Recently moved into Eastside Bond Apartments-the front desk staff are very friendly and always helpful with whatever needs you inquire. Especially, Jihad-no matter what the request is, he always goes out of his way to assist and make it happen! Thank you for all your great staff and service . Oh, the building is pretty nice also! Greatly Appreciated, JL read more

I work at one of the businesses housed in Eastside Bond. I just want to give a shout out to Ralph who is the go-to maintenance man in the building! He does a great job and the building could not run without him! read more

Staff member Ralph always greets him with a big smile and works hard on something always. Meeting him in the morning makes my day happy. Other staff members also are surrounded by friendly people here. read more

Maintenance tech Ralph is very friendly individual. He visits the getgo on baum is always cheerful and nice to the staff. He also is very helpful pitching in when his assistance is needed. You have a great employee working for your organization. There are fewer and fewer workers like him so you really need to hang on to the ones you have. read more

Ralph always puts a smile on my face! Super nice guy and always very helpful. Really seems to care.

So many things wrong with this company. (McKinney proprieties) 1- It is insanely unsafe. Stay away. There are fire safety violations in every floor. I will be posting pics on Google reviews. (If you have a wheelchair or difficulty walking, it is awful and dangerous) I sent an email about these violations instead of fixing them they retaliated. Michele Davis the new manager has been rude, condescending and disrespectful to tenants. She bullies older defenseless tenants that cannot defend themselves. The management company lacks of morals and ethics. Literally!!! The previous manager was charged with embezzlement according (posting the article on google) to newspapers articles. The price of the units vary according to how they feel. And if they like you. A exact the same until will cost you from $1601 to $2400 the same day. They will also charge you a moving fee if you transfer units from $0 to $1000.00 yes dollars. Depending on their mood. I will be posting photos on Google reviews. Also they will discuss your private financial information with their friends and tenants. It is supposed to be a dog friendly building but it is not. Furthermore my pup got injured by glass shards and had to have surgery. Pics coming on google. I told management 3 different times about the broken glass, and they did absolutely nothing. The glass shards were there for over 2 weeks. If you are a tenant they don't care about you. They would give you the world to get you to lease a unit. The turnover of staff is insane! Cars have been stolen from the garage!!! Yes for which we pay a substantial fee. They raised our rent in the spring of 2020. At the most unprecedented time in our country!!! Where we were all is such financial upheaval!! The manager told the tenants if you don't like it or have the money too bad. Move. The building amenities are lovely, and the cleaning crew is super hard working. Maintenance crew is also wonderful. Everything gets fixed right away. Love these employees. The location is nice and close to everything. The only wrong thing with this place is the management company. read more

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I don't often write reviews, particularly negative ones, but am compelled to in this case. There's a lot to like about the building (the amenities, gym, pool, location, in recent years, the social events, pretty lobby). Maintenance is usually fast and people at the front desk are available and usually terrific. Structurally, the units are not what you might expect from even a low-luxury complex or from looking at the lobby (thin walls, noise pollution in certain units, cheap furnishings, low quality flooring). My main advice though is to echo the warnings from other reviews about the management company and the leasing office. If you're fortunate and don't encounter serious problems with your unit then you'll probably be fine for a year or two (I had friends that liked it during their brief stays). If you happen to encounter issues with your unit, management/leasing can make your experience really awful (unless you're best friends with them). If you do live at ESB, document everything, triple check for noise pollution, and don't get on anyone's bad side... read more

I love living at Eastside Bond. The staff is always very responsive and reliable. *Ralph on the maintenance team always shows up with a smile on his face (even on a Saturday night at 11pm) and knows exactly how to fix any maintenance issue I am experiencing. Yulia is the property manager and is always responsive and reliable. She also coordinates some fun activities for residents to enjoy! A few others to notably mention are James, Marc and Matthew who are always friendly and helpful! read more

