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Lions Gate Apartments: Use extreme caution. (Not Recommending)

2009-07-02T12:22:02-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I lived here for one year during my junior year of college, and my roommate and I agreed that it was a bad choice. Problems include... bug problems, poor wiring, thin walls, bad heat, and rude office staff. I also had two bikes stolen during the night, but this could ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lions Gate Apartments: Do Not Rent Here (Not Recommending)

2009-04-23T13:14:29-06:00

From Carrie2616: DO NOT RENT FROM LION S GATE GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB. The apartments look DECEIVINGLY nice. However, upon moving in, you will be distressed to learn that you have moved into the equivalent of a cardboard box. Every movement of the neighbors upstairs is echoed into your home. On a ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lions Gate Apartments: Look Elsewhere (Not Recommending)

2008-03-31T23:29:17-06:00

From -Anonymous-: My son lived here for 18 months, moving out in December due to graduation. He and his roommate had to pay $500 to get out of the lease but were still responsible for paying rent until a new tenant moved in in mid Jan. I personally cleaned this apartment from ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lions Gate Apartments: You can find a better home in a refrigerator box out on calder way (Not Recommending)

2008-01-30T12:50:25-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have had a very bad experience with Lions Gate. I would recommend that you look everywhere before you sign a lease with this place. Before I did, I saw the reviews and thought these were a couple bad experiences, but I don't know anyone at the complex who is ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lions Gate Apartments: Horrible... (Not Recommending)

2007-12-26T14:22:10-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I am very unhappy with my experience at Lions Gate. I currently live there, and my lease does not expire until Aug 2008. At that point, I am leaving AS FAST AS POSSIBLE with my dog. There are MUCH BETTER pet-friendly apartments available. First, the pet policy is wacked. NOT ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lions Gate Apartments: not as bad as some make it sound (Recommending!)

2007-08-12T16:58:47-06:00

From TCrenter: I've been living in a 3rd floor Jr. 1-bedroom for several months now. My experience with the 2nd and 1st floor units is that you can always hear your upstairs neighbor walking around. A lot of the complaints of reviewers are due to the fact that they live on one ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lions Gate Apartments: Don't bother - you might as well just throw money away! (Not Recommending)

2007-03-02T23:47:47-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Lionsgate is not a pleasent place to live in. The walls are paper thin, so much so that you can even hear your next door neighbor pee. The apartments themselves are not kept up, and it is obvious that maintenance knows nothing (if they ever do show up). They like ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lions Gate Apartments: Has its pros and cons like any apartment, but ultimately, don't waste your money on this one (Not Recommending)

2007-01-10T19:02:39-06:00

From -Anonymous-: When I moved into Lion's Gate everything looked good with the apartment. They do a nice job of keeping the complex well landscaped and for the most part, clean. The neighbors (at least the ones I had) kept to themselves and seemed to be mainly older students/professionals.
Still, it ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lions Gate Apartments: Not Bad (Recommending!)

2007-01-06T13:35:35-06:00

From marshmallo18: Me and three others have lived in a 2 bedroom for 5 months, and we have been happy overall with our experience. The apartment itself is pretty spacious, and there are lots of closet space. The furniture they provide are crappy, but it gets the job done. The walls within ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lions Gate Apartments: disappointed (Not Recommending)

2006-09-30T23:58:11-06:00

From -Anonymous-: i've been living here for about 3 months, and things just seem to get worse all the time. they lure you in with their super low ONLY $490/month, but expect your rent to be higher than that. living on the 3rd floor? extra $20. have a cat? extra $20. have ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lions Gate Apartments: A full review (Not Recommending)

2006-08-10T09:49:48-06:00

From -Anonymous-: The apartment buildings itself aren't bad for the price. They are a good size, and other then being old seemed to be of decent quality. The windows are terrible, atleast any that have metal frames. Our windows where so bad that at times it was hard to keep the apartment ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lions Gate Apartments: Nice place (Recommending!)

