Apartment Ratings | Bolero Ratings and Reviews

Bolero: Positive living experience. (Recommending!)

2008-03-10T00:57:15-06:00

From curiousg74: I'm a travel nurse (moved from Boston to Seattle). Not knowing the area I asked my company to find me an apartment in "downtown Seattle". They found me a studio apt, with off street/gated parking, washer/dryer, disposal and furnished (even down to the linens and plates/silverware). Having lived in a ... [click to read full apartment review]

Bolero: This building has been a wonderful condo conversion for 2 years - and is fantastic (Recommending!)

2008-01-14T20:45:47-06:00

From Silleemee: I would like to say that I think some of these reviews are incorrectly stated as this IS NO LONGER and apartment building and the condo association and property management company have done an excellent job in maintaining this building. Please do not write fake bad reviews as this is ... [click to read full apartment review]

Bolero: The quality is far below the price. (Not Recommending)

2008-01-02T14:12:57-06:00

From JerryVan: This apartment complex is beyond horrible. Aside from lying management, The high rent isn't backed up with a higher quality living experience. The apartments are tiny, the management is rude and under handed, and when we had issues with our appliances, we had no service. Being located so close to ... [click to read full apartment review]

Bolero: Don't Buy (Not Recommending)

2006-04-12T13:37:12-06:00

From -Anonymous-: The building Management is horrible. Cars are broken into on a regular (almost weekly) basis, the elevators breakdown regularly, garbage chutes are consistently backed up, etc.

The worse part is that mgmt. is very unreceptive. When cars are broken into they send out a memo reminding us that they aren't responsible, ... [click to read full apartment review]

Bolero: Major Safety Concerns (Not Recommending)

2006-04-12T12:06:07-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have lived here for over a year and break-ins are a frequent occurance over the past 8 months. In the past 3 months over seven cars have been broken into on three different nights! Unacceptable. Management is always the last on the scene with no real determination to solve ... [click to read full apartment review]

Bolero: location location location (Not Recommending)

2006-04-06T18:00:50-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Lived here for over a year and a half now. never had too many problems with it except for management, but this should probably go away since it's being converted. The best thing about this place is the location. 1/3 mile from the I-5 on ramps, and from there close ... [click to read full apartment review]

Bolero: Going under condo conversion and the quality SUCKS!! BUYERS BEWARE!!! (Not Recommending)

2006-04-05T20:26:23-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have lived at the Bolero for a while and really enjoyed it until the original owners sold the building. Since then it has been nothing short of a nightmare. The building has gone to shit and these conversion people are coming in and making the units into condos. The ... [click to read full apartment review]

Bolero: Not bad to rent, but not worth buying. (Not Recommending)

2006-03-17T02:52:44-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Many people have had their problems with this place(usually with the management). I lived there for three years and have had very few problems. It is a functional, cheap and boring.

Now this not so spectacular building is being converted into condos. I am not surprised that no one I have ... [click to read full apartment review]

Bolero: An Opportunity to Bring It Back (Not Recommending)

2005-12-20T20:44:35-06:00

From decojeff: I've lived here for over 4 years. I moved in to the last brand new unit in 2001 and enjoyed everything about the property. The management was terrific, maintenance was impeccable and all was well. After about 2 years or so, something changed and it was obvious the owners wanted ... [click to read full apartment review]

Bolero: Bad Management (Not Recommending)

2005-11-21T22:36:19-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Bolero Management is relatively useless. The cameras in the garage are not used for anything - even catching people messing with your cars. Homeless people live behind the dumpster in Bolero's public parking...the security is not good and the "manager" is rarely at the apartment. The common areas are rarely ... [click to read full apartment review]

Bolero: Not worth it! (Not Recommending)

2005-11-18T20:01:15-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I lived in Bolero for two years. It is a pretty nice location overall. But it tends to be very noisy (from street noise) and there is not much cross ventilation in the apartments. My main issue with Bolero was the management companies and managers which switch about every 6 ... [click to read full apartment review]

Bolero: Viewed 40 apartments before choosing the Bolero... (Recommending!)

