Cambridge Park Apartments

Reviews

Anonymous

I do not live there myself but my daughter has for the last 5 years. It was the first apartment building that we looked at during our search for the right place for our daughter who would be living on her own in another country across the ocean from ...

MonaAskari1981

When myself and my family arrived from another country, Cambridge Park was so welcoming and warm. Scott was great with my 2 and 5 year old children. All of the staff made us feel safe. The convenience of the redline train to commute to town was so ni...

eggatlin

I just recently moved to Cambridge Park Apartments, but my experience has been nothing short of incredible. The staff and everyone here has been extremely helpful and welcoming. I'm a graduate student, so the location is ideal for public transportati...

Chloe W

Do not live here. The staffs here are awful and irresponsible. Lack of professional etiquette and super rude!

Kellie Lewis

Update: lived here for over 2 years. Great location and pretty apartments, though the rent increases were too much. Also had an issue with a neighbor smoking inside the unit below us. Scott is still my favorite part of Cambridge Park!!

Jean Tanous

Is there an in door pool

Kaely Schuh

I have been living at Cambridgepark for about two years. During my time here I have had the pleasure of getting to know the head of concierge, Scott, extremely well. He has become a friend of ours. Scott always goes above and beyond, is always pleasa...

Jessica Way

My husband and I lived here for a year and really enjoyed it. The apartment was nice and the community was quiet and friendly. Storage is not generous, but this was not a huge issue. Unfortunately after a year in the community we received a renewal n...

Alex Lee

Great community with friendly staff! These past few weeks have been difficult due to COVID-19 but I've appreciated the constant communication from the Cambridge Park team.

Mary B.

I rarely write reviews, but I'm also a firm believer that when people do things well, they should be acknowledged for it. Cambridge Park is a wonderful place to live. From the grounds outside, to the friendly greeting and service of the concierge tea...

Barbara_S858

Serious issues that need to be addressed. Faulty parking garage door. People leave trash in the trash room, only 8 visitor parking passes for the entire property. Broken baseboards, fire alarms going off of the night. I once had to front because gara...

Yumeng Li

I have lived in this complex for almost one year and half, and I have plenty of joy and pleasure here. Some highlights: 1) Location: great location, closest to Alewife station, only 2 minutes outdoor walking. Also it is easier to drive out of the bus...

Julia Shuruyeva

Great staff, super helpful and accommodating when unexpected things happen. Very solution-oriented, but also just generally pleasant human beings to interact with on a daily basis.

David S

Their staff are not adequately trained in a professional manner. They start their sentence with aggressive attitudes. That's not how you deal with your own customers. Per chance my own employer just bought off a huge property and was considering whet...

nada gh

A great place with wonderful facilities , I like the location just opposite to the Alewife Station ,I had a very pleasant stay ,highly recommended

Xiaowen Yu

Our family has been living here for more than one year. The building is very close to T station, and this is a big plus for us. The newly renovated club suite is wonderful, and the only bad thing is that kids' area is too small.. The office is very r...

George Setufe Allen Kodzo

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Living here since May 2019 - very nice apartment with very nice and new amenities. The community is friendly with occasional resident events that are nice. The apartments are very spacious and open with great light. Very close to mass transit yet wit...

Jessica P

Warm and friendly community. Also, the new construction gives the place a clean new look.

Babiee Cruz

I absolutely love it here everyone is friendly staff is amazing !

Hannah Sortino

New renovations are excellent. Cambridge park apartment feels like home. Steps away to the redline and can get anywhere in the city. The staff is very accommodating and Scott is the best!

B Wong

I moved into Cambridge Park a few months ago and so far I love living here. The staff has been wonderful and I love having 24 hour concierge. The amenities are beautiful and I've been really enjoying the salt water pool. I also really love my apartme...

Brendan Leonard

I've lived here for 2 years and have only had positive experiences here. Scott (aka the man), who is the manager, has been wicked accommodating. Buzzuto if you're reading this, give that man a raise. If you've already given him a raise then put the f...

