Apartment Ratings | McDermott Place Ratings and Reviews

McDermott Place: To ALLIBABAB (Recommending!)

2008-10-30T18:54:36-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I am a CURRENT resident and heard about this sight so I decided to take a look. I have read all of the comments for this year. I kept seeing responses to comments from some one calling themselves ALLIBABAB. I agree that some of this person's comments were justified, but ... [click to read full apartment review]

McDermott Place: Pretty Decent (Recommending!)

2008-10-20T17:57:19-06:00

From -Anonymous-: No apartment complexes are perfect. Bottom line money talks and for what you get for the price the pros out way the cons.Cons- Yes I have dealt with some problems: First one is the maintenance delay to fix a simple broken garbage disposal was longer than expected 1 week. When ... [click to read full apartment review]

McDermott Place: This place is hurrible! (Not Recommending)

2008-09-27T11:29:01-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Poor management, poor maintenance. There isn't a day that goes by that I don't find something that went wrong with the apartment. On top of everything now I have mice in my apartment. ... [click to read full apartment review]

McDermott Place: NO!!! MANAGEMENT IS USELESS!! (Not Recommending)

2008-09-12T07:43:58-06:00

From wigknee20: We moved in May 2007 to this complex in a 1 bd 1 ba. We then moved to a 2B 2 BA on the 2nd floor in May 2008. The nightmare was underway. The noisiest, loudest downstairs neigbors in the world. We called the police on them because of the ... [click to read full apartment review]

McDermott Place: (Not Recommending)

2008-09-15T04:35:40-06:00

From -Anonymous-: The trash does look bad and it seems as if the there is a sanitary problem but the residents throw their trash on the ground next to the dumpster instead of in it. I have watched the maintenance and the trash people clean that up. The guy complaining about having ... [click to read full apartment review]

McDermott Place: Disgusting new garbage system (Not Recommending)

2008-09-04T14:28:14-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Under a new and more expensive arrangement, recycling is being discontinued and fees will increase when leases are renewed. This is a corporate decicion made by the Denver management. We've been here more than 2 years and will definately NOT renew with people who have no respect for the envirenment. ... [click to read full apartment review]

McDermott Place: If you like noise - this is the place for you! (Not Recommending)

2008-08-30T17:29:20-06:00

From cybertech65: I lived at McDermott Place since 2006 in a couple of different units. When I first moved in, it was great! Apartments were well kept and maintenance was quick to fix any issues. Fast forward to 2008. The buildings are in need of SERIOUS painting - they have not painted ... [click to read full apartment review]

McDermott Place: POOR OFFICE STAFF (Not Recommending)

2008-08-25T09:45:17-06:00

From allibabab: ONCE YOU MOVE IN YOU JOIN THE RANKS OF THE UNKNOWN.The leasing gals are only helpful when you are signing the lease.The mananager is only concerned with saving dollars not the comfort of the residents.This is not a new problem it is a continuing one.regional officers need to become involved ... [click to read full apartment review]

McDermott Place: Gates Broken, why not take them off ? (Not Recommending)

2008-08-25T09:07:24-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Yesterday I almost got into an accident when I tried reversing my car on Independence becoz the damn gate won't open !! The gates's attitude is like thier staff's attitude,i.e: They work onlyif they feel like... This is dangerous and simpson property needs to fix it. Management is horrible and ... [click to read full apartment review]

McDermott Place: Bad maintenance (Not Recommending)

2008-07-24T12:39:39-06:00

From biglun: I must say the maintenance aspects are questionable. Testimony to this is try spending hot summer days in some of the second flr apts. It is cruel. The A/C practically does not work. The problem is I don't see any routine maintenance rounds being done on any of the units ... [click to read full apartment review]

McDermott Place: Staff & Maintenance (Not Recommending)

2008-09-17T10:51:58-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have read the other reviews. I have to 100% agree w/ the comments on Maintenance and the Office Staff. They cater to you until you move in and then you are no longer a priority or taken seriously. All maintenance issues I have taken care of myself as the ... [click to read full apartment review]

McDermott Place: Needs work! (Not Recommending)

2008-06-29T18:17:57-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I moved in here a few months ago, sight unseen. I am generally happy with my apartment, but the complex definitely needs some work. The buildings desperately need paint and the security gates are always broken. The garbage situation is out of control. Garbage is picked up at the curb ... [click to read full apartment review]

McDermott Place: Convenient location, but lots of maintenance and sanitation issues (Not Recommending)

2008-05-28T09:58:45-06:00

From plano08@pobox.com: The location is convenient for us, although there is no grocery store nearby (there is a Walgreen's accross the street). But there are lots of sanitation issues and the maintenance is very poor. Paint is peeling everywhere, and lots of stuff is broken. Worse, the trash piles up and creates ... [click to read full apartment review]

McDermott Place: My Apartment is Beautiful! (Recommending!)

