Apartment Ratings | McGuire Apartments Ratings and Reviews

McGuire Apartments: Home during the day? Don't rent here. (Not Recommending)

2008-11-14T11:41:18-06:00

From -Anonymous-: When we first moved into this building, we loved it! For about three weeks. Then they built scaffolding all the way up the side of the building. We now have scaffolding and construction men outside our window all day long, we can't leave our windows open for fear of break-ins ... [click to read full apartment review]

McGuire Apartments: Went from a 4.5star to a 2star in under a year (Not Recommending)

2008-11-14T11:26:53-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have lived at the McGuire for just under three years. Since the management change there as been a shift from a friendly community to a strict business. As someone who enjoyed all the community events, its sad to see the shift away from them. Also no one has really ... [click to read full apartment review]

McGuire Apartments: Um, I don't think so... (Not Recommending)

2008-06-05T18:53:22-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I used to think this was a great building. Not so much anymore. The new management has completely sucked all of the personality from the building. While I realize they are running a business I also think they need to realize they are in the business of customer relations. They ... [click to read full apartment review]

McGuire Apartments: 5 year resident & this is the BEST mgmt team yet.. (Recommending!)

2008-04-10T09:49:29-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I am not sure who "everyone" is that wants to move out, this place is constantly full and the residents I interact with here are loving the new management team and improvements we get to enjoy. Since the switch in October we have all new hallway paint, the gym has ... [click to read full apartment review]

McGuire Apartments: Everyone wants out of Mcguire (Not Recommending)

2008-03-13T16:40:40-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Ever since McGuire management changed from Harbor, the new management has been horrible. I always thought how much difference can there be, and interaction can I have with management to make a place less pleasant to live, and I realized.My friends in the building have broken their lease and paid ... [click to read full apartment review]

McGuire Apartments: I love it here.. some facts (Recommending!)

2007-12-14T13:15:29-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I am an apartment person, never lived in a house in the last 25 yrs. From Detroit to Dallas, St. Louis to San Francisco, I lived in many apartments (I move on average once every 2 yrs). McGuire Apartments may be one of the best I ever lived. Reasons:1. Quiet ... [click to read full apartment review]

McGuire Apartments: Great Place (Recommending!)

2007-11-25T00:57:26-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I've lived downtown for the past four years and this building is one of the highlights. I live in a studio -- it has a den, a full size kitchen, in-unit washer and dryer, large bathroom, large windows, and everything is new and clean. Noise is minimal and is by ... [click to read full apartment review]

McGuire Apartments: Great Complex but loud neighborhood. (Recommending!)

2007-07-26T12:21:25-06:00

From residentso: I've been living in the McGuire for several months after relocating to Seattle from Boston, and am very impressed with the quality and price of the property. The building is solid masonary/cement making the apartments virtually soundproof (at least from your neighbors). The property is well maintained, the staff is ... [click to read full apartment review]

McGuire Apartments: Reasonable for Belltown, Noise-free (Recommending!)

2007-04-28T15:25:12-06:00

From halfzaftig: I've been here almost two years. The staff has always been personable with me, and addressed any questions. I never hear my neighbors, and I almost never see them, either, except in elevators. The parking garage is like any other downtown garage - if you're driving an SUV, you're going ... [click to read full apartment review]

McGuire Apartments: Great location and views (Recommending!)

2006-11-29T16:11:52-06:00

From jdavin@gmail.com: I love it here; not sure what everyone is complaining about. A lot of the reviews below just sound like women being catty about the women that work here. Oh, so they didn't smile enough at you? So what. They've always been nice and polite with me.

Rent is expensive, ... [click to read full apartment review]

McGuire Apartments: Several Car Breakins (Not Recommending)

2006-07-15T03:21:51-06:00

From -Anonymous-: A couple of weekends ago, there were several consecutive car breakins. It looked like several car windows were broken into ... [click to read full apartment review]

McGuire Apartments: Crystal and Jennifer most unkind- Biggest scowls in Belltown (Not Recommending)

2006-04-27T00:45:26-06:00

From -Anonymous-: If you are looking for a place that you can be greeted with kindness without attitude- do not rent here or visit.

The personalities of Jennifer- Ms. Big frown no eye contact; Crystal-Ms. Sour face with such a scowl her bottom lip hangs so low she should trip over it.