Eastside Bond Apartments in shadyside are absolutely beautiful. The units are very spacious and all of the amenities are beautiful. The kitchens are very large and fully equipped with stainless steel appliances, beautiful granite countertops and so much storage space which is a bonus since most surrounding complexes don't have as much kitchen space. The rooms are large enough to fit in a king bed if desired. Location is perfect - it's walkable to target and walnut street. The pool is absolutely beautiful and really makes this place unique. It's an outdoor pool with so much room outside and the maintenance are always keeping it clean. It's right across from the gym which is also beautiful. My favorite part about eastside bond though is the staff that work here. They are so welcoming and always ask about your day really making this place feel more like home. The front desk staff is wonderful and is always around for late night concerns or to come unlock my door when I accidentally lock myself out. The complex is pet friendly and they also have events that incorporate the dogs which is fun to meet new neighbors. Lastly, the maintenance crew here is absolutely awesome. They are always cleaning the apartment complex and working to keep it looking beautiful. If you have a problem in your apartment that needs fixed, they come up within 24 hours every time to address the issue. I can't recommend this place enough. Definitely worth it to check this place out! read more

DO NOT LIVE HERE Eastside bond is terribly managed - there's new management every few months but each have been consistently disappointing. On top of being disorganized and rude to their tenants, they will charge you for ANYTHING they can think of, regardless of whether it was or was not in your original lease contract. When I signed my lease I was told I could convert to a month-to-month lease at market rates at the end of the lease. When market rates were lower than my current rent at the end of my lease, they tried to add a $700/month "month-to-month fee" which was not in any leasing contract I signed. When I moved out, I was charged an extra $350 cleaning fee for an empty 1 bedroom apartment on top of my deposit (no damages, but I already know I won't be getting that back) They only do window cleaning once every 2 years I couldn't even enjoy my view after 6 months. They also use the lowest quality materials/ appliances they could find. The elevators are slow and the parking garage gates barely work. It would take me 10 minutes to get out of the building some days. They'll respond to this review acting like they care but don't let that fool you - this is a terrible place to live read more

An awesome place to live! Beautiful apartments, extremely sound proof (I've lived here for 3 years and have not once heard my neighbors), and amazing staff. They fix any apartment problem in less than 24 hours. Also great amenities - rooftops with beautiful view, a great gym, and beautiful pool. I highly recommend living here!!! read more

My family has been staying here at EastSide Bond at two different places since one has a cat and the other has dogs they are separated. I love pet sitting for them because it's ridiculously convenient close to everything to walk to. We just park in the garage for the weekend and walk to target, Whole Foods, Starbucks, there's always great dinning around the corner and lots of options. For staying in it's also great they have a salt water pool, fitness center, dog shower room (ya wtf is that? Lol) grills a private movie theater, pool table, and a fabulous kitchen and lounge by the lobby. Getting my relatives packages are fun, there's this weird machine that you sign into, use a code and a random mail door opens. We have had many gatherings/celebrations here including Christmas in the lobby it's so comforting and the staff is very friendly- with exception to fill ins and newbies that don't see us every week) My family is very sad to be leaving in a few months but they found a home and are trying to put the pets together. This place will be missed greatly read more

They really don't care about you once you've signed your lease, and they have a shocking lack of regard for residents. The swimming pool is unusable by residents due to the flood of outsiders who are permitted to come in and enjoy the facilities. The rules state that no-one can invite more than two guests to the pool but the rules aren't enforced. The same goes for the indoor and outdoor communal areas and patios. It's like a drunken free for all of parties with drinking games and Bluetooth speakers, and no one does anything to stop it so you rarely get to enjoy the facilities that you pay for and you can't hear yourself think in your own apartment because the noise travels easily through the walls and floors. I would say it's managed poorly but it's barely managed at all. read more

Eastside Bond is the best place to live. I specifically want to shoutout Ralph Martello. He is especially kind and is always so sweet to me and my roommate. read more

