Apartment Ratings | Lion's Crossing (formerly University Commons Apartment) Ratings and Reviews

Lion's Crossing (formerly University Commons Apartment): There are so many better places to live... (Not Recommending)

2009-08-30T10:22:43-06:00

From -Anonymous-: First of all, the only reason I decided to live here was because I didn't get housing on campus my sophomore year and by the time I found out, Lion's Crossing was one of the only complexes that still had rooms available... and now I know why. I also stayed ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lion's Crossing (formerly University Commons Apartment): Most reviews are now outdated *** Changed a lot over summer (Recommending!)

2009-07-30T14:03:08-06:00

From -Anonymous-: 07-30-09 First off I never do this but feel like I need to share what has changed just in this past year. The complex was bought out, i believe, by another company that also bought an other complex down the road. When I first moved in I would give it ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lion's Crossing (formerly University Commons Apartment): Beatiful place run by idiots (Not Recommending)

2009-07-22T08:23:10-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Lion's Crossing is a great place to live. One of the first stops on the PSU Express bus. The landscapers are always there maintaining the property. However the management is rough. They charge a lot of extra hidden fees, and when you don't pay, they always try to take you ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lion's Crossing (formerly University Commons Apartment): Decent (Recommending!)

2009-07-11T07:07:36-06:00

From g1n021: I lived here for a year while attending Penn State and overall it was a decent experience. As will all the college communities, there is a lot of noise on weekends but during the week and summers there is mostly peace and quiet. If you're a Penn State student, i ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lion's Crossing (formerly University Commons Apartment): Lions crossing is TERRIBLE (Not Recommending)

2009-03-16T06:22:05-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have lived here at Lions crossing for 2 years now and let me tell you, it's no fun at all. My girlfriend and I have had several run ins with their management on numerous occasions... and their maintenence, BLOWS! What the call 24 hour maintenence is actually just 7 ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lion's Crossing (formerly University Commons Apartment): Decent if you can avoid run-ins with the management (Recommending!)

2008-06-29T19:09:24-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I lived here for two school years and overall the place was decent. The parking here is pretty good except for on football weekends. Even on football weekends, it is still entirely possible to find a space somewhere in their huge lot. They give you three spots for a four ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lion's Crossing (formerly University Commons Apartment): The management here is TERRIBLE! (Not Recommending)

2008-03-25T14:47:59-06:00

From email12: This is currently my third year living in this apartment complex. The first year, it was University Commons. During that year (I believe) it was bought out by College Park (who owns like a half dozen complexes along Martin St. and Vairo Blvd.) and now it's Lion's Crossing. First off, ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lion's Crossing (formerly University Commons Apartment): Please please please GET AWAY from this place!!! (Not Recommending)

2007-08-30T15:46:19-06:00

From -Anonymous-: The management sucks! (the worst I've ever experienced and heard about). Trust me, believe me, and you will appreciate my suggestions. Otherwise, you will cry out of your eyes when you move out (sometimes even during your stay). ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lion's Crossing (formerly University Commons Apartment): DONT RENT HERE (Not Recommending)

2007-08-22T20:19:50-06:00

From -Anonymous-: They charged us $1100 to "clean" our apartment after we cleaned it to what we thought was almost perfect...It was 10 times cleaner than the condition we got it in... ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lion's Crossing (formerly University Commons Apartment): Not a good idea (Not Recommending)

2007-08-21T19:13:59-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I moved in in August of 2006. My 12-month lease just expired, and I just moved to an apartment across the hall (didn't like my roommates) for just this next fall semester. If I needed to stay longer, I'd move out for sure.Let me list the issues I've had with ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lion's Crossing (formerly University Commons Apartment): Terrible management (especially Vanessa) (Not Recommending)

2007-07-23T15:23:10-06:00

From -Anonymous-: The management was terrible. Vanessa Gahagan was extremely rude and unprofessional ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lion's Crossing (formerly University Commons Apartment): HORRIBLE PLACE (Not Recommending)

2007-06-08T14:36:30-06:00

From -Anonymous-: this is my first and LAST year living at lions crossing. They have been a total mess from the beginning. The apartment was filthy when we moved in and they wouldnt come and clean it again until my roommates parents called and cussed them out. They will rob you of ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lion's Crossing (formerly University Commons Apartment): Terrible Management, Planning to join in lawsuit (Not Recommending)