These gals ... [click to read full apartment review]

McGuire Apartments: Would not reccomend it...at all. (Not Recommending)

2006-04-05T18:19:52-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I lived here for 3 years. Some of the staff was very courteous...and some, downright rude and disrespectful. My car was broken into twice in the parking garage. They did not seem to give a damn. There was construction last fall for several months, incredibly loud and disruptive...I had to ... [click to read full apartment review]

McGuire Apartments: Look elsewhere! You can definitely find a much better place to live!!!! (Not Recommending)

2006-03-23T12:13:50-06:00

From gottoleavemcguire: ... [click to read full apartment review]

McGuire Apartments: Clean, nice, reasonable price for belltown (Recommending!)

2006-03-20T13:24:20-06:00

From -Anonymous-: The apartments are very clean and nice (materials feel new, especially in kitchen and bathroom). The price is reasonable for belltown and the maintenance staff is quick and friendly. Overall a great apartment building with a great location. ... [click to read full apartment review]

McGuire Apartments: great place, all elevators smell like urine (Not Recommending)

2006-02-26T19:30:53-06:00

From blah007blah: great place, i will never live in a wood frame building again. parking is cramped, ton of suvs although, garage looks like it was made for compact. elevators smell too often, not all of the time, but too much. seems like everytime they shampoo the elevators(quite often), the next day ... [click to read full apartment review]

McGuire Apartments: ok place if u want to be left alone (Not Recommending)

2006-02-16T15:14:32-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Lived there for a few years. Office people never once addressed me by my name. Moved to Queen Anne. More bang for your money.

pros:
1. excellant location
2. newer apt w/ amenities
3. friendly maintenance staff
4. easy recycling

cons:
1. Office staff & concierge do not care much about residence. Very Grouchy. You feel bad ... [click to read full apartment review]

McGuire Apartments: can't wait to move out. (Not Recommending)

2006-01-09T12:54:13-06:00

From -Anonymous-: The customer service is the building is awful. The only nice people in the building is the maintenance people. I feel that we pay a premimum price and the front desk and the new manager always acts like we are doing them a favor. Overall I hate living here due ... [click to read full apartment review]

McGuire Apartments: DING DONG the witch is dead!! (Not Recommending)

2005-12-07T18:15:38-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Beth Lincoln is finally gone!
Maybe now the building will smell less like female dog piss!!
... [click to read full apartment review]

McGuire Apartments: If you like hearing your neighbors (Not Recommending)

2005-11-16T01:26:24-06:00

From -Anonymous-: This place is awesome if you want to hear your next door neighbors having s** at 3am. No matter what floor you are on it is best to be gone Friday and Saturday nights. The cabinets, carpets and wall construction are so cheap that many will confuse it for a ... [click to read full apartment review]

McGuire Apartments: I love it (Recommending!)

2005-10-24T19:50:41-06:00

From lady2005@hotmail.com: I love the McGuire I have been here for almost two years and just signed another lease to stay for another. I have done the Downtown living in other buildings and this one is by far the best I have been in. The apartments are quiet and the maintnance guy ... [click to read full apartment review]

McGuire Apartments: too ashamed? (Not Recommending)

2005-07-31T19:07:18-06:00

From -Anonymous-: why aren't you filtering through reviews? ... [click to read full apartment review]

McGuire Apartments: smells like dog urine (Not Recommending)

2005-06-21T12:32:41-06:00

From -Anonymous-: elevators smell like urine. if you like living at a place that smells - then this is the place for you. you walk out of the elevators just smelling of dog piss. so gross. ... [click to read full apartment review]

McGuire Apartments: HEK NO (Not Recommending)

2005-04-21T17:34:04-06:00

From -Anonymous-: There is only one nice girl working there. The rest are pretty awful. Mean and incompentent. ... [click to read full apartment review]

McGuire Apartments: Love it (Recommending!)

2005-03-13T15:33:02-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I live above the 10th floor on the south west corner. It's a great view and great location. I have reasonable neighboors. I've been parking here for over 2 years and haven't gotten a ding. The staff is friendly -- the building manager could be nicer. I've seen older buildings ... [click to read full apartment review]

McGuire Apartments: Decent (Recommending!)

