I can't believe the great reviews for this apartment. These reviews persuaded my move to Bryn Mawr…read moreand I am so upset with this decision. The apartment is 'ok' but upon moving in after hours in a Uhaul coming from atlanta, our "move in ready" apartment smelled so strongly of food and fish. The carpet was old, stained and still had marks from someone else's furnishings and felt crusty. Marks in the walls, cracks in the ceiling and window siding. The kitchen is unbelievably small and the bathroom had issues with water being searing hot. God knows why the dining/living room is enormous and the rest of the apt is totally cramped. The maintenance people are very kind and wonderful but sometimes the work seems very rushed--for instance someone literally just hacked a huge hole in the back of our cabinets for electrical rather than spending the time to pay attention to detail. The washer and dryer do NOT work well so do not consider them a perk. There are always tiny gnats in the gym and hallways and we work hard to keep these from spreading into the apt. Side note that the gym is dirty and very dated. The staff is accommodating but we find that they often have "paving" "internet" or other work being done which causes an inconvenient need to keep moving your car or inhibits those who work from home. The pool is only mildly clean and typically has a film. It appears this building is somewhat taken care of, but not professionally invested in and if you have issues with their appliances or systems they are unable to pay to replace faulty items you inherited from previous owners and they are unable to fix the apt back to spec after each tenant. Our heating and cooling tends to escape through windows and costs about $200/month. I'd As for the comment below: ALL of this was brought to the attention of Bryn Mawr onsite manager AND the overall property manager! I left Kristin emails with full detail and pictures and we received very little help. I have no reason to call a number now when Bryn Mawr was made well aware and is leaving a comment to look helpful. I've also attached some pictures of the apt condition on move-in day.

The maintenance staff is outstanding, especially Mike. Any issues I have they are always prompt,…read morefriendly, and efficient. Mike has helped me fix a few issues over the years and is always courteous and does a great job!!

I lived here roughly 2 years with few problems, so I just wanted to share my experience:…read more The apartments are located in Westview right off the highway to South 279, which is a quick 15 minutes to North Shore. It's also located to several closeby places that I frequent such as fast food restaurants, a Giant Eagle, etc. As for the apartments themselves, I was pretty happy! You don't pay for water, and the management staff there is pretty friendly and know me by name. They're always available for a quick chat. No problems with leaks, and any maintenance issues are addressed by the next day! They constantly are improving their facilities be it roofing, paving the roads, salting the roads, painting the walls, etc. It's not luxury, but it's very homey and a great place to stay. Not expensive at all for someone right out of college. The walls from the living room to the hall are a bit thin, so you can hear quite a bit in the living room, but once you go to the bedroom you hear nothing at all. I did encounter a rodent one time that had climbed through the vents to pop up under my stove crack, which scared the hell out of me. But Chris the property manager promptly got pest control and helped deal with it! Bugs and roaches are pretty much nonexistent, which was a nice surprise. The best thing that I appreciated however is that after 1 year of living there with a lease, you get a more flexible lease that allows you to give a 30 day notice to vacate after which you can leave after paying 1 more extra month of rent. This was extremely helpful to me as I will be moving to another city soon, and I was somewhat worried about it. All in all, it's clean, management knows what they're doing, and the employees at this apartment really work with you. I highly recommend living here be you a single young worker, a student, or a family!

I lived here for two years and I moved out a couple months ago because I left Pittsburgh for a job…read more I moved here without visiting because I was in a different state and was moving for a job, so it was a bit of a gamble. The office staff is extremely nice and helpful. The apartments are move in ready, so I didn't have many maintenance issues but when I did, they were addressed immediately. I would highly recommend this place based on personnel, grounds, and location.

I've lived at Grandview pointe for almost 5 years and I have to say that I love it here. I…read moreconsider this one of the hidden gems of Pittsburgh. Mt. Washington is a nice small community to live in and you have easy access to almost all areas of the city. I know of no other place you can live with affordable rent and amazing views of the city skyline. As far as the property and the apartments. It is an old building but very well constructed. I have friends that live in some newer condos / apartments throughout the city and you can hear your neighbors having conversations in their apartment next door. This is NOT the case at Grandview. The apartments are very quiet and that is a huge plus. Recently Management has been putting a lot of time and effort into updating the common areas and apartments. I like the building so much that I moved from an older place into one of the newly renovated apartments. Updates to the kitchen, flooring, and counter tops are very well thought out and elegant. I feel like I'm living in a place worth much more than my monthly rent. The staff at Grandview Pointe are very attentive to any issues that may come up. Taylor, the office manager is very personable and you never see the maintenance staff just sitting around. They are always out in the property attending to tenant needs or making sure the common areas are clean. You couldn't ask for more. My ONLY two gripes with the property are very small. 1. Guest parking is non existent. I know it's tough because of how congested of an area the building is in but it would be nice if there were somewhere for guests to park. There are two large parking lots across the street that are used for the Monterey Bay valet service. 2. The washers and dryers are coin operated but there is no change machine on the property. It would be nice to not have to worry about whether I had enough quarters to do my laundry. Those issues aside, I would HIGHLY recommend Grandview Pointe to anyone looking for a quality apartment with amazing views of the city and in close proximity to all of the city neighborhoods.

