What an incredible building!! Michael gave me an extensive tour of the facility and it kept getting…read morebetter and better. My favorite amenities of the building had to be the indoor heated parking and movie room!! The process from tour to lease creation to move in was seamless!! Unfortunately I'm moving out of state and have to leave this wonderful community (notice how I didn't say building its really a community!!) hopefully I'll find something half as good as this place!

I LOVE IT HERE!!! I previously lived in Chicago for the past 4 years and was worried I wouldn't…read morefind an experience quite like a luxury high rise like I'm used to. I have been proved wrong! Billings Place has exceeded my expectations & has been better than any apartment I've lived in. The entire complex is so clean & spotless. The amenities are superb and the units are beautifully designed. The management company is absolutely phenomenal! They truly care about the tenants and have been beyond accommodating. Michael & Bianca are extremely professional and do a great job with any work orders I have & are great communicators! The move-in process was the easiest I have ever experienced! This complex is a dream come true & worth every dollar. I'm beyond happy to call this place home!

I lived in a Virginia Ave. apartment from March '16-'17 and had a good experience overall. Brian is…read morea good landlord being quick to respond and attentive when needed. I liked dealing directly with him and his wife to do everything from the apartment showing, paperwork, and sending maintenance requests. The smaller overhead means that their listings are less expensive than other options within walking distance to downtown Royal Oak. Believe me, I searched a lot...

From the owner: Virginia Avenue Apartments specializes in rental apartments & houses in the downtown Royal Oak &…read moreFerndale area.

My son and his girlfriend have been living in your Milford apartments for the past year and have…read moreexperienced nothing but issues since removing in: Unresponsive Maintenance Fluctuating utilities Out of control tenants etc.... All of these issues have been called upon to try to have you rectify the situation ...but to no avail. And last night ( as you must be aware) The same Tenant that my son wrote to you about -shot at police officers and there was a stand off for hours ( look it up!!)- kids were scared and feared for their lives ( they live right above and police wouldn't let them leave for obvious reasons ) and this could have been prevented if only you would have taken action to previous emails. Yes they contacted the owner/management numerous times about this psycho.

Living at Urbane on Catalpa was one of the most unfortunate experiences I have ever had. Management…read morestaff is extremely unprofessional and rude. The properties that I have seen, including the one I lived in, are just crappy apartments that have had dumb things added (picture a big piece of plastic instead of a wall and lime green paint) and that is what they mean by "quirky". And don't forget about that price tag- My rent for a small apartment was around $1200 monthly and to renew my lease (which I would never have done) would have increased it to nearly $1400 monthly. When I first moved in, the property manager Jade was my neighbor. I had friends over one night and they were apparently too loud for her prior to them leaving at 8PM. She sent me an email from her professional Urbane Apartments email account the following morning stating that multiple tenants had filed complaints against me the night before and that they had been advised to call the police if it happened again. She apparently didn't realize that I had been told that my neighbor was the property manager and that I knew she herself had filed the complaint with, you guessed it, herself. During the summer of 2020, my electric bill was over $250 for theee months in a row in a small (600 or 700 sq ft?) apartment and despite emailing the management staff repeatedly about the issue with the vents, there was no resolution and almost no follow up at all. After I moved out, I paid the final months rent and turned in my keys. Several weeks later, I got a SUMMONS to court related to past due rent at Urbane. I contacted Urbane via phone and email attempting to clear up the confusion. I emailed the managers I had previously communicated with, the owner, and the owners wife, all trying to avoid going to court and no one ever responded. I finally contacted the lawyer listed on the summons and was told that there was an error and an automatic process had resulted in me getting the summons. Once he looked at my account he just said, "Ok. You don't have to show up to court." This was the Friday night before the Monday morning court hearing after trying to contact them for several days. Just don't waste your time or your money here. They care only about their bottom line and don't care how miserable their tenants are. Just take a look at the investment section of their website where they advertise that they get the highest price per square foot for rent in the metro area- That translates to "You pay the highest rent possible for the worst living experience you can imagine." If you end up living here, you will seriously regret it.