2007-06-04T13:05:13-06:00

From -Anonymous-: This is a terrible place to live. The management team in the office is absolutely terrible. They are extremely rude and treat you like you are mentally disabled. I am moving out of this place as soon as possible. If you've lived here before you should definately warn others about ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lion's Crossing (formerly University Commons Apartment): WORST PLACE TO LIVE EVER! LAWSUIT TO COME (Not Recommending)

2007-06-03T18:03:32-06:00

From AznCrw420@gmail.com: The management here is terrible, they'll try to rob you of any money they can. They sent a letter telling us to clean our carpets with a recommended company, we did, it costs $150 and then they billed us for carpet cleaning charges again. I agree with the other guy, ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lion's Crossing (formerly University Commons Apartment): Not a good idea (Not Recommending)

2007-04-27T10:14:15-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have lived here for about 2 years now, the first year was decent because of the price, but now I am determined to get out of here. Pam and Renee (mgmt) are cool, but Vanessa is extremely rude. The kitchen floors are horrible, and the bathroom no matter how ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lion's Crossing (formerly University Commons Apartment): Stop whinning and do something useful!!!! More inside (Not Recommending)

2008-05-10T23:55:22-06:00

From agg5001@psu.edu: The reason for the title is because way too many people are only capable of writing things online rather than taking actions, considering all it takes is like 15 minutes one trip to the district court to seriously hurt the fuckers. So,The management of lion's crossing fucked me over 2 ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lion's Crossing (formerly University Commons Apartment): (Not Recommending)

2007-04-23T23:22:29-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Terrible place to live. At the end of my lease I cleaned my apartment upside down to where it was spotless. These A-holes still charged me for things that were messed up before I even got there. Management is very rude and ignorant and extremely incompetent. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lion's Crossing (formerly University Commons Apartment): HORRIBLE MANAGEMENT! (Not Recommending)

2007-04-09T09:00:22-06:00

From -Anonymous-: A BUNCH OF LIARS AND THIEVES!! DON'T LIVE HERE!! ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lion's Crossing (formerly University Commons Apartment): Reasonable (Recommending!)

2007-02-09T12:32:56-06:00

From -Anonymous-: If you have a problem or question, look for Pam or Renee, the managers. The student workers there are incompetent, they're only good for giving you rent receipts. There are two pool tables, 1 ping pong and 1 foosball table in the rec room. Pool cues tend to be stolen ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lion's Crossing (formerly University Commons Apartment): Terrible management (Not Recommending)

2007-01-04T09:36:42-06:00

From -Anonymous-: This is the first year I've leased at this complex. The people working in the office are rude and terrible to deal with. They need training in how to work with the public and keep tenants. We will not be renewing our lease! ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lion's Crossing (formerly University Commons Apartment): TERRIBLE MANAGEMENT!!!! (Not Recommending)

2006-10-04T21:56:58-06:00

From mercedes.stoneberg@gmail.com: You're better off living at Nittany Crossing or The Pointe. These apartments are much better kept than Lion's Crossing. Lion's Crossing switched management over the last school year, and now they are trying to screw me out of a lot of money. Plus, everything in the apartment I lived in ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lion's Crossing (formerly University Commons Apartment): Quality Garden Style Apartments (Recommending!)

2006-09-18T12:31:58-06:00

From -Anonymous-: The only downside to living at Lion's Crossing is the distance from campus, everything else about this place is A . There are frequent CATA buses servicing three bus stops on the property and a bike path that goes directly to campus. It's completely safe and I've never seen police ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lion's Crossing (formerly University Commons Apartment): The Worst Management I've Ever Experienced (Not Recommending)

2006-09-12T12:43:39-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Don't move there if you want to maintain your sanity. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lion's Crossing (formerly University Commons Apartment): Overall a good place to live (Recommending!)

2006-07-26T20:52:04-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have lived at Lion's Crossing (formally UC) for three years and have enjoyed my stay. They have great parking and never tow only if some lovely person is parked in my spot. I never had any issues getting on the bus or standing in line for one like some ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lion's Crossing (formerly University Commons Apartment): Horrible Management (Not Recommending)

2006-07-12T22:53:19-06:00

From Ron39234: This place has absolutely horrible management that will try to screw their tenants every way they can. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lion's Crossing (formerly University Commons Apartment): Overall VERY Nice (Recommending!)

