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Pennswood Apartments: Death Trap. Ghetto Trash. (Not Recommending)

2009-10-26T13:53:22-06:00

From -Anonymous-: The parking is terrible. They have trucks parked all along the back of the complex parking spaces. It's loud, they play loud Spanish music & loud Rap music. For their "parties", they'll "borrow" your lawn furniture, and use your cars as lawn furniture (they'll sit on it). There's dogs EVERYWHERE, ... [click to read full apartment review]

Pennswood Apartments: Lied to (Recommending!)

2008-12-17T17:00:35-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Apon arriveing to pennswoods by Staceys' own words told myself and another roomie of mine that the electric that the outside lights would be split by the other units connceted to me. That was a lie. after 2 yrs of liveing here I came to find out that I was ... [click to read full apartment review]

Pennswood Apartments: Moved in 1981 - 27 years (Recommending!)

2008-09-11T12:21:24-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have lived at Pennswood since 1981. I feel bad that people have written some of the things on this website about Pennswood that are not completely true.This property is vey big close to 700 apartments, ther will always be sometype of problems, but in reading some of these comments ... [click to read full apartment review]

Pennswood Apartments: (Recommending!)

2008-07-21T07:20:45-06:00

From agoodtenant69: I was reading the reviews and felt I had to add something some of what people are saying is true some not yest there was a suicide however that could happen anywhere and the murder well it was a result of a man and wife argueing which could also happen ... [click to read full apartment review]

Pennswood Apartments: Beware!!! (Not Recommending)

2008-06-30T13:30:21-06:00

From -Anonymous-: My advice if this place seems to be ok to you take pictures before and after you move out. We lived there one year. We were never late on rent, no complaints against us. We asked for a walk through and was advise it was not needed the property manager ... [click to read full apartment review]

Pennswood Apartments: Following up with my status at Pennswood (Not Recommending)

2009-01-04T21:55:29-06:00

From buddy_grice: Upon my return I had a different outtake on my views of pennswood that i have left before. I think the only decent person here is Merciah. I...for two months straight was getting harassed about a late payment. That could be understandable, but here is the catch it was the ... [click to read full apartment review]

Pennswood Apartments: keep on looking (Not Recommending)

2008-04-28T14:25:25-06:00

From -Anonymous-: you do not want to live here. the police are here more then they are at the station. the apt manager is a racist and will put you out in a heartbeat. he put out a friend of mine for being late 2 times because she was having life threating ... [click to read full apartment review]

Pennswood Apartments: Bad Management and Office Staff (Not Recommending)

2008-03-13T12:11:39-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have lived at Pennswood for a couple years, but I can't take the management of this place any longer. When they want to come in to do any repairs that you have not calld about, they give you a one-two day notice. I had several things missing out of ... [click to read full apartment review]

Pennswood Apartments: DISCRIMINATION! FORWARDS, BACKWARDS AND SIDEWAYS! (Not Recommending)

2007-09-16T19:42:18-06:00

From pennswood77: MY RELATIVE HAS LIVED HERE FOR OVER 5 YRS AND ITS BEEN A NIGHTMARE! SHE'S HANDICAPPED AND LIVED IN TWO OF THEIR APARTMENTS. WE STRUGGLED TO GET A RAIL OR RAMP PUT IN AND OVER THE YEARS HAVE HAD PEOPLE TRY AND START PHYSICAL FIGHTS WITH HER AND MYSELF, AND ... [click to read full apartment review]

Pennswood Apartments: It's okay for the money (Recommending!)

2006-12-30T10:07:00-06:00

From alk46283: I only lived here for 4 months because I then wanted to move into the city. It is okay. Rent is very, very reasonable for this market. The apartment was clean and bright. The bathroom was very nice. The kitchen was outdated though. If you are fine with living in ... [click to read full apartment review]

Pennswood Apartments: they want money for leaving (Not Recommending)

2006-12-17T02:43:01-06:00

From -Anonymous-: i had to leave because I lost my job. now they want over 3000 dollars. i lived there 3 years. they want 2 months rent because i gave 3 weeks notice. i am on month to month since the one year lease was over 2 years ago. SO I ONLY ... [click to read full apartment review]

Pennswood Apartments: Management is very rude and buildings outdated. (Not Recommending)

