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Sterling Apartment Homes (AIMCO): worst ... apartment ... ever (Not Recommending)

2008-11-05T08:16:29-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I moved to the Sterling on fall 2004. The first couple of years were fine. It's all been downhill from then. Management is a pain to deal with. They never smile... how could they with such a soul-sucking job. Once, I tried to get my leaking shower head fixed... when ... [click to read full apartment review]

Sterling Apartment Homes (AIMCO): Disappointing (Not Recommending)

2008-03-01T09:17:11-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Living at the Sterling has been a continuous problem. The toilet is constantly overflowing leaving mold in the closets and no maintenance to fix it. There has been a leak in the ceiling and wall since I moved in and has been reported four times. It has yet to be ... [click to read full apartment review]

Sterling Apartment Homes (AIMCO): SUCKS (Not Recommending)

2008-02-12T08:45:29-06:00

From smellslikeham: I would not recommend this apartment to anyone, for the following reasons:1. Everything leaks. My washer decided one night to evacuate water all over floor and carpet while I was sleeping, which was a mess. After maintenance fixed the washer, they promised to have my carpets cleaned to prevent mildew...didn't ... [click to read full apartment review]

Sterling Apartment Homes (AIMCO): New to the Sterling (Recommending!)

2008-02-03T18:26:22-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have read many bad reviews of the Sterling Apartment Homes and wanted to give my perspective as a new tenant. To date, I have found the front office to be very efficient and helpful. I have had 2 issues with plumbing that they responded to within 30 minutes. During ... [click to read full apartment review]

Sterling Apartment Homes (AIMCO): You Will Be Miserable Here (Not Recommending)

2007-12-06T06:20:08-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Everything said here about the leasing office/management is true. They are not honest dealers, and will screw you over any way available to them. They must treat the roaches well, though, because they keep coming back.And if you live in the Sterling, you'd better like FIRE ALARMS. Three have gone ... [click to read full apartment review]

Sterling Apartment Homes (AIMCO): i HATE ramblewood and aimco!!! (Not Recommending)

2007-10-25T18:58:39-06:00

From iHATEramblewoodANDaimco: I have never been so insulted in my life. They completely took advantage of me and ripped me off, once they found out I was not renewing. They could not have been nicer when they were trying to get me to renew. They do not care about anyone and are ... [click to read full apartment review]

Sterling Apartment Homes (AIMCO): Never even consider this apartment (Not Recommending)

2007-08-07T12:43:27-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I'm writing with absolute disgust over the ways in which I have been treated by the Sterling's leasing office, management, and AIMCO. I have been a resident for four years and have never been impressed with the quality of the apartments nor the services at this building. As many, many ... [click to read full apartment review]

Sterling Apartment Homes (AIMCO): MICE, NO WATER TO SHOWER, NOISY AC UNITS, DIRTY CARPETS., etc (Not Recommending)

2007-07-11T15:36:15-06:00

From -Anonymous-: The Sterling has been the worst place I've lived at: - they do water pipe maintenance in the MORNING, and so you can't shower before work. - without giving notice, they've shut the hot water 4-5 times in the MORNING, so I couldn't shower before work then either. - ... [click to read full apartment review]

Sterling Apartment Homes (AIMCO): (Not Recommending)

2007-07-02T02:51:05-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I thought the building was ok until I had to deal with the management. They are the worst! I didn't think people could be so rude and unhelpful. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Sterling Apartment Homes (AIMCO): Worst Management and leasing office! (Not Recommending)

2007-06-11T11:26:41-06:00

From vkat007: Could not agree more with the previous reviews. I was a resident for 7 years and I can't belive the hard time they gave me during and post move-out. Trust me when I say that this place has become one of the best places to live to one of the ... [click to read full apartment review]

Sterling Apartment Homes (AIMCO): Do not trust leasing office. (Not Recommending)

2007-05-10T20:51:31-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Do not trust Alberto. He told us that with our application approval, we had an apartment guaranteed to us. We were told which apartment, rent, move-in date. Said he was "100% positive" that we had an apartment over one month ago. When I called today to reserve a freight elevator ... [click to read full apartment review]

Sterling Apartment Homes (AIMCO): Mice and Roaches are there (Recommending!)