2006-05-22T00:11:40-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Overall, VERY nice. It is by no means perfect, but what apartment is? UC has very high standards compared to other locations in SC. Rent actually went DOWN my second year, while the community itself improved. For reference, I live in a 4 bed, 3rd floor apartment.

The parking is awesome. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lion's Crossing (formerly University Commons Apartment): Some Pros and Cons (Recommending!)

2006-03-16T20:44:19-06:00

From cas427@psu.edu: This place like all has its pros and cons.

Pros:Parking was great lots of room and many guest parking spots. My place was recently renovated so inside was very nice. Appliances were basically new. We had a problem with our refrigerator and they brought us a brand new one! Grounds were ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lion's Crossing (formerly University Commons Apartment): good (Recommending!)

2006-02-10T14:12:53-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I've lived here for nearly a year and I signed a lease for next year. It's ok. Can be noisy at times, but any apartment building you move into is gonna be noisy at times. The maintinence guys are kinda stupid, but if you complain enough they'll get somebody in ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lion's Crossing (formerly University Commons Apartment): I would rent again from here..... (Recommending!)

2006-01-28T16:31:14-06:00

From flyingdog: Not to bad, the prices are darn good, free bus and parking nice. Needed to clean apartment before we could unpack. Rooms are good, carpet (ehh, i got stuck in the room that the carpet wasn't replaced yet). Microwave rusty and the dishwasher doesn't clean very well. No problems with ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lion's Crossing (formerly University Commons Apartment): THE PLACE IS GREAT (Recommending!)

2005-07-06T11:33:35-06:00

From crazydude: I HAVE BEEN HERE FOR 2 YEARS, I AM MOVING OUT BUT I DONT WANT TO (DUTY CALLS) THE NEW MANAGEMENT IS GREAT, EVERY ONE IN THE OFFICE IS FRIENDLY AND FOR THE MOST PART REMEMBER YOUR NAME AND YOUR ACCOUNT, EVERY TIME I HAD A MAINTANCE REQUEST THEY WOULD ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lion's Crossing (formerly University Commons Apartment): Bad management, loud (Not Recommending)

2005-06-22T03:01:58-06:00

From Spamicide: The problems with this complex never ended. The pool was always under repair. The furniture was broken. The apartments were FILTHY. You couldn't go barefoot in the apartment or in socks because you'd end up with completely black feet. It's very noisy every night of the week.

Only plus side is ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lion's Crossing (formerly University Commons Apartment): Enjoyable (Recommending!)

2005-05-01T23:32:56-06:00

From Bossi: I spend two years here and, for the most part, enjoyed it. My first year was in room 207 and it had a few small damages here and there. The next year I went to 334 and it was great. It's usually pretty quiet, very safe, great parking, reliable bus ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lion's Crossing (formerly University Commons Apartment): Not too bad (Recommending!)

2004-09-02T00:00:00-06:00

From SkiBumNat: When I moved in the apartment was a total mess...it had never been cleaned...but UC did have a cleaning crew there the very next day and the place was spotless. Throughout the year we had minor issues, but maintenence was there fixing it within the week. Although you do get ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lion's Crossing (formerly University Commons Apartment): BEWARE! (Not Recommending)

2004-08-23T00:00:00-06:00

From kmd241@psu.edu: When I lived in University Commons, my rommate had a psycho ex who threatened to kill us both. Despite providing police reports, Darleen refused to move me because "there were no other two bedroom apartments." I had to threaten her with a lawyer in order to be moved to a ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lion's Crossing (formerly University Commons Apartment): Pick a 2 bedroom over a 4 bedroom Apt (Recommending!)

2004-05-20T00:00:00-06:00

From NittanyKitten: I had the pleasure of working for this complex my first summer there. University Commons looks much older then it actually is (I think its about 9 yrs old now). It took them several years to do the exterior painting it needed... and yes the Shingles literally flew off the ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lion's Crossing (formerly University Commons Apartment): ITZ ALL GOOD (Recommending!)

