Pros: * Walkability of South Side…read more* Larger Living Spaces * Monitored Mail Room * Affordable (for 1-2 leasing cycles) * Offered upgraded appliances when initially moving into Carson Street Commons * Maintenance Staff * Parking Spaces and Available Garages Cons: * Terrible Infrastructure (new cement steps already falling apart, no assistance for people who live above the first floor, and may have injuries making steps impossible, and lack of actual security cameras on the property) * Went from having a 24x7 on-site maintenance member, to having to put in a request/call for emergency work and hoping they would answer in a quick manner - as they have to rotate between all Faros' properties in Pittsburgh, instead of just being assigned to one complex * A revolving door of leasing agents and management (3 management changes in 3 years) * Lackluster hotel gym and barely maintained outdoor grilling area * Blows out dryer vents once every couple of years and lets the debris scatter across our complex and South Side * Replaces HVAC filters maybe once a year * Forced residents into a 3rd Party Internet Provider (taking away Comcast and Verizon as options) * Removed landscaping and bushes, as a means to cut back on lawn maintenance costs * A sprinkler system, which I haven't seen working properly in 1-2 years, that has its usage factored into your water bill * Community Fee and Fixed Fees are added to your actual cost of your water bill, essentially doubling up the water bill (They use NEP - look at their Yelp and Google reviews, they are terrible resource providers - expect 36$ fixed fees and anywhere from 10-15$ community fees each billing cycle) * Flexible leasing that is not flexible at all (expect steady 10-12% increases in rent per lease agreement after about 1-2 lease cycles, with no written or verbal explanation as to why the increase is happening) * No direct mention of fees associated with an Early Termination of a Lease (they want 60 days' written notice, and 4 months of rent as fees - 2 months up front when you give them the termination notice, and 2 months due when you leave as a cancellation/re-rental fee - don't worry they leave that part blank in your lease so you can never truly know until you may need to terminate early) * Management will not allow you to be present for the Final Walk-Through, even if you formally request to do so in writing - they state it is property policy to complete it once the tenants have vacated the property * Management does not complete a thorough final walk-through and relies on the contracted workers' word of mouth to establish what the damages are and what is charged to the Move-Out summary and provides no tangible evidence of such when asked by the tenant * Will charge between 65-95$ upon move out if you do not professionally clean your carpets, then potentially assess your carpet as unusable, and charge another fee to remove/replace it, essentially double dipping into your Security Deposit - considering the average cost of professionally cleaning rugs costs $200+ for even the smallest of apartments they offer and about $1-$10 per sq ft to replace carpeting, depending on the age of the carpet from when it was installed (no use of carpet steam cleaner rentals from Lowes or Home Depot are considered professional - and that is usually the cheapest option for budget-friendly professional cleaning at $70 for 24 hours). * Very few apartments offer vinyl/wood flooring - even though its lifetime cost of it is significantly cheaper - compared to the same processes involved with carpet in the entire apartment

Moved to Pittsburgh for school and lived in the Carson Street Apartments all 3 years. Great…read morecomplex, location, amazing/reliable maintenance and staff. If a maintenance request was needed, they would show up within a couple of hours. I felt safe living in that section of Southside!

Great place to live. Walking distance to grocery, restaurants, and walk/bike trails. Other than the…read morerumbling of the train, it's in a quiet part of Southside Flats. A couple different bus routes are a short walk away as well. Lovely hard wood flooring in the apartment living areas. Spacious high ceilings and tall windows. New carpet in the lobby because this is a pet friendly (cats and dogs) apartment complex. There are two buildings. A smaller one off of Jane St and a taller building off of Harcum Way. Maintenance is a simple request via an app and they respond quickly, when needed. Plenty of free parking out front along Jane St along the stone wall of the train tracks. Designated parking spots up close to the building are permit only. Indoor parking garage available for smaller vehicles and bikes for an extra fee.

We are only here one week so my review could change. These are beautiful flats. The interior is…read morevery high end and we appreciate the industrial look. It isn't perfect, but no place you rent is perfect. I find the building manager to be VERY responsive and fair. We had asked for ceiling fans and they were able to put one in the larger of our two bedrooms; the other had a pipe that prevented its installation. You get a storage room included in the price. You get one parking space in front of the building included in the price.

Let me start by saying this is by far the best apartment in this area. Staff ( Josh, Jennifer, and…read moreLauren) are amazing. The staff will go an extra mile to make sure you feel welcomed. We rented this apartment without taking a tour as we were in NJ. After researching a bit, we thought of calling and spoke to Josh. Josh was amazing in helping us find the apartment we were looking for and sent us pictures of the property, specifically the apartment we were interested in. We have been here for almost a year and have enjoyed the property a lot. Maintenance request is addressed super fast and the maintenance staff is really nice too. They pretty much have social functions every couple of months. Its a mixture of people here from young college kids to families with kids to senior citizens. All in all, this is a very safe and a beautiful apartment.

From the outside, this place seems a great place to live. However, the apartments are built…read morecheaply. If you stay longer than 6 months, everything starts to break. You can hear everything that is going on in the building, including people coming in and out, the people above and below you (literally can hear someone using the bathroom if you're in your bathroom). It is not worth the amount of money they want to charge for rent. And then the amenity fee on top of that, even though the gym and pool are not maintained well.

