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Chestnut Ridge Apartments: Don't Bother (Not Recommending)

2009-10-02T17:33:23-06:00

From -Anonymous-: This place looks absolutely GLAM in the pictures and the brochures. And once you come in to get a tour, it's still pretty posh. Then you stupidly sign a lease without asking all the questions, and BAM you begin a 12 month long regret process of trying to find a ... [click to read full apartment review]

Chestnut Ridge Apartments: Honest truth (recommend but with reservations...) (Recommending!)

2009-09-14T15:01:36-06:00

From wv1979: I've lived here a long time (longer than I care to admit) but one thing I do have to say is - I've always found the office/maintanance crew easy to work with and have nocomplaints with them. They have always been professional and responsive... What I've found to decline over ... [click to read full apartment review]

Chestnut Ridge Apartments: Can't wait to move in (Recommending!)

2009-06-29T14:47:47-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Although I am not scheduled to move in for about another month, I am already so impressed with the staff and how accommodating they are. I called in to ask about an apartment and they invited me up for a tour. They took me around the community and showed me ... [click to read full apartment review]

Chestnut Ridge Apartments: A thorough review of what I consider a terrible place to live. (Not Recommending)

2009-04-21T13:44:03-06:00

From -Anonymous-: My husband and I lived at Chestnut Ridge for one year beginning in 2008. If you value your privacy, sanity or being treated fairly, do not live here. I can honestly say it was the most miserable experience of our adult lives. I can never get that year back. When ... [click to read full apartment review]

Chestnut Ridge Apartments: Overall, a great place to live (Recommending!)

2009-02-26T11:29:30-06:00

From jw1981: I just moved to Pittsburgh from North Carolina during one of the coldest winters this area has seen in a long time. I chose Chestnut Ridge because they are one of the few apartments that allow large dogs (I have a 60-pound lab) and also didn't require a ridiculously huge ... [click to read full apartment review]

Chestnut Ridge Apartments: Why you want to live here. (Recommending!)

2008-07-22T11:24:47-06:00

From jpresutti@rammotors.com: I would like to personally thank the Front management team( Cheryl,Stacie,and Kim) as well as their maintenance staff(Wayne and Armando) for creating a incredible moving experience. I recently moved from Charlotte, NC, :( yeah, I know. As tough as it was to leave, I never thought I would settle ... [click to read full apartment review]

Chestnut Ridge Apartments: ehhh...NO (Not Recommending)

2008-04-26T12:04:42-06:00

From -Anonymous-: We lived there for 1.5 years...after getting transferred for work we obviously had to move..THANK GOD! Too much money, for sub-par housing. The office staff started out great..and then realized they were a bit promiscuous..and turned out being complete A-holes! Oh well, you live and learn..and this is one place ... [click to read full apartment review]

Chestnut Ridge Apartments: Pretty good place to live (Recommending!)

2008-04-24T15:18:21-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have really liked my past 1.5 years here. Unfortunately it's just too much money for a one bedroom that is not in the city. The appliances are dated, but WAY better than comparably priced other complexes around here. Very quiet and safe, at least around my building. Staff is ... [click to read full apartment review]

Chestnut Ridge Apartments: The place was okay... (Not Recommending)

2007-12-17T05:46:29-06:00

From -Anonymous-: The price wasn't horrible. The amenities were to make up for it. Later, I'd find that they removed the sign for the heated pool, and the tennis court lights wouldn't function a single time. The tanning bed was broken for half of my stay and the sauna hadn't worked in ... [click to read full apartment review]

Chestnut Ridge Apartments: Find somewhere else... (Not Recommending)

2007-12-03T09:48:31-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have lived at this place for approx. 2 yrs. and will be moving out very soon. I have nothing but problems with my 1st floor apt. from day 1. Water leaking from ice maker(3 times), toilet broken, tub leaks, water heater leaks, and not to mention...MICE! Despite trying to ... [click to read full apartment review]

Chestnut Ridge Apartments: Avoid at all costs (Not Recommending)

2007-11-20T05:14:30-06:00

From bsgmoto: I've lived here for the past year and I can honestly say that Chestnut Ridge is the worst aparment I've ever lived in. The apartments are old by most standards. Not that bad right? Well, my window fell out, my hot water heater broke, my ceiling fan broke, and my ... [click to read full apartment review]

Chestnut Ridge Apartments: Not a nice place to live (Not Recommending)

2007-10-19T11:23:10-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Chestnut Ridge has tried to improve the property and it looks nice. However they brought in workers and they lived amongst the regular tenants and were not the type of neighbors you would want. They were crude with thier actions and language. They pretty much did what they wanted and ... [click to read full apartment review]

Chestnut Ridge Apartments: Re-thinking my decision (Not Recommending)

