As Metro Center became desirable during the past few years, 122 Chestnut - built in 1915 as a YMCA…read more- became a very attractive rental option. Located in the Apremont Triangle Historic District, 122 Chestnut is a vintage building with a fitness club, pool, and roofdeck that has great views of Metro Center, Springfield. (Whenever there are fireworks, people will race up to the roofdeck!) Until recently, one of my family members lived at 122 Chestnut. (He bought a condo in Metro Center.) I always found this property to be well-kept, and the tenants I met seemed like good people. In the past five to ten years the character of the tenants changed from young 'future business' types to artists, bohemians, and musicians. This reflects what's happening in the Apremont neighborhood, in general.

I read the reviews before visiting & decided to reserve judgment because the location is very…read moreconvenient yet set back from road. The apartments are spacious and nicely remodeled. I especially like the private porch. My advice to anyone considering Fox Hill is to see for yourself and talk to neighbors & ignore what seem to be reviews from former tenants who had other issues.

I had a great time living in my unit for 2 years. You can't get anything close to this or as nice…read morein the Boston area. I believe my rent to start was $1150 and the second year it was $1255 for a 1 bedroom. It was quiet during my first year but this year it got louder with more small kids moving in and dogs. The grounds are kept very clean and management lets everyone know when cars need to be moved for plowing, when grass is being treated, when unauthorized non- residents are violating the pool, and on occasion theft. There's assigned parking however, the second yr the newer residents starting parking in my spot a lot and causing me to have dents on my passenger door. The laundry rooms could be a lot better. There's constantly dog hairs/fur in the machines, yuck! However there is a way through an app to alert the company when a machine is malfunctioning which happened sometimes and I swear it's because of all the dog hairs clogging up the system. Unfortunately there is only 2 spots to reload the balance on your laundry card. I had suggested multiple times that all the laundry rooms should be able to have a reload card system. My first year there was an ice cream truck that would come every Friday but the second year that disappeared. Both summers the pool opened up late well after Memorial Day and 4th of July. Then the pool would close early for the season so if you're lucky you might get 6 weeks out of it. The BBQ area is only available on the other side of the complex so bring a Wagon or drive to the BBQ area but then you'll have to travel back to your unit away to use the rest room. Hardly no one uses the basketball court or tennis court and maybe they should consider converting those into BBQ areas as well. The CONS: There are hidden fees and they rush you out the unit even if you tell them you're buying a house and need a few more days or weeks, nope they don't give a damn. They offer to hike your rent up $400, from $1255 to $1600 for no reason. It's not like you're asking for extra square footage. Your lease ends you better find a safe place to sleep in your car or secure an AirBnB.

I have lived here for well over a decade. These are the best run most professional, and well…read moremaintained units I can imagine. Every one from the owners to the maintenance and office staff are top shelf. Any maintenance needs are taken care of within 24 hours and many times the same day.

I lived at Santini Villa Apartments July 2014-June 2016 in one of the 1BR 1.5 Bath Woodbrook…read moreTownhomes. In 2014 my rent was $1230/mo, in 2015 it increased to $1245/mo in 2015, with heat and hot water included. I paid $35-$65/mo for electricity (Eversource), and $35-55 for internet (Comcast). The living room had a wall-unit A/C which kept the living room cool, and with fans to help air-flow kept the upstairs cool. The basement kept naturally cool in the summer. (My basement sliding doors were in the shade from 10am on.) In the winter, the basement was a bit cool near the outside wall (socks were necessary), but otherwise the apartment kept very toasty. The staff were very helpful. I locked myself out 3 times (during office hours) and each time they very promptly drove over with me or lent me a key. After that I did make a copy of my key, which is allowed. If you lock yourself out when the office is closed, it's a $50 call to the locksmith. The online bill payment system is great - responsive on computer and mobile, and very easy to use. I lived in the apartment above the row's furnace, etc. and one night it started making weird clunking noises. I called the emergency maintenance phone number and they got someone over to repair it within 90 minutes. My neighboring residents were a stable presence. There was a college-aged couple, several older couples, and at least 2-3 families with young kids in our row. I saw only one of them move out in my 2 years there. There were maybe 1-2 moving trucks a month in the larger vicinity that I saw, but in general, turnover didn't seem particularly high for a large community of rental properties. Also, the soundproofing between apartments is excellent. I never heard my neighbors unless they were vacuuming and we both had our windows open. The gym at the clubhouse is available to all Santini residents. It was always kept neat and clean, and it's 24 hours. I went at random times, and in general there would be 0-5 other people there. Enough to be friendly, but not crowded and no fighting over the machines. Snow-plowing was always very prompt, especially salting of the steps. They clear out the visitor spaces and then everyone moves their cars there so they can plow the main parking spaces. It would happen at 8 or 9am, so not compatible with sleeping in, but worth it to have a nice clear lot. Trick-or-treating is also nice. You grab a sign from the office during October, and on Halloween if you want trick-or-treaters, you put it on your door, otherwise you're left alone. Kids from the complex and other nearby complexes come around, so it's not an overwhelming amount of kids, but enough to make it satisfying to give out candy. I did sometimes find some house centipedes in the basement as the weather turned cooler, but they are harmless. Also, while some areas of grass are nicely maintained, my back area was a smaller strip that got less attention, and did become a bit dry and weedy during the high months of summer. The kitchen was a bit small in terms of counterspace, but it was manageable so long as I didn't let the dishes pile up. The shower drain also had a weird design that made it a bit difficult to pull out hair that accumulated. In general, pretty minor complaints. Since at least March 2014, there is a specific Model Home apartment for the Woodbrook apartments that Santini takes prospective tenants to tour. That means you don't have strangers tramping through your home after you decline to renew your lease. Overall, I loved my apartment here. The staff was friendly and helpful, the apartment was spacious (that basement!!!!!), had big windows, lots of parking space, and the gym and pool were always well maintained. I'm sad to move, but a new job in a new state awaits! 3 weeks after my lease end-date, I have received my full security deposit back with no problems.