2007-04-05T09:55:08-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I agree with others who have written that there are roaches and mice in the apartments. I have lived in the apartment for 1 year and have caught 6 mice with traps so far. We will be moving out in the next couple of months so I can tolerate this ... [click to read full apartment review]

Sterling Apartment Homes (AIMCO): John Ditko should find a new job -- one that doesn't involve people!!! (Not Recommending)

2007-03-20T21:32:29-06:00

From bdawg: Without a doubt, the Sterling is located in a perfect area in Center City and boasts very large apartments. However, in all honesty the only way I would remain in my current apartment in the Sterling is if I were getting a year of FREE RENT. John Ditko and the ... [click to read full apartment review]

Sterling Apartment Homes (AIMCO): RATS AND MICE--TENANT BEWARE!!! (Not Recommending)

2007-03-09T13:49:46-06:00

From -Anonymous-: DO NOT MOVE into this building. If you do, be warned that they are infested with RATS AND MICE. Management has not taken the necessary precautions to control the infestation. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Sterling Apartment Homes (AIMCO): SHOCKED (Recommending!)

2006-12-12T22:23:23-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I am shocked to see comments like "vomit in the hallways". I havent been living here for too long, but everyone in my hallway is quiet, friendly and not vomitting in the hallways. I have never even seen a piece of trash in the halls.

The security greets me with ... [click to read full apartment review]

Sterling Apartment Homes (AIMCO): Nice Location and Prompt Service (Recommending!)

2006-12-07T08:00:59-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Vow! I have to say I am shocked to see this many negative comments here. Well, maybe experiences are different for different people.

Anyway, I have absolutely loved living here. Location's great and my apartment faces the back, so minimal noise at nites. All apartment repair issues were handled promptly and ... [click to read full apartment review]

Sterling Apartment Homes (AIMCO): Don't Live here! (Not Recommending)

2006-11-23T23:41:43-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Seriously Don't Live here.

Top 10 Reasons:
10. Undergrads in building despite promises that they were not allowed in building
9. Vomit in Hallway weekly
8. Rude Security Staff
7. Frequent elevator breakdowns
6. Noise from JFK
5. Roaches in Apt despite complaints
4. Add in the mice too
3. things don't get fixed
2. Random electric bills
1. Unresponsive ... [click to read full apartment review]

Sterling Apartment Homes (AIMCO): Parking situation is criminal (Not Recommending)

2006-11-05T14:58:27-06:00

From -Anonymous-: We are going to court because the valets damage our car almost every other week and the parking contract will not return phone calls (ever). Valets are extremely rude. Additionally management refuses to honor any promises that are not in writing (about lease renewal, fixing things, security issues, etc.) Finally, ... [click to read full apartment review]

Sterling Apartment Homes (AIMCO): SUCKS...well, u know what it sucks (Not Recommending)

2006-08-27T20:00:18-06:00

From -Anonymous-: This place is awful--first off, security is completely lax, and they are rude and obnoxious. The mgmt is terrible-I HAD TO THREATEN TO SUE THEM before they relocated me in the bldg b/c the were working on the boilers until 3am (right below me). Mgr (Ditko) is completely unhelpful and ... [click to read full apartment review]

Sterling Apartment Homes (AIMCO): Most Horror stories are TRUE (Not Recommending)

2006-08-23T01:55:05-06:00

From sepbailz: We moved recently to Philly. First had to overcome sticker shock of the appalling maintenance for the price of the apartments.

As many have pointed out, Sterling offers more spacious units for the price. Also location is very central.

However, that's where the good stuff ends.

Also there is a lot of road ... [click to read full apartment review]

Sterling Apartment Homes (AIMCO): Sterling is for masochists (Not Recommending)

2008-01-28T21:50:28-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I came home from a long day's work, hoping to have a nice hot shower before bed. Heck, not at the Sterling. I was told there is no hot water; apparently there has been no hot water since 7:30 pm and it's now close to 11 pm. The security people ... [click to read full apartment review]

Sterling Apartment Homes (AIMCO): Walls Have Ears (Not Recommending)

2006-07-17T15:31:29-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have loved living here these past few years. The apartment is gorgeous. Really. However, several communications and conversations that management has had about current residents (very offensive, illegal name-calling & pettiness) has gotten out and when these individuals find out how they've been referred to by management, boy-I don't ... [click to read full apartment review]

Sterling Apartment Homes (AIMCO): Watch out, they are DISHONEST!!! (Not Recommending)

2006-07-14T21:15:06-06:00

From -Anonymous-: All the negative comments posted here -- late fire alarmes, irresponsible construction, rude front-desk staff, nightmarish package services, etc. etc. -- are all true. I swear. I have lived in this apartment from 2004 and 2006. Beautiful apartment (beautiful, beautiful windows), great location, still find it amazing how management can ... [click to read full apartment review]

Sterling Apartment Homes (AIMCO): (Not Recommending)

2006-06-30T10:01:57-06:00

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Sterling Apartment Homes (AIMCO): Apartments nice, management completely dishonest (Not Recommending)

2006-06-26T14:31:36-06:00

From kurt1132: The apartments are a decent value for money, especially after management fixed the AC units and put in new windows that mute JFK street noise (after promising to do it for >5 years and repeatedly delaying). However the management has repeatedly outright lied about fees and policies and then come ... [click to read full apartment review]

Sterling Apartment Homes (AIMCO): Nice views, loud, jerk of a manager, spacious, good closet space (Recommending!)