2007-03-26T10:00:58-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have lived here for about 8 months. My carpet is absolutely disgusting, stains and cigarette burns everywhere. They did steam clean the carpet and have it professionally cleaned but neither cleaning did anything. My washer and dryer are pretty old but my dishwasher is the worst. I have told ... [click to read full apartment review]

Chestnut Ridge Apartments: Never Again! (Not Recommending)

2007-03-23T18:17:15-06:00

From jennyx0023: I have lived here almost a year and it has been horrific and I will not be renewing my lease. There's hardly ever any parking in front of my building, all the appliances are old and good luck getting the washer and dryer to work, I had to have mine ... [click to read full apartment review]

Chestnut Ridge Apartments: Dryer duct does NOT meet building code - Ok other than that. (Recommending!)

2007-03-05T15:28:13-06:00

From corners: Pros - Price, clean, indoor basketball and racquetball court, pool, pet friendly, and friendly staff.

Cons - Dryer ductwork does not meet the building codes. The building codes clearly states that no more than 25 ft of 4 in ductwork is to be installed. Chestnut Ridge was built with 3 in ... [click to read full apartment review]

Chestnut Ridge Apartments: Great Place to Live !!! ........in 1993 (Recommending!)

2007-02-22T12:46:13-06:00

From kwepit1993: This was my first apartment when I moved to Pittsburgh in October 1993. I lived there for more than 2 years until purchasing a home in Franklin Park in January 1996. I lived at 1926, the best unit in the place!!. 2nd Floor, 2 bedroom, skylight, great view of the ... [click to read full apartment review]

Chestnut Ridge Apartments: Don't take care of snow and ice removal (Not Recommending)

2007-02-19T12:30:08-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have lived at CR for almost two years. I will not be renewing because they do not take care of problems properly. I had to have a hot water heater replaced after it flooded my apartment. The didn't clean up the water properly and they also left ink stains ... [click to read full apartment review]

Chestnut Ridge Apartments: Mixed emotions (Recommending!)

2007-01-11T16:31:31-06:00

From -Anonymous-: My lease will be up soon and I do have mixed feelings. I will not be renewing my lease, although I don't feel this was a bad place to live. The walls are very thin. When winter started, our heater did not work and it took them a few days ... [click to read full apartment review]

Chestnut Ridge Apartments: i love living here (Recommending!)

2006-10-26T16:25:42-06:00

From soccergal27: i love living here! the office staff is awesome! if i complain they call anyone they can get, your problem is fixed. there is a wave pool, a basketball court, raketball court, a fitness room, and best of all a volleyball court. its a pleasure living here, and with volleyball ... [click to read full apartment review]

Chestnut Ridge Apartments: Never Rent Here!!!! (Not Recommending)

2006-09-26T22:55:58-06:00

From -Anonymous-: When I decided to move here a lil more than a year ago I didn't know what I was getting myself into. They showed me a real nice (furnished) apartment and were overly nice to me. With all the amenities it seemed to good to be true...and then I moved ... [click to read full apartment review]

Chestnut Ridge Apartments: suck (Not Recommending)

2006-07-12T16:36:50-06:00

From -Anonymous-: THEY SUCK...your paying for nothing...lived there 8 months...broke the lease..couldnt wait ... [click to read full apartment review]

Chestnut Ridge Apartments: What's all the fess about? (Recommending!)

2006-07-01T18:49:46-06:00

From deftones: I moved into my apartment around the the end of 2001, start of 2002. Any problems I have the leasing staff has always taken care of, and Maintenance has never been an issue for me. The few major problems that I have, the leasing department has tried to resolve so ... [click to read full apartment review]

Chestnut Ridge Apartments: nice place to live (Recommending!)

2006-06-12T03:36:52-06:00

From canuckRN: I don't know what everyone is complaining about. The staff is excellent, any questions comments or concerns are promptly addressed. Yeah we get a few spiders, or ants, but the minute you tell them, they make an urgent call to the Orkin man, and problem solved. I think you'll get ... [click to read full apartment review]

Chestnut Ridge Apartments: come move here great place to live (Recommending!)

2006-06-05T01:37:28-06:00

From -Anonymous-: just moved in about a month ago and its been great. i do not have any complaints about chestnut. about the racoon problem i see the maintenance team takeing good care of the situation. all the amenities are great the pool just got a new shine, great place to cool ... [click to read full apartment review]

Chestnut Ridge Apartments: So far, OK (Recommending!)