Ben Naranjo

You don't typically see the staff at apartment complexes go out of their way to develop personal relationships with the customers that reside within these mini communities, but Scott is clearly an exception. He has taken care of my family numerous ti...

SERGE AUGUSTIN

Scott Scott Scott, the guy is amazing. His professionalism his care and concern and willingness to help is outstanding. Definitely, a great community and concierge suited atmosphere to be in. We love it here.

Karen Karen

**UPDATE** The property manager came over and solved the W/D problem this morning, really appreciate their quick response, they deserve two more stars. Hopefully we're back to functional home & don't have to deal with maintenance again. The same guy ...

Fabiola Cassy Augustin

The staff is amazing, specially Scott. He's very helpful, caring and always happy. Its unfortunate he only works in the morning.😉

Kenji Ishahara

Living here has been a good experience, closest to public transit, friendly staff. Clean building service team response right away. Concierge staff always helpful. Community has grown around the area, near Harvard and MIT.

Kudzai Chikwamba

The location is great and the apartments are nice. There were hot water issues and the gym could be updated but for the most part the place is great. Concierge is usually welcoming and helpful, Scott in particular.

Hyun Park Kim

We endured a period of construction for amenity spaces and still some going on for apartments, but the the friendly staff has helped. The new spaces came out beautiful. So very convenient location and nice and warm community. Always if problem see st...

Verified Resident 607667

Safe and Great community to live in near Alewife. Connectivity is supper awesome, you have to walk much in Boston cold weather if you use public transport. you will find everything whatever you need in the community.

Verified Resident 607668

Staying here is quite comfortable. The room is large enough and clean. Equipment - refrigerator, oven, microwave, in-room washing machine and dryer - all work well. Maintenance is provided timely. The common spaces - entrance, pool, gym, suite - are ...

Verified Resident 606791

It was very easy specialy, all the paper work and the support got from you guys was remarkable. I personaly, appriciate all the support given to me during the selection of the appartment. Specially I was in abroad when I seclected my apartment, it fi...

Stacie Waleyko

UPDATE: I have to lower my review because since May the gym, lobby, club room, and even the mail room have been torn up. Renovations to these common areas began nearly 6 months ago and there is no indication that they will be complete anytime soon. T...

Michael Zhang

Living here has been an absolute pleasure, with staff being friendly and helpful. My questions and concerns have all been acknowledged (and usually even addressed!) within one business day. Following the recent renovations at this complex, I think th...

Carolyn Jenks

The staff is the best. The renovation now nearly complete offers a new adventure at every turn. I wouldn''t want to live anywhere else in Cambridge. Just signed a new lease for my 6th year.

Kyle Halderman

DO NOT MOVE HERE PART 2 After a pretty pitiful review and a response from the owner you would expect a rebuttal review. ABSOLUTELY NOT. No one has reached out to me regarding my complaint that suggested. no timelines for construction confusion have b...

Madeleine Herr

Scott is truly wonderful. The rest of the staff since the Bozzuto takeover are unresponsive and have made decisions that have downgraded the building. The construction process in its entirety has been an immense headache, made worse by the staff's in...

Cassie G

I will be the outlier and say living here is NOT worth the insane cost. The positive reviews are a result of a contest they have: leave a positive review and get entered into a prize drawing. I have no doubt these people are happy here. However, I co...

Verified Resident 585955

Overall Cambridge Park has been a great place to live. The staff is extremely friendly and it's nice to always have someone at the front desk. The package concierge system is also a huge bonus at the property. The courtyard and pool are very nice and...

Verified Resident 577135

I am delighted with my life here. First, it is very close to T so that I can commute smoothly. And, in the summer, we had the same relaxation as when we went on holiday thanks to BBQ and swimming pool at the apartment. Also, I invited my friends to s...

