Apartment Ratings | Brookside Gardens Ratings and Reviews

Brookside Gardens: Great job with snow (Recommending!)

2009-12-24T09:25:17-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I just wanted to say that I think management did a great job with the snow storm. Thank you...This place is really picking up and getting better...I just renewed. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Brookside Gardens: Hands Down Worst Place I Have Ever Lived (Not Recommending)

2009-11-30T13:55:40-06:00

From -Anonymous-: The Office here at Brookside is the most unorganized I have ever experienced. I would come home from work repeatedly to find an eviction notice on my door after I had paid my rent ON TIME and IN FULL. Repeatedly I would have to take time out of my schedule ... [click to read full apartment review]

Brookside Gardens: Not good Management water bill started (Not Recommending)

2009-10-13T06:25:02-06:00

From -Anonymous-: There is nothing good about Brookside garden. Its very old community (about 30 years old) so maintenance is needed badly. There heating system / A.C. are very old and sometime its even not working. You complain thousands time to the management but they will not listen to your complain they ... [click to read full apartment review]

Brookside Gardens: Not Nice Anymore (Not Recommending)

2009-09-29T10:01:21-06:00

From mr2coffee: Moved into my apt Dec of 2007 and it was nice, small but nice. The neighbors were pretty much ok and cordial. Then starting about 8 months ago good people started to leave and riff raff started to move in. Lets see we had a drug bust, a guy that ... [click to read full apartment review]

Brookside Gardens: Enjoyed my stay (Recommending!)

2009-09-09T16:48:15-06:00

From AptRatingUser1: I move around a lot because of my job, and always use these ratings when looking for a place, so I thought i should finally post something to help out. I lived in Brookside Gardens for around a year, until I was transferred. It was my first apartment out of ... [click to read full apartment review]

Brookside Gardens: 3 years and counting (Recommending!)

2009-08-31T08:15:39-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Me and my partner have lived here for over 3 years now. We moved in 2006 with the hopes of saving money and purchasing a house. Unfortunally, my partner lost his job and we had to put that dream on hold. We love living at Brookside for the location and ... [click to read full apartment review]

Brookside Gardens: Brookside sucks, donot stay there (Not Recommending)

2009-12-09T10:50:25-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Hi, I stayed in Brookside Gardens for around 3 years, & writing this review after leaving the apartmnet. What pissed me more that after staying 3 years & not complainig for 1 day, as the maintenance was horrible, i was paying too much for the crapy apartment, they hit me ... [click to read full apartment review]

Brookside Gardens: (Recommending!)

2009-08-25T19:50:05-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have live here for 2 years and the managment is very helpful and friendly. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Brookside Gardens: Brookside garden (Not Recommending)

2009-08-12T08:36:53-06:00

From -Anonymous-: When i cam to US i donot have a choice i need a appartment immediatly to move from hotel. So some of my friends were staying in Brookside & they refered me. I started living & liked the place, the one problem was appartment very small. No Laudry facility was ... [click to read full apartment review]

Brookside Gardens: Brookside Gardens (Recommending!)

2009-07-22T11:13:32-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I just moved to Brookside Gardens and I absolutley love it!! My apartment is beautiful, all of my neighbors are great and they are all very happy here!! The management and maintenance staff are fantastic and always friendly and helpful! I am so glad I moved here after looking at ... [click to read full apartment review]

Brookside Gardens: One of the exellent place in nj. (Recommending!)

2009-04-03T06:17:41-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Brrokside Garden is a very nice place to live in.I lived here one year.It was a great experience to live here.The office personnell are very cool and supportive.The maintance staff is also very good.Great location,best maintanance.Just because of my office shifted to parsippany i had to leave it.But it is ... [click to read full apartment review]

Brookside Gardens: I love it here :) (Recommending!)

2008-10-29T09:22:12-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I love living at Brookside Gardens!!! The office staff have gone above and beyond my expections and are always willing to answer any questions that I may have. Maintenance is answered in a timely manner and extremely efficent. We are close to EVERYTHING and it is worth the rent that ... [click to read full apartment review]

Brookside Gardens: Best location of all! (Recommending!)

