Apartment Ratings | Archstone Preston Park (formerly Amli at Bishops Gate) Ratings and Reviews

Archstone Preston Park (formerly Amli at Bishops Gate): Love the location and apt, somewhat pricey, internet sucks, expensive electric bill (Recommending!)

2008-05-20T12:48:58-06:00

From renting_suxorz: Have been living here nearly a year and I love the place. The apartments are pricey, although my roommate and I got lucky on our rate. We're paying $1000 for a 2 bed/2 bath flat. The 1 bed townhouses with attached garage are going for $975 currently. The apartment is ... [click to read full apartment review]

Archstone Preston Park (formerly Amli at Bishops Gate): Nice Place to Stay (Recommending!)

2008-04-23T15:32:10-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I stayed at Archstone for almost a year and had a very pleasant experince.I stayed in a one bedroom town home with attached garage.The apartments are in good condition and and very well maintained.Though I had some problems like the refrigerator was leaking, but it was resolve quickly and I ... [click to read full apartment review]

Archstone Preston Park (formerly Amli at Bishops Gate): Look elsewhere (Not Recommending)

2008-02-18T17:40:33-06:00

From -Anonymous-: It used to be a nice place until Archstone took over and it all went downhill.Personnel here has 2 categories, either new and have no idea whats going on or very rude and disrespectful and will try to stiff you with a coin or two. Maintenance is semi-decent, they do ... [click to read full apartment review]

Archstone Preston Park (formerly Amli at Bishops Gate): surprised (Not Recommending)

2007-12-07T16:54:40-06:00

From longtermreisdent: I have lived here for 5 years. I read the previous review when it was posted and felt that all the construction would not turn out to be a permanent problem.However we have been under remodeling/construction for an entire year and despite this fact mangement is still not following up ... [click to read full apartment review]

Archstone Preston Park (formerly Amli at Bishops Gate): (Not Recommending)

2007-11-19T10:11:28-06:00

From jddt: I have lived here for quite some time two issues need to be noted.First the only way to guarantee reasonable parking is to have a garageotherwise count on walking not only across the parking lot but outside of the property as well.Second problem is a garage in bldg16 has been ... [click to read full apartment review]

Archstone Preston Park (formerly Amli at Bishops Gate): Love it (Recommending!)

2006-08-05T13:42:24-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I moved into my one bedroom in June. I have an attached garage, which makes me feel very comfortable since I am single and moved from out of state. Even though it's not brand new, my apartment is in very good condition. The location can't be beat either. I definitely ... [click to read full apartment review]

Archstone Preston Park (formerly Amli at Bishops Gate): No support from for ant treatment (Not Recommending)

2006-06-29T14:45:16-06:00

From -Anonymous-: We moved in here this summer and are troubled with red ants. Looks like office folks are not doing pest control treatment for the same. Not at all satisfied regarding this problem ... [click to read full apartment review]

Archstone Preston Park (formerly Amli at Bishops Gate): On the decline (Not Recommending)

2006-06-07T12:28:47-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Most negative reviews are written in anger of a fine, eviction, etc. Mine is written in anger as I have been a long time Bishops Gate resident and have seen the services and managemnet slide too far to stay.

I have one of the large town houses, 1800 sq ft, and ... [click to read full apartment review]

Archstone Preston Park (formerly Amli at Bishops Gate): Very quiet... (Recommending!)

2006-05-29T21:20:28-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have lived here for about 10 months and have really enjoyed how quiet and beautiful it is here. I have a townhome so I have never noticed a parking problem but the people in the office are evidently trying to fix it since I keep getting notices on my ... [click to read full apartment review]

Archstone Preston Park (formerly Amli at Bishops Gate): Horrible Management (Not Recommending)

2006-05-12T23:45:53-06:00

From -Anonymous-: The AMLI management is very unprofessional and disgusting in their attitude and behavior. I don't recommend this complex to anyone. Parking is a big problem and the management does not care !! ... [click to read full apartment review]

Archstone Preston Park (formerly Amli at Bishops Gate): I would never live here (Not Recommending)

2006-04-15T15:30:35-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I'm not a resident, but my sister-in-law lives here and she is not happy as a resident nor are we as visitors, for many reasons:

1. There are never any parking spots available from 5pm through 8am. Not for visitors, not for residents, unless you pay a whole lot extra for ... [click to read full apartment review]

Archstone Preston Park (formerly Amli at Bishops Gate): Very quiet (Recommending!)

2006-03-23T15:23:52-06:00

From -Anonymous-: We've been here only about a week. It has been very quiet. We were looking for quiet. There have been lots of maintenance problems that were left undone, but we are getting the staff to repair things. Hopefully, it will all turn out well. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Archstone Preston Park (formerly Amli at Bishops Gate): Nice Place (Recommending!)

