I just moved out of Town Place after living there for five years. It was a great experience all…read morearound and I would recommend it to anyone looking in the Middletown/Cromwell, CT area. Everyone who works there, from the management/office staff to the maintenance people have been great! The location is perfect as you are only about a mile or so from I-91 and two miles from Rt. 9. It's about 20 minutes from Hartford and 35 from New Haven. But it's a quiet area as it is set far enough off of a main road that you don't get any traffic noise. It's also only about a ten minute drive from Main Street in Middletown which is great for bars, restaurants, movies and some shops. In five years, I think I needed to call maintenance only three times (two times were minor problems), and all three times my issues were fixed immediately. That includes this past Fourth of July when my A/C unit crapped out. On a holiday, from the minute I called to the time it was fixed, took under 45 minutes total. These people are good. I've seen some people say the price is a little high, but it's comparable for the area as I looked at others before I chose Town Place. And keep in mind, included in the rent they have a nice pool which gets sun all day and never gets over-crowded, and a small but nice, clean gym with good equipment. They also have some grilling stations around the property including a couple of very nice ones built into stonework in the pool area. Every unit has a washer/dryer and some have fireplaces as well. They had also just begun putting up new siding on all of the buildings. As for the reviewer that gave this only one star...I have no idea what he's talking about. His complaints are ridiculous. Of course there are rent increases, that happens everywhere. And his comment about the lease? Again, no idea what he's talking about. It couldn't possibly have been more simple - nothing sneaky about it at all. Especially compared to the War & Peace version I had to sign at my new place! Even upon move-out, everything was painless. And I had my security deposit back in less than two weeks! Overall, the property is nice, it's convenient to everything, the grounds are well maintained, the amenities are good, and the office and maintenance staff are great! I recommend Town Place to anyone looking in the area.

This place was my worst rental experience ever. From rule changes to rent increases, to literally…read morelying to get a incredibly sneakily worded lease signed....spare yourself the headache and live somewhere you will be treated with decency. Still 2 years later and now a home owner, I would never rent from this place.

I lived in 80 Howe street for two years and I enjoyed my time there. This review is essentially a…read morethank-you to the management staff Mr. Paul Alves for his various helps during my stays - I requested for a number of unreasonable favors such as checking if my door is locked and looking for a wallet for me inside the room and some others I might not remember. For potential renters, here are some of my feedback. Pros. 1. Management: I found all of the staffs are very friendly. I always approach Paul and Sarah for questions on various details. And the office will help me receive all my packages. 2. Hot water: It is definitely one of the hottest water I could find in town. 3. Safety: As there are several bars opened till early morning, there are in general people on the street around midnight, so I am not too worried about the safety issues. 4. Parking: Besides the $80/mo on-site parking behinds the building, there is a parking garage for Yale affiliates right across the street. 5. Heat: The heater was really hot in winter (except for some occasions, the heater in my living room does not work. The bedroom one always works.) 6. Price: I visited about 20 different places to rent before I signed the contract here. This is the best price I could find given the same condition near New Haven. (near means within walking/riding distance.) 7. Location: 5-10 mins walk and you can get to most places in downtown you wish to go. Cons. 1. Room shape: Although 400 square feet is not very small, but the effective part is indeed not very large since there is a large closet place. Besides, the positions of closet door and bedroom door in living room made me very hard to place my furniture. (e.g. sofa, TV, desk, bookshelves) In addition, the kitchen is at a corner and there is no fan. So from time to time, there are some smoke coming out while frying or sauteing. But I like the design of a small isolated bedroom area. 2. Noise: for most time it was good. But since I lived in first floor, the noise of trash truck and weeding machine is very large in the morning, and could affect my sleeping. In addition, the wall is not very voice-isolated. I think this is the constrained best place to stay in downtown New Haven. I would recommend anyone who wish to live in the downtown areas of New Haven consider this place. PS: I saw the 1-star review mentioned the security deposit. I have no problem getting back my deposit except a cleaning charge (for about $100. I can not remember the exact amount).

