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Barcroft Plaza: Think Very Carefully before moving into this complex (Not Recommending)

2009-12-22T10:13:29-06:00

From -Anonymous-: First of all, the Manager of the complex is very stern and only presents a friendly attitude when she receives a rental payment. Otherwise, anytime there is an issue with an apartment in the complex, her attitude quickly changes to one of a disrespectful, rude cantankerous person. She tries to ... [click to read full apartment review]

Barcroft Plaza: Don't move here! (Not Recommending)

2009-06-13T14:49:38-06:00

From -Anonymous-: At move-in the lights burned out, had to call maintenance several times for issues with the faucets. In the kitchen one of the outlets is loose. The carpet had stains and what appears to be gum stuck to the carpet. Buildings are old, paper thin walls you hear everything. They ... [click to read full apartment review]

Barcroft Plaza: Wonderful place! (Recommending!)

2009-05-20T15:30:56-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I've lived here since August and have almost nothing bad to say about the place. The management and staff are nothing but helpful, any problems with the apartment are taken care of right away. I have an awkwardly placed apartment, right in the middle of the circle, so parking isn't ... [click to read full apartment review]

Barcroft Plaza: We have loved it (Recommending!)

2009-04-18T06:37:58-06:00

From -Anonymous-: There is plenty of parking spaces available. Any things that have needed to be fixed were taken care of immediately. Office staff can seem intimidating, but are actually quite great--maintenance staff is lovely, too. Apartments are great size. All of our neighbors are wonderful. I feel very safe here. My ... [click to read full apartment review]

Barcroft Plaza: I'm glad I live here... (Recommending!)

2009-02-08T20:14:13-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Barcroft Plaza is not fancy, but it has it's charms. Its neat, quiet and so far vermin free. I like the fact that they have a lot of rules. It may cause problems for some but only because they want to do their own thing (that's what home ownership is ... [click to read full apartment review]

Barcroft Plaza: I like it (Recommending!)

2008-07-17T15:44:23-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I used this service when I went looking for an apartment so I'm going to return the favor.Con: You have to pay for your own waterPro: The waters ALWAYS hot and it has yet to ever run out on me even when I take long showers.Pro: My water bill hasn't ... [click to read full apartment review]

Barcroft Plaza: Wonderful Place to Live (Recommending!)

2008-05-29T15:17:43-06:00

From barcroftfriendly: I am also surprised by some of the reviews that I have read. I am south Asian and I must admit I speak proper English, but I have never witnessed discriminatory practices on the part of management. I agree that the complex can be strict at enforcing some rules, especially ... [click to read full apartment review]

Barcroft Plaza: Story of a tenant filed a case in the fairfax goverment against Barcroft Plaza.I regret having lived there. (Not Recommending)

2007-10-21T19:29:45-06:00

From murad25@msn.com: I regret is having lived there at all. Do NOT think of living here if you do not want to pay $250.00 for pest control.They bill the tenant for the pest control. I do not believe that a tenent should be charged $250.00 for bugs spraying when several other apartments ... [click to read full apartment review]

Barcroft Plaza: Nice economical community (Recommending!)

2007-01-10T11:53:19-06:00

From mn72: Strict enforcement of the rules means some residents have had issues with management. But overall its a great community. I have never felt discriminated (being a S. Asian) by any of the management, and the ground crew have been outstanding in responding to problems. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Barcroft Plaza: Nightmare (Not Recommending)

2007-01-02T14:09:58-06:00

From -Anonymous-: my life has been a nightmare with diana porter the manager of this community.

I have never met before an apartment manager, that is raciest, discriminating, rood. Unbelievable how is this person. Dianna porter is the manager of this community; I am still shocked thinking how this person can be a ... [click to read full apartment review]

Barcroft Plaza: outstanding and helpful manager (Recommending!)

2006-12-17T22:03:46-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I am shocked by the previous comments about the manager, Diana Porter. I am hispanic and have recently moved into Barcroft Plaza. In this area with the prices increasing monthly, it is extremely difficult to find a community where you feel safe with children and can be proud of where ... [click to read full apartment review]

Barcroft Plaza: Manager discriminates (Not Recommending)

2006-11-20T17:44:24-06:00

From 123321890098: Watch out if you do not speak proper english, Diana Porter will treat you like crap and will not rent to you. My family tried to rent an apartment and because we did not speak proper english our application was torn in our faces. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Barcroft Plaza: Discriminatinatory Management (Not Recommending)

2006-11-20T17:41:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: The manager here, Diana, discriminates against many families that come to apply here. Mainly those of middle eastern or hispanic decent. I find this absolutely horrible and I am embarassed to have lived in a community that practices this type of racism, which is why i decided to leave this ... [click to read full apartment review]

Barcroft Plaza: I like it (Recommending!)

2006-07-27T00:15:57-06:00

From jojolin: It is a nice place. And the staff are very nice. Diana pretty much knows everybody by name and is very helpful. The vaulted ceilings in the upper floors and the spacious balconies are a plus. The grounds are well kept. It is amaizing that this community is off of ... [click to read full apartment review]

Barcroft Plaza: Outstanding customer service (Recommending!)

2006-03-22T12:49:09-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I can't believe some of the complaints I have read about this property. If you have roaches, Diana (manager) will have pest control treat your apartment including the rest of the apartments in the building. She is always there to help and is on task at all times. I feel ... [click to read full apartment review]

Barcroft Plaza: HiGHLY SATISFIED (Recommending!)

2005-12-08T11:36:15-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I've lived here for only four months, but so far, nothing but good compliments for Barcroft Plaza, the best kept secret in Fairfax County. Management is outstanding, courteous, they even remember your name everytime you come into the office!!! Some of my best friends in High School didn't even do ... [click to read full apartment review]

Barcroft Plaza: Good for the money (Recommending!)

2005-03-20T11:10:16-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Management runs a tight ship. Same-day maintenance, good groundskeeping, cars with no permits get towed. My apartment was in excellent shape and definitely worth the money.

I've heard that some people have big problems with roaches. I wouldn't blame management, though. Many of the tenants are 3rd-world immigrants, and probably their ... [click to read full apartment review]

Barcroft Plaza: Not bad for the price. (Not Recommending)

2004-01-21T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I would have to say that the management was great when I lived there. Diane and Roxanne are very courteous and helpful. There was big problem with roaches however. If one apartment either under you, above you, or next to you has a problem with cleaning up after themselves, so ... [click to read full apartment review]

Barcroft Plaza: From Smith(tenant): Great Management is the Key! (Recommending!)

2003-04-25T00:00:00-06:00

From nayankabelle: I have lived here since August 2002, I love my apartment but mostly the staff. Diane and Roxanne have been great with their immediate response to tenants needs. They follow up to ensure the tenant is satisfied. The garden apartments are very close to everything including NoVA community college which ... [click to read full apartment review]

Barcroft Plaza: A VERY NICE PLACE TO LIVE (Recommending!)

2002-07-12T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Barcroft Plaza is a very nice complex. All the staff goes out of thier way to help.We have lived here for almost 10 years with our children and have been very satisfied. The property is very well kept inside and out. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Barcroft Plaza: HORRIBLE (Not Recommending)

2002-06-18T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I had trouble with management nearly from the beginning. It took a month to get my storage locker. I lost money in the laundry machines and no one cared. I had to call about NO HEAT during a very cold snap and had to page twice, then was yelled at ... [click to read full apartment review]