I lived at Normandy Apartments in Shadyside for almost a year, from August 2013 to May 2014. The…read moreapartment has an old feel to it, but it still has all the necessary amenities. Each building had a washer/dryer in the basement. Rent was reasonable. What I liked best was that maintenance issues were handled exceptionally well. I'd either call in with a maintenance request, or file a request online. Either way, it would be taken care of very quickly. I'm giving it 4 stars because there was just one washer and dryer in the building for 8 apartments. Great place to live otherwise!

I can't tell you enough how amazing Steiner is. If you're looking for an amazing apartment or a…read morehome, wonderful people who truly care about you and your needs, and an amazing team of professionals in both the office and on the maintenance team, Steiner Realty is truly for you. I've lived in a Steiner apartment for four years, and it has been the best experience I've ever had. They truly go over and beyond. The maintenance team immediately fixes any issues that may arise (they take amazing care of their properties, so there aren't really any issues to begin with!), the folks in the office really take their time answering any and all questions, and they truly care about their renters. I moved cross country for the first time in my life, and the folks in the office really made the whole process easy for me. If I could live in this apartment forever, I would. They are super nice, informative, professional, hardworking, and overall outstanding. Even my introverted cats who are scared of everyone except my wife and I LOVE the maintenance team, so that says a lot. Everyone at Steiner Realty truly deserves a raise, in my opinion. I've worked as a Leasing Agent before, so I have extremely high standards- Steiner absolutely went over and beyond my standards in every aspect. The quality of my apartment is outstanding, and I have been absolutely blown away by how amazing my time has been while living here. They keep everything super clean- they even salt the sidewalks and parking lots before any storm, big or tiny. They always answer the phones immediately when you call, and they take their time with you. If someone was in my parking spot, they would have them towed immediately for me. One of my light bulbs went out, and they came and replaced ALL of my lights, and even gave me extra bulbs. They even email you after you get maintenance done to make sure you are happy with the results. They all truly go over and beyond. I could go on and on. More people need to know how amazing Steiner is, and how amazing their properties are too.

Although this company has many apartments in convenient locations, I would strongly recommend…read morethinking twice before applying. In my experience, once you submit the application and pay the required fees and security deposit, you have very little flexibility if you change your mind. I was told that the security deposit would not be refunded if I decided to withdraw the application. This can be a significant concern if you are still unsure whether the apartment is truly the right fit for you. My advice: be absolutely certain before submitting an application or paying a security deposit. If you have any personal or family circumstances that could potentially change your plans, or if you are not completely satisfied with the apartment, make sure you fully understand their refund and cancellation policies beforehand. Unfortunately, I also found the level of professionalism and helpfulness to be very disappointing after the application was submitted. The experience before applying was very different from the experience afterward. In my case, the customer service became extremely frustrating once I was already committed to the application. Another major concern is the true cost of living in these apartments. The monthly rent may initially appear reasonable, but the actual cost can be significantly higher once utilities and additional charges are included. Everything, including heating and the stove, is powered by electricity. During the winter, the electric bill can be shockingly high, making the apartment much more expensive than the advertised rent might suggest. There were also additional charges that I did not fully anticipate when initially considering the apartment. The maintenance experience was another major disappointment. In my experience, the maintenance team was extremely inflexible and unprofessional. Be very careful about authorizing repairs, and make sure you clearly understand what work is being performed and who is responsible for the cost before anything is done. I was concerned about being charged for issues that I did not cause. These are older buildings, so maintenance issues are bound to happen from time to time. That makes responsive, transparent, and professional maintenance even more important. Unfortunately, that was not my experience. I am giving two stars primarily because the properties are located in convenient areas. However, a convenient location does not make up for poor customer service, high utility costs, unexpected charges, and a frustrating maintenance experience. If you're considering one of their apartments, do your homework before signing anything. Ask detailed questions about every fee, utility, maintenance policy, and potential charge. Carefully review the application, lease, refund, and cancellation policies before submitting an application or paying any deposit. Don't make your decision based solely on the advertised monthly rent. Make sure you understand the true monthly cost and what you could potentially be responsible for paying.