2006-06-21T13:19:27-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Nice big apartments with great views (in the back of the building at least). Amazing closet space! Updated kitchens, new windows, and new ac units. One MAJOR complaint is that they don't turn the air conditioning on soon enough, so if you live above the 20th floor, you will literally ... [click to read full apartment review]

Sterling Apartment Homes (AIMCO): Looking forward to moving out (Not Recommending)

2006-06-17T10:30:48-06:00

From mns117: My whole experience with the Sterling has been disappointing. On the day that our lease started we took delivery of a very dirty apartment. I complained and they said they sent a crew to clean the unit, but it still took us a day to get the place into livable ... [click to read full apartment review]

Sterling Apartment Homes (AIMCO): Cockroaches (Not Recommending)

2006-05-27T23:47:53-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Since November... 5th floor, 15th floor, and the 27th floor... all have had residents complain MULTIPLE times of cockroaches in their apartments. Where there's 1, there are 500 more!!! Complaints to management/maintence were not taken very seriously and had to be made multiple times. An exterminator came out (one who ... [click to read full apartment review]

Sterling Apartment Homes (AIMCO): If I ran a business like this, I'd be out of business. (Not Recommending)

2006-05-26T16:13:32-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Untrustworhty: When visiting Philly to look for an apartment for grad school, the Sterling stood out. We were shown a beautiful, spacious, clean apartment, with a modern kitchen and bath and a HUGE closet. We were told we'd receive a unit exactly like the one we were shown. Not quite. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Sterling Apartment Homes (AIMCO): (Not Recommending)

2006-05-04T14:08:37-06:00

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Sterling Apartment Homes (AIMCO): Evicting me is easier than fixing the plumbing (Not Recommending)

2008-11-05T13:05:37-06:00

From shirazbloke@mac.com: i'M BEING EVICTED 1/31/09. In the decade, I've lived here, they've failed to provide even basic construction maintenance, but they managed to raise the rent. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Sterling Apartment Homes (AIMCO): great value for a big high rise apt. (Recommending!)

2006-04-05T07:25:28-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I had a 3 br apt and it was huge. Also, the Sterling has all the ammenities of a high rise (24-hr front desk, nice lobby, gym) plus your own washer/dryer and a pool on the roof for a lot cheaper than any of the others I looked at in ... [click to read full apartment review]

Sterling Apartment Homes (AIMCO): Pretty good for what you get (Recommending!)

2006-04-04T15:01:19-06:00

From -Anonymous-: For those of you who are reading past reviews they are people who do not realize that the management has returned to their orginial security staff, who as everyone as stated is wonderful. They know who you are and are extremely friendly.

I live on the side of the comcast construction ... [click to read full apartment review]

Sterling Apartment Homes (AIMCO): Great Place to live and new security staf is great (Not Recommending)

2006-03-08T19:40:49-06:00

From -Anonymous-: the new staff is a lot better than the old staff who wouldn't even acknowledge you. I haven't had any issues with the managment or employees. Parking is good 3 places to park all within a block. the construction can get loud during the morning if you live near that ... [click to read full apartment review]

Sterling Apartment Homes (AIMCO): If you don't like living in construction zones DON'T move here! (Not Recommending)

2006-03-08T10:46:46-06:00

From -Anonymous-:
Moved into my apartment last July because superficially the apartments looked great - One wall is full windows and the apartments are huge. But don't be fooled!! The windows are OLD and there is no noise reduction. The worst problem is the new Comcast building being constructed across the street. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Sterling Apartment Homes (AIMCO): Downhill slide (Not Recommending)

2006-02-22T19:45:51-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I lived in the sterling apartments for slightly over two years, through September of 2005. The first year and a half was great, with wonderful service, friendly staff. The last year was terrible. They've contracted with a new security company, most employees are extremely rude. In addition to that, I ... [click to read full apartment review]

Sterling Apartment Homes (AIMCO): My worst experience ever had (Not Recommending)

2006-02-22T19:42:11-06:00

From Anne_Harris: I would only recommend this building to my worst enemy. They lost my email several times, three times every month (on average) the alarm goes off (usually at night very late), the manager is not helpful nor friendly at all, and the management is really bad. I often talked to ... [click to read full apartment review]

Sterling Apartment Homes (AIMCO): Going Condo? (Not Recommending)

2006-02-06T15:05:29-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Is it true that this apartment is being converted to Condos? ... [click to read full apartment review]

Sterling Apartment Homes (AIMCO): What a difference a couple months makes... (Recommending!)