Avoid This Place - Serious Health, Safety, and Pest Issues…read more My roommate and I had a terrible experience living here. For months, we dealt with severe plumbing problems, including sewage backing up into our kitchen sink, toilet, and bathtub, which made us both sick. Our closet flooded every time it rained or snowed, and management delayed fixing a large hole they cut in the wall due to mold. That hole also became a point of entry for bugs, including a spider infestation, making the situation even worse. We placed our rent in escrow for three months due to these unsafe and unlivable conditions. Only after months of neglect did they start repairs--and then they served us with an eviction notice, which felt completely retaliatory. I could keep going with how bad this place is. Don't let the workers fool you--when major problems come up, they just move people around or send staff to other locations until you move out or tensions die down. They can't keep anyone in that office, and they switch management companies frequently, blaming tenants for their own incompetence. We have everything documented with photos and videos. No one should have to live like this. Future residents, be warned.

Was scammed 50$ into doing an application fee when we were told we needed to provide July bank…read morestatements for proof of income. We were denied after being told we actually needed AUGUST bank statements. The ironic part is that we aren't able to attain AUGUST statements as AUGUST isn't actually over. In other words we were denied for being unable to provide something that was impossible to provide. It's pretty clear we were either discriminated against or it was just a serious case of stupidity. I don't know which is worse. I tried posting without giving a star but I guess I need to give a star to post the rating. 0/10 though

A nice coffee shop with plenty of workspace. They have tables that can accommodate a bigger group…read moreas well. We tried their cappuccino, which is good. I wish the milk alternative surcharge were cheaper than a dollar. The order came out quickly and we enjoyed our time here.

Really cool shop with a ton of seating for whatever you're coming to do. It's also located a block…read moreoff Main St, which makes it very convenient if you want to go grab lunch & come back or meet someone there. I ordered the iced white mocha and the El Cubano sandwich. I LOVED both, but I personally would have preferred regular pickles instead of sweet pickles on the sandwich. The music wasn't too loud either which made it easier to read, so I ended up spending longer than I anticipated because I lost track of time! Overall, really cool vibe in this place! I highly suggest and I'll be coming back :-)

Building management is not responsive to tenants. Constant maintenance issues that go months…read morewithout being fixed. Very poor experience. Several tenants have moved out in recent months due to the inability of management to properly service the building.

I bought my house about a year ago, I don't know why I never thought to review this place before…read more My Husband and I were first time buyers and 5 months pregnant so you could say we were in a bit of a time pinch wanting to be settled before the baby came. I contacted Skyward and worked with Joe Jacobs. Joe took our wants and needs into consideration and immediately started compiling personalized lists of houses that he would email me a few times a week. The moment a new house came on the market that looked like it would fit us he would let me know. Joe was also very accommodating with our schedules, and would take me around to look at all the houses and from there we would narrow down a list to show my husband ( He works about 60 hours a week so not a lot of spare time to house hunt!) He even helped us mediate over houses ( I had to have a dining room and a nice yard, husband had to have big garage or basement.) Joe helped us to find the house that was perfect for our growing family and once we found it he sat down and helped us understand and assemble all the paperwork that we needed. I felt like I received a personalized experience and one that made the intricacies of buying a house feel simple and manageable. The office was very clean and organized, and every single person I dealt with was very pleasurable and helpful to two first timers!

I lived at Amber Apartments on Mansfield Ave for nearly 20 years, and it truly felt like home. The…read moreoffice staff on Crooks Road were always friendly, professional, and accommodating. Maintenance was prompt, reliable, and handled issues quickly. Moving out to purchase my home was bittersweet, which says a lot about how well-managed this community is. I highly recommend Amber Apartments.

I rented an apartment here for about six months before I traveled overseas for work a while ago…read more It was a one bedroom apartment off of 14 mile on Mansfield avenue. It wasn't a bad apartment for the cost, but it was in a very old building. There was only two stories and the interior decor and furnishings looked reminiscent of the 70s maybe. Many of the Amber apartments now of course are much nicer and have town houses and condos available to rent now. I had a small bedroom with one small bathroom, but it had a long closet in the hallway, which was part of the living room area. The kitchen was fairly small as well, but functional. It surprisingly had a large dining area that fit my 12 seater table. Don't see much updates to the old apartments since then. It isn't the nicest or most luxurious the most updated apartment, but it worked for six months. If you intend to stay longer, I would advise otherwise.