2007-10-30T16:56:19-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I really like living here. I don't have problems with my apartment. It is quiet and my neighbors are cordial. I really like the neighborhood and the school district. That is one reason that I moved here. I call in a work order and it gets done pretty quickly. The ... [click to read full apartment review]

McDermott Place: Stop right there (Recommending!)

2007-10-29T08:59:03-06:00

From Secret_Meyers: This place is nice...unless you look across the street. But the staf here are shady and sfter you sign the lease they couls give a rat's a$$ about you. Barbara is the worst though. if you ahve a package or if someone is trying to deliver furniture to you, Barbara ... [click to read full apartment review]

McDermott Place: Satisfied enough to sign for a third year. (Recommending!)

2007-09-04T12:11:46-06:00

From -Anonymous-: After reading through the reviews for this community, it becomes apparent to me that everyone's experience will be different. Overall, I have been pleased with the two years I have spent here. Pleased enough to sign for a third year. There are definitely negatives associated with McDermott Place, but I ... [click to read full apartment review]

McDermott Place: Not Worth the Money (Not Recommending)

2007-08-01T11:59:39-06:00

From txamber: I have lived here for several months and have mixed feelings. Maintenance is my big issue. This community is 8 years old and starting to show its age. Things break and stop working frequently. Sometimes maintenance will fix things within 24 hours, but often times not. I have had to ... [click to read full apartment review]

McDermott Place: Roaches (Recommending!)

2007-07-17T17:06:03-06:00

From utamaverick07: Roaches, roaches, and more roaches. I've haven't been living here for very long and have had more than my share of roaches for a lifetime. I really don't like bugs and that's why I would not live here again or renew my lease but if you don't mind them, I ... [click to read full apartment review]

McDermott Place: GREAT (Recommending!)

2007-07-03T15:24:20-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Barbara is fabulous!! We went in and filled out an application, she was very friendly & helpful. The property is great too! Great location - we would loovee to have moved here - but were unable due to a family relocation. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!! ... [click to read full apartment review]

McDermott Place: Trash is a problem! (Recommending!)

2007-06-19T13:50:28-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have lived at Mcdermott for 1 year (going on 2) when we first moved in there weren't a lot of people here and pretty much had our pick of apartments. We were told that the complex had a "curtisy curbside trash pickup," well now we know why.....there is only ... [click to read full apartment review]

McDermott Place: Not the best. (Not Recommending)

2007-05-01T13:16:02-06:00

From -Anonymous-: The walls are quite thin. I've been to worse places, but at night, you can hear your neighbors talking at normal speaking voices. It's not overly loud, but the bass in a mans voice sure does carry through the walls.

The windows are thin. Heat radiates from them redcilously. All the ... [click to read full apartment review]

McDermott Place: Its not all that bad. (Recommending!)

2007-03-27T01:09:02-06:00

From -Anonymous-: McDermott Place is very similar to other facilities like it.

Thin Walls : are prevalent but not completely paper thin. I sleep in the day time and have only been awoken to the upstairs neighbors going at it 4 or 5 times in the year we have been here. The ... [click to read full apartment review]

McDermott Place: Future tenant? (Recommending!)

2007-03-06T00:17:03-06:00

From questions99: I am on a waiting list for an apartment and I am very concerned about some of these reviews. I called the office regarding the comments about the noise and I was assured these units were well built and that noise was not a big problem. I was also told ... [click to read full apartment review]

McDermott Place: I do not like this place at all (Not Recommending)

2007-03-01T13:08:52-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I rent this place as I am planning to buy a house so I do not know how long I am going to stay here.

