In March 2015, I purchased a 5 bedroom 3.5 bath home from Pittsburgh Property Guy in the city's…read moreeast end. The 90 year old home was completely stripped down to the studs and renovated by Pittsburgh Property Guy. After living in the house for nearly a year, I can attest to the very high level of quality and craftsmanship that he put into this home. The home inspector even commented to me prior to purchasing that he's seen a lot of renovated homes, and this one was clearly done right. He used high end finishes like Brazilian Cherry floors, granite kitchen counters, and marble in the master bathroom. He also took the time to have the brick cleaned on the outside of the house, exposed and restored original woodwork, vaulted the 3rd floor to create even more livable space. Everywhere you look, you can see that time and thought was put into the final product. It's been so nice having friends and family comment on the beauty and quality of the renovation too! Aside from the quality craftsmanship, Pittsburgh Property Guy himself provided top notch customer service to me when I had questions or minor issues that I encountered. He worked with me directly via phone and email, and was always very quick to respond. It was clear that my happiness as his customer was important to him, and that's not something that should be overlooked! If you're thinking about buying one of his properties, you're in safe hands.

My wife and I owned rental property in Pittsburgh, PA that had been vacant for several years. We…read morelive in another state and owning this property became a huge financial burden and we no longer wanted it. The property needed lots of repair work and the cost of maintaining it was piling up. I reached out to a few investors in the area regarding selling the property and was extremely grateful that I connected with Nick from the Pittsburgh Property Guy Team. When I spoke to Nick, I immediately felt comfortable. He was very professional, knowledgeable and friendly and offered solutions. Thanks to him, the entire process was smooth, quick and easy. He kept me updated every step of the way from the time they made an offer to close. It was a pleasure doing business with the Pittsburgh Property Guy Team and we highly recommend their services to anyone.

Bri is amazing!!!! She is always there to help with any needs you may have with your apartment!…read moreThanks Bri for all you do!!!

I have been dealing with mold in my apartment since the day I moved in. I have put in multiple…read morerequest to fix it and still nothing. I will be suing. The townhouses on Lincoln way do not move in. The mold in my basement is destroying all of my belongings. I have mold growing from my vents in the living room all the way to the hardwood floor. My drains are still leaking under my kitchen sink and I have put two requests in to fix them. They keep replacing the wood and not fixing the actual leak. And have the nerve to up my rent $100 last year. disgusting.

If I could get 0 stars I would. RUN FAR AWAY AND DO NOT RENT! WATER DAMAGE, NO HEAT, MOLD…read more Know your rights people!!! CALL CITY OF PGH CODE ENFORCMENT!!! THEY WILL COME AND HELP. Aaron Smay and Riva Ridge Reality left me in an unheated house all winter and told me per the lease no space heaters. They knew from the day I moved in there was water damage and staining showing this yet after multiple complaints did nothing. The entire place had moisture readings of 99% moisture in my walls. I got sick and ended up in the ER from mold exposure and they have done nothing to fix the situation or help me. I chose to leave the apartment before the lease because of all these issues alongside with many other maintenance issues including not having a secure entry in the house. I lost all my things to the mold. Still dealing with sickness. Having to move and start all over when I didn't even get a year there. Terrible company and the worst apartment rental experience I have ever ever encountered. I ended up calling the city code enforcement who reassured me I wasn't crazy, these were all HUGE ILLEGAL ISSUES that Aaron was brushing under the rug. I'm sorry to anyone at 5518 BROAD ST

changed my rent date from the 20th to the 5th. they still took the money out on the 20th and…read morerefused to give me any explanation other than "we cant, call your bank". Cool, i have no money for groceries now!

Very disappointed with this community management association. They completely fail at doing basic…read moreparts of their job. After snowfall, the roads and common areas were left fully covered in snow and ice, with no one sent to clean it. It was unsafe, especially for families with kids. What's frustrating is that they have no problem increasing fees every year, but when it comes to actually maintaining the community, they disappear. Snow removal and safety are basic responsibilities, not extras. Residents are paying more and getting less. Poor management, lack of accountability, and no concern for resident safety. I would not recommend this association to anyone.

My ex husband owns the townhouse at 102 Pine Valley Drive in Imperial, PA. Once I discovered that…read moreour three adult children had been forbidden from going into the basement or the access the fuse box, I moved my ENTIRE world back in to start helping with bills. When I attempted to notify the police and his father of the code ordinance violations (the building itself as a tenancy when he is rarely conscious there -- as a foul tobacco-spitting night janitor at RMU who needs to sleep ten hours a day), I somehow got committed to a mental hospital to an involuntary psyche commitment, and he and his best buddies Scott and Katie Zanella had a good laugh about it -- since Scott works for Howard Hanna, sold Mike this house, handles all the software so my email never goes to the right people, and even invited him specifically to their daughter's graduation party last sunmer. As for me, I missed my daughter's graduation ceremony as the police hauled me away when I showed them the house. Without an actionable step to prove I was "a danger" to my ex husband, the 302 was not even legal. But then again, who cares about that in North Fayette when child predator Anthony Saveikis's local magistrate sign still hangs (county ordinance violation), so no one can quite tell just who the local judge was who signed that last order.

