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Fairmount Terrace Apartments: Improvements (Recommending!)

2008-11-06T10:44:46-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have been here since March 2007 and yes there has been alot of work going on and it was not convienent however I must say the managemet has changed for the better over the summer and the place is looking better. When I approced Genivive in the office she ... [click to read full apartment review]

Fairmount Terrace Apartments: Awful!!! (Not Recommending)

2008-10-19T19:03:01-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have been living in this bulding for a little over a year now, and prior to the new management I had NO complaints. However a few months ago new management took this over and this place is now disgusting. There is basically no ceiling on the 4th floor and ... [click to read full apartment review]

Fairmount Terrace Apartments: Great Place to Live! (Recommending!)

2008-09-22T12:17:48-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have been reading all of the reviews and am very shocked! I have lived in Fairmount terrace for two years and all of my problems stopped when the new management took over. I used to always file complaints that went unanswered until the new management team came in. I ... [click to read full apartment review]

Fairmount Terrace Apartments: By far a horrible place to live! (Not Recommending)

2008-09-12T12:32:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have read most of the reviews on here and they are pretty accurate. As someone who has lived there for two years, here is my honest assessment:Pros:-very spacious apartments with tons of closet space-great location -- doesnt get better than being by the highways, west river dr, target, pathmark, ... [click to read full apartment review]

Fairmount Terrace Apartments: total incompetence - stay away (Not Recommending)

2008-09-12T11:26:16-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I moved in about a month ago, and so far the cons FAR outweigh the pros on this place. let's start with the pros, though:- huuuge apartments. the space is wonderful and they definitely don't skimp out on closet space, either. - great layouts of the apartments- i know others ... [click to read full apartment review]

Fairmount Terrace Apartments: 10 YEAR LEASE ON INCOMPETENCE (Not Recommending)

2008-07-30T07:50:37-06:00

From WillDJForRent: So I've lived at Fairmount for a little over 7 years and I try my best to give a fair and balanced opinion of the community here. The UnitThe units range studio to 2bdrm 2bath. I rent a 1bdrm w/den (for an office, guest room, etc). The units are very ... [click to read full apartment review]

Fairmount Terrace Apartments: Noise, noise and MORE NOISE! (Not Recommending)

2008-07-18T08:26:41-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Since new management has taken over, they've been "attempting" to renovate. I say "attempting" because their work is shoddy at best. They've painted our halls and elevators with cheap paint that is already chipping.(Our elevator has been painted 3 times, and it looks worse than BEFORE they painted it.)They have ... [click to read full apartment review]

Fairmount Terrace Apartments: plummeting (Not Recommending)

2008-07-21T16:18:35-06:00

From -Anonymous-: This is in addition to my review on 6-18-08. My opinion of this place has become increasingly worse. First of all, I am tired of struggling to communicate with anyone here in the office. I think the new management blows! They are never ever there for all the office hours ... [click to read full apartment review]

Fairmount Terrace Apartments: Don't Rent Here!!! (Not Recommending)

2007-12-12T10:50:21-06:00

From -Anonymous-: This place is horrible. The new management just took over and they are making all these improvements but the place still looks like crap. It's not well maintained and the front door is always left wide open. The parking lot is a nightmare. If you work a normal 9-5 and ... [click to read full apartment review]

Fairmount Terrace Apartments: Not the greatest, but not the worst (Not Recommending)

2007-10-14T10:39:35-06:00

From -Anonymous-: This place isnt that great but as far as Philly standards go this place isnt the worst. The person below just pointed out one of the biggest probs here. Its people like them that let everyone they know park inside the complex which leaves actual residents having to park outside ... [click to read full apartment review]

Fairmount Terrace Apartments: Large rooms. Lotsa parking for friends/family (Recommending!)

2007-10-13T23:14:18-06:00

From -Anonymous-: used to live in a place where cars would get towed in right away if there was no pass. Fairmount at lest has lots of parking space. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Fairmount Terrace Apartments: Some noise but otherwise ok (Recommending!)

2007-10-13T23:03:52-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I don't have any problems with the place. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Fairmount Terrace Apartments: Some work is being done towards improvement. (Recommending!)