Anonymous

From day one I had problems moving in with the last management company's head person. Equity Realty was bad, but Bozzuto is the worst. Bozzuto is only a front company for Hitman Realty out of Illinois, this company is also a front for the HartCambrid...

Mira Chong

I have been living here almost 2yrs and never had complaints by neighbors or management office and I am very disappointed/Very unprofessional staff both at the concierge. I also been leaved in different apartments before but never had issues with con...

Verified Resident 560064

i could not be more appreciative to all that boz uto does for our community it is a gift from the gods above that i am here right now from where i am from this is very nice apartment more than words can say

Verified Resident 547055

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vdolhare

Absolutely bad management and service with rental of a luxury apartment. I am stuck here because of my lease. The hot water is out practically every 2 months. I had requested for a change in window blinds as they are not working properly since almost...

James Doyle

The staff do not respond to emails or telephone calls. Very disappointing.

Verified Resident 534980

It has been good until the renovation started. Both management and leasing staff are very cordial and helpful. Amenities are well maintained and safety and privacy is taken care of, the 24/7 conceirge staff are the best people on Earth !

Andrew Park

Newly renovated units and friendly management! Also, can't complain about the fast maintenance! I will update the review to 5 Stars when the property-wide renovation is finished. Also, it's quite noisy due to Hanover Cambridge Park construction.

Verified Resident 528676

The comminuty is nice and peaceful. I like staying here. I like the staff here better than my previous community. I would love to see more group activity classes in community as Zumba, yoga. The quality of appliances is little low. That??™s the onl...

Snehalbhilare

This place feels like home. The best part is it's just right across station so easy to commute. The community is quite and safe. The staff is helpful and there is always some one to help you out. I enjoy staying at CambridgePark!!

Johnnie Burke

I love this place! The staff is amazing my favorite person is Scott! Literally the nicest person you will ever meet. The Cambridge Park community agrees with me on that. Your very fortunate if you get to live here. Clean friendly and convenient

meenal banga

Have recently moved here and having a great experience already!! Wonderful staff, great activities, nice pool and located right across the street from the T which makes commute very easy.

Hannah Naranjo

I've been living in my apartment for over a year now and have had an exceptional experience with my time living here. I have always been pleased with the amenities offered and the cleanliness of the property. In addition, the management team is incre...

Kelsie Simas

Cambridge park has been my home for 3 years, I love the convenience to public transit. The friendly and professional staff. Scott the lead concierge is always going above and beyond to help me and my family. Cambridge park is in the middle of renovat...

dawn williams

Been living at Cambridge Park for five years and it’s the concierge and service team that keep me here. The whole staff is always understanding and helpful. During the rehab construction that can be challenging the management offers nice resident e...

Yousef Riyadh

stayed in this place for 2 years. best place in Boston to live in. good service. good maintenance, good house keeping. I recommend anyone to stay in this place. and yes. its safe too.

Verified Resident 516221

I was one of the original residents of 30 Cambridgepark in 2002. I have grown to embrace the surrounding business community, as it is convenient to many of my needs and interests. Central to what I appreciate about this Residence are the newly update...

Verified Resident 503780

We can use the Club Suite, gym, poor and BBQ grills for free or almost free. We also have lots of fun events and gentle, kind and friendly staff. I think these are great value of this apartment. When I contacted with the staff for some issues, their ...

Verified Resident 503841

I love living here. Friendly staff, great location, awesome aminties without additional fees. Good safety features considering it is so close to the T station and has a lot of pedestrian traffic. And the biggest plus there is resident and guest parki...

Xiaoyang Wang

Very unprofessional staff since Buzzuto took over the management, both at the concierge and in the management office.

Daphne Chen

Our apartment is flooding out the doorway, and the emergency maintenance guy makes us wait 3 hours (we were constantly checking with the front desk for updates) before letting us know around midnight that it's our fault and he won't come until the mo...

Alvin Carter III

Scott is awesome! He really makes this place feel like home! Concierge is a hard role in a building this large, but he consistently makes it happen.

