get you coming and going (Not Recommending)

2008-08-12T10:54:10-06:00

From -Anonymous-: My husband and I were attracted to The Highlands for the short term leases they offered - since our house sold in record time and we had no place to go. Our window was broken the entire time we lived there. Maintenance entered our apartment for numerous reasons at least ... [click to read full apartment review]

Highlands at Plaza Square: Another Marketing Ploy (Not Recommending)

2008-07-02T06:03:15-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Roseland Properties needs to stop rewarding it's executives and start focusing on its clients, US the TENNANTS. For this review I choose to focus on the building and not the area. It doesn't take rocket science to notice the section 8 housing across new st. And yes there was a ... [click to read full apartment review]

Highlands at Plaza Square: Watch out for the price... (Recommending!)

2008-06-26T14:17:39-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I was bored and surfing the internet and for whatever reason ended up reading these reviews. Overall it is an ok place to live but the only thing I will say to potential residents is don't even pay attention to the rent amount. Doesn't mean anything because they shave that ... [click to read full apartment review]

Highlands at Plaza Square: Dont make the mistake of moving of here (Not Recommending)

2008-04-09T09:53:21-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I just recently went to the highlands website and i couldnt believe the unbelievable amount of false advertising i dont even know where they got some of the pics from...we have lived here for 3 years, paid exorbitant rent thinking we were getting all these "amenities" (for which there is ... [click to read full apartment review]

Highlands at Plaza Square: The Most Exclusive Dorm at Rutgers! (Not Recommending)

2008-03-27T22:07:58-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I haven't ready anything incorrect on the site yet, but want to reiterate some points made.- Parking is good, but expect your insurance premiums to go up anyway. Despite the locked garage, you're very close to the projects.- Noise is a definite problem. God have mercy on you if you ... [click to read full apartment review]

Highlands at Plaza Square: It s like a Monet... (Not Recommending)

2007-08-10T11:53:54-06:00

From -Anonymous-: It s like a Monet: From far away, it's OK, but up close, it's a big old mess!Any good marks you see on this site must be employees for Highlands.1. Free parking in the lot across the street? - The lot is not free. This is a lie.Also, it is ... [click to read full apartment review]

Highlands at Plaza Square: good, but pricey (Recommending!)

2007-01-03T20:43:32-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I don't know why people are complaining about any of the staff. From my experience, all repairs are addressed, and usually fixed in one business day. As for visitor parking, there's a free lot across the street to use at night and on weekends. There are also paid city decks ... [click to read full apartment review]

Highlands at Plaza Square: Pretty face, but... (Not Recommending)

2006-11-21T22:02:48-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Many problems with facility, probably due to poor construction. The maintenance crew is understaffed to deal with all of the problems.
... [click to read full apartment review]

Highlands at Plaza Square: (Not Recommending)

2006-10-20T10:02:34-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have been very disappointed with my living experience here. There is no question in my mind that my apartment is beautiful; however, as a busy professional the service I receive is just as important as the apartment look and feel. The rent is high, but I was willing to ... [click to read full apartment review]

Highlands at Plaza Square: Nice Place To Live! (Recommending!)

2006-10-18T16:58:35-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have been in my apartment now for close to a year and I find the office staff to be very friendly, helpful and always customer focused. I also find that the maintenance guys are always on top of every single ticket I have put in and they are the ... [click to read full apartment review]

Highlands at Plaza Square: Not great. Overpriced. (Not Recommending)

2006-09-08T02:29:33-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Management team (and I mean the full team) has changed at least 4 times in the year and a half that I've been here. The manager NEVER returns your calls and is not even phased. Customer service is definitely NOT the priority. The rest of the office staff is friendly ... [click to read full apartment review]

Highlands at Plaza Square: so so (Not Recommending)

2006-08-07T20:40:29-06:00

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Highlands at Plaza Square: looking for a roomate here (Recommending!)

2006-08-06T16:17:18-06:00

From mehoolio@aol.com: I love the place, I am currently looking for a roomate to share a 2 BR apt here with. My roomates are moving out to buy a house in a different town. my email is mehoolio@aol.com if anyone is interested (if u wanted to share a room with someone thats ... [click to read full apartment review]

Highlands at Plaza Square: cry me a river (Recommending!)

2006-07-13T19:09:52-06:00

From -Anonymous-: The community is great. No idea how you can bash the maintenance team. They kick butt. My Ac wasn't working and they brought me a temporary one until they fixed it the next day. The pool is awesome. Parking is actually $75 in the garage not $100 like the last ... [click to read full apartment review]

Highlands at Plaza Square: Horrible (Not Recommending)

2006-07-09T11:42:15-06:00

From csevilis@hotmail.com: Terrible Management Team. Customer Service is their LAST priority. They do not care about their tenants. Mostly inexperienced individuals as part of Roseland Property Co.'s cost saving strategies.

