Apartment Ratings | Empirian Chesapeake (formerly Alta Cove Apartments) Ratings and Reviews

Empirian Chesapeake (formerly Alta Cove Apartments): Steer Clear (Not Recommending)

2009-11-30T07:51:08-06:00

From -Anonymous-: The apartments at Empirian Chesapeake are really nice, however, the office staff doesn't have a clue what they are doing. I requested a garage about two months ago and never got a response, despite my several attempts to contact someone, anyone is the office!Th assistant manager, Lisa, always acts like ... [click to read full apartment review]

Empirian Chesapeake (formerly Alta Cove Apartments): lived there for 3 years....BAD (Not Recommending)

2009-09-25T15:19:48-06:00

From kebenson30: Wow, I lived at 800 202 for three years. We moved out in May and heard NOTHING from management about our deposit.... The management and front office don't care about the residents AT ALL! Keep looking folks....this place is too expensive for management to completely ignore people! ... [click to read full apartment review]

Empirian Chesapeake (formerly Alta Cove Apartments): GOSSIP @ EMPIRIAN CHESAPEAKE (Not Recommending)

2009-08-14T20:20:05-06:00

From -Anonymous-: This place is disgusting! The management treats the residents very, VERY poorly. They don't know how to run a COMPLEX. Avoid this place at ALL costs! It is infested and in general, not a place one has a very high quality of life in. Discrimination is the norm here! Management ... [click to read full apartment review]

Empirian Chesapeake (formerly Alta Cove Apartments): There Might Be Better Options (Not Recommending)

2009-06-30T13:56:54-06:00

From hsur@hotmail.com: I lived on 700 Montauk 303 for some time, and in my opinion the leasing agents only care about giving potential customers a good first impression. Once you transition from a potential resident to a resident, you will see the true face of an administrative office that cares very little, ... [click to read full apartment review]

Empirian Chesapeake (formerly Alta Cove Apartments): Lived there for 2 years...didnt sleep much (Not Recommending)

2009-06-02T07:25:44-06:00

From -Anonymous-: If you are moving here, I recommend getting a 3rd floor unit. Lived on the 2nd floor and heard the people above us every night. We heard everything...the fights, screaming, breaking stuff and I am pretty sure they had an elephant living up there. We complained to management numerous times ... [click to read full apartment review]

Empirian Chesapeake (formerly Alta Cove Apartments): EXCELLENT PLACE TO LIVE (Recommending!)

2008-11-21T06:24:26-06:00

From -Anonymous-: empirian is an excellent place to live. i'm surprised to read some of the negatives. the only negatives i have experienced are: the grills were broken by some residents over the summer and they worked to fix them -- the grilling areas are fantastic! a big negative is the parking ... [click to read full apartment review]

Empirian Chesapeake (formerly Alta Cove Apartments): Suboptimal Management (Not Recommending)

2008-09-06T11:42:26-06:00

From wynn_penthouse@yahoo.com: Its a nice place thats falling apart, bricks falling off the face of the buildings, grills dont work properly, pool is rarely clorinated because they dont have the budget to staff the pool properley,things inside the apartment break down easily and takes forever to have someone fix it, management is ... [click to read full apartment review]

Empirian Chesapeake (formerly Alta Cove Apartments): No Major Problems (Recommending!)

2008-08-24T11:56:33-06:00

From imthetalker: I found the apartment and the amenities wonderful. We had a huge patio and no one above us on the second floor. There was a walking path that wrapped around the complex that my mother used every day! Gym and free internet was convenient as well. The one major complaint ... [click to read full apartment review]

Empirian Chesapeake (formerly Alta Cove Apartments): I loved it! (Recommending!)