Staff treats tenants or at least certain tenants like crap. They are really nasty and I'm pretty…read moresure they've broken at least a half dozen laws. They don't care and won't help you and just generally aren't nice people. Luxury living this is not. If I wanted to pay a ton to be treated like this I would have stayed in abusive relationship where I had no money or self respect for myself. This place may have been great at one point, but not now. Shame. Could be nice. Notice how cheap the rent is compared to other places in area with similar features and amenities? It's like discount housing and there's a reason for that.... OHHH AND THEYRE RACIST!!!! Lawsuit online where woman won bc they wouldn't hire her. Gross people.

Very quiet, well maintained, friendly staff and respectful neighbors. Enjoyed the tennis courts and…read moreplenty of quiet back roads to cycle and run/jog in the area. Common Fitness room/meeting room was a bonus, as was the convenience of a heated garage I lived at Canyon Ridge beginning in March 2011 and all of 2012 at about $1,300/mo......so roughly, $29,000.00. I honored the management rules......or at least......was not ever notified of any offenses. Encountered only minor inconveniences while living there. Would have rated Canyon Ridge much higher had I not experienced managements excessive over-reach of levying a charge against my damage/security payment, covering a reported (possibly fraudulently so) The charge wasn't enough to file small claims, but more importantly I don't recall inflicting such damage. I do recall, however, and probably will never forget, the $400 hosing I got from Canyon Ridge for the repair of a single bent venetian blind blade. Be careful out there.

Buyer beware - Just a fair warning about the application process. Security deposit - $500 - is…read morereportedly only refundable for 72 hours- even if the unit you are applying for isn't available to be viewed. It's not mentioned in the welcome letter or paperwork but it's briefly mentioned in an email. My sister reserved a unit on 3/3 for a 5/1 move in. The desired unit wasn't available to be viewed but we reserved to avoid missing out. Situation changed and we let them know on 3/10 that we would not be taking the unit. They refused to refund the deposit citing the email they sent as their official policy. Shady business practice - vague to say the least, very deceptive. Reported to the AGs office for what it's worth.

Devonshire as a place to live it very beautiful (it can be maintained better . The staff in the…read moremain office is the problem. Very rude , they talk about tenants & Employees personal life. She is very dismissive & extremely disrespectful towards everyone.. she like to make the tenants wait for repairs only because she doesn't like them . They (she) has unappropriate conversations with her employees.. her turnover on employees is outrageous. 13 maintenance guys in less than two years. The property Would be worth the money if the staff was more professional & pleasant . They need a whole new office staff .

I lived at Park street manor for 3 years (mid 2021-2024). Annette (office manager) is wonderful and…read moredoes her job thoroughly. She is easily approachable and goes out of her way to help you. I had several experiences with office managers in other apartments who outright decline certain requests like keeping a delivered package/documents safe while you are traveling or when moved out. But, Annette helps you out with everything (maintainence and non maintainence stuff). Also, you can easily reach out to her via email or texts and she always responds right away. Coming to maintainence issues, I hardly had any during my 3 year stay. If you are someone who cooks often like me, food needs to be in the cabinets or refrigerator but no pest issues. Apartments are clean and well maintained. Walls are thin but neighbors never raised any issues or concerns for me. No parties or theft concerns as well. Overall, I would easily choose to stay here again.

5/5/2021- Now 3 months later we are very happy living here. We feel safe and is a quiet apartment…read morecomplex. Landscape is professionally manicured. Common spaces are also cleaned and vaccumed regularly. Owner Tim contacted my wife and I personally and addressed our previous concerns. Pat the Property Manager was instrumental in making our living here wonderful. For the price, this apartment is by far one of the best we have seem. Beautiful landscaping-the grounds are nicely kept. Plenty of parking. No small kids/family living here- from what we can see. Buildings are well maintained. Common areas are inviting. Staff are friendly and helpful. Most the neighbors seemed friendly.

Let me start off by saying if I could give a no star I would. Their property manager is a racist…read morethey didn't have to say it directly but I wasnt born yesterday and can read threw the lines. I got approved twice one time with rent being 1500 next 1800. They will steal your deposits like people have time to just give up $100. Hard earned money stolen because we didnt accept their offer. im pretty sure you can tell I'm frustrated I NEVER write but this was a slap in the face.

Love my apartment at The Willows! Perfect location, grounds are well kept, maintenance is great and…read morethe office manager Bobbie is always professional and helps with anything I've needed!