PLEASE BE AWAY FROM THIS COMPANY, I had the worst experience living here, always that something…read morehappens, they always say that they aren't responsible for nothing, they are only good to take the rent. First my belongings began to disappear, so I complained to the office, they talked to me, surprisingly that day Neil was very nice which is very strange because he is always rude, he tried to persuade me by saying that this had never happened before in the company and they blamed my roommate. They used that as an excuse because unfortunately we had a bad relationship with my roommate, who the same company introduced me to rent the apartment with her, then she moved and did not notify me that a new person would arrive to live in the Apartment, one night an strange woman appeared in the apartment which shocked me and I had to call the police, and she explained that the company had given her the keys, and the next day I heard a baby crying in the apartment. The company was very clear in the contract that only two people could live in the apartment. Now I am stranded in this place living with strangers because the company threatens me that if I move and stop paying rent they will report me for eviction and I will lose my security deposit

Great place! Safe, clean and up to date. I would recommend to friends and collogues, as a matter of…read morefact, I have!

I have lived at the Merritt Station apartments for over 4 years and have been very satisfied with…read morethe location and all the staff. It is a peaceful and quiet place to live. Jackie and Fran were always happy to assist in any way they could, especially regarding any concerns about the maintenance of the grounds, our general safety, and overall concerns. The apartment is spacious and has many amenities that I really enjoy and the location works well since it is right by the Merrit Parkway. I continue to value the time spent here and often recommend it to other friends who have been looking for a new apartment with a lot of amenities already at the location, including a convenience mart, liquor store, pool, gym, pavilion, doggie park, basketball court, ample parking, and a beautifully maintained grounds.

Jill was responsive to every text or call. She answered to all of our questions quickly. After…read moremeeting with Jill, we learned that she is genuine and real, which we love about her. We were first time home buyers and we wouldn't want anyone else as our real estate agent. She has a ton of house knowledge and has a lot of great connections working with her!

Our agent, Jill Taylor, was amazing! She guided us through the prepping of the home so we can…read morereally show off its best qualities. We had multiple offers and our home went for well over asking price. She gave us solid advise and worked hard to get us over the finish line. We feel so grateful to have found her.

I enjoyed the tour, but would've liked to have seen other apartments I wasn't impressed with the…read moreadditional fees

Great company that does quality work in a very reasonable time and manner…read more Always on time and professional. Crew and staff has great great work ethic. They will renovate any room and finish any basement with exceptional craftsmanship. Do not hesitate to call Jim and his crew for all your construction needs

Overall, our experience with Better Built Basements was Very Stressful, Very Frustrating and Very…read moreDisappointing. Specifically, the Owner, Jim Tranmer and his Mangement Team were Rude, Inconsiderate, and offered ZERO Customer Care. They failed on numerous occasions to follow their own work schedule inconveniecing both my wife and myself. When we called to complain to Mr. Tranmer, he refused to take our phone calls and basically told us "since we had signed a contract granting them access to our home 7 days a week, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. that we should just stop complaining and just let them do their job." In our opinion, Mr. Tranmer is basically an Ungrateful Bully. Thankfully, Jake Barnett, their Project Manager stepped in and helped to guide the project forward and helped save the job. Good Job by Jake who was able to usher the project forward to a successful conclusion! The workers and subcontractors who actually did the Hard Work were actually very kind and very respectful and ultimately did a Very Good Job of Finishing out our Basement.

Recently took a tour of Blueway Commons apartments in Haddam. Gorgeous modern clubhouse with…read morefireplace and pool table for all residents as well as a fitness center with brand new equipment and large space to workout. Saw the one bedroom model apartment and it was beautiful. Large apartment with granite counter tops- kitchen island- pretty flooring- big bathroom and lots of closet and storage space. It had a cute patio too. It's a great location- off route 9 about 15 minutes from Middletown and Old saybrook. Employee was friendly- perfect place to live.

Blueway Commons is a brand new complex in the heart of Haddam. Beautiful and spacious rooms…read more Kitchen and bathrooms are gorgeous! Property staff are always friendly and extremely accommodating. If you're looking for a quiet, peaceful place to live, this is it. ~ Donna C ~

I've owned houses with many years with hiring many. They are the worst I've ever had. If you…read moreconsider hiring do yourself a favor them think again. Not professional or helpful at all. Paul Davis brings you headaches, long delays, no phone replies over months, over priced with items charged but not done, terribly delays, quality of work with non professional, insensitive shady workers.,management and ways. They did not fix defective workmanship they promised. I would give them a zero if I could. I only lived there a few months and the counter is buckling and half the kitchen floor is coming apart. They said they would fix it months ago and never called back. I wouldn't recommend them to anyone.

The people who work for Paul Davis are true professionals. They did fabulous work through and…read morethrough, worked directly with our insurance company and really did a beautiful job restoring everything that had been water damaged. I highly recommend them to anyone who wants to have a house looking fantastic!