I was supposedly placed on a waiting list for a local apartment but every time I or my VA case…read moremanagers check I'm going down the list. How is that possible?

Maintenance is an absolute joke! Our building washing machines have been broken for three weeks!…read moreThe amenities the "offer", they don't have over half of them! If you want to live in a dump that offers no help to tenants, rent here... Worst place I've ever even heard about!

HPCA failed to take care of the pungent smoky odor left behind by the previous tenant who was a…read moreheavy cigarette smoker and resided there for a decade. The unit was newly renovated, but because the odor was not eliminated before repainting, it still leached from the walls despite putting on fans, an air purifier, etc. Unfortunately, coming from out of town, I never got to see the unit in person, and HPCA failed to notify me of this habitability issue before moving in. Given that the apartment was newly renovated, and the upstairs tenant is on a no-smoking agreement, I didn't expect this to be an issue either. An ozone generator solution was recommended, but the risks of negative side effects, such as reaction with synthetic materials from the renovation to produce more VOCs as well as detrimental effects on the body from lingering ozone if not aired out properly, were too high. Also, according to professional cleaning companies, due to the repainting there was no guarantee the treatment could even penetrate the walls or eliminate the source of the odor. I proposed solutions that would allow me to continue living in the apartment, including an alternative safer cleaning treatment from an odor removal company as well as a decrease in rent. These suggestions were labeled ridiculous by the owner, and the only feasible option for me that remained was to terminate my lease. This negotiation involved an extremely unprofessional interaction with the owner Dylan in which numerous unwarranted threatening, sexist, and racist remarks were made that attempted to undermine my character, education and background. It was clear that management was not interested in helping to ensure the health and safety of their tenants at all. Thankfully, Dylan gave me my first month's rent and security deposit back, and the office managers who processed the termination were professional. The property manager even paid for a shower rod that I left in the apartment. These are the only reasons I'm giving two stars instead of one. However, I did have to find a temporary place to stay and start my apartment search all over again in a new city. I was also forced to move my belongings out in one day, and if I took any longer they would have prorated my rent for the month. I really wanted to love living in this area and community, but I would really not recommend HPCA.

I lived at Shadyside Commons for 2 years. There are definitely pros and cons to living here. The…read morepros are fine but the cons outweigh them. PROS: 1) The building is well maintained with staff who work to keep it that way daily. 2) There is an onsite gym (though it's small) so you don't have to pay for a gym membership. 3) Apartments come with central air, dishwashers, disposals, wall to wall carpet and laundry. 4) Both garage and lot parking are available ($100 for garage, $50 for lot). CONS: 1) Since it's run by a big management company, you'll never be able to negotiate anything -- rent increase, parking charges, length of lease, breaking lease, etc. Everything is set in stone and management won't discuss changing it. 2) If you like to hear every single thing your neighbors are doing -- and I do mean EVERYTHING -- this is the place for you. In my 2 years I've heard the following: Phone conversations Sex Sneezing and coughing Music and TV Incessant walking and stomping from upstairs neighbors (in heels at 630am every day, no less) Appliances that shake your apartment (seriously, they shake so loud and so hard it feels like there's an earthquake happening) Kitchen cabinets opening and closing Putting away silverware Dogs barking Etc. As you can probably tell, the walls/floors/ceilings are THIN. We're talking paper here. If you're a light sleeper or you just like to have peace and quiet in your home, you won't find that here. 3) It's very close to the train tracks, so you'll hear them going by at all hours of the night and day. 4) As Pittsburgh rent goes, it's not cheap. You do get a decent amount of amenities and it's in the nice section of Shadyside (walkable to Walnut), but it's pricey. Overall my experience here was fine. Nice unit, fairly nice landlord, but definitely too much noise from neighboring apartments to make it five stars.

Lived in Shadyside Commons for the past 3 years, my first apartment in Pittsburgh. My wife and I…read moredefinitely enjoyed our time here! Location was great, close to everything, also very safe and quiet. Reasonable garage parking, nice gym (looked small but I honestly had never seen more than 3 people in the gym together, usually me by myself...so you would definitely find your equipment available) and patio (closed during winter). We had the loft floor plan which was really cool and came with a lot of storage space as well. The only downside, as mentioned by other residents, is the sound traveling issue. However it depends on your neighbor as well. This past year we had a wonderful neighbor who was extra quiet which made our evenings very peaceful :) Management was approachable and responsible. Angela was such an angel and ALWAYS on top of everything. I would give her six stars if I could! Overall I would highly recommend this apartment to anyone who is looking for a nice place to live in shadyside!

