This review is for my experience at Sunbury Estates in Butler, PA, which is operated by the Newbury…read moreRealty Group.
Upon my first discovering these apartments I immediately fell in love with them. While they are tucked away on a quiet serene hill they are conveniently located (about 2 miles) away from the Clearview Mall and Giant Eagle. The fact that they are ranch style apartments was also appealing since I would not have to deal with any neighbors above me or have to go up and down any steps. The pricing was also very low considering these perks, and ridiculously low compared to some higher end apartments located south of Butler.
So I signed the lease and took a 1 bedroom. During the almost 4 years I stayed there I can't say that I had any major problems. The only issue came when I had a broken fridge and maintenance replaced it right away. Unfortunately the replacement broke, but that was also replaced right away. Maintenance always responded quickly and, in one case, even took initiative to organize my bottom cabinets for me. The staff, particularly Elise, were always a pleasure to deal with. They were always on top to remind me about upcoming deadlines regarding lease renewals in case I'd forget.
I did have an issue with my neighbor, who banged on the walls and made a lot of noise, and did inform management about it. However, since I was pretty satisfied overall, I did not pursue it aggressively and don't at all fault management. Thing is, although my apartment was small (I was paying $535 a month!), the place had been very well kept and maintained, and as a result, I felt very at home in my quaint and comfortable pad. Even my folks, who visited me on occasion, and my friend, who visited me one time, noted how nice and quaint it was.
During my leave upon getting a job out of state, the staff were very nice and supportive. I do still need to move my stuff out, and need to receive my security deposit, which will be based on how well I clean and vacate the premises. However, up to this point, I must say that my overall experience here has been excellent and probably the best out of any apartment I've previously lived in.