Umk Gee

For few years myself and my family live here and we love how everyone treats us. Scott always makes things good and all the people are friendly. Very convenient to public transit and stores. We recommend here if this is a choice for you have.

Patricia Kelly

Close to the Red line, lots of changes but still a very friendly community.

Johnny Del cid

Friendly and professional staff and great location!

Stefanie Gambino-Carter

We have lived in this building for 3 years and since day one Scott has been the reason we have stayed. He is amazing, thoughtful, funny, and on top of things. Whenever we have had an issue he has been the one to help get things fixed quickly and effi...

Chih Lee

Is wonderful community to live, kid and pet friendly. Friendly staff that was amazing even when there is construction all around. I believe that the upgrades will help but I hope they don't lose the special home feel they have now.

Julia Judd

Came here with my flatmate and it is very convenient to public transit. Friendly and warm, lots going on in the neighborhood as far as growth. My experience here has been very positive.

Doreen Howard

While my son went to school in Cambridge, he had a wonderful experience living at Cambridge Park Apartments. Staff were friendly and professional.

Paul Howard

Lived there for two years while in grad school Scott was like family. Staff always helpful! I would recommend this place to everyone in Cambridge area.

Labake Richard

I've lived here for almost 5 years and by far the best apartment community I've ever experienced. The staff are great - Scott and JD are the warmest and friendliest people ever..It feels like home!! I highly recommend.

Anita Treohan

I have lived here for several years. With all the management changes, Scott has been a constant. He has gone over and beyond for only me but for my family, friends, and guests. The apartment is undergoing some extensive improvements, which will defin...

Ningxin Li

I’ve been living here since July 2015. I love the quietness, convenience and beautiful scenes here in spring. But I’m leaving. This building has been worse and worse since bozzuto took over it last year. No cleaning wipes in gym since last year i...

Aruna A Chung-A-Hing

I've been living here for 2 and half years and have been more and more disappointed. The rent seems to increase with the loud construction noise inside and outside of the building. It is impossible to have a quiet day, w/ noise starting at 7:30 am to...

Jordan Bednar

Awesome staff!

Jonah Bowman

Excellent staff. Well run and maintained.

Carlo deMarco

This place is great. Love it here.

NAWRKIN RIVAS DE LOS SANTOS

I love cambridge park it's the best it's really fun for my family and the staff are great

Michelangelo Federici

Awesome staff!

Bob Flood

Awesome staff!

missirene21

My daughter and I love Scott’s enthusiastic personality and his welcoming smile every morning!! He is truly a gem to this place!

Mona Torella

Living here almost 2 years and love how friendly the community is. Scott is the best, always willing to help out with everything.. Great events for the kids to enjoy.

Zachary Provin

Awesome location to redline, staff always helpful and friendly.

Verified Resident 467197

Moving into a rental property with amenities and a new neighborhood with office buildings and residences side by side was a new experience for this Cambridge resident. Residents were more sharing, managment more accessible, requests for maintenance i...

Teresa Pascal

Me and my family have been living here for awhile and love the location of Cambridge Park. Staff is always on top of things and Scott is like family. Would recommend living here to any one looking to move to Cambridge.

sultanh als

I have been living here since 2015, almost more than a 3 years. I love the building, it is clean, the swimming pool in the summer, they have the best maintenance. The new management is great, they do activities though the summer which I enjoyed. The ...

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Great environment for families, particularly those raising children.

Olga Ohayon

Great appartment building. Supportive staff. Very well managed

Verified Resident 458738

I am happy with the building and the staff overally. I would highly recommend this place to friends. It is a friendly place to be. Though, living in this area is little bit pricy. But ammenities in the building/area are good.

jdmstu12

Great place to live, close to train and bus.

Toshi Kayanoki

Friendly staff, close to Redline which is public transit. Close to Harvard and MIT. Very good experience living here.