2007-10-12T18:27:26-06:00

From johannas_1: Okay, so finally some work is being done to make the place look better... The new management needs to continue improving the properry and then it will be getting higher ratings, I think. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Fairmount Terrace Apartments: dont be fooled!!! (Not Recommending)

2007-10-10T09:56:07-06:00

From -Anonymous-: When you first see the place, you are probably impressed with how much space you are getting in the apartment. That is about the only upside to this place. Bugs are everywhere (thousand leggers, waterbugs, roaches, stink bugs, ants, potato bugs, etc), tenants leave the doors to the complex propped ... [click to read full apartment review]

Fairmount Terrace Apartments: Lots of space. Upkeep is improving. (Recommending!)

2007-10-10T09:32:23-06:00

From l.jason45: Fairmount terrace is not bad. For the price, I would recommend it. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Fairmount Terrace Apartments: Fairmount terrace is doing better now (Recommending!)

2007-10-09T10:54:39-06:00

From rtf135g: I wouldn't say these apartments are very upscale, but overall the place is great. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Fairmount Terrace Apartments: No problems. Don't know what the neg. reviews are all about. (Recommending!)

2007-10-08T22:14:17-06:00

From johnjt33: The place is fine. I have no complaints. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Fairmount Terrace Apartments: Don't Move Here (Not Recommending)

2007-10-02T18:43:12-06:00

From -Anonymous-: This is the worst apartment I have ever lived in. DON'T MOVE HERE! There is always bugs, mice, noise, flooding in the hallways... oh yeah and safety is a joke. There were 8 break-ins during a 3 month period. Don't even bother to look at the place. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Fairmount Terrace Apartments: Very Nice, Clean, Apartments (Recommending!)

2007-10-02T17:28:42-06:00

From denizzka@myway.com: I have only positive feedback as far as these apartments are concerned. All of the units are clean, and the staff is very professional! The price is reasonable and location is very accessible, I being a handicapped person really depend on accessibility, so that was really important to me.Recommend this ... [click to read full apartment review]

Fairmount Terrace Apartments: Location, location, location! No complaints here. (Recommending!)

2007-10-02T17:18:22-06:00

From happyrenterphl07: Fairmount is under new management and finally, the place is getting back into good shape! It's true there were some delays in repairs and people in previous management didn't do much. Now, no complaints. It's especially nice to be able to just walk over to the park. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Fairmount Terrace Apartments: This place sucks (Not Recommending)

2007-06-16T16:06:07-06:00

From -Anonymous-: This place really sucks! Let me start off with the amount of money you pay for the space you get is probably the best you will find anywhere. Aside from that, I cant stand it here. I haven't seen mice, but I wouldn't be surprised. I have a cat whose ... [click to read full apartment review]

Fairmount Terrace Apartments: (Recommending!)

2007-05-21T23:43:35-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I lived here for 1 year during medical school 2003-2004 and am surprised to read some of the comments posted. I lived on the 3rd floor, which is perhaps why I did not experience rodent/insect infestation. They actually replaced my stove with a new one within several days when it ... [click to read full apartment review]

Fairmount Terrace Apartments: Mice, mice and more mice! (Not Recommending)

2007-03-06T10:10:48-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Tried everything- keeping food away,blocking holes, mouse traps...they just keep coming.
Worst experience in my life.
Never want to live in such a place again. Have learnt my lesson well and will look carefully before renting another apartment.
Other tenants must be blind and deaf not to see and hear the mice.
Maybe someone ... [click to read full apartment review]

Fairmount Terrace Apartments: no reccommended (Not Recommending)

2007-01-10T11:29:34-06:00

From -Anonymous-: There were multiple break ins while i was here. It took 6 months for them to finish redoing the hallway out front of my apt, so i had to walk in to a concrete mess everyday! ... [click to read full apartment review]

Fairmount Terrace Apartments: Not too bad (Recommending!)

2007-01-04T15:15:25-06:00

From amos2113: I am a 2nd year PCOM student and have lived here for two years. In all honesty it is not that bad, I had no problems last year, and this year my heat broke and my garbage disposal broke but were both fixed within one day. The laundry facilities are ... [click to read full apartment review]

Fairmount Terrace Apartments: I love my apartment (Recommending!)

