As 2019 comes to an end, looking back on the year, I realize that one of the highlights was living…read morein Portland, ME at the Hiawatha on Congress Street. Great location. In addtion, the building manager, Erin Weathers was extremely helpful and flexible assisting me with my needs before I returned to Europe. Very professional. The building was very well managed. Being an apartment dweller the majority of my life, one of the best rentals I ever had. Bon Annee!

From the owner: Studio, 1-bedroom & 2-bedroom apartments in the heart of Portland's Longfellow Square. Located on…read moreCongress Street at the gateway to the Arts District, The Hiawatha puts downtown Portland transit, cafés, restaurants, galleries, and the Portland Museum of Art steps from your door. Apartments feature in-unit washer/dryer, granite countertops, and stainless steel appliances. Community amenities include a fitness center, resident lounge, and onsite parking.

Unfortunately, we tried to contact Michael via the contact us link and calling (207) 774-9303 - we…read moreare talking over at least a month three voice mails from two different people, multiple emails, and several web inquiries directly through the website. NOTHING. Maybe the properties listed on the website are rented and a bait-and-switch. Either way, it is near impossible to rent a property without following-up on leads. Best of luck.

The majority of property management companies in portland are heinous experiences. I have had to…read morehold back from leaving them reviews because I am sure Yelp would not approve of my language. Michael is a breath of fresh air. As a renter, if you call him and a prospective place ends up not being a fit, he takes the time to talk to you and see if he has anything else that is a FIT. Note-not just something to sell you on. An actual fit that makes sense. As for owners/landlords-My boyfriend and I came home last week to an entry with burst pipes. The OWNER of the building was out of town and had his heat way too low in his unit on the first floor. The entry pipes were part of that, had burst. We heard water and called him, and he walked us through shutting off the water main valve and was on site within 30 minutes, had a repairman there the same day. That is hard to do in January in a huge freeze! But he has an established network of professional service people. If we had just gotten voicemail who knows how much damage would have happened. He really takes care of things and protects landlords when they don't know they need it. Highly recommend!

I've only been with Port Property for two-ish months but so far it has only gotten better with…read moretime. Once we received our application acceptance, (which was almost immediately) our leasing agents were very prompt with our responses and helpful with questions, particularly Amber and Morgan, the two women I have been the most in touch with. In terms of quality this is definitely the nicest apartment I've ever lived in. The appliances are all modern and clean, the paint colors really bring the space together, and the neighborhood (west end) is so idyllic. My boyfriend and I chose not to have a parking space, so I cannot speak to the parking situations, but it seems like everyone in my building sticks to their space and are friendly with one another. Above all else I love that we can pay rent online. My last property management I went through, you had to pay in person which required a lot more planning. I love that I don't have to worry abut making an extra trip to drop of a check. I always feel safe with my mail and packages, everyone in my building seems to respect everyone else's privacy and information. I have even had neighbors put packages safely inside for me that were left outside, just to be safe. I recently emailed Amber about our heat actually being a bit too warm and she emailed me back within minutes saying she'd put in a work order to the maintenance team ASAP. I am sorry to hear others have had negative experiences with Port Property, but it sounds like they are listening and really have an attentive, kind staff now.

Money hungry company that doesn't care at all about the condition of the buildings they're…read moreexploiting for profit. In the laundry room they charge you to do your laundry in the place is disgusting and only accepts cash but runs out of quarters to exchange. Left a giant block of ice right in front of the front door to the building for almost a month before finally getting rid of it. My kitchen has a hole in the floor that keeps my fridge tilted and the cheap stick on tile they put down is dingy and peeling up.

How has no or ever written a review for this square? Congress Square Park has received a few decent…read morereviews being that it is home to the Union Station Clock as well as lovely out door area with a ton of seating and free WiFi, free entertainment, etc.. But the square is a LOT more than just the park. There is the Children's Museum, The Museum of Maine, Congress Square Gallery, First Friday events, The Art Walks, The Pride Parade, Political Rallies, where the fantastic wheel chair riding street politician/comedian sits with his Trump Sucks Sign and waves to traffic.. There are also the small niceties, Starbucks, Congress Square Restaurant, two amazing hair salons, a tattoo shop or three, Otto pizza, Wild Burritos, Flea For All, the Westin, and of course the State Theater. I live in Congress Square, the park is magical during the winter covered in snow and beautiful holiday lights, and an amazing place to read or drink coffee alone or with friends, or catch an outdoor movie on Sunday evening. We even have a taxi stand.. A rarity in a smaller city.