2006-09-15T14:40:36-06:00

From dntmovehere: Unlike most people here I still live at Pennswood apartments. This place is terrible. At first it seemed nice but since the day we moved in we had nothing but problems. Many things needed fixed and still do. If you try to move out they charge you 2 mths rent ... [click to read full apartment review]

Pennswood Apartments: False Accusations on Move Out Inspection (Not Recommending)

2006-08-23T14:19:55-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Claimed damage when the apartment looked better when we cleaned it than when we moved it- request a move in inspection with the manager and then also take pictures!!! ... [click to read full apartment review]

Pennswood Apartments: Run while you can (Not Recommending)

2006-08-10T09:56:08-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I lived in pennswood apts from 2002-2005, not only did i have ants be warned the first level apts have bad leaks by the windows.Which they charged me water damage to a wall when I moved.this problem was fixed 9 times and never helped. My A/C broke down 5 times ... [click to read full apartment review]

Pennswood Apartments: MoneySucker (Not Recommending)

2006-07-13T18:18:48-06:00

From -Anonymous-: My advice better stay away, or have a clean contract, they never say out when enter the lease. They have been just telling 2 months notice, there is another clause in the lease saying "if u break the lease before its period you will be charged 2 months rent". This ... [click to read full apartment review]

Pennswood Apartments: Tenant (Not Recommending)

2006-06-03T11:58:16-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I moved into this complex in 1994, I moved out in 2002. At that time it was a pretty good deal, but alot of the problems that you have listed I experienced as well. I always had ants, The windows were drafty and rattled in a strong wind storm and ... [click to read full apartment review]

Pennswood Apartments: (Recommending!)

2006-01-17T07:34:05-06:00

From symphonicmelodee: ... [click to read full apartment review]

Pennswood Apartments: Never Again (Not Recommending)

2006-01-02T22:05:59-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I resided at Pennswood for three years. I liked the idea that they accepted my lab mix and the on-call maint. personnel were great. When I asked why the raise in rent.. they said to upgrade the apt's. For three years there was no upgrading of my apt at ALL.. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Pennswood Apartments: Terrible Management (Not Recommending)

2005-12-09T12:56:30-06:00

From foxyblu: Where do I begin? The office staff is terrible. I complained and called the police on very obnoxiuous neighbors numerous times. I eventually got the management company who owns the place in New Jersey involved to get results. Snow removal here is a joke! Expect to shovel your own walkway ... [click to read full apartment review]

Pennswood Apartments: cannot stand the place (cont.) (Not Recommending)

2005-12-05T01:38:44-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I forgot to mention that when school lets out all the teens like to stand in the middle of the street. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Pennswood Apartments: You can check out anytime you like, but you can NEVER leave!!! (Not Recommending)

2005-10-03T13:57:57-06:00

From -Anonymous-: We have been at Pennswood for awhile. And we have found an awesome house we are going to buy. Well, as far as I understood it, our lease was 1 year for the first year and then it rolled over, but was month to month from then on. Pennswood requires ... [click to read full apartment review]

Pennswood Apartments: Just Say NO!!! (Not Recommending)

2005-10-03T13:31:37-06:00

From unhappyrenter800: Been at pennswood for close to 3 1/2 years now. The only thing that made this place relatively okay were our next door neighbors. Everything else was horrible. My car was keyed and has obscenities stratched into the hood and roof. The dryer caught on fire and burned two comforters. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Pennswood Apartments: Daughter fell near fatal 15' drop out of 2nd story window. Defective window latch (Not Recommending)

2005-08-01T12:44:43-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have requested the "24 hour emergency maint." To please fix a defective window latch in a childs bedroom. She is 3 and was playing last spring and fell out of her window and was rushed to Hershet pa trauma center to be treated. AFTER this happened they gave us ... [click to read full apartment review]

Pennswood Apartments: Ants and bad office staff (Not Recommending)

2005-06-29T09:44:45-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Ants are common everyday problem when you live at Pennswood. From talking to my neighbors, everyone has them. Yet, everytime someone complains, management blames the tenant. You can walk down the sidewalk outside and see the pavement covered with red ants running all over. It is obviously not tennant related, ... [click to read full apartment review]

Pennswood Apartments: We liked it overall (Recommending!)