2006-12-05T14:09:14-06:00

From jamesba: I've lived in some pretty bad places, and this one has finally given me a reason not to move every year. I live on the first floor with only some bug problems that have been exterminated within a few days of asking for it. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Fairmount Terrace Apartments: An aweful place to rent, Avoid at all costs (Not Recommending)

2006-12-05T13:36:40-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I lived in Fairmont for 2 years. The management is egregious. They are unresponsive to resident needs. The security is NON-EXISTENT. My apartment was broken into once, car twice. There are NO security gaurds, and multiple entrance doors that people prop in order to let friends in. This allows for ... [click to read full apartment review]

Fairmount Terrace Apartments: is this place still shit? (Not Recommending)

2006-09-14T19:25:29-06:00

From rentingthisplace: I may have an appointment on saturday for the open house? Should I bring bug spray and some rat traps?

But for real is this place as bad as everyone makes it?

PS: please, no one from the management write some bullshit on here lying about the place. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Fairmount Terrace Apartments: Mngt. does not care about property, lacks securtiy, snow removal, etc. (Not Recommending)

2006-09-12T11:46:15-06:00

From -Anonymous-: This apartment was beautiful years ago,however, it lacks in security, mngt., snow removal,and total maintenance which is not adequate for number of units (1 per numerous units). ... [click to read full apartment review]

Fairmount Terrace Apartments: rent here if you are..... (Not Recommending)

2007-10-02T18:43:08-06:00

From -Anonymous-: dirt poor and cannot afford anything else ... [click to read full apartment review]

Fairmount Terrace Apartments: Do not move there Trust me it is terrible (Not Recommending)

2006-07-07T12:25:12-06:00

From -Anonymous-: The apartment is simply awful. It may look nice when you visit the apartment, however almost all the units on the top floor have leaky ceilings which can not be fixed unless the landlord replaces the roof. The landlord will not replace the roof, trust me. Instead the landlord will ... [click to read full apartment review]

Fairmount Terrace Apartments: What Happened to Fairmount Terrace? (Not Recommending)

2006-06-08T20:15:09-06:00

From MelvinSmith: I was the assistant manager and lived at Fairmount Terrace from 1987-1994, when the building was sold. Fairmount Terrace was a great place to live (spacious apartments, security, friendly and caring management. It's heartbreaking to read most of the comments on this website. I have found memories of this apartment ... [click to read full apartment review]

Fairmount Terrace Apartments: just awful (Not Recommending)

2006-06-05T10:23:20-06:00

From -Anonymous-: my window was broken for 6 months, and the fix provided was a sheet of plastic taped to the inside. repairs made to water damage were not repairs at all, they simply painted over the water spots - there is mold all over the inside of the closet nearest the ... [click to read full apartment review]

Fairmount Terrace Apartments: NEW MANAGEMENT IS OK (Recommending!)

2006-05-31T09:52:57-06:00

From jn356: Our apartments are under new management. Things get done within a reasonable time.

Some reviews were pretty bad before, but things seem a lot better now. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Fairmount Terrace Apartments: Good place to live (Recommending!)

2006-05-30T13:58:41-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Fairmount terrace has everything you need. It's very convenient if you work downtown. I would recommend it. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Fairmount Terrace Apartments: Your thoughts?? (Not Recommending)

2006-05-04T22:29:36-06:00

From futureresidentmaybe: I just put down a deposit and will be moving in in 2 weeks. I notice that most of these comments are not from 2006. Can someone provide an up to date review? Is there STILL a rodent/roach problem? I would not be able to live under those conditions. PLEASE ... [click to read full apartment review]

Fairmount Terrace Apartments: No drama here! (Recommending!)