2008-06-19T11:46:24-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I lived at Empirian last year. We moved due when we purchased our home. I loved it! I actually miss it sometimes. The girls in the office have always been very friendly and accommodating. I had only 1 maintenance issue and it was resolved in less than 3 hours.We loved ... [click to read full apartment review]

Empirian Chesapeake (formerly Alta Cove Apartments): WORST PLACE EVER (Not Recommending)

2008-06-17T07:20:51-06:00

From averagerenter2008: I HAD SOME LITTLE 100 LB ASIAN GUY UPSTAIRS THAT SOUNDED LIKE A 500 LB DINOSAUR. I COMPLAINED COUNTLESS TIMES TO THE OFFICE. THEY CARED, LOL. THIS PLACE WAS A JOKE. I PAID OVER $3500 TO MOVE OUT AND IT WAS THE BEST DECISION EVER. OUR HEATER/AC WAS RIGGED AND ... [click to read full apartment review]

Empirian Chesapeake (formerly Alta Cove Apartments): Nice place to live (Recommending!)

2008-02-13T09:44:24-06:00

From trmmurph@yahoo.com: I have lived at Empirian for over two years. My opinion is friendly and understanding staff, great location, good maintenace. I have read these reviews and I think it is sad that people who are obviously petty and rude are the only ones to comment. This is a nice place ... [click to read full apartment review]

Empirian Chesapeake (formerly Alta Cove Apartments): HUGE MISTAKE!!!! (Not Recommending)

2008-02-10T22:52:27-06:00

From straitshooter: When I was originally looking at this complex, I thought it was about as good as it would get for an apartment complex. The staff were polite and knowledgeable, the maintenance staff were always moving around doing things, and the grounds were very well kept. Little did I know that ... [click to read full apartment review]

Empirian Chesapeake (formerly Alta Cove Apartments): Love It! (Recommending!)

2007-10-29T18:06:28-06:00

From PAteacher: I love living at Empirian. Everyone is more than helpful. Any issues I have with the apartment are addressed quickly and properly the first time. The apartments are beautiful and the facilities are well kept. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Empirian Chesapeake (formerly Alta Cove Apartments): Two thumbs up! (Recommending!)

2007-10-28T12:57:05-06:00

From abadiet: Great view, great location, Quite polite neighbors, friendly helpful staff, over all an EXCELLENT place to live! ... [click to read full apartment review]

Empirian Chesapeake (formerly Alta Cove Apartments): Love it (Recommending!)

2007-10-19T00:19:27-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Love it here, love the staff, love the property. You people who say you hate it,I suggest you move out! The property may just be better without you. Keep up the good work Empirian ... [click to read full apartment review]

Empirian Chesapeake (formerly Alta Cove Apartments): great so far... (Recommending!)

2007-10-18T21:36:11-06:00

From fishmiller: I moved in about a month ago, and so far everything has been great! We received a great move-in special. We never have problems with noise, the staff has responded in reasonable time with anything we have needed, and I love the fitness trail & gym facility. Safety is a ... [click to read full apartment review]

Empirian Chesapeake (formerly Alta Cove Apartments): nice place (Recommending!)

2007-10-13T20:16:10-06:00

From -Anonymous-: We moved to Empirian about five months ago. We have enjoyed it a lot. It is very quiet, private and well maintained. We enjoyed the pool this summer. We have had some issues with dogs not being leashed, but parking has been fine and there are no problems with noise. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Empirian Chesapeake (formerly Alta Cove Apartments): SOO glad I moved out!! (Not Recommending)

2007-10-11T21:25:44-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I lived there for over two years. I don't blame the front office staff as much as the OWNER who hires them and sets the rules for the apartments.....BUT...noisy, dirty, AWFUL parking....smoke and mirrors. Stay away is my best advice....you'll hate it. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Empirian Chesapeake (formerly Alta Cove Apartments): Horrible Management... (Not Recommending)

2007-10-11T19:46:54-06:00

From -Anonymous-: New manager and acting manager are only concerned with making money and show very little interest in making sure tenants are happy. The grounds are well cared for with a great maintenance crew but that is overshadowed by any involvment with the front office. We have made several complaints about ... [click to read full apartment review]

Empirian Chesapeake (formerly Alta Cove Apartments): It's a LIE!!! (Not Recommending)

2008-01-13T16:20:32-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Empirian sent out a memo to all their residents offering $100 off of rent if they posted a good review. That's the only reason that anyone did it. If you notice, all the good reviews came around October. However they never followed through with their offer.This place is awful. Parking ... [click to read full apartment review]

Empirian Chesapeake (formerly Alta Cove Apartments): overall (Recommending!)