2008-08-12T16:47:10-06:00

From soccerlover67: I moved to Brookside a couple of months ago. I think is a good place to live in but the location is the best thing this place has. I am less than five minutes away from work, i can walk to the mall and downtown somerville has something going on ... [click to read full apartment review]

Brookside Gardens: I LIKE IT! (Recommending!)

2008-08-11T17:25:47-06:00

From creative06: I have been here for the last 8 yearlet me tell you something since the new owner took over brookside gardens is a betterplace to live.I love the maintenance and office staff,it is just a phone call away to get all the help you need,my personal opinion i think brookside ... [click to read full apartment review]

Brookside Gardens: Sooooooooo Sad!!!! (Not Recommending)

2008-06-03T11:34:33-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I am currently a renter in Brookside. And I have to mention that alot of the positive ratings have come from new tenants or from prospective tenants, give them a year or 2 they will be changing those ratings. I have lived in the apartments for a few years and ... [click to read full apartment review]

Brookside Gardens: Bed-Bugs,!..why aren't these high ratings mentioning.?? (Not Recommending)

2009-08-30T23:17:41-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Why aren't these high ratings mentioning Bed-Bugs.??Because, these high ratings are being put in by the employees; :Or else the management is FABRICATING these high ratings.All the residents that i talk to are really upset about high water bills.They are really upset about the bed-bugs.they are rally upset about the ... [click to read full apartment review]

Brookside Gardens: I like living here! (Recommending!)

2008-03-28T18:06:22-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I AM A RESIDENT IN BROOKSIDE GARDEN FOR FIVE YEAR, AN MY EXPERIENCE HAS BEEN POSITIVE. ONE OF THE THINGS I MOST LIKE IS THE AREA, I'M NEAR THE MALL, MAIN STREET EVEN IF I DONT HAVE VEHICLE I COULD DO ALL MY SHOPPING, I LIKE MY NEIGHBORS. THEY ARE ... [click to read full apartment review]

Brookside Gardens: I think it is getting better. (Recommending!)

2008-03-17T22:26:44-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have lived here a lot of years and seen a few companies managing all these units. I think things are getting better. I like the girls in the office and maintenance is great too. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Brookside Gardens: found my place (Recommending!)

2008-03-27T20:29:18-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I transfered jobs from Michigan to somerset and one of my co-workers recommended me with this place. I must say that out of all the ones I visited this place was by far the best one. the price is good and the place is nice. I can actually get to ... [click to read full apartment review]

Brookside Gardens: good place. (Recommending!)

2009-11-10T08:51:32-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I lived in this apartment for 3-1/2 years and it was a good experience. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Brookside Gardens: Too Small and Old (Not Recommending)

2008-03-02T15:31:14-06:00

From -Anonymous-: The apts are too small and too old. Maint staff is nice & promt. Office satff is really rude. Parking is a mess. Heating in apt cannot be controlled makes life dificult. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Brookside Gardens: nice (Recommending!)

2008-03-01T10:02:19-06:00

From andresz84@yahoo.com: came to visit apt try to get a place to live very nice comunity courtyard very clean and the ladys on the office very profesional old comunity but well kept. looking to move in on march ... [click to read full apartment review]

Brookside Gardens: happy renter (Recommending!)

2008-02-28T20:12:56-06:00

From somerville19: I am staying here from past two years. I like the my apartment a lot it really fits my needs. I have a two bedroom apartment with dining area. It is good size, i like the kitchen which is huge. I love the little island i have in the kitchen ... [click to read full apartment review]

Brookside Gardens: almost 10 years! (Recommending!)

2008-05-22T10:43:17-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have been here almost 10 years. I have had the priviledge to make Brookside Gardens my home where me & my family share in one of the most nice & comfortable neighbor in the heart of Somerville. Then staff and management team are always willing to work out things ... [click to read full apartment review]

Brookside Gardens: Good experience (Recommending!)

2009-10-13T08:09:44-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I lived in this place for two years before relocating to CA and had no complaints. I asked maintenance for repairs and were fixed. Management was good and my water bills were not a significant amount. My apartment was small but nice and in a nice location. Pretty good for ... [click to read full apartment review]

Brookside Gardens: Just visited the property (Recommending!)

