Apartment Ratings | Merrill House Ratings and Reviews

Merrill House: love the pictures of the cockroaches, they are so photogenic! (Not Recommending)

2009-06-02T14:11:17-06:00

From calcanturn: i like cockroaches cover in chocolate, amazing treat for the body and soul.why folks complain and kill them with toxins is beyond me, i thought people wanted to go green and save this shithole of a planet? ... [click to read full apartment review]

Merrill House: Merrill House - was good but now falling apart around us. (Recommending!)

2009-04-21T14:27:05-06:00

From -Anonymous-: This building was in much better condition 2 years ago when I first moved in. The office staff is friendly and helpful, but their hands are usually tied by the higher ups in AIMCO (largest apartment management company in the country). Despite how clean I am I have recently had ... [click to read full apartment review]

Merrill House: Love it! (Recommending!)

2008-12-10T12:34:45-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have lived at Merrill House since 2001 and I have no intension of moving anytime soon! I am in a one bedroom and it is very spacious. I have never had any issues with the staff. They have always been very friendly to me. If you are thinking about ... [click to read full apartment review]

Merrill House: Lots and LOTS of little buddies included! Never feel lonely :-) (Not Recommending)

2008-10-16T12:35:35-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I noticed the roaches in the kitchen while I was touring it. I was assured the problem would be taken care of by the time I moved in. Five weeks later, it's horrible. They used to have an exterminator in once a week; he's stopped coming now, which is probably ... [click to read full apartment review]

Merrill House: Older, but not bad (Recommending!)

2008-03-28T19:47:09-06:00

From obiejargon: I am surprised by the 35% rating on this website. It looks like there is more of a personal motive to post complaints online than compliments.I moved into Merrill House about four months ago, and although it is an older building, I think the rent is fair for this area, ... [click to read full apartment review]

Merrill House: Pretty good in the eyes of a grad student (Recommending!)

2007-07-30T12:01:45-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I've been here for about 8 months and the only reason I'm leaving is because I'm getting a roommate.Pros:-Very friendly staff and maintenance who are known on a first name basis.-My apartment, while I helped, was very clean without any instance of bugs.-Lots of parking with ample visitor parking.-I even ... [click to read full apartment review]

Merrill House: Great Units - Good Value (Recommending!)

2007-07-29T20:19:59-06:00

From jordanandrews@hotmail.com: My wife and I were cautious because of the other reviews posted on this website when we moved in two months ago. So far we can't understand the poor ratings! Sure, the building is dated, but the units are nice (really great size for the price) and the corridors/etc. are ... [click to read full apartment review]

Merrill House: Doesn't Get Much Worse (Not Recommending)

2007-03-31T16:25:51-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Merrill house is basically the projects in an affluent neighborhood. The management company are leeches sucking every penny out of you while not putting a dime in to the building. Here are a few things you could look forward to as a tenant:

The elevators constantly break down and are dangerous. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Merrill House: merrill house from hell (Not Recommending)

2006-08-21T17:01:22-06:00

From mrtamponplus2000: got a neighbor who won't stop being a pain in the ass. manager is a weak being who isn't helping out. i'm just a tenant and i can only do so much.

it's not my job to try and keep this asshole neighbor from destroying quality time, work time and sleep ... [click to read full apartment review]

Merrill House: awsome place to live (Recommending!)

2006-07-08T10:14:01-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I lived in merrill house for 3 years, the place has big rooms and the staff there is amazing, we loved living there because it was so quiet and i could actually get my work done. The building is a little older but the bigger rooms and the neighborhood make ... [click to read full apartment review]

Merrill House: Read this FIRST! (Not Recommending)

2006-06-07T21:38:44-06:00

From -Anonymous-: http://epa.gov/compliance/civil/tsca/tscaenfenvresults.html

http://epa.gov/compliance/resources/cases/civil/rlphra/aimcofs.pdf

https://www.facworld.com/FACworld.nsf/doc/polllitrev0102

http://www.state.il.us/court/OPINIONS/AppellateCourt/2003/2ndDistrict/December/Html/2030821.htm

http://yosemite.epa.gov/r9/r9press.nsf/268400f6f4b727f288256b6100659fe6/bc4dab89c38b189988256d2100668af1!OpenDocument

http://www.venicepaper.net/pmt_more.php?id=217_0_1_0_M

http://www.sfgov.org/site/cityattorney_page.asp?id=27313

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Merrill House: two words........... (Recommending!)