Just finished a one-year lease here and have to say I will miss it. It is, by far, the best rental building in the area not only because of the quality of the apartments and amenities, but also because of the attentiveness of the building staff. I've used all the amenities - gym, pool (in the summer), terrace space, guest suite, common lounges - and they were all well designed and maintained. The only cons to the apartments would be: - Definitely a higher rent price than most rentals in Pittsburgh, but Eastside Bond is like no other in 'burgh! - Units on the lower floors facing the trains may be bothered by some passing train noise, but it really depends on your tolerance levels - You do have to pay for electric and water (not included), but you do get access to top-notch amenities Overall, would recommend anyone looking for luxe living in the 'burgh to live here! read more

Beautiful apartment complex! The amenities are wonderful, between the pool, gym, lounges, and roof decks. The location is ideal, situated right between three major grocery stores and Target, and within a block of several bus lines (not too mention all the great food spots nearby). Management is very quick to fix any maintenance request, and the team is always friendly. So glad I chose to live here :) read more

We moved to Pittsburgh for graduate school and looked at a ton of different apartments. We were crunched for time to find an apartment and Eastside Bond was SO helpful. They sat and worked with us until we figured everything out. Josh and Jen helped us figure out the cheapest way to live at Eastside Bond. So far we have loved the area and the vibe! read more

Best maintenance crew ever. They are always so quick and reliable. They will literally get the job done the day you put in a request. Super nice and attentive. This complex is great all around and the staff is even better. It's also in an amazing location. Really can't go wrong with living here! read more

Very clean and helpful! The 24 hour concierge desk has come in handy multiple times for me! Whether I needed info on a mail delivery or help getting back into my apartment (after locking myself out) , they are always willing and able to provide assistance. read more

Beautiful apartment complex with top tier amenities including theater room, gym, and outdoor pool. Perfect location if you want close access to Whole Foods, Target, and several excellent restaurants and bars. Shadyside/East Liberty is a vibrant area and there is always something going on. Parking is covered and secure and units are excellent as well as spacious. read more

My wife and I found an apartment listed on Eastside Bond's website that we applied for. We paid the $50 application fee. The next morning the staff informed us the apartment was already rented out the day before and was left in inventory on the website due to an error. Despite admitting their own fault, Eastside Bond refused to refund our $50. Despite multiple attempts to appeal to their reason they refused to refund our money. I have lived in apartments for 20 years now and have learned that landlords come in two varieties. Those that care about your money and those that care about you as a person. Guess which Eastside Bond represents. read more

Hello, I would like to thank the whole staff especially Josh and his collaborator, his smile and reception are very sophisticated and do not forget Jane. They welcome everyone and are willing to offer any help to actually make a good impression and a comfortable place Thnxs read more

I've only lived at Eastside Bond for a short while, but I'm moved to say that every day I feel privileged to be part of this community. The building is spotlessly clean, with large, well designed spaces. The staff is faultlessly friendly and ultra-efficient. The amenities are equal to a five-star hotel and then some. It's conveniently located to... everything! Target, multiple restaurants, around the corner from The Milkshake Factory, and the library! I've lived in multiple cities on both coasts and I can honestly say I've never lived anywhere I've liked more. read more