2007-10-10T18:18:28-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I'm not sure why people have so many negitive things to say on here but I have lived here for almost 2 years now and it's been a great experience. They staff has been very nice and understanding,maintenance has always shown up the day i need them.Fire Department has came ... [click to read full apartment review]

Empirian Chesapeake (formerly Alta Cove Apartments): Great Atmosphere! (Recommending!)

2007-10-10T15:29:14-06:00

From JasonFleming: We have lived here for about 5 months now and have been so pleased with the atmosphere at Empirian. It is a very quiet, family orriented environment. Everyone is very helpful and friendly. We are so pleased with our decision to move here!Jason and Kari Jo Fleming ... [click to read full apartment review]

Empirian Chesapeake (formerly Alta Cove Apartments): We enjoyed living at Empirian Chesapeake (Recommending!)

2007-10-05T10:06:46-06:00

From abbismom827: I have to say that I m a little surprised by the comments on this site. My husband and our kids just moved from Empirian Chesapeake due to a job transfer out of the area and we were sad to leave. We loved our apartment, the pool, the movie theater, ... [click to read full apartment review]

Empirian Chesapeake (formerly Alta Cove Apartments): Shadey! (Not Recommending)

2007-08-06T14:48:18-06:00

From skaboy182@hotmail.com: First off I will say that the staff is very friendly for the most part! With the exception of the day we were leaving, we had told them it would be a Sunday. Yet when Sunday rolled around. They were too busy to do a walk through, so we left ... [click to read full apartment review]

Empirian Chesapeake (formerly Alta Cove Apartments): The Latest Ghetto (Not Recommending)

2007-02-04T08:21:10-06:00

From -Anonymous-: This place has totally gone downhill. It use to be nice when it was brand new but now that it is getting older it is really breaking down. Mildew grows everywhere and you can complain to management but they only have one maintenence person now. Carpets are horrible. After 2 ... [click to read full apartment review]

Empirian Chesapeake (formerly Alta Cove Apartments): (Not Recommending)

2007-02-01T15:15:28-06:00

From -Anonymous-: think twice before yoiu decide to live here. although these apartments are probably the largest you will find in the area, they come with a price. I moved there when they were 1st building (under the old management) and it was wonderful, then the new management took over. The office ... [click to read full apartment review]

Empirian Chesapeake (formerly Alta Cove Apartments): TAKE YOUR CHANCES WITH THIS PLACE (Not Recommending)

2007-01-22T20:08:20-06:00

From -Anonymous-: As with the majority of the comments, Empirian Chesapeake looked like a great place to live. And for the first few months, it was.
I have never had noise issues (although I do live on the third floor), the apartment was clean when I moved in, and the front office ... [click to read full apartment review]

Empirian Chesapeake (formerly Alta Cove Apartments): WHERE TO BEGIN (Not Recommending)

2007-01-05T20:36:22-06:00

From -Anonymous-: The Pros & Cons of this apartment complex. The Staff are professional but one needs to be more assertive with her job duties. The other ones float from day to day business with minor glitches.

Maintenance. Good point. There is one Maintenance Man who serves us all. He is the groundskeeper,the ... [click to read full apartment review]

Empirian Chesapeake (formerly Alta Cove Apartments): No kids - Preferred !!!! (Not Recommending)

2006-10-29T16:08:16-06:00

From reddhen11: If you have kids, this is not the place to rent. First year wasn't so bad but, then the new company took over. First of all, NEW MANAGEMENT, makes you sign contract that no one is allowed to ride bikes, rollerblade/skate, be on a skateboard or play on any pavement. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Empirian Chesapeake (formerly Alta Cove Apartments): LOOKS CAN BE DECEIVING! (Not Recommending)