2005-10-23T13:00:01-06:00

From richardrocket: match and gasoline.
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Merrill House: merril house sure.... (Not Recommending)

2005-10-20T15:13:58-06:00

From forkfatty: i think it should be demolished for even more horrid condos.

sorry management is poor and can't do a thing and the owners don't care and don't want to put money into the building.

rather move to the mountains. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Merrill House: I will always remember Merrill House (Recommending!)

2005-08-29T11:38:24-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I lived at Merrill House for 2 years and now that I am done with school I got offered a Job in NY. I am extremely sad to be leaving Merrill House. I love it here, It's safe and the residents here are so Nice. The reason why I first ... [click to read full apartment review]

Merrill House: Decent (Not Recommending)

2005-05-24T12:30:22-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Staff has always been great with everything. Only time I had a problem was getting water damage fixed that came from the apartment above (took over a month). All other service has been great.

One warning - they are planning on remodeling later in 2005-2006. Not sure if new residents are ... [click to read full apartment review]

Merrill House: Think twice (Not Recommending)

2005-04-20T10:15:16-06:00

From -Anonymous-: My husband and I moved here out of despiration. We needed a place to live NOW and so we took it. At first, we enjoyed the large apartment, storage space in closets, the balcony, friendly staff, etc. We've only been here 2 weeks and we want out. The balcony is ... [click to read full apartment review]

Merrill House: Great place to be! (Recommending!)

2004-04-01T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I been living here at Merrill House for 4 years and I love it..The staff is great. I don´t know what everyone is talking about. the place is always nice and clean. Jorge the Service Manager is always on top of everything. It´s very safe and residents here are very ... [click to read full apartment review]

Merrill House: gone to seed (Not Recommending)

2003-11-09T00:00:00-06:00

From historicalmemory: This property has gone through two ownership changes since I moved here after carefully and repeatedly checking it out in 1995. Back then it was owned by the man who originally built it; he had apparently paid off the note and saw no need to increase rents on a yearly ... [click to read full apartment review]

Merrill House: (Not Recommending)

2003-08-22T00:00:00-06:00

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

Merrill House: Cozy home (Recommending!)

2003-08-15T00:00:00-06:00

From missyg140: I don´t know what the other reviewers are talking about. So far I´ve had an excellent experience living here. Management is very competent and FOLLOWS THROUGH very thoroughly. Maintenance is a pleasure and the other tenants are quiet and pleasant. I´d recommend Merrill House to anyone seeking quick access to ... [click to read full apartment review]

Merrill House: Wouldn´t recommend it (Not Recommending)

2003-05-30T00:00:00-06:00

From renterva111: I lived here for a year and couldn´t wait for my lease to expire. It is old and not well maintained. The day I was supposed to move in, the elevator was out of order the entire day so I had to leave my stuff in a van and come ... [click to read full apartment review]

Merrill House: Falling Apart (Not Recommending)

2002-08-22T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-:
This building has serious maintenance issues and the landlord has invested nothing in the upkeep of the building. Furnishings are from the 1970´s. The burnt orange carpeting in the hallways indicates the investment company´s (AIMCO) lack of committment to this property.

Tenants are starting to leave in droves and many units ... [click to read full apartment review]

Merrill House: RENT TOO HIGH, UPKEEP TERRIBLE, TOO MANY ROACHES (Not Recommending)

2002-01-17T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: The landlord decided to paint the hallways finally. However, my neighbor told me that they only got permission to paint 3 of the hallways. The other 4 stories, which are horrible, will remain unpainted. Rents are way too high for these apartments. The landlord shows no respect for his property. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Merrill House: AIMCO will soon be charging tenants for breathable Air...if they could. (Not Recommending)

2001-09-29T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: We have been tenants for almost 2 years. The rent is sky high for the condition of the units and the building. AIMCO is the owner and they will try to squeeze every dollar out of you here. The buidling was built in the mid 60´s and little, other than ... [click to read full apartment review]

Merrill House: Not Pleased with Merrill House! (Not Recommending)

2001-05-16T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have lived at Merrill House for about 7 months now and it is 7 months too long. The building suffers from a serious roach problem that management does not think exists. The office is known to close at any given moment if they even open up that day! The ... [click to read full apartment review]