Talk to Patrick. Super nice building manager. He will get you set up in a clean apartment, great…read moreamenities and good location. He went out of his way to let us know about used furniture, other people that were moving in or out and things to do in the area. He was usually accessible if we had a question. Even when we had to move out early, Patrick made every effort to make accomodations and work with us. Up and coming part of Pittsburgh with some nice restaurants, easy transit, and pretty safe. We located our daughter in these apartments and she always felt safe for the semester. Be sure to check out these apartments for a good deal.

Beautiful new apartments in Lawrenceville. Great open floor plans and balconies off every unit…read more Interior garage parking. Love the area, right down the street from bakery, best coffee shop in the city, Pgh juice co, yoga and lots more.

I loved living in these apartments. The people were great and always welcome you with a smile. My…read moreapt was 2 bedrooms and one bath but it worked fine as my roommates schedule was opposite mine. It's easy to get to campus from here, Pitt, and the shuttle is super close. The heat is pretty hot some nights but plenty of windows to get some fresh air. My maintenance guy, Kenny, is super helpful and always helps me fix something even if it is not his responsibility. I would recommend this place if you need an affordable apartment. Utilities are included which is so nice. I don't have to worry about them. No parking but with school, don't really need my car.

This is a long overdue review. We had a lot of reservations renting in this building when we were…read morelooking for an apartment for our daughter, due to the mixed reviews. Because we were looking at the last minute, our choices were limited so we felt like we had to compromise and just go with it because location was of prime importance to us, and this was in a great one. As it turned out, we did not have to be concerned whatsoever. What made us feel much more comfortable about deciding on this apartment, despite the mixed reviews we read, and what basically sealed the deal for us was the front desk person Deborah(not sure if this is how her name is spelled) who was so kind and helpful and was very good in trying to facilitate the process for us so we can get whatever information we needed in a timely manner, for us to be able to comfortably make a decision This was further reinforced later on by Marisa, the office manager, and then David(I think partial owner), and EVERY SINGLE PERSON on staff that we encountered - Deborah, Joe, Kenny, Hussain, James, and Marisa and David via email. Secondly, I searched for feedback on CatMan from my daughter's university FB Parent Group. Parents had a lot of positive feedback so this added to our comfort level. Now, for more about the building....As one observes as soon as they enter the building, it is a grand old building, the kind that no one builds anymore, think New York City grand building style. It might look dated if you do not appreciate this aesthetic but I really appreciated how well maintained and very clean it is. We checked out the fire escape stairs as well as safety is important and it is very clean and maintained, so was the laundry facilities and the area for the trash. We did look at several units in the building and the state of update varies from unit to unit so one cannot generalize about the entire complex as a whole. My daughter has lived in two different units in the building, first during the summer, and then transferred to another unit for her long-term lease unit. In both instances, the apartments were in good condition and were VERY clean and newly painted when it was turned over to her. Some of the concerning reviews also mentioned that management was not responsive and that they do not take care of problems. My daughter's experience is the complete opposite. The times she has had to request for service, they have consistently been EXTREMELY RESPONSIVE and timely, and the front desk is on top of keeping track of what is going on. I think that is key, of any rental, whether brand new or not, responsiveness, and in this regard, they are superior, no exaggeration. Then there is the mention of cockroaches and mice in the reviews. This is always a concern in any building so we paid particular attention to this and curious how the building management handles this issue. I was extremely comforted by the fact that in the lease, it actually addresses this issue specifically, that if you find signs of a mouse or pests and you do not report it, you will get fined. I am assuming they do this to make sure that tenants report any signs so they can address it right away and nip it in the bud. This is a very good sign of how aggressive they are about addressing this issue. Many times, it's i tenants that cause the proliferation of these pests, not keeping their place clean and tidy, etc, and then they wonder why they have a mouse issue. We have not encountered ANY pests, or signs of it, at all in the building, nor has my daughter heard of such an issue from any of her many friends who live in the building. Lastly, what truly sets this building apart is the service, but not just service by itself but how kind and genuinely helpful everyone is, and the genuine desire to be helpful and responsive with maintenance requests and any questions and concerns. It is a very well-run operation. THANK YOU CatMan and to all the wonderful people that make it what it is - Deborah, Joe, Hussain, Kenny, James, office manager Marissa and Building Manager David.

This is a "luxury" apartment complex, but be warned that it's basically a retirement home. I'd say,…read morein total honesty, that the average age of a tenant is about 65. The decor is kind of dated and it definitely caters to its older clients. This also means that there is a maintenance staff constantly on the premises, so it's easy to get issues fixed. The location cannot be beat. It's right on the corner of the one of the Squirrel Hill's main streets. Therefore, there are quite a few shops and restaurants totally within walking distance.

The apartment has been fine. However, my rent includes use of the pool in the back. Over the years…read morethere have been many instances of the pool being closed due to repairs and whatnot. That's ok (but why can't they do the repairs prior to the pool season?). There are also frequent occasions when it is closed because they don't have a lifeguard. This year is the worst however, because it should have opened on Memorial Day , but one month later it is still closed due to repairs. They advertise pool use as one of the included amenities, and I pay for it, but I don't get to use it. I'd like to have some of my rent returned to me, or better yet, open the pool!