2006-06-02T12:43:32-06:00

From allright66: For one thing, the raccoons do NOT seem to be rabid. And they do make a run for it if you approach the dumpster (which seems to be cleaned up every day after the raccoons make a mess over there). Also, I wouldn't call the "pit bull" population "out of ... [click to read full apartment review]

Chestnut Ridge Apartments: RABID RACOONS! (Not Recommending)

2006-05-19T15:30:45-06:00

From -Anonymous-: We're living here temporarily and weren't very picky about the accomodations, but BEWARE OF THE RABID RACOONS. If you opt to live here, do NOT chose an apartment in the buildings in the back (higher-numbered buildings). These buildings border the woods (Settlers Cabin Park) and racoons will come out in ... [click to read full apartment review]

Chestnut Ridge Apartments: never had a problem (Recommending!)

2006-05-02T16:18:00-06:00

From Allie22: I've never had any problem at these apartments. There are a lot of negative reviews some that are kind of ridiculous. I've never had a problem with anyone at the leasing office, they have always been very friendly and very helpful. There's no partying around me, and it's pretty quiet ... [click to read full apartment review]

Chestnut Ridge Apartments: Not so great. Sold a bill of goods. (Not Recommending)

2006-04-21T15:58:05-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I has lived in CR for a couple of months and they clearly just try and get you in and then pass along quite a few charges that NEVER come up when discussing the lease. Was promised garage space within a couple weeks of moving in... yeah, didn't happen. I ... [click to read full apartment review]

Chestnut Ridge Apartments: At least it isn't Settler's Cabin. (Recommending!)

2006-03-16T10:34:53-06:00

From Aran: Honestly, I don't see what the complaint is about the apartments here. They're typical suburban-metro apartments.

The office staff is awesome. Stacey is the giggliest, happiest woman I known in the area, and the others are as pleasant as can be. (But maybe you just have to be a nice guy, ... [click to read full apartment review]

Chestnut Ridge Apartments: Luxury Apartments (Not) (Not Recommending)

2006-03-07T15:43:02-06:00

From -Anonymous-: First of all these apartments are anything but "Luxury" they were clearly built in the Mid 70's and are falling apart and terribly neglected. I experienced major electrical problems and was constantly in fear of my apartment catching on fire from faulty electrical lines and wiring. My water heater that ... [click to read full apartment review]

Chestnut Ridge Apartments: DO NOT MOVE HERE! (Not Recommending)

2006-02-25T10:31:44-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I moved here from D.C. and had to do a lot of my apartment hunting over the internet. Sure, they make the apartment look good from the pictures, but it is the exact opposite. There have been so many thing that have gone wrong and I have only lived here ... [click to read full apartment review]

Chestnut Ridge Apartments: I wouldn't let my worst enemy rent here (Not Recommending)

2006-01-22T17:11:19-06:00

From -Anonymous-: This place is digusting! They charge you $765 for a "large" one bedroom and you get appliances from 1975! During the winter your apartment is cold so you have to raise your thermostat and get those off the chart gas bills. In the summer it's not so bad, but you ... [click to read full apartment review]

Chestnut Ridge Apartments: Save your self the trip (Not Recommending)

2006-01-04T22:18:17-06:00

From -Anonymous-: What can I say... The police are here twice a month because chasing down a drunk who throws beer bottles all over the property. Several buildings down a cigarette was thrown against the wall and half the stair well went up in flames. The pool has a layer of scum ... [click to read full apartment review]

Chestnut Ridge Apartments: Would not recommend (Not Recommending)

2006-01-02T23:17:25-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I lived here for a year. The buildings are fastly detiorating and in disrepair. The insides of apartments are out of date and need new appliances. The only good feature of the complex is its location. They also accomodate a lot of low-class residents. They should tear down and start ... [click to read full apartment review]

Chestnut Ridge Apartments: Not sure I agree with the negative comments (Recommending!)

2005-12-23T11:41:11-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I am not sure the same negative experiences have happened to me. I have been at Chestnut Ridge since April 2005. I only pay an additional $30 or so for sewage, water etc. I have put in several maintenance requests - ALL of which have been attended to within 24 ... [click to read full apartment review]

Chestnut Ridge Apartments: very pleased (Recommending!)

2005-11-23T08:10:44-06:00

From dasani5: My spouse and I have lived here for two years and we love it. It's a great location, the office people and maintenance staff are friendly and professional. There are many great things about Chestnut Ridge that we will miss when we have to leave. They have alot of ammenities ... [click to read full apartment review]

Chestnut Ridge Apartments: WORST APartment IN PITTSburgH (Not Recommending)

2005-11-15T01:11:03-06:00

From -Anonymous-: The greedy management and their greedy office workers,
didn't tell me the price that I have to pay ,
but after I decided to rent the apartment
they wanted me to pay redicilous payment,
and because of this happen I changed my mind but it costed me $100!!!
This is theft!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ... [click to read full apartment review]

Chestnut Ridge Apartments: A Step above the projects (Not Recommending)