And my friend stayed here one month early than me, they stay the same apartment size(abount 1391 square feet) but with 2 car garage, and no ... [click to read full apartment review]

McDermott Place: Don't Ask-Don't Tell Policy (Not Recommending)

2007-02-20T17:22:37-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Up to a $2000.00 penalty form to sign on the day of signing the lease. Their policy is "Don't Ask-Don't Tell" unless you ask about the termination policy when first visiting; otherwise, the policy is not explained until a form for you to sign acknowledging the $2000.00 penalty is presented ... [click to read full apartment review]

McDermott Place: (Not Recommending)

2007-02-15T23:08:39-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Excellant staff who are very responsive and caring. But management in Denver is beginning to cut corners which destroys the ambiance which was present when we moved in. They offer $ bonus to those whose recommendations bring new tenants but that would be better spent protecting the atmosphere of friendliness. ... [click to read full apartment review]

McDermott Place: Paper thin walls a problem! (Recommending!)

2007-02-01T11:26:09-06:00

From -Anonymous-: OMG, I love the apts, great staff, great price, very well kept, courteous, BUT the NOISE... Miserable! Since we have moved in the noise level in our apt is about to drive me insane. I can't wait to move because anything that goes on upstairs I hear it, I am ... [click to read full apartment review]

McDermott Place: Sorry to have to leave (Recommending!)

2006-07-13T17:24:23-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I leased here for a year, and overall I love the place. The residents, for the most part, seem quite civilized when compared to some places I have lived. The landscaping was always kept up rather well and the trash was always taken out promptly. The gym is great for ... [click to read full apartment review]

McDermott Place: Back Up People (Recommending!)

2006-06-13T23:32:28-06:00

From blondefox60@yahoo.com: In reading the last review, I have to say someone doesn't know Barbara Hampton. I don't know what happened with your experience but I have lived there for over four years and everyone knows this lady for good customer service and one of the best leasing out there. You need ... [click to read full apartment review]

McDermott Place: Nightmare staff!!! (Not Recommending)

2006-06-11T22:42:30-06:00

From -Anonymous-: First of all, it is extremely difficult to get in touch with anyone if you have a problem. Second, there is never any follow up. Maintenance never leaves notes to tell you what they have and haven't done. You ask the manager to call you back, forget it! I got ... [click to read full apartment review]

McDermott Place: (Not Recommending)

2006-05-21T17:30:21-06:00

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McDermott Place: PLEASE TAKE A LOOK AT THIS YOU THINK THERE SO GREAT (Not Recommending)

2006-05-18T13:28:45-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Just to let future residents that even plan to look or lease an apartment at Mcdermott Place. On Wen. May 15th I came in to lease a 3 bedroom apartment. Accompanied by Barbara Hampton we were informed that this was the last one remaining. So we decided that we were ... [click to read full apartment review]

McDermott Place: I love it!! (Recommending!)

2006-04-11T11:42:40-06:00

From Texasfan: I love McDermott. I have lived here for 3 years and don't plan to move. The office staff is very friendly. The landscaping to the property in always kept up. When I call in to have repairs done in my apartment they are done quickly. The groundskeeper always smiles and ... [click to read full apartment review]

McDermott Place: Over priced for age (Not Recommending)

2006-03-20T19:05:47-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Just gave notice, not thrilled with management or upkeep. Nice area live in. ... [click to read full apartment review]

McDermott Place: nothing has compared yet (Recommending!)

2006-03-13T17:43:56-06:00

From skeeweebree: this was my first place of my own and I've gone considerably down hill since. Nothing compares in terms of interiors/layout. I lived here for 13 months when they were brand new with lots of incentives. At the end of my lease, I was raised to market rent and decided ... [click to read full apartment review]

McDermott Place: HATE IT!!!!!! (Not Recommending)

2006-03-08T00:39:15-06:00

From -Anonymous-: resident now for 6 months and everything was great when i walked through the door to lease an apartment but it stopped there! The office staff is rude and i don't think they have a clue what they are doing, maintenence is the worst i have ever seen. i call ... [click to read full apartment review]

McDermott Place: godd place to live...somewhat noisy (Recommending!)

2006-02-16T19:28:25-06:00

From -Anonymous-: McDermott Place is in a great location and the rent is not too bad for all that you get. Noise is sometimes bad, parties and the like go on often on weekends. the playground is great for the kids and there are many neighbor kids to play with. we were ... [click to read full apartment review]

McDermott Place: I recommend McDermott Place to anyone (Recommending!)

2006-02-02T20:25:48-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I've lived here for two years and have really enjoyed it. I love the attached garage & the open floorplan. The management and staff have always been very friendly and have accomodated any needs that I've had very quickly and professionally. ... [click to read full apartment review]

McDermott Place: To the person who wrote that they would not recommend McDermott Place (Recommending!)