2008-02-20T08:59:57-06:00

From cuteepie123: I was there over the weekend and loved the community. The people in the office were helpful and nice to me. I can't wait until I can live there in a couple of months. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Brookside Gardens: Looks like my new home (Recommending!)

2008-02-18T08:56:24-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have just visited this community over the weekend and I was very impressed by the staff. They were very helpful to me and took there time to make sure that I seen all their community had to offer. I am new to the area and I hope the rest ... [click to read full apartment review]

Brookside Gardens: disagree with last comment (Recommending!)

2009-12-08T11:19:58-06:00

From -Anonymous-: i have lived here over 3yrs and have not had any problems with the new office staff. so far, they have been very helpfull in explaining what was miscommunicated by prior staff. So far, so good! keep it up and i will stay another year. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Brookside Gardens: I just transfered and Love it. (Recommending!)

2008-02-15T15:38:42-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I just transfered from a 1 bedroom to a 2 bedroom because my husband and I just had a beatufil new baby girl. The staff in the office especially Kathy as well as maintenance made this stressful time easier than i thought it would be. We were looking to buy ... [click to read full apartment review]

Brookside Gardens: Don't Do it!!! (Not Recommending)

2007-11-13T10:20:08-06:00

From BrooksideVictim: This is a last resort apt!!!!If you have the time keep looking!Receptionist very RUDE!!!Maintenance workers when they do show up never finish what they start. Somerville is a beautiful place but it's apartment complexes like this that make you want to move to another town. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Brookside Gardens: Not worth the money (Not Recommending)

2007-09-07T22:54:23-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Maintainance is nonexistence. I had issues with one of the A/C units in the midst of summer and I had to repeatedly phone the management office until actions were taken. The management office often make mistakes (i.e. leave rent reminders at your apartment even when rent check was received and ... [click to read full apartment review]

Brookside Gardens: Aug 12, 2007 (Not Recommending)

2007-08-12T08:17:02-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Not worth it. I lived here for over a year, the rent is high for what you get. The appliances are too old, heat is managed by the mgmt and they don't realize to turn it off when its summer!!!The water smells bad and the drains are cloggy. To top ... [click to read full apartment review]

Brookside Gardens: nice experience (Recommending!)

2007-07-25T11:01:33-06:00

From -Anonymous-: i lived in brookside gardens for over a year.....it was a nice experience...it was my first home and i felt safe in there....i also got my securty deposit back on time... ... [click to read full apartment review]

Brookside Gardens: Update on a prior review (Not Recommending)

2007-03-17T11:15:57-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have lived here at Brookside for several years and previously wrote a review stating the the town of Somerville makes the problems here livable. That was said before the newest management company came in. NOW... the greatest joy of my life will be leaving here.

To highlight the current issues:

1) ... [click to read full apartment review]

Brookside Gardens: You won't get your deposit back! You will end up paying all the rent for the remaining lease period (Not Recommending)

2007-01-14T12:34:19-06:00

From -Anonymous-: The staff (Cathy & Rita) are horrible. They are very uncourteous to the customers. Planning to report to the management.I don't know why they behave so rude with customers, may be because they are not paid well. and they end up showing all the unhappiness towards customers.

Horrible water ( not ... [click to read full apartment review]

Brookside Gardens: Not a terrible place to live (Recommending!)

2006-11-22T23:08:41-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I just moved in about a month ago, and I wasn't impressed with the aparment because it smelt bad and not very clean. But beyond that, I really like the apartment for its quiet, safe, convenient location. Also, the staff is friendly. For the price and its location, I would ... [click to read full apartment review]

Brookside Gardens: Big Mistake (Not Recommending)

2006-08-17T17:18:51-06:00

From -Anonymous-: These apartments are awful. The heat is controlled by the apartment complex and they keep it on full blast from October through the middle of May. I'm not exaggerating when I tell you it was 90 degrees one day in May and the heat was still on full blast making ... [click to read full apartment review]

Brookside Gardens: Great deals, Great location!! (Recommending!)