2005-09-22T17:34:56-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Except I'm paying $800 bucks to live in this dump. They don't tell you that they are going to add water, refuge, sewage & a service fee (?) into your rent each month. So if they tell you you're going to pay $650 a month, you're not, it's going to ... [click to read full apartment review]

Chestnut Ridge Apartments: DON'T MAKE THIS MISTAKE!!!!!! (Not Recommending)

2005-09-02T14:16:45-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I would never let anyone I know live here after what I've been through. The leasing office blatantly lied to my face about additional charges that would be added to my monthly rent. They made it extremely difficult to terminate my lease when I had to move out of state ... [click to read full apartment review]

Chestnut Ridge Apartments: YUKKKKK (Not Recommending)

2005-07-02T11:38:25-06:00

From -Anonymous-: This place was the pits. Office staff were unresponsive with their blank stares. Were they sharing one brain between them? Totally clueless staff. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Chestnut Ridge Apartments: Excellent. highly recommended!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (Recommending!)

2005-06-18T11:20:47-06:00

From mskocik@hotmail.com: I could not have asked for a more pleasant apartment to live in. My wife and I have lived here for 2 years and have never had a complaint.I feel the maintenance staff is exceptional and the office staff couldn't be better. I would stay another year but the rent ... [click to read full apartment review]

Chestnut Ridge Apartments: Keep looking for a cleaner place (Not Recommending)

2005-03-15T11:57:36-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Although it's been a few years since we lived at Chestnut Ridge, once an apartment community goes downhill they don't seem to improve with time. We had a short term lease and couldn't wait to get out. When we lived there the walls were very thin - you could hear ... [click to read full apartment review]

Chestnut Ridge Apartments: Can't wait til lease is up... (Not Recommending)

2005-03-08T09:06:50-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I currently live in Chestnut Ridge and I was quite impressed when we walked through the apartment. One, the office staff is totally clueless. We moved in during the month of November and every monthly bill we've gotten has been wrong. They've tried to charge us gas three times and ... [click to read full apartment review]

Chestnut Ridge Apartments: The absolute pits!!!!!!!!! (Not Recommending)

2005-02-16T15:55:52-06:00

From -Anonymous-: The apartment was cold and noisy, but it did have all brand new amenities and appliances when I moved in to it in May 1987. The noise was just too much to take. The neighbor on top of me took karate lessons, and he practiced every day. Need I say ... [click to read full apartment review]

Chestnut Ridge Apartments: FRIENDLIEST OFFICE (Recommending!)

2004-11-19T12:43:43-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I've lived here for 6 months and can tell you that the office staff is GREAT! Anytime I need to get directions or need something fixed, the girls are super friendly AND I get my problems fixed within the day. I've been a renter for 5 years and can honestly ... [click to read full apartment review]

Chestnut Ridge Apartments: Worst experience ever!!! (Not Recommending)

2004-10-01T13:18:59-06:00

From -Anonymous-: The managers at Chestnut Ridge don't care about their tennants. All they're worried about is making a buck!! They rent apartments out to people VACATIONING in the area. We had a mother and 3 boys stay above us for a month while they were on vacation so they were running ... [click to read full apartment review]

Chestnut Ridge Apartments: Not Too Bad (Recommending!)

2004-09-29T11:31:22-06:00

From jtdream: The place isn't the best, but not too bad. There is an insect problem, do the apartmentﾒs being surrounded by woods, that I complained about when first moving in and the only thing they could do was send pest control every other month. The insulation in the apartments isn't the ... [click to read full apartment review]

Chestnut Ridge Apartments: TENANTS BEWARE (Not Recommending)

2004-09-24T12:16:21-06:00

From -Anonymous-: These apartments may be considered 'luxury', but far from it they are. They are overpriced for the condition the apartments are in. I don't think they use much money in fixing the apartments up. I thought they were beautiful when I was shown the apartments, but was very disappointed after ... [click to read full apartment review]

Chestnut Ridge Apartments: DON'T RENT HERE (Not Recommending)

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

From -Anonymous-: These apartments are way overpriced for their age and condition. The appliances are all dated and my bathroom tub finish is completely worn. My pipes froze twice over the winter. Large signs are posted to keep the hot water dripping all winter long. (They must not be insulated at all ... [click to read full apartment review]

Chestnut Ridge Apartments: Office must give tenants money off rent to post good reviews... (Not Recommending)

2004-09-03T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Well, I'm sorry, but I just don't believe that anyone could ever be happy here. Management is TERRIBLE, rude, unhelpful, and on several occasions hungover and just plain mean. I recieved a "Noise Violition" (no, that is not a typo, it is exactly as they printed it) for "access noise" ... [click to read full apartment review]