I was a resident at East Side Bond for over two years, beginning before the second of three buildings had opened. As it has probably already been stated, the amenities are nice, the neighborhood is great, and the package machine is interesting, and usually convenient. Also, the "pet friendly" thing is a bit of an exaggeration. It's more pet tolerant, than it is friendly. The manager that opened the property, who is apparently now managing another local property, wasn't the least bit friendly. There was very little communication from her, unless it was an absurd list of prohibited activities, seemingly fit for a petulant child, not an adult spending upwards of two thousand or three thousand dollars per apartment. The second manager, or interim manager was excellent. She was personable and kind, and an absolute asset to the property. When she left to assume a position at a property closer to her home, I was genuinely sad to see her leave. The current manager is like a ghost. He was there for perhaps the last six months or year that I was living at East Side Bond, but I can't be certain because I almost never saw him. We did start getting periodic "rules" again, under the current management, but almost zero communication. In fact, the only communication I did receive was a letter stating that I owed $121.80, from a collection agency, after I had moved out. My apartment was in a condition that most would consider to be "excellent" when I moved, despite the presence of two dogs in the apartment. In fact, one would assume that the $500 pet "deposit" i put down, and the additional $1890 in pet "rent" that I paid would cover even the most heinous offenses, but apparently not. In fact, residents are being nickled and dimed at every opportunity. As a previous reviewer stated, there were multiple parking issues. Many tenants were parking out on Spirit street, so what did they do? They put in parking meters and sent the parking attendant up, every two hours to ticket everyone who was expired. The meters weren't the same as the rest of the meters in the city, so one couldn't use their Pittsburgh Parking Authority app to pay for parking. It appeared that the building wasn't making enough money, so they made it illegal/costly to park on the street adjacent to the building. It as also mentioned, the attempt to force tenants to park on the lower level, and that the garage was always leaking like a waterfall, but the thing that offended me most was when tenants received a letter letting us know that "for our convenience" they were going to make a handful of the parking spots closest to the door "reserved" at the cost of $400/month. At no point could I see how it was convenient for tenants to have to pay an additional $400/month, for spaces that we were already paying $130/month to use. At one point they tacked on an extra $8/month fee for garbage. Yes. Garbage. It wasn't in the lease, and it felt like the ultimate squeeze, but it is only $8, so I paid it without a fuss. What really got me though, was that during my multiple dog walks each day, It was apparent to me that Kelly's Bar, whose back door was across the street from the apartment, was dumping more trash into our building on a daily basis, than I was dumping in a month. Yes. Kelly's had access to the building, and employees were carrying bags, dripping with all sorts of food/beverage mess across the street, down the sidewalk and into the building. That mess typically stayed there for days or weeks at a time. I lived almost direct over the intersection of Penn and Centre. It was an unbelievably loud corner, even for someone who spent much of his life living in cities. That's not anybodies fault, but something to consider for a prospective tenant. However, the construction in that corner of the building has some issues. There is evidence of pipes leaking in the walls (they came to try to fix a similar issue, shortly after I moved in) and more importantly, major sag to the structure. This was evident in at least two of the apartments in that corner, perhaps more. In one case, a bedroom window couldn't be opened because the header wasn't able to support the building above it adequately. As another reviewer stated it appears that there is "less effort to maintain the quality" of the buildings. When I moved in, they had an incredible coffee machine in the lobby that used Starbucks beans, and hot chocolate mix. It was great, but they eventually replaced it with a machine that produced coffee that tasted like it came from a truck stop. Another promise, unfulfilled. This property has many nice features and amazing potential, but its problems are likely systemic. Many of the officers of Morgan Communities are under indictment for bank and wire fraud, and others appear to be implicated, as well. Their website promotes the vastness of their holdings, over the "communities" in their name. Greed seems to have a trickle-down effect. read more

Fantastic apartment complex in great location with all the amenities we could ask for. The management staff (Josh and Jenn) were awesome and made moving in seamless. Were very helpful explaining the complex as well as all of the restaurant, shops, and nightlife within short walking distance. Highly recommend. read more