2005-08-21T00:27:44-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I liked living here, and though the old management was kind of crappy, the new management was awesome and really, really nice to work with. Paid only $50 a month for parking in an enclosed garage w/ cameras (don't know where the other reviewers get $200 ) and it was ... [click to read full apartment review]

Bolero: Too Pricey For What You Get (Not Recommending)

2005-04-10T17:53:38-06:00

From SethMyers: It's a little over priced for an apartment in this area. I was new in town and found this place on the internet prior to moving here, so I sort got blindsided.

Parking at Bolero is a MIGHTMARE. Bolero already charges very high rental rates and tacs on another $300 a ... [click to read full apartment review]

Bolero: Good apartment in great area (Recommending!)

2005-03-11T00:13:41-06:00

From -Anonymous-: After reading previous comments complaining about drug-lords lurking outside, $270 parking and smelly hallways I wonder "who are these people?" The area is safe - I walk home late at night, but of course take precautions as one would in any location. The parking is $50 a month or less, ... [click to read full apartment review]

Bolero: Take comments with a grain of salt (Recommending!)

2004-11-27T17:14:05-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have lived here almost a year, and moved in before I even found this site for researching apartments. I was shocked to see how many people hate this apartment! I have never had a problem with Bolero, and have actually found the staff to be very friendly. Parking is ... [click to read full apartment review]

Bolero: Mediocre (Not Recommending)

2004-11-20T22:35:35-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Management was shuffled around once (July) the month after someone quit, and on the first of November they replaced EVERYONE. As far as I've seen, this constitutes one (previously two) full-time person and a weekend person. The former doesn't seem to know what's going on half the time and passes ... [click to read full apartment review]

Bolero: OVER-PRICED ROACH MOTEL (Not Recommending)

2004-11-12T21:52:33-06:00

From Bolerobites: First off, the rent here is above all others in this area. Sometimes you do get what you pay for, but in this case, you DONT!
The hallways always REEK of various ethnic foods and be prepared to spend another grand on roach spray. Regardless of how clean YOU may be, ... [click to read full apartment review]

Bolero: Exceeds all expectations! (Recommending!)

2004-06-26T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Well, I've been living at the Bolero for a year and a half now. Although that's a relatively long time to stay in an apartment, I don't regret it becuase it's been a dream living here.

The location is great, right in the heart of downtown, close to various gyms, hospitals ... [click to read full apartment review]

Bolero: NEIGHBORHOOD IS UNSAFE (Not Recommending)

2004-06-06T00:00:00-06:00

From Gretchen.Hostettler: Bolero charges ridiculous rates for this area. Capitol Hill/Pill Hill, as it's referred is littered with an array of alcholics and insane addicts. Bolero also leases the residential parking spaces to the local hospitals, so parking is ALWAYS an issue here. If you don't mind homeless drunks outside your front ... [click to read full apartment review]

Bolero: One of the best in the City! (Recommending!)

2004-02-27T00:00:00-06:00

From LongtimeSeattleRenters: We have lived here for a year and found the management to be extremely friendly, the maintenance to be first class, and the price to be the best value for the amazing array of ameneties. If you are looking to make the move to a FIRST CLASS apartment but afraid ... [click to read full apartment review]

Bolero: Not Worth the $$$$$$$$ (Not Recommending)

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

From Grayson: Since Seattle has lost its dot.com moguls, the rents have dropped drastically, except for the Bolero Apartments. They are still priced as if theres real work and opportunity in Seattle. Seattle is becoming a ghost town, yet these airheads continue to keep the rent at astronomical rates. Bolero Apartments are ... [click to read full apartment review]

Bolero: The Bolero is "The Best"! (Recommending!)

2003-06-27T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have lived in apartments for many years, and the staff here is the best I´ve ever encountered! They´re gracious, they´re friendly, they make it a point to know residents by name and they´re professional without being obnoxious. They all do their best to create a community atmosphere which makes ... [click to read full apartment review]

Bolero: Fantastic living in city! (Recommending!)

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

From -Anonymous-: Beautiful area, rooftop elegance, Saturday complimentary brunch, wonderful on-site managers, fair rental rates. You must see it! ... [click to read full apartment review]