Do not rent from Lobos Management unless you want to pay exorbitant rent with additional outrageous…read morefees for a subpar living experience. I moved to Pittsburgh from another state and rented a studio apartment sight-unseen. I based this decision on the listed rent and the location of the building. The leasing agents perform shoddy service across the board. The very first one was the most obsessed with my current credit score and didn't care if I could pay a whole year's rent in advance. (I understand now this is because the monthly expenses fluctuate due to their inability to provide upfront information on the actual cost of renting.) Where to start? I have some documentation (see photos below) of the ways in which Lobos is the worst leasing company in Pittsburgh. It's a shame because they're everywhere in the city. I can recognize their rental signs, and it pains me to realize that there might not be that much choice for folks, but please weigh your options and avoid if possible. 1. Undisclosed fees, added costs - My base rent went higher than I had anticipated mostly because of the high monthly water/sewer fee. I did not pay with a credit or debit card, but that would have cost me 2.99% fee. I unfortunately paid for a laundry card since the leasing agent with whom I signed my initial paperwork pressured me into this; turns out, the washers were cash only in my building. Lobos told me that the laundry cards for non-refundable, so I lost $35. I paid $125 for offstreet parking monthly. No one else in my building used this, so I'm not quite sure why the fee was so high. The monthly water bill fluctuated month-to-month, but the photo below shows an "average." 2. No quiet enjoyment - If you're looking for a place that allows you to rent and enjoy peace and quiet, Lobos is not it. They will announce spot checks out of the blue (called "inspections") where it feels like a college dorm R.A. looking at everything you own. The first one said that I needed to wipe down my stovetop. It was very clean already which signaled to me that you need to have your apartment spotless to the point of what most landlords expect when you move out. If you're busy or not home very often, you feel like you have drill sergeant inspecting your bunk when it's time for them to breeze through and critique. I gave my notice of nonrenewal on my lease since they were raising the rent by $30. They ask for renewals SIX MONTHS prior to the end of the lease. Lobos immediately came in to take a video of the apartment and start making showing appointments. Showing appointments were made the day before and canceled the day of occasionally. There were constant requests to show my unit with the vague request to have it ready between 10:30am - 5:30pm. 3. Lousy maintenance - Your mileage may vary, but I had a leak in my unit from the closet. I photographed it and added to the Resident Portal. You will get constant texts from Lobos asking you to report leaks because water leaks account for higher water bills! I reported this on a Sunday, and Friday morning before 9am, I got a knock on my door. Friday was my only day off from work, and I couldn't believe that they delayed coming for so long. They had all week! The carpeting on my floor was wet but had dried by the time they showed up. Upon my move-out, I did notice lumpy/bumpy parts in the wall that looked like old water damage. That's how they deal with this issue. Last thing I'll mention is that my in-wall heater/AC unit was very inefficient. During my first winter, the electric bill was crazy high and the unit would shut off before it provided any real heat. It wasn't broken, but just inefficient, I thought. The next summer, the unit would shut off before it cooled the room, and the bill was skyhigh. I actually removed the outer cover to find out that the unit HAD NEVER BEEN CLEANED. I got rid of the grime and dirt accumulated over G-d knows how long, and finally, it worked just fine. Cooler/warmer, lower bills. I have so many more issues, but these are the major ones. Others: smoke detector fell off the wall the day after Lobos installed it. I had at least one package stolen from near the mailboxes (found the empty box in the building's trash). Lobos advised me to file a police report. Mailboxes not secure; my key caused the whole row to open up. They installed cameras in the entryway and the laundry room without any announcement. Do those use facial recognition or not? Who knows. Front door of building constantly broken due to tenants slamming it. At one point, you could enter and leave without unlocking the door. I reported this and all they did was shove the hardware back into the door. It needed to be replaced at the very least, but I guess that would be too expensive. Last photos outline excruciating slow snow removal. They left the snow in place for so long it iced over and became harder to remove. You must pay to have your carpet cleaned before move-out (more $$$ out of YOUR pocket.)

One of my closest friends is moving to Pittsburgh, and drove to a bunch of places to find her an…read moreapartment. After looking at a series of really terrible places in the morning, we saw a couple of nice places managed by MJ Kelly. (Which just rented a very nice apartment to someone at my office.) She didn't end up selecting an MJ Kelly apartment, but their agent Matt was very helpful in going through their entire list of housing stock and helping pick out which of their listings fit what she really wanted. Both of his choices were nice and reasonably priced apartments. He was really a pleasure to work with. We would strongly recommend calling and asking specifically for him.

As a four year resident, they tried to charge me $650 for a random person leaving a couch on the…read morecurb as a fine and removal fee even thought it WASN'T ME WHO PUT IT THERE OR MY COUCH. After multiple emails and a phone call, the issue was finally resolved but there was no apology or admittance of fault.

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.

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.