2005-12-07T12:52:22-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Looks like your just upset because you didn't pay your electric bill. It is unfortunate that people like you only complain when it is result of you incompetence. I love McDermott Place. They staff has always been nice to me and very helpful when whenever I am running late from ... [click to read full apartment review]

McDermott Place: Thursday, 1 December 2005 (Not Recommending)

2005-12-01T09:10:50-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have been a resident at McDermott Place of Plano, TX since September 2005. Coming from a family who builds home up north in McKinney, Texas as well as having a father who was a former building inspector I was quite surprised to find that following my first initial walk ... [click to read full apartment review]

McDermott Place: its great (Recommending!)

2005-11-10T15:11:48-06:00

From -Anonymous-: McDermott Place is great... I love my apartment. The price is good, the location is very convenient, and the staff is always very kind & willing to go over and beyond to make me feel at home. Excellent place ... [click to read full apartment review]

McDermott Place: Pleasant Abode (Recommending!)

2005-10-17T23:31:47-06:00

From davisjeneric@aol.com: Me and My Girlfriend moved to this best kept secret in August of 2000. We had many fond memories in this apartment. Over time we became and engaged and eventually married. We moved to an apartment when our lease was up in fall 2002 and regreted it ever since until ... [click to read full apartment review]

McDermott Place: Good location and affordable rates (Recommending!)

2005-09-30T13:42:56-06:00

From Kurt.McIntyre@alcatel.com: I would recommend this apartment
complex. Lease rates are affordable.
Convenient location. Staff is friendly
and helpful. I was hit with a high
renewal rate after initial contract
but the manager and corporate office
negotiated a more reasonable rate.
Overall, they are professional and
flexible. ... [click to read full apartment review]

McDermott Place: In response to "Great area, Semi high rent, Noisy" (Recommending!)

2005-03-14T14:30:45-06:00

From shannonb826: I have lived at McDermott Place since May 2001. I started out in a 938 sq. ft. 1 bedroom and after I found out that I was expecting moved to the 1391 sq. ft 2 bedroom. I love this place and plan on staying her until I buy a home. ... [click to read full apartment review]

McDermott Place: Great area, semi-high rent, noisy (Recommending!)

2005-01-04T21:49:06-06:00

From user@null.com: When I lived at McDermott Place, we were forced to use U.S. Online for DSL, Phone, and cable. So, I got Dish Network instead. When I moved, U.S. Online went bankrupt and turned the internet and cable services over to Comcast. Now why couldn't they have done this when I ... [click to read full apartment review]

McDermott Place: feels like home (Recommending!)

2004-12-31T12:32:37-06:00

From bkind: I would recomend this apartment community. I have lived here for almost a year and I have not had any problems. Unfortuanley I will be leaving these apartments as I need a one bedroom and the only one bedroom apartments that they have on the first floor do not have ... [click to read full apartment review]

McDermott Place: So Far, It's Been Nice (Recommending!)

2004-11-12T22:07:43-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I moved in on August 14 and so far, I love the place! What everyone says about the Rental Staff is true - they are wonderful, as is Maintenance. They give u this little checklist/walk-thru sheet to complete within 48 hours after u move in, right? Of course, I've spent ... [click to read full apartment review]

McDermott Place: All in all (Recommending!)

2004-10-08T22:40:22-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have moved across the U.S and back, and have found myself a "home" here at Mcdermott Place 3 times now. Every time I leave, I want to move back to Mcdermott Place immediately. My job makes me travel.
The customer service here is remarkable. I have been treated like royalty ... [click to read full apartment review]

McDermott Place: we love it !! (Recommending!)

2004-05-04T00:00:00-06:00

From LisaMarieC: We love McDermott. Office staff are friendly, and the square footage for the price can't be beat. It's also very quiet, even though we live over the playground, I don't ever hear my neighbors! We've looked all over Richardson, Carrollton, Farmers Branch, and haven't found anything to compare with amenities ... [click to read full apartment review]

McDermott Place: what a great home (Recommending!)

2004-04-29T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: We lived in a 3 bedroom home at McDermott and it was fabulous! The staff is very friendly and helpful. We moved out to purchase a home and they were very happy for us. We recommend living at McDermott Place if you like a peaceful place to live. The Cares ... [click to read full apartment review]