2006-09-11T11:02:51-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I like to give people a chance in almost all situations. When we moved to Alta Cove, now known as Empirian Chesapeake, I felt the same way. The area looked beautiful, the staff was so nice, and the apartments were amazing. I was so excited about moving that I could ... [click to read full apartment review]

Empirian Chesapeake (formerly Alta Cove Apartments): STAY AWAY (Not Recommending)

2006-06-10T11:58:44-06:00

From ASk_ME_ANYTHING2: Noisy. Slow and unhelpful staff. Rotton insulation from upstairs neighbors..the girsl in the office (poor things) have to lie for a living-so I cant really blame them....they are forced to feed the tenants lines of bull all the time. "It will be fixed soon...and "our new policy is....".

The maintenance guys ... [click to read full apartment review]

Empirian Chesapeake (formerly Alta Cove Apartments): It's Just OK trust me don't be tricked by the rental office. (Not Recommending)

2006-04-02T22:04:36-06:00

From -Anonymous-: This place is pretty nice looking (you have to pay for it though) but it's slowly falling apart. Most of the people living here don't give a crap about anything so things tend to get broken quickly around here. I have also noticed lots of trash lying in the planters. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Empirian Chesapeake (formerly Alta Cove Apartments): Great place to live! (Recommending!)

2006-03-13T15:41:07-06:00

From angela3701: I have lived at Alta Cove since the summer of 2004. I have had many apartment experiences due to the fact that my husband is in the military and we move often! Overall, the apartments are nice, the staff is friendly and the neighbors are great. You pay more than ... [click to read full apartment review]

Empirian Chesapeake (formerly Alta Cove Apartments): Love It! :) (Recommending!)

2006-03-05T14:39:43-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have lived in these apartments for a year and a half now since I moved from PA. When I came down here, I toured at several apartment complexes, but none compared to the aesthetics of Alta Cove. I knew right away that it was where I wanted to live. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Empirian Chesapeake (formerly Alta Cove Apartments): A nice place to live, but too pricy for the problems that exist. (Recommending!)

2006-03-03T09:17:47-06:00

From -Anonymous-:
I have lived here for a little over a year and I have never had a significant problem. The few times I had something break maintanence was quick to come (usually the same day or next if the problem was reported later in the day) and always polite. The management ... [click to read full apartment review]

Empirian Chesapeake (formerly Alta Cove Apartments): Do not Recommend (Not Recommending)

2006-03-01T13:30:57-06:00

From -Anonymous-: YOu cannot even turn off your own water and have to pay a minimum fee of water even if you are not using it so even if you stay there for 5 days one month you still need to pay over $22. Then they charge a disconnection fee for the ... [click to read full apartment review]

Empirian Chesapeake (formerly Alta Cove Apartments): Horrible Place to Live (Not Recommending)

2006-02-05T13:43:24-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Well, where should I start...? This apartment complex started off relatively nice and then it went totally down hill!!

The maintenance staff is a total joke; all you see them accomplish is digging in the trash, finding useful castaways, and then sell them on the property. How pathetic, I even ... [click to read full apartment review]

Empirian Chesapeake (formerly Alta Cove Apartments): NICE PLACE AND AMNEMITIES (Recommending!)

2006-01-31T12:55:10-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have live here with my wife for 2 years now and I love the place.. sure, it is a little spendy, but do you want to live in portsmouth or the rough area of va beach? ah no? the staff are very courteous and quite helpful. and they are ... [click to read full apartment review]

Empirian Chesapeake (formerly Alta Cove Apartments): DON'T IN MOVE HERE!!! (Not Recommending)

2006-01-29T18:33:04-06:00

From -Anonymous-:
I would never recommend anyone to live through what I have experienced at this place.
Start with when I moved in, the place was filled of builders dust and I thought I was going to have to take my asthmatic husband to the emergency. I complained about the A/C/ heater from ... [click to read full apartment review]

Empirian Chesapeake (formerly Alta Cove Apartments): do not live here!!!! (Not Recommending)