2005-02-06T05:04:10-06:00

From Architekt: The place is pretty much meant for 20-somethings or anyone else that still likes to live like one, so expect to see a bunch of em. Probably drunk too. The concrete construction prevents a lot of noise from leaking, and it's pretty hard to hear anything outside the apartment. You ... [click to read full apartment review]

McGuire Apartments: Love it Love it Love it! (Recommending!)

2004-11-22T15:58:57-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I've been living in the McGuire for almost 3 years now. I love it! The staff has done some changing from here to there but all of them have been wonderful. So for the people that are complaining about parking and noise...I have one thing to say about that, we ... [click to read full apartment review]

McGuire Apartments: Parking sucks, carpet sucks, overall doesn't suck. (Recommending!)

2004-10-23T01:36:56-06:00

From -Anonymous-: A few people have nailed my one gripe with this building - the parking garage is horribly small. Especially when geniouses park their extended cab pickups on the narrow half of the garage, it can be basically impossible to fit two cars side by side.

I've had two run ins ... [click to read full apartment review]

McGuire Apartments: Facts (Not Recommending)

2004-09-27T15:49:12-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Ok folks, while some of the previous reviews seem harsh, but some very good, here are some facts ( I lived here for 6 months).

1. The noise is a problem-you dont want to live on lower floors (10 or under) if noise bothers you-there is quite a bit of ... [click to read full apartment review]

McGuire Apartments: If you have any class, avoid this place (Not Recommending)

2004-09-08T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: When I originally moved in I was very excited to live here. It's a building in the heart of Belltown (most trendy nightlife in Seattle), and my view was great. Then came all of the problems.

First thing I noticed; the walls are paper thin. You don't notice this when you ... [click to read full apartment review]

McGuire Apartments: I love living here! (Recommending!)

2004-08-24T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I really love my place here. I've been here a year now.
Just renewed actually. I have always gotten along with the old staff and even the new staff seem to be warming up to their new jobs. The extra perks in this building are great.
I can have the concierge walk ... [click to read full apartment review]

McGuire Apartments: Goodbye and good riddance... (Not Recommending)

2004-08-22T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: McGuire looks nice on the surface. Staff is courteous, however, the mgmt will gouge you for items that just arent worth it.

Example: Parking-the garage is one of the WORST I have see. 4 pt turns are required to get in and out of spaces. I have 12 new dings ... [click to read full apartment review]

McGuire Apartments: Nice place for the money (Recommending!)

2004-08-13T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: McGuire is not cheap, but you'll get a nice view, good location, and in my opinion, a fine service from the management. The experiences here are worth for the money.

Some people complain the management, but I've never had bad experiences in my 2 year stay here. I am not a ... [click to read full apartment review]

McGuire Apartments: Cant wait to move out! (Not Recommending)

2004-07-24T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Honestly folks, if you like the following and want to pay high rent for them:

1. Loud frat house parties.
2. People who have no respect for others.
3. A parking garage where you are GUARANTEED to get dings, scratches or even dents in your car because the owners were too cheap ... [click to read full apartment review]

McGuire Apartments: Looks nice but smells like ashtray ... (Not Recommending)

2004-06-12T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: There is definitely something wrong with the ventilation system. I was just researching to see how I can have authorities to come in and inspect it. My whole floor smells like an ashtray. My bedroom smells worse than a bar. Apparently someone has moved in to our floor recently and ... [click to read full apartment review]

McGuire Apartments: Mixed Bag (Not Recommending)

2004-04-25T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: There is no reason to live in this building unless you have one of the higher corner units on the south side. That is because the views are the best feature of the place. The finishes are cheap overall and the spaces are on the small side.

The biggest problem ... [click to read full apartment review]

McGuire Apartments: Avoid at all cost! (Not Recommending)

2004-04-15T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Interesting..previous reviews from others hit the nail on the head as far as the staff. More importantly, dont kid yourself-the bldg is NOT well built or maintained as they claim. The builders went cheap on this one-garage is tiny (two cars cant fit by each other without risking an accident) ... [click to read full apartment review]

McGuire Apartments: outta there (Not Recommending)

2004-03-10T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Oh yeah, it´s a great location. Yeah, I had an amazing view. But the lack of customer service and people skills in the front office made my experience at McGuire a crappy one. I just did not enjoy feeling like I could not ask the majority of the staff a ... [click to read full apartment review]