I enjoyed my time at Lamont. They are older townhouses, but well maintained. The location is right…read moreoff of route 30 making it convenient to Pittsburgh. I found it to be a nice quiet place to reside. In my 6 years there, improvements were made to the property including new windows, a new roof, parking lot improvements, a new sidewalk and my unit recently had a new furnace/air conditioner installed. I had very few problems with my unit, but when I did have an issue, the issue was always addressed and repaired promptly. I found my interactions with the lease office to be friendly. It's not a bad place to live if you are ok with stairs.

My husband and I lived here and absolutely loved it. The management company and maintenance guys…read morewere all great. They always answered when you called and if you left a message they got back to you immediately and were just always great in communicating. We left because we out grew the place and decided to purchase a home but I would recommend to anyone! It's super convenient to Rt. 30 and easily accessible to get anywhere. An added bonus is that it's nice and quiet which is always a renters dream!

Did you see "Joe's Apartment" in the mid-90s? And did you ever dream of making friends with…read morecockroaches twice the size of the bugs you'd actually find anywhere outside of Florida, just like the eponymous Joe did? Do you feel lonely in the mornings unless you wake up to some type of vermin waving at you from your windowsill? And most importantly, are you uncomfortable in architecturally sound establishments that don't include charming details like bathrooms sinking into the foundation or front doors that don't even close all the way? If so, run - do not walk - to this landlord and plunk down a deposit right away on your next beautiful Pittsburgh slophouse. For the low, low price of $325-400 for a 1-br or $600-675 for a 2-br, all of this and more - the roaches, the vermin, the sinking foundation, the useless door, and if you want one, a sewage line running into your kitchen - can be yours. No credit and no references necessary to rent with this company. You don't even have to work a job. Just rope a roommate into living with you by promising you'll renovate the place "soon" and remember to donate some plasma before your rent is due. Inquire today! But hurry. They go fast. p.s. The City of Pittsburgh Housing Authority found 24 severe code violations in my unit alone and suspected more in other parts of the building. If you're looking to rent in the eastern part of the city and aren't sure which property company to use, feel free to send me a message. I've had a couple amazing private landlords in the Friendship/East Liberty area and have also used a reputable property management company - and I'm always happy to make referrals.

Gary has been, and still is a great landlord. I have lived in 2 of his properties and have had few…read moreissues. He dealt with everything quickly and didn't micro-manage or show the place when I was there, like some of my past landlords have done. He always gave notice when he needed to enter. Reliable and consistent!

Building management and services are rude and unprofessional. Didn't have HVAC for 2 months during…read morea heat advisory when my loft got to 89°. Did nothing to remedy the situation, bullied me into breaking my lease, and had to take them to small claims court to get my security deposit back. Stay far away from here and any property related to the Kamins.

Cindy is a very rational, smart, effective, & efficient manager... & these spaces are nothing like…read moreyou will ever find in the city of Pittsburgh... I have had 4 lofts downtown in 6 years, this is by far the best place, with the best management... If you have an opportunity to rent here, jump on it devoid of any reservations... xoxo

I waited until we moved from here to be able to give a complete review…read more I was very pleased with this apartment community. It is top notch in both appearance, location, staff responsiveness and friendliness, maintenance, ground keeping, availability of parking, and amenities. The price is fair for what you get. Appearance: Always in good condition and always a little maintenance going on around the complex -- nothing that hinders one getting around but, rather, enough for you to know they're on top of keeping it in A+ condition. Location: Love, love, love that it's close enough to just about anything in Monroeville and beyond by car and within close walking distance to shops, restaurants, even the mall without feeling as though you're actually in the congestion of it all. Some close-by attractions to walk to: The Monroeville Mall, Olive Garden, TGIF, Home Goods, Goodwill, Dairy Queen. Giant Eagle is right down the road, but that stretch of road is not safe for walking. Oh, and wildlife such as deer are nearby. Staff Responsiveness: There may be new staff always coming and going since we've been here a year ago but every one of them is on top of their job and always smiling and friendly. Any repairs we've requested were done in short order. Parking: No matter time of day or night, there is parking available within close walking distance to the apartment door. Amenities: We had the 2 bedroom layout. Both bedrooms are suitable in size. In the master bedroom we had a queen bed, 2 tall dressers and another narrower tall cabinet (behind the bedroom door) and one nightstand. The walk-in closet was big enough to store a medium bookcase as well as all our clothes. There are 2 full baths, one off the master bedroom and the other with both a hall door and door into the 2nd bedroom. The kitchen is a galley-style with a full-size washer/dryer in a separate room off the kitchen. Note that you are not charged extra for the washer/dryer and they come with the apartment. Sweet! There is a patio or balcony with sliding glass doors off both the living room and the master bedroom. Plus the balcony is deep and only open on one side so feels pretty private. We were able to fit 2 chairs, a coffee-table style table, and small 2-seater bench with also an electric grill. There is a storage closet on the outside next to your patio/balcony. They also have a pool, workout room, racquetball court and basketball court, fenced dog area, and a place to wash your car yourself. They do have covered parking for an extra fee. It's a quiet community. I've never experienced any loud commotion in the parking lots and my neighbors were all quiet and polite. We had 2 cats and paid the usual pet fees associated with them. I've seen dogs so know they do accept them but don't know size/breed restrictions. I really liked our stay here and would still be living here had it not been for us purchasing a townhome so all our toys would fit under one roof. Tip: Checkout Rent.com before you go to look at the place. At the time we rented, there was an option to sign up and receive back money via a gift card if you tell the leasing office you heard about them via Rent.com.

Horrible maintenance! Found mice in my apartment Saturday and maintenance will not come out until…read moreMonday! Do not live here! I can't even live in my apartment! The plumbing is also terrible.