2005-04-02T17:09:31-06:00

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Pennswood Apartments: ANTS ANTS ANTS ANTS ANTS - Manayunk Rd. (Not Recommending)

2005-04-01T11:22:13-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I lived in Pennswood for less than one year. I liked the place, good value. I lived in the rear of the community, it was nice. I moved in June 2004. Right after Christmas 2004, I started noticing ants in the bathroom. I thought one of the kids spilled something, ... [click to read full apartment review]

Pennswood Apartments: Didn't even show the place.. cause we are gay! (Not Recommending)

2004-12-21T21:54:35-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I went to get shown this apartment at 5:15 appt. my partner (yes I am gay), went to see it earlier that day. She was told that the second bedroom is small, but my partner said that it's ok, it's the computer room. I went in at 5:15 as my ... [click to read full apartment review]

Pennswood Apartments: (Recommending!)

2004-12-09T10:07:31-06:00

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Pennswood Apartments: Everything has been great (Recommending!)

2004-11-26T11:03:48-06:00

From jdeas: I have lived here for two years. I really enjoyed living at Pennswood. WHere I lived was very quiet and peaceful, also the neighbors were very nice. The scenery, price, and location made this the best place for me. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Pennswood Apartments: this place sucked (Not Recommending)

2004-11-17T10:11:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: i had lived there for nearly 2 years and trust me...it wasnt fun. my neighbors were very nice. a lot of "ganstas", loud hip hop, annoying/weird people. I had even caught and yelled at the damn kids leaning on my brand new car..no respect for others belongings = ghetto. al ... [click to read full apartment review]

Pennswood Apartments: not so bad (Recommending!)

2004-11-08T12:14:03-06:00

From june21: I recently moved in at Pennswood in Oct of 04 and so far I have had no complaints. I hear alot of negative feed back regarding the complex. Regarding the fire that just happend, that was the residents fault not the complex. The maintance men are very nice as well ... [click to read full apartment review]

Pennswood Apartments: DO NOT LIVE HERE (Not Recommending)

2004-11-06T01:17:27-06:00

From -Anonymous-: My list of complaints about this place would fill pages and pages, but I dont have the time. This complex is absolutely the worst I have ever lived in. I looked at the other reviews and couldnt agree more. The person who wrote about the thugs that stand in the ... [click to read full apartment review]

Pennswood Apartments: YES ANOTHER FIRE (Not Recommending)

2004-11-05T13:31:01-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Yep, that make 3 fires in five years. I bet they blame this one on the tenants too. The wireing in these fire traps is so bad. When I lived there I had outlets that sparked if I used them. And with others if I put more than one cord ... [click to read full apartment review]

Pennswood Apartments: ghetto trash starting to come in & new manager sucks (Not Recommending)

2004-10-15T09:33:14-06:00

From pennswoodghetto: Maintenance--nice enough at times though when there was a fire in their townhouses due to electrical problems--they didn't care & were not empathetic. AS well as the manager---he locked himself into the office & wouldn't talk to any one or show any empathy or sympathy.

New manager--sucks. Unprofessional, male chauvenistic ... [click to read full apartment review]

Pennswood Apartments: 14 Good years (Recommending!)

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

From livinaftermidnight24@hotmail.com: I am not sure why I am writing to this site, but some of the stuff on here is so incorrect. I have lived here 14 years. They have done a good job for the price that I pay. This last year has been an improvement as well. You should ... [click to read full apartment review]

Pennswood Apartments: sale and possession of drug paraphernalia (Not Recommending)

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

From -Anonymous-: The news story below was copied today from ABC27's website and is a typical example of a PENNSWOOD RESIDENT.

Earlier this week a concerned parent approached police after she observed "Love Pens" for sale at the convenience store. These pens are non-operating pens that a clerk described to the lady ... [click to read full apartment review]

Pennswood Apartments: Follow-up (Not Recommending)

2004-04-30T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: An anonymous reviewer (probably from the complex) posted an anonymous post criticizing the anonymous reviews of their complex. They (anonymously) called the posters cowards.

To take them up on their bet, please email me rb_allen@hotmail.com if you have questions about my experience at Pennswood. My name is Rick Allen and will ... [click to read full apartment review]

Pennswood Apartments: Nice where I live! (Not Recommending)

2004-04-23T00:00:00-06:00

From gamrenter: I have been a tenant here off and on for over 17 years and I have been very fortunate. My children grew up in Pennwwood and attended Phillips Elementary, played ball for Penn Gardens Little League and met some really nice people over the years. I can´t complain about my ... [click to read full apartment review]

Pennswood Apartments: Not getting any better (Not Recommending)

2004-04-22T00:00:00-06:00

From firehazardplace: Finally we are moving out of this dump. Another fire, again! Its everyone elses fault besides the complex they say. I now know for sure that the complex doesnt give a crap about what happens to you. For instance..the one lady that was right beside the fire...had alot of damage ... [click to read full apartment review]

Pennswood Apartments: Enjoyed my time at Pennswood. (Recommending!)