2006-02-10T14:58:34-06:00

From -Anonymous-: This is the first apartment complex I have lived in that is always quite! You have no idea how much of a relief it was to find this place. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Archstone Preston Park (formerly Amli at Bishops Gate): They are sue happy (Not Recommending)

2005-12-20T11:01:19-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Do Not live here it is the worst management I have ever seen I do not think they know what they are doing and good luck with corporate calling you back, That won't happen you are automatically guilty because you are the resident not the staff. Heaven forbid the staff ... [click to read full apartment review]

Archstone Preston Park (formerly Amli at Bishops Gate): (Not Recommending)

2005-11-22T12:54:46-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Run as far as you can from any amli property the staff looses things all the time. They will lie to you and screw you later. The regional manager never returns phone calls and it is always the residents fault. I repeat do not live at any amli property you ... [click to read full apartment review]

Archstone Preston Park (formerly Amli at Bishops Gate): DO NOT LIVE AT ANY AMLI PROPERTIES!!!!!!!!!!! (Not Recommending)

2005-11-02T17:01:17-06:00

From sabererbmsb@hotamil.com: i NEVER THOUGHT I WOULD THINK THIS SITE WAS A GOOD FORUM, BUT AFTER TODAY I DO. I LIVED AT BISHOPS GATE IN 2002. MY SON IS TERMINALLY ILL AND WE HAD 5 FLIGHTS OF STAIRS IN THE APT SO I GAVE MY 60 DAYS NOTICE AS REQUIRED AND WAS ... [click to read full apartment review]

Archstone Preston Park (formerly Amli at Bishops Gate): Management hrrible Amili horrible landlords. (Not Recommending)

2005-07-14T23:13:07-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I live there for three years.. in a three level townhome 1997 to 2000
even though I was in one of the most expensive apts. the managment treated me rudely everytime I requested any service.. I was very happy to move out... the walls were thin ...could hear babies crying ....the ... [click to read full apartment review]

Archstone Preston Park (formerly Amli at Bishops Gate): Have You Seen it Lately? (Recommending!)

2005-03-21T03:47:29-06:00

From -Anonymous-: WOW! What a face-lift! I dont have any comments to make to the people who are unhappy here except....MOVE!! Ive been here over a year and love it. Yes the parking is an issue at times but what can ya do??? To the person who suggested removing the car wash....whats ... [click to read full apartment review]

Archstone Preston Park (formerly Amli at Bishops Gate): Parking is the pits (Not Recommending)

2005-03-10T16:15:53-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I don't live in the apartment, but I visit a friend who lives there and there is rarely any available parking. People frequently resort to parking in the handicap spaces or behind garages.

They need to take out the car wash (what apartment has an on-site car wash?) and make some ... [click to read full apartment review]

Archstone Preston Park (formerly Amli at Bishops Gate): New manager and parking are an embarassment (Not Recommending)

2005-02-14T14:44:36-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Lived here for 3 years. Disagree with other posts about noise and bugs. I've never had a problem with these. Staff has been helpful until a new manager recently arrived who seems intent on sitting in her office pretending as if nobody is out in the lobby (for 10 minutes ... [click to read full apartment review]

Archstone Preston Park (formerly Amli at Bishops Gate): Bad Community (Not Recommending)

2005-01-02T23:39:41-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Keep on driving!
Bad management, rift raft neighbors. Bad parking. Bugs and paper-thin walls.
... [click to read full apartment review]

Archstone Preston Park (formerly Amli at Bishops Gate): Great Community (Recommending!)

2004-12-02T15:50:12-06:00

From samsameni@aol.com: We have been living here for 5 months now and absolutely love the community. The pool area, clubhouse, and theratre room are awesome. The staff is very nice and professional,and all service requests have been completed in a very timely manner. I have lived in communities managed by Lincoln, BH, ... [click to read full apartment review]

Archstone Preston Park (formerly Amli at Bishops Gate): A Candid Review (Not Recommending)

2004-11-23T23:04:32-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I've lived here for a about 6 months too and all I can say is believe the negative that you read on this website! It is very truthful. If you don't live here, consider yourself lucky and don't move here. Don't move to any other Amli property either. They are ... [click to read full apartment review]

Archstone Preston Park (formerly Amli at Bishops Gate): Wonderful Community (Recommending!)

2004-11-22T02:34:52-06:00

From -Anonymous-: My family and I have lived here at Bishops Gate for nearly 6 months. We have always been treated well, the office staff have been great. Maintenance staff have always been prompt and very helpful. We love the grounds and are very happy here. I cannot believe someone would say ... [click to read full apartment review]

Archstone Preston Park (formerly Amli at Bishops Gate): (Recommending!)

2004-11-10T16:05:26-06:00

From -Anonymous-: by looking at the other people on the sight i have had very little issues to compare to them i have had ant issues but i have always had the maintenance staff take care of them for me i havent lived at any community that hasnt had parking issues or ... [click to read full apartment review]

Archstone Preston Park (formerly Amli at Bishops Gate): Response to Management (Not Recommending)

2004-11-07T22:13:23-06:00

From -Anonymous-: If I were you, management, I would watch it. I'm choosing to be nice to you and not seek legal action for the expenses I incurred while having to put up with inhabitable living conditions and ultimately moving. I know it is you responding to my comments.