Terrible Maintenance Team. They are slow to respond to even the smallest of problems. And the big ones they scratch their heads ... [click to read full apartment review]

Highlands at Plaza Square: Lots of good is happening (Recommending!)

2006-06-13T00:14:34-06:00

From -Anonymous-: The property is in full bloom and looks great. There was a pool party a couple of weekends ago with a great band and food. the rent is a little bit higher than other places, but my wife and I enjoy the clean and new feel of the community. She ... [click to read full apartment review]

Highlands at Plaza Square: I love it (Recommending!)

2006-05-03T17:41:22-06:00

From WalterGabonelli: I live here now for 2 years. My employer moved me in as a temporary housing while I close on a house in the area. But I seriously like it here so much that my wife and I dicided to stay. I do not undertand the complains in this board ... [click to read full apartment review]

Highlands at Plaza Square: Sucks Sucks Sucks (Not Recommending)

2006-03-06T20:45:42-06:00

From -Anonymous-: If you enjoy living with college students, paying way too much rent for really crappy construction, and having a mgmt office that is totally clueless, this apt is for you!

I really can not understand how anyone in their right mind would give this apt complex a good rating. They must ... [click to read full apartment review]

Highlands at Plaza Square: dont rent here (Not Recommending)

2006-03-02T16:16:45-06:00

From -Anonymous-: parking is nightmare. some people double park, including staffs. get dent all the time, other people do not care.

why are there staffs? they dont do anything. if u ask them something, they think u r stupid or they just never get back to u.

staffs enter your properties without ... [click to read full apartment review]

Highlands at Plaza Square: Fantastic (Recommending!)

2006-02-03T15:11:31-06:00

From pedroluna: I moved out two months ago and regret it. After leving at Highlands for 18 months, I was pampered. Cheap covered parking, great maintenance staff, great appliances with in apt. Laundry, satellite, highspeed internet....
I really don't understand the complains here. Some one complained that the satellites goes out when ... [click to read full apartment review]

Highlands at Plaza Square: great place. (Recommending!)

2006-01-06T12:25:18-06:00

From -Anonymous-: misery loves company.
don't buy into the cry babies who badmouth this great place.
all the content people are enjoying their stay and not looking for an outlet to vent their frustration so they havent posted much.
i have been here a little over a month and despite a glitch with parking, i ... [click to read full apartment review]

Highlands at Plaza Square: Okay place; terrible management; you can find better (Not Recommending)

2005-12-21T19:50:53-06:00

From shinta: The building itself is decent, if only cold air wouldn't keep pouring in through my windows and utility closet during the winter. Maintenance even came-- twice-- to fix it, but it doesn't seem to help much. I suppose that's why they make you pay your own gas bills, not to ... [click to read full apartment review]

Highlands at Plaza Square: Like a Stale Flatulant... (Not Recommending)

2007-08-02T11:16:48-06:00

From neverhighlands: My experience with this place has been nothing but difficult from beginning to end. Too many incidents and lack in operating efficiencies to list and waste even more of my time, however, I am amazed at the "highway robbery" that goes on at this place. For how much one pays, ... [click to read full apartment review]

Highlands at Plaza Square: looks nice...but.... (Not Recommending)

2005-10-16T08:07:50-06:00

From -Anonymous-: The major complaint would be the management. Though they have shown me all the trainings and awards that they have received, that's all for show. The management staff are nude, mean and stupid. They never follow through.

The satellite TV always goes out when the weather is bad (such as ... [click to read full apartment review]

Highlands at Plaza Square: Not bad like everyone is saying....but some changes should be made (Recommending!)

2005-09-28T14:45:30-06:00

From LostSailor: We moved into the Highlands back in July and I have to say, so far everything has been pretty good. Their are some things I would like to see changed. I've read all of the reviews on this site for the past 6 months or so and defenitely see a ... [click to read full apartment review]

Highlands at Plaza Square: Attention all masochists. This is the perfect place for you! (Not Recommending)

2005-09-22T09:52:36-06:00

From -Anonymous-: When i decided to move in and sign the lease, my leasing agent was the most attentive, sincere, honest person. He understood that i was a fresh college graduate and helped me in every way possible. My stay here for the first 5 months was bliss. Until ofcourse, they brought ... [click to read full apartment review]

Highlands at Plaza Square: DON'T RENT HERE!!!!!! (Not Recommending)

2005-09-11T18:32:33-06:00

From -Anonymous-: It is really sad to see such a beautiful building managed so horribly. The leasing office is completely disorganized. Leasing staff is patrionizing and rude. Everything they tell you is inconsistent from day to day and person to person. The rent is way too high, and they tack charges on ... [click to read full apartment review]