Very racist down in the back on first floor where I lived there are people doing drugs in the back…read morewhere the police had to keep being called. Don't waste your money have a parking garage but if you have two cars and live in one apartment you get to put both cars in garage no care for other tenants the garage has mold and falling ceilings I have a baby and have to walk all the way up the street to park in this garage which is like a whole 3 blocks, my packages have been stolen and I have to file police reports not a secure building at all. I even watched a lady next door to me vandalized one of the tenants car by smoking and throwing them on her bc she couldn't have the spot very rude to long term tents police always being called don't move here they have roaches as well due to tents putting trash in hall ways then they treat black people and Forgen people really bad you gotta pay to park in your own building like how does that even makes since people live her longer than most and they still treat them bad

From the owner: Click Business Name for More Information…read more Meyers Management has been in business since 1970 and our name has long been associated with knowledge, achievement, and professionalism in the property management field. Our success is largely due to the belief in creating long-term relationships with both owners and tenants of our managed properties. Currently, our managed properties include Ellsworth Towers, Morewood Court Apartments, Centre Towers, and Amberson Gardens located in the heart of Shadyside, Melwood Manor, Webster Towers, Schenley Properties, and Oakland Bates Apartments located in Oakland, Findley House located in Churchill, and Hobart-Wightman Apartments, Ruth Gardens and Phillips Avenue Apartments located in Squirrel Hill. In addition to the above properties, we manage Avon Court, Governors House, Abbeyville Apartments, Wisteria Apartments, Cedar Blvd, Meadocroft Apartments, Buchanon Place, Academy Apartments, Sceneridge Apartments and Lebanon Hall Apartments located in the South Hills.

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.

NDC has been the best landlord I've ever had (as of the date of this writing). The staff is…read morefriendly and responsive; the apartments are well maintained; problems are addressed and followed up on; and you actually feel like a person when dealing with any and all of their employees. My building's staff actually remembers who I am and which unit I live in, which is a level of personal involvement (and demonstrates a level of caring) that isn't easy to find in larger buildings. My only complaint is the pricing--rent has been increasing far faster than inflation (and my income), and I might soon be forced to move.

NDC Regional Property Manager stepped up to the plate, in Fayette County, Pa. Private investor…read moreraised rents exorbitantly; however, the required 90 days notice was provided. Monthly rents are considered the highest in the County. As a result, HUD declined to recertify apartments for housing assistance. 90 days was not enough time to find housing, especially when the waiting list of applicants is extensive and availability can exceed two years or more. NDC Regional Property Manager was made aware of the desperation of tenants and sought affordable housing for anyone who contacted her, made herself available at all hours to answer calls and pleas for help. A property manager who is compassionate with an extensive knowledge of her properties (no computer required), is a jewel that is hard to find in the dog eat dog real estate market. NOTE: next time you vote for Pa. legislators, THERE IS NO RENT CONTROL STATUTE IN THE STATE OF PA. Landlords can legally raise rents as much as they want.

I've lived in Bakery Living for a little over 6 months now. Living in either building, you have…read moreaccess to both building's amenities which include a large gym, a smaller gym, indoor pool, movie rooms, conference rooms, a little study nook/library, ping pong table, pool table, two lobbies with couches, and plenty of outdoor space which includes grills. There is also indoor parking. Other residents are generally friendly and not invasive. It is a wide range of people living here: families / single people. Bakery Living does about 4 resident events a month. Response time is lacking. Putting a security deposit down was super difficult. Trying to get in touch with the front office is near impossible and I was forced to call Walnut Capital on more than one occasion to get the lease office to respond to me (when I went to pick up my keys I was knocking on the office door and was ignored until I called Walnut Capital to call them to open the door; I also scheduled that time to pick my keys up so they were aware I was supposed to be there). Generally speaking, my biggest complaint with Bakery Living is the office management. I do my best to not interact with them if I don't have to and cringe when I must because I know I'm not going to hear back or be put through a few hoops. I was hoping that my initial impression was inaccurate, but I haven't been proven wrong yet. The maintenance staff and those who really keep the wheels on are super nice and friendly. They make Bakery Living what it is. Overall, it's an okay building. They have reduced the price of the pet rent because I heard people were moving out or turned away by the exorbitant amount. When I signed the lease, it was at $30 a month. They are currently building a new office building in front of Orange which has cut down the parking on the street, but hasn't caused issues yet. Also, you have to give three months notice that you are leaving, which is much sooner than most leases in Pittsburgh. A perk that drew me in as well is the Guest Suite. This is a little over $130 a night to rent, but is a full apartment with a garage space available to reserve if you have guests coming in from out of town. There is a lot of wow! to the building. One thing that should have caused a little bit more concern for me upon moving in is that the reviews written on Facebook and Google are largely written by employees. I think it's because the place is really just a 3 star desperately wanting to be a 5. I truly believe if they revitalized the office management staff, this place would be a 5.