I took a tour of Eastside Bond yesterday and I was so excited for it - the brochure and website made it look like you were living in luxury. I had an appointment with Josh to show me a few apartments. First of all, right off the bat..I don't know what was up his ass but he was the RUDEST, MOST PRETENTIOUS ASSHOLE I have ever met in my entire life. He talked down to me and acted like I couldn't afford anything in the building. He rushed me through the building in 10 minutes and then asked me to sign a lease, and if I didn't pay the $50 application fee and apply for the apartment that I was interested in in 2 DAYS (side note: WHO CAN MOVE IN 2 DAYS?!), I would lose the apartment and the price would increase dramatically - I understand that's how some apartment complexes work, but it felt so rushed and like a fast sales pitch. I also have a dog, I asked about the designated pet area, I figured since you're paying so much money to live in this LOVELY apartment complex, they would have a NICE LARGE area for my dog to run around. NOPE, my Lab would have trouble doing her business because the pet area was so small. Also your pets aren't allowed anywhere in the building except your apartment and the pet relief area. I understand why, but don't advertise your building as a pet friendly area when it truly is not! The hallways were dark and dingy, the pool doesn't get any sunlight because the building is blocking it most of the day, overall I was not impressed. I would not waste a single penny living here, this is not "luxury" living. If you want a good laugh, go take a tour with Josh. He's a real character. read more

DO NOT MOVE HERE IF YOU ARE PLANNING TO STAY FOR MORE THAN 1 LEASE TERM! After living at Eastside Bond for over 2 years, this year they increased my monthly rent for a one bedroom apartment by 36% from $1800 to $2450. This isn't New York City and the management company brags about having "the highest rent in Pittsburgh". The property manager only cares about signing new tenants at higher rates and doesn't make any effort to keep current residents happy. Fire alarms (which are VERY loud) go off at least once a month and stay on for hours. The parking garage is a shared public garage and the gate works about 50% of the time, the other 50% you have to press the help button and wait for someone to come open it. The pool which is only open for 3 months out of the year and on holidays/weekends is home to college frat parties where every pool chair is reserved with a towel by 10AM. The proximity to Target and Whole Foods is by far the best feature of this apartment, but not worth a $1000 premium over other "Luxury Apartments" in Pittsburgh. read more

Overall the apartments and amenities are fairly nice, for the Pittsburgh area, but I still would not call it luxury living. It is a relatively new group of buildings, so there are not many major issues yet, but even in the short time it has been open, one can see that there is less effort to maintain the quality that was seen by many of the early lessees--longer lag time to repair gym equipment, refill cleaning wipes in gym, repairing coffee machine, fixing garage problems, etc. The apartments and appliances are shiny, but are of cheaper quality. The oven and stove are underpowered, taking a long time to heat. The dishwasher is poorly insulated and loud. WiFi in common areas is unreliable and slow. The 'Four Seasons Patio' has been closed this winter (making it three seasons). The biggest problem with Eastside Bond is the management. Replace management with a high-quality, professional and skilled team, and it would be a great place to live. The management, leasing office and front desk/concierge/security teams are constantly turning over, making it difficult to build a rapport or sense of community. While it was no loss that the original manager left the community, as her demeanor with residents was unprofessional and brash (she is currently the manager at Yards at Three Crossings--see reviews), there is still not a management team that one would expect to be on par with the advertised luxury living. Instead, expect to constantly be told what you can and cannot do, similar to being a child under the watchful eye of management. In fact, in an email from the previous manager in May 2017, she stated that "cameras are everywhere." While this was in referring to watching dogs on the property, it still gives a feel for how management treats the residents. They are also ambiguous when communicating with residents, which shows they lack the insight to what is important as a management team. An email in November titled "EB Inspection Tomorrow" stated that "there is an inspection scheduled for tomorrow at Eastside Bond and we will be entering a percentage of apartments during this time... Thank you for your cooperation and understanding as we do not always receive much notice for such visit." This left residents wondering which apartments will be entered, at what time(s), and who will be entering? The line that they do not receive much notice for such a visit is unnerving that they are not the ones doing the inspection and are not a strong enough management to tell the outside group that they need more notice for a visit if it is not in the best interest of the residents. You will likely feel like they are attentive during your leasing tour, then after moving in, realize that they are mostly focused on prospective residents, and not those who currently reside there. If you sign a lease, be sure to check the math of any charge that is prorated as I have had to show the management team that their calculation of charges was incorrect multiple times. The garage and Spirit Street parking is managed by Alco. If your guest wants to park here to visit you, they will pay. The management attempted to have all residents park on one level of the garage, which failed in less than 24 hours as it seems there was not enough parking for all leased residents. While they attempt to undertake such efforts to make more money off of parking, they do not fix issues such as the gate system being very difficult--drivers often have to pull up, reverse, adjust or call for a security guard to open the gate. They have also increasingly blocked off a garage entrance with cones for an undisclosed reason. Pet Friendly Community is an alternative fact. Despite Morgan Communities making Milk Bone dog treat packages and dog poop bag holders with their logo and stating that Eastside Bond is a 'dog-friendly community,' this is pretty far from the truth. Your apartment and the dog wash is a dog friendly area. While the latest manager was not anti-dog as was the last manager, you will still see emails or newsletters with statements such as "Pets are to be leashed when moving through the common areas and are not permitted other than for very short periods (getting coffee, picking up mail, dog wash, etc.)"- Eastside Bond News 1.3. If you have a dog, you will likely not be warned on your tour that you may not have your dog with you in any of the common areas, including the outdoor terraces. While it is understandable that there are some nice pieces of furniture that dogs should not be on, some unfriendly dogs and some residents who live here who do not like dogs, despite it being advertised as a pet-friendly community, there is still no designated area in which those with dogs can enjoy the community together with their dogs. The newest lease contracts explicitly state that 'pets are not allowed in amenity areas.' This means that they are only allowed in your apartment unit, this is not pet friendly. read more