Takefumi Kunifuda

Great living in Cambridge Park, my kids loved the community and families that lived there. Staff was always helpful and professional.

Ricky Docette

Lived there for 2 years and love it, staff was like family. If I am every reassigned to the Boston area Cambridge Park is the first place I'll come back to.

Aya Ariel

I live here with my family for two years now and I love it! I especially appreciate how close it is to the T station (red line). We have a dog park that our dog loves. For my other little one we have a play room where he runs around and meet other ki...

Avani Atre

No hot water for the past month. When bozzuto was called for emergency services(with the cold weather), they claimed it was not an emergency. The building is 20 years old and they are finding the issue difficult. Rent does not reflect the poor mainte...

Verified Resident 446315

Great location, across the street from the mbta red line and literally minutes off 2w. It is run by some very responsive staff. The building is Super safe and there's lots of outdoorsy stuff around. Walking distance from Trader Joe's and Whole Foods....

Verified Resident 445659

Clean, safe, and friendly community. The dog-friendly perks are the biggest perk that I use. Having an on-site dog park is very convenient and the dog walking service, Baroo, is exceptionally accommodating and professional.

Verified Resident 443471

This building is very safe, is well maintained and perfectly located. I work north of Boston so it is very easy to hop on Rt2/95, on weekends I leave the car in the garage and use the T. The building is always arranging get together (yoga, paint nigh...

Verified Resident 443497

In the beginning, Cambridge Park was one word and to this day I have a tendency to forget. As mentioned in a previous page, I addressed the perks but did not discuss the management interaction with the tenant. All four different managements were grea...

Verified Resident 425813

Apartment maintenance is always done in less than 24 hours. Never had issues with management or concierge service. One of best part about living at Cambridge Park is how packages are handled, none of my packages got lost or mishandled. Biggest downsi...

Verified Resident 424221

Very nice property and very convenient location. Package concierge is a nice service to have as well. New management company but so far seem pretty good but have not seen how much they are going to raise the prices. The apartment is expensive but not...

Verified Resident 423065

Overall a good experience. There is lots of space, friendly and responsive staff, and the amenities are exactly as advertised. Maintenance issues and other problems are addressed quickly and professionally.

Verified Resident 423103

Apartment is nice, with contemporary amenities (CAC, in-unit laundry) and good sunlight. Staff is friendly and helpful. Grounds are clean and pleasant. Community is comfortably diverse, with just enough families with children that it doesn't feel opp...

Verified Resident 423147

Staff is very helpful & professional; I have never had to wait for a response;: the location is excellent; they make an effort for ppl to socialize ( I am having a problem submitting this survey due to # of characters! super annoying!)

Trevor Woodward

I moved to Cambridge about 8 months ago after graduating college. I looked around for weeks trying to find the perfect apartment and ended up at CambridgePark Apartments. I was immediately impressed by the amenities, staff, and comfort that met me. T...

Paula_J821

Great staff, convenient concierge service, pet friendly and nice units! All maintenance request I've made were taken care of quickly, and having washer and dryer in unit is amazing. The building has a gym, a wifi/study area, and a pool. Events are al...

Anonymous

I live in Cambridge park apartments for the last year and a half, and I very satisfied overall. The apartments are great and the maintenance are doing a great job, but more than all, the head of the concierge services (Scott) makes sure that I am, as...

Anonymous

I love this place! The concierge staff is super nice and very helpful, the facilities are great (love the gym, the pool, the sauna), and it's very close to Fresh Pond Mall and Fresh Pond. Great place to live!

Verified Resident 409793

Clean, well-maintained and friendly staffs. Reparing requests are reached in timely manner. Meet my expectations and reasonable price. Best location. Less communal area compared to other apartments. No remote control for the front door of the apartme...

Verified Resident 409502

My experience here so far has been very good the people in the front office leasing office are very attentive and responsible and very friendly the concierge is very friendly and knows what's happening in the building what we need to know the elevato...