2005-12-02T22:58:32-06:00

From scarle21: UPDATE Mar 06: The Sterling has changed back to the old Security crew and life is so much better. The new security crew (which is the old company that was here over a year ago) is great, the staff are friendly and you are always greeted with a hello or ... [click to read full apartment review]

Sterling Apartment Homes (AIMCO): pretty good experience living here (Recommending!)

2005-11-11T10:18:25-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I've been living at the Sterling since Summer 2003, and the fact that I've renewed my lease twice says I haven't hated it. It's a very big building (30 floors, roughly 30 units/floor). On the plus side, this means that there is a gym, pool, polling place for elections, dry ... [click to read full apartment review]

Sterling Apartment Homes (AIMCO): It helps if you pay your rent!!!!! (Recommending!)

2005-08-18T15:48:12-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I know this lady and she never paid her rent; no wonder she didn't like this wonderful place that has a very efficent management team considering you live in the city. Maybe she should go and live at Parktowne for a month and then lets see how she feels. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Sterling Apartment Homes (AIMCO): HORRIBLE MANAGEMENT- LIARS and THIEVES (Not Recommending)

2005-08-01T09:35:24-06:00

From jhoffman1970@comcast.net: I have been living at the Sterling for only a year. In that time, my kitchen has flooded, (twice) both times leaving the floor smelling like sour feet and dirty- had to purchase space heaters in the winter, and in the summer months felt ILL due to the SMELL coming ... [click to read full apartment review]

Sterling Apartment Homes (AIMCO): Lived Here - Highly Recommend (Recommending!)

2005-07-31T00:00:23-06:00

From -Anonymous-: We lived at the Sterling for just over a year and I am really surprised to read some of the reviews. I am not sure if there is any such thing as a perfect apartment, perfect house, perfect whatever - but you get what you pay for. Keeping that in ... [click to read full apartment review]

Sterling Apartment Homes (AIMCO): Terrible apartment with worst service (Not Recommending)

2005-07-11T13:01:47-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I felt very neglected throughout my stay at Sterling. The front desk crew treat residents as if they own the apartment and we happen to visit there. You have to ask them a favor to get them to press the button to open the doors. They are rude, helpless, and ... [click to read full apartment review]

Sterling Apartment Homes (AIMCO): tenant lived here 2004-05 (Recommending!)

2005-07-09T23:22:47-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I dont agree with some of the reviews that indicate that maintenance or managment is bad. I've had a particularly reasonable time during my year at this apartment --though it does have its problems.(as im sure all apartments do). I think the location is wonderful, however the noise from all ... [click to read full apartment review]

Sterling Apartment Homes (AIMCO): Heads up (Not Recommending)

2005-06-29T13:24:15-06:00

From -Anonymous-: 1-they are constructing a HUGE building right next door, expect hassle and noise
2-The are replacing windows.
3-I don't know what's up with the water, but it shuts off every month or so for maintnance, usually for a few hours when you most would like it, (5-10PM).
4-After a year the front desk ... [click to read full apartment review]

Sterling Apartment Homes (AIMCO): The Worst Service and You can hear your neighbors do everything (Not Recommending)

2005-04-20T15:23:28-06:00

From -Anonymous-: We can hear our neighbor open her blinds and her tv in our bedroom. It disturbs our sleep! The service is the WORST!! Security dozes off and is RUDE! They lose your packages and couldn't care less including the building manager. I'm sure all the good reviews were written by ... [click to read full apartment review]

Sterling Apartment Homes (AIMCO): Wonderful place (Recommending!)

2005-03-01T21:13:04-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I'm surprised at the negative comments. I thought this was the *best* apartment I've ever rented. I moved out because I bought a house, but I would recommend the Sterling to anyone.

It's really a good value for what you got back in return. It's a gorgeous building in a ... [click to read full apartment review]

Sterling Apartment Homes (AIMCO): Great place... No complaints. (Recommending!)

2005-01-12T02:00:13-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I live here... its fantastic... I searched the entire city for a new apartment and this was by far the best bang for the buck. Clean, Organized, and safe location.

I've never had a problem getting things fixed. I frequently don't return until around midnight, and i'll put in a service ... [click to read full apartment review]

Sterling Apartment Homes (AIMCO): I hate this place and I hate the management even more! (Not Recommending)

2004-12-07T10:46:57-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Noise is a huge problem and beware of their lies. Manager, leasing agent and maintenance guys all lied to us--in the end, we hate living here and very few things get fixed and done around here. One maintenance guy also tried to "make a deal" with me on fixing our ... [click to read full apartment review]