Highlands at Plaza Square: Decent living, but bad management and totally overpriced! (Not Recommending)

2005-08-11T20:14:43-06:00

From -Anonymous-: The majority of the complaints on this board are valid. This is a pretty comfortable place to live, but considering the high rents, there are a lot of problems. Management really could care less about the tenants after the lease is signed. Management is disorganized. They promised us a lot ... [click to read full apartment review]

Highlands at Plaza Square: Unfriendly Staff,No dealfor Your Money (Not Recommending)

2005-07-25T22:49:56-06:00

From camphell: I have lived at the Highlands Plaza for the last 14 months and boy, not what i expected. The New Management is horrible, they have no time to talk to residents, they will not return calls and treat you based on your skin color. I have made it to the ... [click to read full apartment review]

Highlands at Plaza Square: Jerk management (Not Recommending)

2005-07-18T20:52:17-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I was looking into getting an apartment there. We signed the initial papers, and all we had to do was get in the application fees. If you are a student and need a co-signer...BEWARE!!!! They will make you pay $75 for EACH application....$150 each person to live there. All i ... [click to read full apartment review]

Highlands at Plaza Square: Terrible - Shady management, outrageous pricing (Not Recommending)

2005-06-30T16:08:30-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Like many have mentioned, this place is all roses when you first arrive, seemingly the perfect place to live. Well, we've been there for 14 months and the front office leasing agents have all been fired- TWICE. We had added an extra (read: 3rd) parking spot and had been paying ... [click to read full apartment review]

Highlands at Plaza Square: RUN-RUN-AWAY!!! (Not Recommending)

2005-05-02T15:03:02-06:00

From -Anonymous-: This place promised there was everyting included except electric - LIE! You do pay for water and don't forget that electric heats your water.

The concierge?? What concierge?? There isn't one. They loose your packages and do not have any type of doorman service if you are out. You have to ... [click to read full apartment review]

Highlands at Plaza Square: Poor Management & Maintenance Crew is a Gang (Not Recommending)

2005-04-22T14:01:53-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Keep looking. As other have said, upon first look this place has it all. True but 1. You're going to pay dearly (NYC prices) and 2. The noise and college atmosphere is of great proportions.

The management is all smiles to get you to lease but doesn't do a thing for ... [click to read full apartment review]

Highlands at Plaza Square: Absolutely Awful (Not Recommending)

2005-04-08T22:05:10-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Beautiful property!! But, thats about it. Management is terrible .... once you move in -- they dont deliver on any promises ...

Also, the building is infested with college kids from Rutgers. Thus, it is very noisy. A lot of residents call this property "Camp Rutgers".

Very over priced ---- Poor ... [click to read full apartment review]

Highlands at Plaza Square: Avoid at all costs! (Not Recommending)

2005-04-05T14:57:41-06:00

From -Anonymous-: This place is quite possibly the most poorly managed building in New Brunswick. Frequent maintenance problems, a concierge that is non-existant and noise pollution make this dump a terrible place to live. Dog waste (I hope thatﾒs not from a human) constantly litters the elevators and halls. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Highlands at Plaza Square: (Not Recommending)

2005-02-02T16:47:49-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Everyone's complaints on this board are valid. The garage is a joke -- 1. the office can't keep track of which spaces are assigned to which residents 2. the spaces are too small and the management routinely assigns "compact" spaces to SUVs and pickup trucks, the end result is that ... [click to read full apartment review]

Highlands at Plaza Square: Nice place but...it's a student dorm! (Not Recommending)

2004-08-17T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: This apartment complex is quite a pleasant place to live except for a few things.

Being near Rutgers it's filled with noisy students. I've bumped into drunks that vandalize the place as well as inconsiderate ones that talk on their balcony at 3am, waking their neighbours up. I didn't expect noisy ... [click to read full apartment review]

Highlands at Plaza Square: Very nice. (Recommending!)

2004-06-23T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: My husband and I moved here from the west coast and rented our apartment site unseen. We were extremely nervous about the move but were pleasantly surprised to find such a nice complex. We love it here! The people in the office have been so helpful. We must have asked ... [click to read full apartment review]

Highlands at Plaza Square: Perfect location (Recommending!)

2004-05-24T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: We've lived in New Brunswick for 3 years and couldn't wait to have an apartment complex in the area that had amenities. The people in the office are very nice and really go out of their way to help. We highly recommend. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Highlands at Plaza Square: Weﾴve been had... (Not Recommending)

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

From -Anonymous-: This place looks great on paper, but doesnﾴt deliver promised services.

The advertised concierge service is nonexistant, the elevator is often out of service, the expensive assigned parking is not policed, the ﾴincluded in the rentﾴ satellite TV and high-speed internet have a habit of going out, and noise is a ... [click to read full apartment review]