My friends and I had a really unpleasant experience with the security officer here. There were five…read moreof us, all women, walking back to a friend's apartment when one of us began having a panic attack. We stopped for a moment in a well-lit area near the building's porch so she could calm down. The security guard came out and asked us to move, which we understood and immediately did -- we stepped onto the public sidewalk in front of the building. A minute later, the same guard approached us again and told us to move again, even though we were no longer on private property. When I politely asked him to give us a minute, he responded that he didn't care about our personal problems. I tried to deescalate by wishing him a good night, but he continued to be rude and dismissive. We were five girls alone at night, and instead of offering help or at least showing some basic human decency, he made us feel unsafe and disrespected. I understand he has a job to protect the building, but his behavior was completely uncalled for. The worst part is that right after forcing us to leave, he went to stand on the same sidewalk to have a smoke break with his girlfriend. If this is the kind of person representing the building, it says a lot about their standards and lack of empathy.

I enjoyed living here. The amenities are nice! The staff is very friendly! Definitely somewhere I'd…read morerecommend or live again!

We have been renting from Apartment Locators for nearly 20 years. They are a caring and responsive…read morelandlord. Greg and Mike appreciate good tenants and are conscientious about selecting good tenants as out neighbors. Very responsive to problems and very fair about rents. Good tenants deserve and help nurture good landlords. partnership. They should update theor address on the Yelp site.

I've rented from Apartment Mart for going on 8 years and just applied for my third apartment…read morethrough the agency. From the perfect started studio on Congress, to a beautiful and spacious one bedroom on State St I've only every been extremely pleased! Madi in particular goes above and beyond to make sure that the apartment they are renting to you is perfect. The properties I have lived at have been well maintained, heat and hot-water included, fairly quiet from city living, and centrally located. Maintenance issues are resolved in timely manner and periodic inspections to maintain the property are done in a well informed and respectful manner. The rental costs are fair, and up front, and the leases never have weird loopholes that leave you confused. If you have a question, they are happy to answer. Honestly I can't think of another agency I have had more pleasure in working with and renting from. Thanks a bunch!

Horrendous. Don't even consider using this sham. The listings on their site are outdated/false - a…read morecomplete bait-and-switch. Also, their site states "Walk-Ins are always welcome!" ...this is apparently incorrect. The woman I spoke with was outraged when I called to confirm this. I really think she might have barked at me. A real shining moment was when I asked how to keep informed of their new listings as their site clearly can't be trusted. The reply: "check Craigslist."

As an out of state investor trusting your team is critical. Personally I feel the most vital part…read moreof a long term real estate team is property management. I have been a client of Aquarius for 9 months, and have been very impressed with their handling of my property. The entire team at Aquarius has been extremely professional, and gone out of their way to handle my questions and concerns. Since Aquarius has taken over management of my property, they have conducted two video "walk-throughs" which make me feel as if I was on location. I highly suggest Aquarius Property management.

Customer beware!!! If you value basic customer courtesy and service...if don't want your multiple…read moreinquiries-about a house they've listed-to be ignored over many days, and, after driving 600 miles to see the property in person only to be told by Amber (their property manager) that they couldn't possibly be bothered to show you the property because they're "too busy" reviewing applications...then don't bother dealing with this company. They are not worth your business and they will only disrespect your time, without even apologizing for any inconvenience their total lack of communication may have caused you! If I could give them 0 or negative stars, I'd gladly do that for Aquarius Property Management!! Outstandingly poor business practices!! I ended up finding a much better house elsewhere anyway, where I dealt with people who understand the value of communication and proper customer service. This company does not deserve your business, and-as a hard working law abiding customer, you certainly don't deserve to be treated poorly during your home search. Please do yourself a favor, and deal with another company! Good luck in your home search!

Attention independent contractors and tradespeople: proceed with extreme caution before working…read morewith Gebhardt Property Management! I was hired for a restoration project in Portland, and upon finding severe hidden damage, the GPM project manager explicitly directed me to complete extensive out-of-scope work with the promise of full compensation. After I put in hundreds of hours of labor, GPM refused to honor their verbal directives and tried to hide behind the initial flat-rate quote. I was forced to file a Mechanic's Lien and a civil lawsuit just to get paid. Ultimately, GPM refused to take financial responsibility for the work they ordered. The distressed property owner had to step in and pay me thousands of dollars directly out of his own pocket to clear the title to his building. Don't hire GPM as your property management company! They do NOT have your best interest! If you do contract work for GPM, do not lift a hammer without a signed change order! Even then.....beware! Dishonesty in the ranks is enabled from the top.

I currently own a renal property managed by Gebhardt. It's a very well run family business with…read morekind people. I'm extremely satisfied with their help picking tenants, very prompt responses to fix problems, willingness to brainstorm solutions, and personable staff. I feel they have the best interest of their clients, tenants and community in mind.