2004-04-21T00:00:00-06:00

From equadoll: I lived in Pennswood for 4 years. I lived in a 2 bdRM Town and then a 3 bdrm Town and I never had problems. My neighbors were very friendly and never complained about my big parties. I think my neighbors enjoyed my kids parties. The rent is a bit ... [click to read full apartment review]

Pennswood Apartments: ANOTHER fire (Not Recommending)

2004-04-21T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I find it interesting that the complex is so quick to blame tenents for these things. Like too many items plugged into power strips etc. When I lived there half of my outlets didn´t work. And the ones that did only one plug would work...if you plugged into the second ... [click to read full apartment review]

Pennswood Apartments: Here´s the "REAL TRUTH" (Not Recommending)

2004-02-20T00:00:00-06:00

From cdeitrich@tds.net: As a former resident of 4 years I can honestly say I experienced the following while living there.

1. Noisey neighbors - even had the neighbors through 2 full size recliner sofas off of their upstairs deck. They bounced into my deck area damaging my porch furniture. Their drunk/stoned friends trying ... [click to read full apartment review]

Pennswood Apartments: Changes are good (Recommending!)

2004-02-18T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Things have been changing alot this last year, now that the old manager lady is gone, things are much better. I really don't understand this web site, I have lived here 13 years and know that it is a good place to live, things are even better with the new ... [click to read full apartment review]

Pennswood Apartments: The GOOD, the BAD and the UGLY... (Not Recommending)

2004-02-15T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-:
Not a very positive experience overall.

The "GOOD": heat is included, townhomes are spacious

The BAD: unprofessional maintenance staff (and they are not very bright either); when heat is on, the upstairs is an inferno, but the downstairs is freezing; poor snow removal from parking lots; rental office lied to us by ... [click to read full apartment review]

Pennswood Apartments: Poor but not the worst (Not Recommending)

2004-01-15T00:00:00-06:00

From falconsfan4life: Ok, so why rate this place so poorly and live here for so long? ONLY because the school is right behind the apartments and I´m saving up for a house. I don´t know why they offer a 2 bedroom apartment when NO adult could live in the small bedroom and ... [click to read full apartment review]

Pennswood Apartments: Not nearly as bad as everyone says (Recommending!)

2003-12-08T00:00:00-06:00

From bobaloo: We must be living in a different Pennswood Apartments because we have experienced virtually none of the problems that other tenants talk about. When we had maintenance problems they were fixed right away and the man who did the work was very personable and friendly. We have yet to see ... [click to read full apartment review]

Pennswood Apartments: Slowly becoming the least desirable place to live (Not Recommending)

2003-11-13T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I´ve lived at Pennswood Apartments for 3 years. I live in a two bedroom apartment, which I started renting at a reasonable rate, then last year they upped the rent by 50.00. They stated they were raising the rent because of gas prices (note gas prices went down that yar) ... [click to read full apartment review]

Pennswood Apartments: Itﾴs Nice! These people are lying...nothing better to do with their time (Recommending!)

2003-10-31T00:00:00-06:00

From shellie67: It sounds like the people that are renting are dirty, the people that rent the places do not take care of the place and then they don´t take care of their houses. I live in Pennswood Apartments, I rent a two bedroom Townhome, and itﾴs just me and my son. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Pennswood Apartments: A disgrace to the American Spirit (Not Recommending)

2003-10-14T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: As a former member of the United States Marine Corp, I am highly offended that this complex exists in not only in the USA but in our state of Pennsylvania. I have seen better conditions and people in the scummiest parts of the world. It is beyond ANY and all ... [click to read full apartment review]

Pennswood Apartments: Goodbye to the Ghetto (Not Recommending)

2003-10-13T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Can´t wait. I´m counting the days till I´m outta this god forsaken place. My lease is up the end of the month and I can say goodbye to all the ghetto trash and calcutta carpetbaggers.

For the benefit of those who might be crazy enough to consider this place, here ... [click to read full apartment review]