2006-08-07T13:21:41-06:00

From MrsKiwi05: I don't understand why so many people are whining about Lion's Gate on here. I've seen far worse places to live. Our one bedroom apartment has plenty of space for my husband and me. The place is quiet. While we wouldn't mind getting to know our neighbors, they generally keep ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lions Gate Apartments: find a better place (Not Recommending)

2006-06-30T18:22:07-06:00

From -Anonymous-: If you carefully read all the reviews, it doesn't seem to be a good place to live. So make your mind and find a better choices. It you don't though have any other options, try to read the lease agreement at least one day before signing it. This is a ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lions Gate Apartments: not a good choice (Not Recommending)

2006-06-22T18:42:03-06:00

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Lions Gate Apartments: you will be very much dissappointed (Not Recommending)

2006-06-20T19:29:11-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I would't advice to live there, there are better choices in State college with leasing rates incl. free speed Internet, a work-out room, a community center where you could have your party, watch TV, work-out, as well as read books and newspapers in their library, and a free chuttle to ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lions Gate Apartments: Make your own choice (Recommending!)

2006-04-04T13:07:47-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I am living at Lion's Gate during graduate school and move out at the end of the month. Overall, I am rather happy with my apartment. I have a one bedroom that is next to laundry, which is nice. The office staff is usually friendly and helpful and anything that ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lions Gate Apartments: Don't live here. (Not Recommending)

2006-02-23T13:59:56-06:00

From -Anonymous-: If you like getting hit with extra charges for heat in the winter, you'll love it here. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lions Gate Apartments: not so great (Not Recommending)

2005-12-04T16:39:04-06:00

From xli0202@yahoo.com: nices things about Lions Gate:
1. close to bus stops
2. spacious apartment
3. lots of parking spot
4. friendly staff (at least to me)

Bad things
1. noise, can hear your neighbors
talking, them playing music
and doing other staff. Quite a few
people that I know of have ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lions Gate Apartments: overall not to bad (Recommending!)

2005-08-07T13:08:22-06:00

From gionslate: I didn't really care much for the office staff,the parking lot was cramped(they do not plow well in the winter),the air conditioner is not enough for the whole apartment and on the third floor it does get hot.But the rent wasnt to bad,the rooms were pretty good sized,no bug problems,plus ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lions Gate Apartments: Seemed good at first, but a mirage (Not Recommending)

2005-07-10T21:29:47-06:00

From ukoku: Seemed like a good place when we moved in, but then the refridgerated leaked, the doors didn't close, the mice (!) invaded, the next door neighbors were loud pot-smokers, maintenence would say something was taken care of when it wasn't, and to top it off, we were told to leave ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lions Gate Apartments: Not a good place to live (Not Recommending)

2005-05-20T12:48:15-06:00

From -Anonymous-: The office staff is very deceptive. One minute they support you when you have an issue and the next minute they are laughing in your face. The buildings are incredibly noisy. You cannot seem to get a moments peace here. Maintenance rig things rather than actually fix them. Rent is ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lions Gate Apartments: A Nightmare! (Not Recommending)

2005-03-17T09:57:44-06:00

From -Anonymous-: This has been a horrible experience. Huge house centipedes that they say they can't do anything about. The showers run hot and cold if anyone in the building turns on water or flushes. Back bedroom is very cold. Noisy Noisy Noisy. You can hear EVERYTHING in the apartments next to ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lions Gate Apartments: OK, but you can do better (Recommending!)

2005-03-12T09:52:16-06:00

From zzax: Well to be honest I had no major problems with this complex in the grand scheme of things. But there were problems. Noise from below apartments was horrible. Saftey is another isssue. I had my bike stolen the one night I left it outside to clean my stroage closet. I ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lions Gate Apartments: Top 10 reasons NOT to live here (Not Recommending)

2004-11-05T01:22:55-06:00

From Renterman006: 1)Bugs!!! Not just a spider or 2, but families of them. And as far as fixing it see # 2.
2)Maintainence is horible! My heat has been fixed 6 times now and counting. And so much for bug control.
3)Hardwood Floors? More like stone.
4)Parking lots are so annoying especially in the winter.
5)This ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lions Gate Apartments: Great place to live (Recommending!)

2004-06-28T00:00:00-06:00

From hatazi@yahoo.com: My wife and I really like living at Lion's Gate. It was one of the only place where we could have our dog.

The staff is very friendly and very prompt about repairs.