2004-03-11T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: UC ISNT AS BAD AS YOU WOULD THINK. IT IS VERY NASTY AT TIMES AND THE CARPET IS SHIT BUT YOU CAN LOOK PAST ALL THAT IF YOU GO TO THE OFFICE AND SEE THE FINE PIECE OF ASS THEY HAVE WORKING THERE. THE CHICK WITH THE LONG BROWN HAIR ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lion's Crossing (formerly University Commons Apartment): JUNK (Not Recommending)

2004-02-21T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: This place needs to be torn down and made into a parking lot. There is no way that this place could ever pass Health inspection, because there is MOLD growing every where in that place and they try and tell you that it is dirt come on!!! Do not insult ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lion's Crossing (formerly University Commons Apartment): (Not Recommending)

2004-02-04T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: It is so hard to describe this place because there is no place like it to compare it to. The place is a complete mess, disaster is a better word to describe it. But the real issure that I would like to address here is the people that they have ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lion's Crossing (formerly University Commons Apartment): overpriced, dirty, falling apart ghetto apartments (Not Recommending)

2004-02-04T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I lived there for one year, but after one week of being there i realized what a mistake I made. The model they show you is absolutely beautiful...take that, add years of college living with no cleaning and no repairs, and thats what you actually get. They are poorly built ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lion's Crossing (formerly University Commons Apartment): Horrible (Not Recommending)

2004-01-27T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: When I signed my lease i asked by chance if I could move in early they told me no because they need to clean and do general work. That was fine so I move in on move in day to find out that the apartment was never cleaned went to ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lion's Crossing (formerly University Commons Apartment): UC, I would rather live with roaches! (Not Recommending)

2004-01-26T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: When I first came and viewed the Model apartment at University commons i was mpressed. I loved the pool, hot tub, gym free awesome parking etc. The first roomies they put me with were a disaster. I thought i filled out a roommate preference sheet. Guess not???? So they moved ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lion's Crossing (formerly University Commons Apartment): What a Ghetto (Not Recommending)

2004-01-26T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Here is what your living experience would be like living at UC Commons. You will feel like you live in a Third World Country.I have never in all of my college years here in State College felt this way. The apartment we lived in had mold growing in it, the ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lion's Crossing (formerly University Commons Apartment): Bad very bad. (Not Recommending)

2003-10-27T00:00:00-06:00

From punx71@hotmail.com: This place flat out sucks. There buildings are very poorly built. When I moved in everything was digustingly dirty. Also a lot of things were broken,especially the floor 10 tiles were busted out in the kitchen. The real kicker is the way the office does business, to put it simply ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lion's Crossing (formerly University Commons Apartment): I love living here! (Recommending!)

2003-08-29T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: the good - you get your own room! living in town is so much better when you can get away from it all, have your own room to study, lots of amenitiies that make it easy to find time to party and study, like a dishwasher, washer/dryer in the apt, ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lion's Crossing (formerly University Commons Apartment): It´s ok- until you need something (Not Recommending)

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

From rsd146@psu.edu: At first I thought the apartment wasn´t too bad, and it had all these cool amenities like a pool and hot tub (which was broken for most of the first half of the year). So what if the kitchen and carpet were dirty when we moved in and my roomate ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lion's Crossing (formerly University Commons Apartment): I loved it! (Recommending!)

2003-04-23T00:00:00-06:00

From rad189@psu.edu: I have lived at UC in state college only for a semester however I wish it would have been the whole time I was up here. Maintenance men were soooo nice...it was quite...and clean! I loved this apartment and hope I get lucky finding one like this back at home. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lion's Crossing (formerly University Commons Apartment): Good Choice (Recommending!)

2003-04-16T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I really like these apartments. I like it better than Nittany Crossings because the furniture and design is a little more modern. I enjoyed the pool and clubhouse. It was never noisy, yet there were friendly neighbors that would invite you to their parties. The rent is great and management ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lion's Crossing (formerly University Commons Apartment): not too bad (Recommending!)

2003-03-17T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I like the assigned parking spots, so all tenants are accomodated with parking. The maintence has been good with repairs. Its alot better than State College Park Apts. and cheap! I´m definitely renewing!! ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lion's Crossing (formerly University Commons Apartment): The Best of What´s Left (Recommending!)

2002-07-10T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: When I moved here, I made sure that I got a 3rd floor, 4 BR 2BA, facing the courtyard, by going VERY EARLY. At first glance, the place isn´t too bad but on a closer look you see the shoddy construction. (and during strong winds, be sure to count roof ... [click to read full apartment review]