Verified Resident 409326

It is great overall except that the door in our bedroom is hard to open. The staff are nice and the community is very friendly and safe, but it is a little noisy during the daytime since there are constructions nearby. I like the activities provided ...

Cog nomen

My fiance lived here for two years and we were both both just a tiny bit broken-hearted even though we were moving into our own home ;) On paper, the building I was living in (a few hours away, but in a similar area and price-range) looks comparable,...

Jerry Tait

How much is monthly rent and is there low income one bedroom units

Marsha Simas

My daughter who has a disability moved in almost 3 years ago and her experience living on her own for the first time has been great. Scott has become part of the family and so has the maintenance staff. They are very knowledgable and always willing t...

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Great apartment. Cool environmental. Close walk area. Thank you

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Great apartment. Cool environmental. Close walk area. Thank you

Dr. Serge The Nutrition Scientist

Awesome concierge service, the apartments are very nice, the swimming pool is very much fun and the gym is convenient!

STARR

I moved in approximately 8 months ago after moving out of the NEW "LUXURY APARTMENTS" built in 2014. I was the 10th resident to move in a now full 450+ residential property. I'm a true Cantabrigian residing in the diverse city for 45yrs. Apartment li...

Richard Ajiboye

I currently live here and it is fantastic, the staff are the nicest people you will meet and the location is perfect for commuters and families. The concierge the team is amazing and will make your stay here wonderful.

Jennifer Johnston

We moved to CambridgePark about 4 years ago because of how close it is to the T. We've stayed here because of the staff. The concierge staff, Scott and Jadi, go out of their way (like way above their job description or pay grade - they are the nicest...

Lulwa Alsoudairy

I lived at Cambridge park a couple years when I first moved to the United States. The warmth and friendliness of the community and its staff is what stands out. Scott is like family to me and the maintenance team is so responsive and respectful alway...

Maria Totniou

Great maintenance team, always professional and very helpful. Great Concierge and administration staff.

Alexia Smith

I love the atmosphere in the apartment. There is always a new face and a wide variety of people. The style is welcoming and so are the staff. I never worry about packages because the staff are not just welcoming but considerate of your comfort. In fa...

Colleen Carey

Lived here for the past three years and have really enjoyed it. Scott and the whole concierge and management team really make it a great place to live.

PBeeandJ

I've lived here for a year with my dog and some friends from college and I renewed my lease for two more. Here's why: Pros: - Staff is AMAZING. Scott and Jadi are the best. The maintenance staff shows up as soon as they can and fix any dumb problem I...

Joy Evangelin

Scott and Jadi and the team are Awsome!!!!

Teyahnie Boone

If you ever wanted to live in a place where you're greeted with a warm welcome, CambridgePark Apartments is the place for you. Scott and JD who are the building concierge are phenomenal and constantly go above and beyond their call of duty!!

Steven Vogl

I've lived here for 8 years, and just signed for another... This a beautiful and friendly community. It's worth the price for the friendly staff and wonderful neighborhood.

Nikolas Bowie

Wonderful apartments. Great location across from the T, lots of green space, an accessible but not-too-crowded swimming pool, and the community is fantastic. The staff is really friendly and very helpful. The only thing it's missing is a pool table, ...

Yousef R Alrabiah

Best place to live in Cambridge, the place is clean and the maintenance is well organized. Very quiet living style and good customer service. For transportation, the Red line station" Alewife" is very close. about 2 mints walk. For grocery, Whole foo...

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Jessica Dooley

Great community, very family-friendly, concierge and service teams go above and beyond.

Carolyn Jenks

Who knew that moving into Cambridge Park Apartments across from the Alewife Station would prove to be such a perfect fit for me? While my friends shovel snow in the winter, or find their newspapers on the sidewalks, I have a concierge and management ...

a m

I've lived here for about 2 years and really like it. Although expensive, the amenities and warm staff make it worth every cent. Plus at the end of the summer, you can see puppies play in the pool before it closes!