2009-03-27T13:33:30-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I moved from PA here for my job and I'm so glad I found this place. It is close to my job, close to the mall, close to downtown, close to everything!! the price was a great deal considering this is the first time paying a full rent by myself; ... [click to read full apartment review]

Brookside Gardens: Not meant for professionals (Not Recommending)

2005-12-13T19:20:10-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Would not recommend this apartment to working professionals who want to rest at the end of a busy day or sleep late during the weekend. Neighbors are inconsiderate and continue playing loud music with floor-thumping bass at all hours. Speaking to them, or complaining to Management does not yield results. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Brookside Gardens: Dump! Don't move here if you want your deposit back! (Not Recommending)

2005-04-11T10:54:05-06:00

From -Anonymous-: This is a dump. I regret staying here. The people in the rental office are very nice when you look forward to move here. However, when you move out, they turned really nasty. They eat up my security deposit saying it's not clean enough when I moved out when I ... [click to read full apartment review]

Brookside Gardens: do NOT move her (Not Recommending)

2005-04-01T16:15:24-06:00

From -Anonymous-: this apartment is awful. the grounds are poorly maintained. the parking lots need to be redone badly as potholes are everywhere. gutters can be seen hanging from the buildings. squirrels live in roof. management is aware of problems and completely uninterested in fixing! leaky sewage line leads to unwelcome smells. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Brookside Gardens: (Not Recommending)

2005-01-20T15:59:29-06:00

From -Anonymous-: ... [click to read full apartment review]

Brookside Gardens: Great price, wonderful staff (Recommending!)

2004-09-15T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: My husband wnd I lived at Brookside gardens for 4 years and were very pleased with the space, but were especially pleased with the maintenance staff, who were always on call and came no more than 12 hours after we reported a problem (and usually within the hour). ... [click to read full apartment review]

Brookside Gardens: You wont get your security deposit back (Not Recommending)

2004-04-29T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Horrible water ( not drinkable).

unreliable laundry - works 50% of the time only - rain will enter basements and laudry does not work for days.

Grounds not maintained. Maintained only near road ends not inside complexes.
Water stagnates every where inside the complexes for days after rain.

Very ... [click to read full apartment review]

Brookside Gardens: Horrible apartments (Not Recommending)

2004-04-14T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have lived in Brookside Gardens since late August 2003. Although this apartment is convenient for me, it is the worst place to live.

First of all, they have a HUGE squirrel problem. I live on the 2nd floor and my crawl place is full of squirrels. Nobody seems to ... [click to read full apartment review]

Brookside Gardens: Price Great, Conditions Not (Not Recommending)

2004-03-22T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: - Parking is horrible. If I am not home by 10 pm I might as well not come home. There are never any spots. I have complained but nothing is ever done.

- Tenants are rude and LOUD! I lived downstairs and after calling the office several times about the 2 ... [click to read full apartment review]

Brookside Gardens: Look for Better apartments. (Not Recommending)

2003-12-05T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Pros
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- Near to shopping mall
- Near to grocery stores
- Nice talking apartment management office staff(difficult to find nice dealing office staff in other apartments).
- Low apartment prices.

Cons
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- Horrible water ( not drinkable).
- disgusting laundry facilities
- unreliable laundry - works 50% of the time only - rain will enter basements and ... [click to read full apartment review]

Brookside Gardens: Read this if you´re thinking of moving here! (Not Recommending)

2003-09-23T00:00:00-06:00

From ericakellr: I was in my apartment at Brookside for one year and that was about all I could take! First off the places are very old. My friend´s mom who is 40 lived there as a child! And you can definetly see their age.
As was said before the laundry rooms are ... [click to read full apartment review]

Brookside Gardens: I enjoyed my time there (Recommending!)

2003-07-30T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I had one of the large single bedrooms on Brookside Ave over towards Immaculata School. Lived there from 1997 - 2000.

The reviewer who complained about not having a dining are just wasn´t bright enough to rent an apartment WITH a dining room. The apartment was the perfect size for a ... [click to read full apartment review]

Brookside Gardens: nothing great (Not Recommending)

2003-07-14T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Its ok for a single person. Not too much room. Small closet space. cold in the winter, hot in the summer. Big issue with the water changing temperatures every few seconds. Never consistent showers. Neighborhood somewhat quiet. Walls are a bit thin. Small kitchen and dining area. Again the apartment ... [click to read full apartment review]