Recently took over my lease within the last 1-2 years. Has been absolutely pleasant while have…read moretaken over to manage the property I rent. They are very responsive and friendly. The house is an older home so it has had some tweaks but they have been very helpful with the needs. I would definitely recommend them to others.

I was very fortunate to have found Jeff Stanley when I first started looking for a house in…read morePittsburgh. As my Realtor, he helped me find the right house in the right neighborhood for the right price. He was very patient as I traveled all over to look at homes over several years(almost four to be honest, I was very picky) and cautioned me about making unreasonable offers, as this was my first experience with buying a home. In short, he was always on my side working to make my house purchase as simple and successful as possible. The best part about working with Jeff was that he was always more focused on answering my questions, giving me good advice, and finding homes that met my needs than he was on closing a deal. I would recommend him to anyone.

I was in the process of moving out of one of their properties but still had furniture, some…read morevaluable tools and a $300 vacuum. My townhouse was locked and secure. All of my stuff was stolen. I asked for it back thinking maybe they thought I moved out and removed the items that were left there. I had to go into the office to talk with someone. When I got there they told me that yes, there had been maintenance people in the townhouse but they don't need tools or a vacuum. It was probably $1500 with it stuff. Then he said he doesn't know what people I associate with and they probably came into my townhouse and stole it. Even though it was locked and I had the only key. This is the ONLY place I've ever had this type of experience with. RENT FROM THEN AT YOUR OWN RISK. Rude, unprofessional, and do not fix things even you ruin onto an issue with the property.

Apart from providing a property that was filthy and not up to code, when my daughter's lease ended,…read morethey withheld $175 of her security deposit due to lawn care. Everything they instructed us to do was followed, and we provided pictures to prove it. We were told by 2 different "supervisors" that it was a misunderstanding and a full refund would be given. That never happened and we were basically told to stop calling. Can't get much more slimy than stealing money from students.

My girlfriend and I just moved into the Residences at South High on 10th Street. Great apartments!…read more Each unit is unique. Ours has huge windows and faces downtown. The natural sunlight is gorgeous and we never have to keep lights on. We can also open the windows on cooler days to save electricity. The central A/C and other appliances are very energy efficient as well. Many units don't have a ton of natural light, so your electric bills might be a tad higher since you'll need to keep lights on at all times, though I suppose there won't be as much heat/cold coming through during times of extreme temperature and you won't need to use central A/C as much. It's a give and take. I prefer having natural light. You have to pay for water, but they use a 5/8 inch meter so it won't ever be over $40.00/month unless you use more than you should be using. Also, the management is friendly, they pick up your packages, maintenance is quick and the gym is solid in a pinch. Plus, there is tons of courtyard space and the tenants are very social. As for parking, I don't see the need to rent a spot unless you really care about convenience. Given that the rent isn't cheap (around $1200-1600 for a single), plus a $50/month pet fee if applicable, parking is an area one can save cash. The apartment is not located in a permitted neighborhood, so you can park for free a block away just across Carson. The spaces are pretty plentiful. Otherwise, the spots for rent are pretty expensive. As for the units, they are made well and the specs are decent (composite granite, nice laminate wood grain cabinets, plenty of closet space, nice showers). The apartments are certainly attractive. Some units have original hardwood, others have a laminate. If you work downtown, it's a no brainer as well. Such a simple commute. Plus you have the entire south side at your fingertips. On a nice day, it only takes 15min to walk to LA Fitness. I recommend it to any young professional looking for a nice place to live until they are ready to purchase a home. They are certainly catering to that crowd.

DO NOT RENT FROM ARBORS MANAGEMENT!!!…read more They don't answer the phone. They don't call you back. When you have a problem, it takes too long to get things fixed. They make false claims to keep your security deposit. If you don't like being ripped off, steer clear. A very close friend rented from them for over two years. There were two maintenance issues that I'm personally aware of. One left the tenant without use of the kitchen sink for a week after management was able to be reached. It took several days for the tenant to be able to notify them of the problem. The second issue was a collapsed retaining wall that spilled out into the driveway rendering the garage inaccessible. This was never repaired prior to move out. The tenant did a walkthrough of the unit prior to turning over the keys with an Arbors representative who claimed everything looked great. The tenant received notice from Arbors that the water/sewer bill was more than 3 times any prior bill during the tenancy. (Exceeding $300. Tenants don't receive a bill. Arbors does.) The tenant was in the process of moving and not even living in the unit at the time of this supposed ridiculous consumption. The charges were deducted from the deposit paid at move-in. In addition, the tenant was charged $125 for cleaning the kitchen and the bathroom. I personally cleaned both rooms so I know this was absolutely not necessary. I'm very picky about cleanliness! Both rooms were cleaned and sanitized thoroughly. I should have taken photos. This sort of theft enrages me. Sadly the tenant has no way to prove the lack of water consumption. If I had taken photos it may have helped as far as the cleaning fee. The tenant even steam cleaned the rugs. Supposedly it's in the lease that this is a requirement. I've never heard of such a thing. Hopefully this information will caution others and prevent them from having the same experience.