DO NOT MOVE HERE! Bakery living may seem like a nice place to live, but the management will get you…read morewith all their hidden fees and costs and are generally unpleasant to deal with. Want an extra key? That'll cost you $100 because you can't make copies on your own. Get locked out because you only have one key, that'll cost you another $100 just to get let into your apartment. Forget to renew your autopay, that'll cost you another $100. Does your trash happen to clog the trash shoot? There's also a fee for that. They also don't provide a way to dispose of cardboard boxes without walking all the way to the basement of the building which is a huge inconvenience that you will experience on a regular basis. Similarly, you will have to walk all the way to the front door any time you need to let a guest in. There are also charges for water and sewer. These are not based on usage, but instead you are just charged a percentage for the whole building. There is absolutely no transparency behind these charges and you actually have to pay a service fee just to be charged for the buildings water and sewage. They advertise free bagels on Saturdays, but they don't usually arrive until after 10am, so if you are an early riser you'll be waiting a while for your breakfast. Then there are the ridiculous things they make you sign for your lease. You have to agree to let them throw away your packages, if they are not picked up fast enough. You have to waive your right to participate in class action lawsuits (not even sure if this is legally enforceable). You give them the right to use your picture in any promotional material. If I were you I would avoid Walnut Capital in generally. I can't speak for their other buildings, but I'm sure it's more of the same.

RPM Pittsburgh has been managing my house for 6 months and I am quite happy with their services…read more I'd recommend them to a friend. Pros: - They take care of all repairs and let me know about any unexpected costs as they happen. - They scheduled extra work (termites, fall maintenance) when I asked for it, took care of everything. - I get a monthly statement about income. When the statements look confusing I email RPM and they always explain the charges/income. - Direct deposit to my bank account. Cons: - It took them a few months to replace the garage door on my house, which didn't affect me much but might have made the tenants a bit unhappy. - Sometimes it can take a few days for my property manager to get back to me via email.

DO NOT RENT FROM THIS COMPANY. RED FLAGS IMMEDIATELY UPON MOVE IN CONTINUE TO WORSEN. I cannot…read morerecommend Real Property Management (RPM) based on my move-in experience. It's been 24 hours and a total nightmare move-in! My new place is absolutely inhabitable upon move in-and there is zero concern from Claudette, my property manager, who has been dodging my urgent correspondences. Before my lease began, I repeatedly asked for early access to the property and several updates about the garage. Claudette, assured me that early access wasn't possible because the team was still "working hard" to deep clean the home and that it would be completely move-in ready on July 1. I relied on those assurances when planning my move. When I arrived with a vehicle full of my belongings, the home was nowhere near move-in ready. The cigarette odor throughout the house was so overwhelming that it triggered a migraine after only a couple of hours inside. The walls were drenched in sticky nicotine sap that my body absorbed just by being in the room. The home still needed extensive cleaning, the garage was not even accessible, and the kitchen was in an alarming condition. The cleaning company's own report later documented heavy dirt, grease, biological contamination, and the removal of rodent feces from the kitchen cabinets and drawers before they could even be disinfected. That should never be the condition in which a home is turned over to a new tenant. Instead of unpacking, I spent my move-in day begging desperately for human communication with RPM, documenting the property's condition, communicating with cleaners through a language barrier, trying to determine where I would stay, and being sent maintenance requests asking me to coordinate repairs that should have been completed before I received the keys. The biggest disappointment, however, was Claudette's communication. Despite multiple emails, photos, videos, and requests for updates, I was largely ignored. I repeatedly asked for a phone call but was instead directed back to the maintenance portal. At no point did she ask whether I had somewhere to stay after it became obvious I couldn't move into the home, nor did she provide a meaningful timeline or clear plan for resolving the situation. I chose RPM because I believed I was renting from a trusted, professional property management company. Instead, I was left without a move-in-ready home on my lease start date, wondering where I was going to stay, while trying to manage problems that should have been resolved long before I was handed the keys. I cannot WAIT for the next 364 days to be over!!! DO NOT RENT FROM THIS COMPANY. This experience fell far below the standard I expected from RPM, and I sincerely hope management reviews both the condition of this property and the way this situation was handled. Based on my experience, I cannot recommend renting through this company. DO NOT RENT FROM THIS COMPANY!!!!!!

A friend of mine has been living at Homewood North Apartments for 3 years and he doesn't plan to…read moremove anytime soon as long as his job is stable. He lives in a 2 bedroom unit by himself and its very spacious and affordable. Although he may be a single bachelor but a neat freak, the only downfall he had was a pest problem a 2 years ago. He told me that management was quick to respond to the issue and there hasn't been problems since. When I came to visit, I noticed that the place is quiet and peaceful so there must be a lot of working individuals. The apartment complex is located nearby a lot of residential living quarters so there isn't too much traffic. Good quiet spot to call home.