2006-05-04T18:08:07-06:00

From laura321: Since living here I've had no problems and everythings just fine. I don't get all the negative reviews!!! Our apartment is great, especially for the price. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Fairmount Terrace Apartments: DON'T DO IT! (Not Recommending)

2006-03-29T15:33:35-06:00

From SlumRentee06: The elevator was broken for a whole month! Everything else in the building is always broken. What's the point of having so many security implements and leaving them all off? The gate's unlocked, right now. The door code is on the front board. Being located in the woods by West ... [click to read full apartment review]

Fairmount Terrace Apartments: (Not Recommending)

2006-03-13T17:41:10-06:00

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

Fairmount Terrace Apartments: WORST RENTAL EXPERIENCE OF MY LIFE!! (Not Recommending)

2006-02-06T11:59:09-06:00

From -Anonymous-: The building is falling apart and the "Management" (The main woman is also the owner, but she will try to trick you as it is in her husbands name - every building owned by these frauds is equally a nightmare. See also: strawberry court) will hunt you down NASTILY if ... [click to read full apartment review]

Fairmount Terrace Apartments: DO NOT RENT HERE (Not Recommending)

2005-12-12T15:45:07-06:00

From -Anonymous-: God Awful! Unprofessional management, no parking, building is falling apart. You may save 50$ a month compared to some other place however you will lose more in parking fines and towing. I hate this place and want to leave. I wish my lease was up tomorrow! Dont move in, it ... [click to read full apartment review]

Fairmount Terrace Apartments: Not worth the trouble (Not Recommending)

2005-10-02T23:07:28-06:00

From -Anonymous-: FT is not worth the trouble or money. It's cheap, which is great, but the rodent problem alone is enough to make you not want to live here. I have had at least 5 mice since I moved in a year ago, and the management claims to have come in ... [click to read full apartment review]

Fairmount Terrace Apartments: Mixed feelings ... (Recommending!)

2005-09-24T03:13:26-06:00

From coede3@aol.com: I lived at Fairmount Terrace for almost seven years. I enjoyed my apartment tremendously, despite the horrendous attitude of the management. As long as you pay your rent on time and report your maintenance issues timely and stay on top of them, it is a peaceful place to live, very ... [click to read full apartment review]

Fairmount Terrace Apartments: Building Manager the Worst (Not Recommending)

2005-08-11T10:41:11-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Dealing with the building manager was always a nightmare. Expect out-of-the-blue screaming, irrational behaviour, unprofessionalism and general obvious attempts to manipulate and deceive.
This is not the worst example, but a good one:
She says she is not going to enter your apt without permission, but she does it to many ... [click to read full apartment review]

Fairmount Terrace Apartments: Dishonest Management (Not Recommending)

2005-06-23T02:34:59-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Very slow response to maintenance and repair-weeks to months.

Turned in my parking permit in an envelope before moving out-manager claims that she didn't receive it-charged a large fee.

Look elsewhere. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Fairmount Terrace Apartments: Terrible managment (Not Recommending)

2005-06-21T14:04:38-06:00

From -Anonymous-: The apartments here are large and relatively cheap, however, you get what you pay for! My roommate's shower wall collapsed beneath her hand one day while she was showering. When she reported it, the management didn't respond for three days. Finally they came in and tore more tile away to ... [click to read full apartment review]

Fairmount Terrace Apartments: NO WAY................. Worst apt ever (Not Recommending)

2005-05-18T19:27:34-06:00

From giri9934: This is the worst apt i'v ever been in. Could not get the maintenance guy when my door got jammed had to waite till 11 pm. The manager is a real crook...... ... [click to read full apartment review]

Fairmount Terrace Apartments: (Not Recommending)

2005-04-04T12:35:12-06:00

From -Anonymous-: the management is suck and thief,she charges the gas bill higher and cheat on the meter,even u complain and show the meter reading, she will not listen to u.And the apartment has alot of mouse and moths.Anyway u better find somewhere else than u stuck over here. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Fairmount Terrace Apartments: Keep Looking (Not Recommending)

2005-03-23T21:48:22-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Fairmount Terrace is NOTHING but trouble! Beware of overflowing dumpsters, cockroaches running rampant and deceitful management. Oh, dont expect your deposit bake because some with the initials E.S. changes dates and apartment numbers on bills and claims she had to replace all carpet in the apartment after you mutually agree ... [click to read full apartment review]

Fairmount Terrace Apartments: Needs Upkeep!! Manager is a thief. (Not Recommending)

2004-09-08T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: When I first moved in I over looked the lack of maintance. The grounds, the overflowing dumpsters. My kitchen had broken cabinets that for two years the management claimed they were going to replace "next week". The rent increased 5% every year but my place wasn't getting any better. The ... [click to read full apartment review]