2006-01-12T19:42:32-06:00

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

Empirian Chesapeake (formerly Alta Cove Apartments): Would never recommend this overlypriced apartment complex (Not Recommending)

2006-01-10T13:40:50-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Walls are too thin! You will hear everything your neighbor does! terrible here for the price or any price really ... [click to read full apartment review]

Empirian Chesapeake (formerly Alta Cove Apartments): WOULD NOT RECOMMEND!! It is TERRIBLE HERE NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (Not Recommending)

2006-01-10T13:09:45-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Rented a one bedroom on 3rd floor and it was great, the neighbors were great though it was loud due to being a poolside view. Then moved to a 2 bedroom apartment 2nd floor, you will hear everything your upstairs neighbor does and here your next door neighbor too and ... [click to read full apartment review]

Empirian Chesapeake (formerly Alta Cove Apartments): Keep Looking (Not Recommending)

2005-12-29T21:40:58-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I lived there for well over a year. They are nicely done and newer, but they have very thin walls. We had 3 different people live above us and we could hear everything they did. The management office was nice enough, but they never took care of any issues. Kids ... [click to read full apartment review]

Empirian Chesapeake (formerly Alta Cove Apartments): not worth it (Not Recommending)

2005-10-28T09:59:17-06:00

From -Anonymous-: The area is nice no doubt about that. The office staff is o.k they act like they want to help but it normally doesn't happen. The maintenance people don,t have a clue to what they are doing. I tried to get my a/c fixed all summer and it never got ... [click to read full apartment review]

Empirian Chesapeake (formerly Alta Cove Apartments): (Not Recommending)

2005-10-17T18:39:18-06:00

From -Anonymous-: If your looking for a nice place to live, this is not it. To begin with, the girls in the office are condesending and the kids in the complex get on their nerves easily. The maintenence people are nice but it's the management that ruins it. They do not except ... [click to read full apartment review]

Empirian Chesapeake (formerly Alta Cove Apartments): Best Apartment Complex-Safe and beautiful!! (Recommending!)

2005-10-06T01:25:20-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have lived here for more than one year.I love this place and if i didn't have to move for job reasons i don't think i would have ever moved.I rented a 2 bed 2 baths on a 3rd floor and i just loved it.Everything is brand new and beautiful.I ... [click to read full apartment review]

Empirian Chesapeake (formerly Alta Cove Apartments): Not so great (Not Recommending)

2005-08-16T12:20:57-06:00

From -Anonymous-: We work nights so by the time we get home parking is full! It's a hassle to walk half way around the complex.. especially in the rain & dark.
Some problems with cracking walls, caulking (bathroom area) and strange electrical stuff. Alot of dimming and stuff.
Garbage area is ... [click to read full apartment review]

Empirian Chesapeake (formerly Alta Cove Apartments): Absolute Paradise!! (Recommending!)

2005-07-26T21:04:43-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Alta Cove is the place to be...its like being on vacation everyday, from the huge swimming pool and palm trees, to the beautiful clubhouse with a movie theater! They even serve waffles every Saturday Morning! The office staff are all so friendly and helpful whenever you need them. We absolutely ... [click to read full apartment review]

Empirian Chesapeake (formerly Alta Cove Apartments): this place isnt worth it (Not Recommending)

2005-07-11T16:57:05-06:00

From dancekm01@aol.com: very expensive, and if you dont want to sign for a year it costs arouynd 1400$ per month, umm hello house!!! the management is always busy and you can never get anything done, and forget breaking the lease, they have an anxiety attack!!!
pool is nice, but dont bring your puppy ... [click to read full apartment review]

Empirian Chesapeake (formerly Alta Cove Apartments): Worth Checking Out (Recommending!)

2005-05-11T11:31:34-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I just moved in here about a month ago and I really enjoy my apartment. On one of the first nights I was here, the clubhouse was having a "casino night" for the residents. It was a really good time, and a great way for me to meet new people ... [click to read full apartment review]