The rent is very reasonable (heat is included) and it is about a 30 minute walk (5 ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lions Gate Apartments: Not a great place (Not Recommending)

2004-06-24T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I only lived here for about 6 months because I didn't like it. My apartment was on the ground floor, and there was a disgusting bug and mold problem. Also, I agree with whoever warned that you'd get gouged on your deposit. Overall, not a TERRIBLE place to live, but ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lions Gate Apartments: Several reasons not to live in Lions Gate (Not Recommending)

2004-05-26T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: First, when you sign the lease, they let you sign a document saying that you know that there is lead (Pb) in the old paint used long time ago in the apartment. They say all you need to do is not to peel off the paint and eat it. But, ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lions Gate Apartments: evil office staff (Not Recommending)

2004-03-30T00:00:00-06:00

From nbm107@psu.edu: Lived here for 3 years. 1 bdrm apt. has nice floors and windows, nice stove and refrigerator, but tiny kitchen. Variety of neighbors have been incredibly loud, often preventing sleep or studying. Office staff is hostile at best. Despite ample extra spaces, only a few visitor spaces and if (as ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lions Gate Apartments: Nice Place to Live (Recommending!)

2003-07-13T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: My boyfriend and I have lived here for a year now and like it, but we are moving out of the area. It is expensive, but not compared to other apartments in the area, and the rent includes all utilities(except electricity). Yes, in the winter time you may get charged ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lions Gate Apartments: Do not recommend (Not Recommending)

2003-03-09T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: the maintenance is incompetent. i have called several times about things that when they are finally "fixed" i need to call again because they never really "fixed" it at all. yet they used maintenance as a selling point and how they are so available and so good. at least the ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lions Gate Apartments: Nice place to live quiet and peaceful (Recommending!)

2003-03-08T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I loved it here no problems I always came home to a quiet apt and slept quite well. Older ppl live here maybe that is why? ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lions Gate Apartments: i do not recommend (Not Recommending)

2003-02-07T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I do not recommend Lions Gate Apts.

First of all, their maintenance is not very helpful. They do not even change air conditioner filters! They told us just to take it out and wipe it with a paper towel! Whoever paints the apartments does not believe in doing a neat job. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lions Gate Apartments: You might as well live downtown (Not Recommending)

2003-01-20T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: This place is party central. They sell you by telling you that it is mostly grad students and that it is a quiet place to live. No way. Most days you can´t hear yourself think and on the weekends don´t plan on doing any work in your own apartment that ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lions Gate Apartments: i´ve lived here for two years now, would stay if i weren´t finished school (Recommending!)

2002-10-04T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: i´ve read the other comments and found them unfair. it was made vary clear that personal property is your responsiblity. epecially in cases of flood. this is standard all around town. maintance is good. When i moved in the appliances were old but working. when they quit the refrigarator was ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lions Gate Apartments: (Not Recommending)

2002-09-02T00:00:00-06:00

From bhirsc@pennswoods.net: My daughter rented an apt from these people. This year there was a flood where the air conditioner was blown out of her basement apt. by flood waters. She was in the apartment at the time and was trapped in water up to her waist, and was shocked by the ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lions Gate Apartments: Good & friendly place A (Recommending!)

2002-08-27T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: We rented a 2 bdrm 1 bath for several years before movingn out of the area. Lions gate staff are wonderful and personable ppl. I was surprised by some of the reviews I NEVER experienced any bad here. Maint. are on top of things some things are not repairable anylonger ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lions Gate Apartments: Out & Out LIE from previous reveiw - re: flood (Recommending!)

2002-08-10T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: This flood story is WAY over told nothing that bad/terrible happened. This is an out right lie, and theh lady is nutzzzzzzz.... I seriously hope nothing ever really terrible happens to this woman I think she would die of a nervous breakdown. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lions Gate Apartments: If you don´t want to be chronically ill, don´t live here! (Not Recommending)

2002-04-21T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Overall,Lionﾴs Gate is nice enough, but there are a few problems. The beautiful hardwood floors unfortunately lend themselves to large nests of carpenter ants that surface periodically in large, disgusting waves throughout the year. Large holes behind the stove and cracks between the wall and floor provide ample opportunity for ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lions Gate Apartments: Ok - but some things you should know (Not Recommending)

2002-02-22T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: We lived here 99-01 in one of the 1 bedroom deluxe apartments. Generally we liked living here but there are a few things you should know.

1. It is noisy. The walls are paper thin. We were on the top floor so thankfully had noone above us but you could be ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lions Gate Apartments: (Recommending!)

2001-04-26T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lions Gate Apartments: Nice, but expensive (Not Recommending)

2001-04-24T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: They are nice apartments but will charge you for everything you do. It becomes a pricey place to live and you don´t get much for the price. ... [click to read full apartment review]