McGuire Apartments: Atrocious and appalling staff!!! (Not Recommending)

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

From -Anonymous-: The McGuire is a first rate property, but the staff is atrocious and appalling. If I didn´t like my unit so much (well layed out, beautiful views, great location) I would have left at the first chance I had. If you don´t mind being treated in a condescending and disrespectful ... [click to read full apartment review]

McGuire Apartments: Rip-off. Dont rent here. (Not Recommending)

2004-02-21T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Ill sum it up in a few sentences. Looks nice on the outside, but CHEAP on the inside. So, cheap, they couldnt even put fixtures in the bedroom, used track lighting all over the place, and didnt even put a soap dish in the shower!!!

Parking is a nightmare-again due to ... [click to read full apartment review]

McGuire Apartments: Don't expect much from the management (Not Recommending)

2004-01-12T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Don't expect any money they owe you back in a timely fashion. I was owed some money after I moved out and despite repeated chasing and promising it's been nearly 6 months since I moved out and I still haven't received the money I am owed.

Beth the apartment manager now ... [click to read full apartment review]

McGuire Apartments: I miss this place... (Recommending!)

2003-12-08T00:00:00-06:00

From tererubi@sbcglobal.net: I just recently moved to the Bay area. I dislike the apartment I currently live in and I am actively trying to find a new place to reside. I am still hoping to find an apartment complex like I had with the Mcguire. To no avail. We had it made ... [click to read full apartment review]

McGuire Apartments: was going to rent,.. (Not Recommending)

2003-11-01T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: As a new resident of Seattle, I had to find an apartment in the city quickly. I narrowed my search down to the Belltown area, and after hearing wonderful comments about the McGuire by a co-worker, thought I would check it out. Because I was living with friends in a ... [click to read full apartment review]

McGuire Apartments: Great Location Poor Building (Not Recommending)

2003-10-08T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: The good news is that the building is in an awesome location. In addition, the tenants are mostly young and hip.

Frequent Complaints
-Parking is so tight that tenants would be advised to park on the street.
-High School gyms have higher-grade carpets, molding, appliances, cabinets and lighting.
-No Apartment storage. ... [click to read full apartment review]

McGuire Apartments: Great (so far) (Recommending!)

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

From -Anonymous-: I just moved into the McGuire apartments about two weeks ago. Of course, I haven´t been here very long, but it seems really great so far.

The residents are friendly (if not a little too yuppie) and everyone seems to enjoy living here and take pride in their surroundings. Everything is ... [click to read full apartment review]

McGuire Apartments: come see the celebrities! (Recommending!)

2003-02-26T00:00:00-06:00

From bobbyteen@angelfire.com: After using their parking garage for about a year, one night someone smashed my car window in and pulled out my car stereo. Management has done very little. They have made small efforts (ie silly paper fliers that say "make sure garage door is closed" or even a newsletter that ... [click to read full apartment review]

McGuire Apartments: Horrible Administration (Not Recommending)

2002-12-10T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I had a bad experience with the McGuire and I still have. I am still waiting on the refund of part of my deposit. They lost the keys I returned and charged me $35.00 out of my deposit (besides $9.00 here, $15.00 there of things they couldn´t even explain what ... [click to read full apartment review]

McGuire Apartments: Fantastic place. Excellent management. (Recommending!)

2002-09-06T00:00:00-06:00

From tcraig@tscre.com: The McGuire is by the far the best apartment building I have lived in. At first appearances, it seems expensive, but when you really look at what you are getting it is definitely worth it. I saved $110 per month on my health club membership using the workout room on ... [click to read full apartment review]

McGuire Apartments: Overpriced, bad construction (Not Recommending)

2002-07-21T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: The McGuire apartments are overpriced. This has improved a little bit, since they´ve recently had to actually lower the rents significantly just to keep people living here. But they´re still overpriced.

For the money, you get nasty carpeting (office buildings are usually better), hideous bare concrete columns in every apartment, drab ... [click to read full apartment review]

McGuire Apartments: (Not Recommending)

2002-05-30T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I´ve lived all over the world, and this, despite outward appearances, is the most unprofessionally run building I´ve ever lived in. I was rented an apartment directly underneath the gym, with no disclosure whatever. It´s like living in Beirut. My requests to move into a livable unit have been met ... [click to read full apartment review]