I've lived here for over 3 years now and I could not recommend this place more!…read more The management is awesome and so responsive. The place is brand new, very fresh and chic design. They've got a lot of exciting new amenities coming and I can't wait. 10/10 best apartment I've ever lived in

I lived at Ferndalehaus for 4 years (there since circa 11/19). My experience with everyone on the…read morestaff was beyond fantastic! Paul has always been helpful in responding to requests, community events, or maintenance issues. He is also someone you can just have a conversation with. And Ursula, always works diligently every time I see her. Everyone that works at this building is top notch! This building goes beyond your normal lifestyle experience. It becomes a family. I am super thankful for my journey here, and recommend to anyone looking within the area. Not only do you have a great staff, but you're also in walking distance to all of the hot spots Ferndale has to offer. Part of the pull for me, aside from the great tour, was the walkability to multiple grocery stores, hair salons, restaurants, and nightlife. Ferndalehaus will forever hold a special space for me. I definitely recommend calling it home.

OMG, where do I begin?? This place is a DUMP. It's very poorly maintained - it has 2 elevators for…read more11 floors and 250+ SENIOR residents. At least once a month one or BOTH of the elevators is out of commission. How are senior citizens who use walkers and wheelchairs supposed to get in and out of their apartments when there are NO WORKING ELEVATORS?? How are fire and rescue crews supposed to get patients out of the building with NO WORKING ELEVATORS?? The elevator situation occurs WAAYYY more often than it should. And then they're out of service for DAYS or WEEKS. It's just AWFUL. Another consistent problem is the PLUMBING. If toilets aren't overflowing or water pipes aren't busted, it's not a normal day. Residents don't recognize other residents and strangers - especially VAGRANTS and HOMELESS people are just allowed to come into the building without having the required key fob for entry. Over the winter there are vagrant just coming inside and sleeping in the common areas, smoking, urinating wherever they feel the urge. The management company, CSI, seems to only be concerned with minor rule breaking, rather than the safety of residents. The management company executives (there are DOZENS of them) earn 6-figure salaries. CSI is supposedly a non profit, but executives are certainly raking it in. Residents "volunteer" to do the office work and run bingo and other activities but CSI is unwilling to spend money on the mechanical and safety for residents. Royal Oak Manor is NO "manor": it's a DUMPSTER FIRE. Stay away if you have any other options.

I have lived at Royal Oak Manor since 2015. One the best thing I can say is location, location,…read morelocation. Right downtown where all the action happens. Movies theaters, Restaurants, Bars, Breweries all within walking distance. This includes the library and the Baldwin Theater on Lafayette where they Perform, stage plays & music concerts. It is easy to get to Troy, Clawson, Oak Park, Southfield, Detroit, and the Detroit Zoo. And only minutes from my daughter's home. I have the most friendly and generous neighbors. They don't bother you. But when needed, they are there supporting you and helping when necessary. The building is getting remodeled soon, and we are all looking forward to that. I know it might be long and hard but most of us are looking forward, and others believe we don't need it. They love it the way it is, and I do understand to be an older building in downtown Royal Oak, Royal Oak Manor has been maintained and the maintenance is speedy if you report your issues.

I was a resident for a year, this place is not a luxury complex. I was not happy living there as I…read morefelt everything was poorly built with cheap materials causing many issues and an overall poor experience for the price. I initially toured a similar unit expecting the same conditions but what was given was a poorly maintained and put together apartment. Below are a list of things I noticed in my apartment, I have a few pictures one of the mold from the bathroom from poor grout maintenance and another(a bit blurry) showing the nails protruding from the ceiling. - The board beneath the bathroom sink appeared moldy and was deteriorating. - The area behind the kitchen sink appeared to have mold growth that seemed to predate my tenancy. - The appliances did not appear to have been pulled out and cleaned before I moved in. - The HVAC vents did not open or close properly and were visibly dirty inside. - The front door did not seal properly, allowing outside air in and making the downstairs significantly colder than the upstairs. - There were exposed nails protruding from the ceiling. - The washer and dryer both had visible mold. - The shower had visible mold. - The transition strip between the carpet and the stairs was coming loose. - The carpet was stained and in poor condition. - The trash service was unreliable The whole experience did not feel like a luxury accommodation and I would not recommend staying at the Harrison to anyone.

First off, when I chose to live here I was excited because management set the expectation that they…read moreoffer many amenities. They seemed like they would be very attentive to their tenants but this is not true. Here are some of the issues I've experienced - cancelled maintenance without notification, incorrect information given to me for important issues, management arriving late to meetings (over an hour late), not responding to emails within their own time frame and just plain rude when asking for simple requests. I believe the issues derive from poor management. James in particular has an attitude any time these issues come up but they stem from him and how he manages the property. For how much we pay monthly you would not expect this kind of management. I would not recommend this place to anyone.