Single and ... [click to read full apartment review]

Archstone Preston Park (formerly Amli at Bishops Gate): Sad to be leaving. (Recommending!)

2004-11-04T16:17:25-06:00

From -Anonymous-: My husband and I have lived here for 2 years and have finally descided to buy a house. (Only because intrest rates have been so darn good). I will miss it here, I have never had a maintenance issue that took longer than a just a few hours for them ... [click to read full apartment review]

Archstone Preston Park (formerly Amli at Bishops Gate): re: re:stay away (Not Recommending)

2004-10-26T00:46:48-06:00

From -Anonymous-: AMLI Residential
Chicago Corporate
125 S. Wacker Drive
Suite 3100
Chicago, IL 60606

Coporate is not anywhere near Chicago? Why is this on their company website? Did they move headquarters in the past 24 hours?

No honey, I didn't notice the tight parking spaces when I looked at the apt. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Archstone Preston Park (formerly Amli at Bishops Gate): In Regards to "Stay Away" (Recommending!)

2004-10-24T22:42:28-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Thats is comlpete BS!!! Ive lived here in this community for over 3 years....never saw a roach, never got ants, walls are NOT paper thin, I never hear any of my neighbors like he says, management is exceptionally helpful and courteous, they change employees alot but my expierence is that ... [click to read full apartment review]

Archstone Preston Park (formerly Amli at Bishops Gate): Stay Away (Not Recommending)

2004-10-24T11:25:11-06:00

From -Anonymous-: First of all, do not believe the good comments on this website. They were obviously written by management. No one in their right mind would write good comments about this property.
It has bugs (ants & roaches) to the point where one cannot keep dishes or food in cabinets. The ... [click to read full apartment review]

Archstone Preston Park (formerly Amli at Bishops Gate): I love it here (Recommending!)

2004-09-23T17:07:36-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have lived here for almost 2 years. I think this is a wonderful complex. Granted it has its moments, but sorry to everyone that has complained but that comes with apartment living. I really love the apartment itself, it really feels like a home. The staff always tries to ... [click to read full apartment review]

Archstone Preston Park (formerly Amli at Bishops Gate): Love it here, great for the kids! (Recommending!)

2004-09-22T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Ive been here about 4 months and its wonderful! The Townhomes are gorgess and the property always looks great. The staff in the office was very helpful when I moved here with helping me to find schools and shopping locations and other things we needed. The location is wonderful, schools ... [click to read full apartment review]

Archstone Preston Park (formerly Amli at Bishops Gate): Great Apartments! (Recommending!)

2004-09-20T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I just moved in last month and I really love it. The office staff is very professional and was willing to help out when I had a problem with my movers. Ron, the manager, recomended a new service and they worked out great. I leased my apartment from Jessica and ... [click to read full apartment review]

Archstone Preston Park (formerly Amli at Bishops Gate): I will never move. We love it here!! (Recommending!)

2004-09-17T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: This place is always clean and pretty. I am proud to have guests over. Really feels like a home and it stays very peaceful here. We have been here for 2 years and will probably never move. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Archstone Preston Park (formerly Amli at Bishops Gate): Do not move here (Not Recommending)

2004-08-12T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Truly, the worse apartments ever rented/lived in. Walls are ultra thin, all noises can be heard through all walls throughout all rooms, including bedroom, bathroom, living room. You will not be able to sleep. Amli management and the maintenance make it even worse. The service guarantee is not upheld either. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Archstone Preston Park (formerly Amli at Bishops Gate): nice, but a bit too expensive and noisy (Recommending!)

2004-04-19T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Overall a nice place, but:
- I find that the rent is higher than the market
- some apartments (northern part of the community) are near the parking lot of the nearby mall, with trucks offloading their cargo at 2am.
- not many amenities (swimming pool and gym)

... [click to read full apartment review]

Archstone Preston Park (formerly Amli at Bishops Gate): Overpriced for what you get...location getting old too! (Not Recommending)

2004-03-10T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Old community to pay what they are asking. Parking a major problem, service a problem, ants a problem...and so on. Management seemed to change everytime the wind blew. In 4 years I lived on both apartment and townhomes, not impressed with either. I´ve seen newer properties (with hardwood floors, etc..) ... [click to read full apartment review]

Archstone Preston Park (formerly Amli at Bishops Gate): This place is awful (Recommending!)

2003-12-02T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I lived here and I hated it. The pest control here is abominable and the insulation is awful. The management is OK, but not the nicest I have ever met. Their laundry facilities SUCK. 3 washing machines and 2 dryers. I know it is a smaller complex but I thought ... [click to read full apartment review]

Archstone Preston Park (formerly Amli at Bishops Gate): The townhomes really feel like your own real home! (Recommending!)

2003-10-13T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I love it here, the management is great. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Archstone Preston Park (formerly Amli at Bishops Gate): I really like it here... (Recommending!)

2003-04-28T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have lived here for over a year now, and I really like it here. The apartment is great, the people in the office are nice, and the maintinance is fast. No place can be perfect, so there are two things I am not perfectly pleased with.. The parking is ... [click to read full apartment review]