My apartment was in an old house in the historic town of Sewickley. I knew about the condition…read morebefore moving in. The apartment was okay, but the common areas were awful. We're talking holes in flooring, loose floorboards, rickety stairs and a laundry room that wasn't cleaned in years. But i can't complain too much since I knew about it going in. My worst issues were with their property manager. He refers to his company as "we," but it's really one guy doing everything. He owns and operates 50+ properties, so I'm sure he is stressed. This comes out in his interaction with customers. He is the first landlord I've ever encountered who raises his voice at his tenants this way. He will not respond to maintenance requests. Period. No matter how large or small, it will go unanswered. The property manager claims that he tries to serve as the maintenance man. He admits there is no dedicated maintenance personnel on staff. I ended up moving out because of unsafe conditions that weren't addressed for months. Elmridge apartment are the cheapest in Sewickley for a reason. Please protect yourself!

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.

I was the first one of my friend group to find a property that is owned by this company. The agent…read morewe were presented with is Leah and my friend and I toured the first side of 6 bedrooms. Leah was really helpful and kind which is rare especially when you learn about how bad other property managers are in the same area as this property. Leah was really patient with us as we tried really hard to find other girls to join our house but it always fell through with some of these girls. Leah recommended the 4 bedroom side to us and even went out of her way to show that side of the house to 2 of the girls since I was really busy with a final for a class. Leah has been nothing but kind and respectful. She wasn't up our butts about paying for the deposit and she was really understanding when we had an issue with finding people. I'm glad this company took over for the property that we found instead of the prior one due to how it feels so frat like and how the property management is changing it. I highly recommend this company if you're looking for a place and heard bad things about other property management.

Extremely disappointing and unprofessional experience. We traveled from California to Pennsylvania…read morespecifically to find a home and had a very limited window to tour properties. This company confirmed our townhome showing multiple times, including the day of the appointment, only to cancel via text five hours before our scheduled tour because the property was "no longer available." There was no phone call, no meaningful explanation, and no attempt to offer another available property. Had we been notified sooner, we could have scheduled another showing instead of losing valuable time during a short relocation trip. This showed a complete lack of consideration for our time and left us with very little confidence in how this company conducts business. Based on our experience, we would not recommend them.

I can't say enough positive things about Eco Abode. We needed someone to come in and do a very…read morethorough cleaning as we were in the process of moving out of state and preparing to put our house on the market. We had some extra special needs and LeFawn answered every question I had promptly and thoroughly (there were many!!) and helped me through every step of the process. The cleaners, James and Ruth, did a phenomenal job, and were very kind and understanding with all of our needs. Not only that, but when the job ended up needing considerably more time than originally estimated, they came back the next business day to finish and make sure the job was done beyond expectations....and at no additional cost! I don't have enough words for our gratitude on a job so well done and the integrity of standing by their original price despite all the extra work required. I was blown away by the results and by the exceptional customer service experience from start to finish - an example that any business today would do well to follow.

I requested a cleaning recently because I did not feel like cleaning my apartment. Cierra showed up…read morepromptly on the day scheduled and cleaned my entire one bedroom apartment as well as oranigzed two closets in record time! She did such an amazing job. Cleaning has always been one of my downfalls but this takes a lot of the mental work out of it for me. I would recommend this service to anyone and will be a return customer!

Well I just haven't moved in there yet . . YET ! Happens really soon, but of what I've discovered:…read moreAWESOME !

Need to get a good place down in Coraopolis somewhere . Well this place is rather nice ! Well,…read morewhenever I last visited a friend, I noticed that rooms were rather good sized ! Now the one thing that I could figure out rather easily though, is that their staff over there isn't totally trained for the elderly and such though . . But in fairness ; they ARE currently going through change in staff . Well never make judgements on what's not finished !

I moved to Sewickley Manor three years ago. I love living here, I have friendly neighbors and the…read moreatmosphere is quiet. I especially enjoy the well-kept campus. The proximity to the village is a bonus.

848 Thorn Street Unit 82 - Super clean, all vinyl floors, new windows, utilities included (except…read moreelectric and internet). Very responsive Landlord. Rented here for two years.

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.)

In May 2016, my wife and I hired Kathe to help us find and purchase a home in the Quaker Valley…read moreSchool District before the start of school in August. We chose her because she has some educational credentials not all realtors have and because, when I interviewed her, she seemed smart, honest, and easy to relate to. Now that out home buying process is over, I think we couldn't have made a better choice! Our home search was not simple. We weren't exactly sure what we wanted when we started. We toured some homes numerous times before deciding whether to make an offer. We cancelled one purchase agreement after a scary inspection. Through it all, Kathe was unfailingly patient and incredibly helpful. She read us very well, sensing accurately when we wanted advice or input, even before we asked, and when we just needed a moment to think. She always returned emails, phone calls, and texts quickly, even if she was away on a long-scheduled vacation. When we dithered or got delayed, Kathe helped us stay focused on our goal. She helped us find better financing than I had found on my own. When the bank tried to delay our closing date, Kathe negotiated with them and got us the date we wanted. In fact, our biggest misstep occurred when we ignored her advice and made an offer on that house that ended up receiving a scary inspection report; Kathe saw that coming. Moreover, she is delightful to be with, which made the process less stressful and more enjoyable. Kathe has continued to be helpful and kind to us since we closed on our house. We needed to renovate a bedroom very quickly; Kathe found someone who did an excellent job. She has answered numerous miscellaneous questions I have had. She even sent us a holiday card with a recent picture of our house. Because she is exceedingly competent, caring, and congenial, I would recommend Kathe to anyone. And when we are ready to sell this house and buy another, we will definitely ask her to represent us.

just now New We have…read moreworked with Kathe on all of our Real Estate Teansactio s in the Sewickley area because she is the best! An attorney background with a passion and an eye for detail as well as a depth of insight about the market make her the top choice. We worked with her in the early 2000s and when it came time to come back to Sewickley from out of state, we came back to Kathe.