We have lived here for a year and have been very pleased with our apartment and its amenities. We chose Eastside Bond because of its excellent location, near shopping, restaurants and access to main routes and bus line. I love the pool and though I prefer exercise classes, the treadmills are a good alternative when I am pressed for time. You can't beat the location! We've had a few issues with the maintenance of the development (broken elevators, finicky coffee maker and street reconstruction due to leaks in the garage) and had to advocate for ourselves at one point, which felt a little discouraging (given the amount of rent we pay), but issues were ultimately resolved to our satisfaction. I will give a big shout out to Zach, the head of maintenance, for always responding to all my requests for repairs - large and small. He is a true professional! Also a shout out to Jen, our new manager, for helping me negotiate our new lease. The staff in general is friendly and tries to be helpful. We're here for a work contract and are happy to have found Eastside Bond! read more

There are so many reviews about this specific complex. I've been here for a while and have witnessed so many great things here, holding a newborn after it's first weeks here on earth, congratulating couples who tied the knot, seeing families coming together for graduations and birthdays and seeing friends having gut heavy laughs while playing pool. You can see and feel the love and care that's put into this place. there's so many amazing people coming from all different walks of life to be here. now to the people who have something not so nice to say about this place and the pricing, if you want something for less you can go somewhere that does not include an amazing pool, a sleek posh luxury gym, comfy study and work spaces , a pet friendly environment, a view of the city, grills ,a caring staff and a great community of people and the convenience of amazing eateries, shops and transportation that this complex provides, then I'm sure there is another place out there for you. These are not dorm rooms nor are they seniors apartments so with that being said, this is a place for everyone so understand that the energy and people here are diverse and it's absolutely beautiful .And for those who have something not so nice to say about the building up of East liberty, if you want a dilapidated Third World living situation then go to a Third World country and you can live there in peace. There are cities all around the U.S.A thriving, its about time Pittsburgh is on the map as one of the greatest cities around. so we can thank our hard working steel milling ancestors, And those who are here now building the city up for our future generations who I know will be diverse and full of love ,energy , joy , great health and wealth. That is All. read more

Buildings are great, with modern amenities inside. Location is unbeatable. Management is friendly, responsive, and professional. I highly recommend. read more