Claire Ernst

The staff at Cambridge Park has made this building feel like home. The concierges, Scott and Jadi, are amazing. They are always professional and friendly. They honestly care how you are doing. The maintenance team is great as well. If I put in a serv...

Gina Henning

I love living here! Convenient that it's so close to public transit and close to grocery stories and drug stores, it's also a blast living here. The concierge team is the best, as well as the office team. Scott and Jadi make the atmosphere so fun and...

Ali Lorden

great place to live! can't beat the location by the T and the employees and concierge service really make it feel like home!!

Юлия Павкова

Great place to live in Cambridge. Spacious, light apartments, gym, swimming pool and proximity to T and shops like Wholefoods and Trader Joe's. Highly recommend.

Sultana Als

I have lived here for two years, everything is amazing, clean, quiet, but the only reason let me leave is some of the overnight shift concierge is unprofessional , the guy who worked at night is really impolite, he yelled at me once.

Lauren Elizabeth

My husband and I lived at Cambridge Park Apartments for two years. It has been a year since we have moved and we still miss the staff terribly. We didn't have family in Boston, but Tovah, JD and the rest of the staff made this place feel like home. I...

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Holly Johnsen

We have lived here about a month, and we really enjoy it so far! It's as close as you can get to the Red Line, plus two grocery stores are just a short walk away. The management is extremely responsive and the residents are friendly. The rent is much...

Anonymous

We have been living here for many years and are looking forward to moving out. The management recently changed and the entire maintenance department has turned over. I have an issue that hasn't been resolved for 2 months, even after asking repeatedly...

Anonymous

Avoid this place or you will end up fighting the helpless management team in the property. They seem so nice when you tour the apartment and are considering move in. But once you move in, like the previous reviewers below, you will face so much incon...

Anonymous

When my husband and I moved in (2009), this apartment complex was a fair value for the money, conveniently located, populated with quiet and polite tenants, and while not an amazing place to live, certainly comfortable enough to be almost worth the r...

Anonymous

Archstone is a terrible property management company --- owner. It is tricky and unrealistic; the rental market in Cambridge and Boston remains flat, but Archstone has started to increase rent by more than 20%! Early this year it encouraged current te...

Anonymous

This complex is absolutely not worth the price of the rent. The maintenance staff was ok. They did a decent job, but at times did not complete request, and one employee definitely overstepped their professional boundary. Management is COMPLETELY awfu...

Anonymous

Just got my lease renewal letter after living here for one year. The monthly rend increase was 700 dollars for two-bedroom apartment!!! Insane and ridiculous. We would not have moved in last year had we known this increase.

Anonymous

Before moving in, note that the building has paper-thin walls and you can hear everything from your neighbors! You can also hear piano playing from downstairs or next to your units. I have this neighbor who plays the piano everyday at 8:30pm-9:30pm a...

Anonymous

I really like this complex. My apartment is nice and new, and the staff is GREAT. The apartment building is directly across the street from the T, and within walking distance of Whole Foods, Trader Joe's and Starbucks. And of course the amenities are...

happyrentershe

I've lived in this community for a year. I've had a couple random issues with safety incidences. When brought to management's attention, action was very swift and corrective. Then have done everything possible to make me feel comfortable and safe. So...

Robert S.

I've been here at Cambridgepark for about 2.5 years now. The building was bought and management was changed about a year and a half or so ago, so the reviews complaining about poor management was about the previous management. They do have some issue...

cambridgemath

Decent sized room, a little cheaper than comparables in other places. This building has many families with children, especially Japanese and Koreans. Nice internal courtyard, secure and quiet, though there are noises at night from the roads. I found ...

CambridgeMARenter

I almost didn't rent here because of these reviews. It would have been my loss. I am glad I took the risk: As far as building upkeep: They've painted all of the hallways and they are replacing the carpeting. Archstone has a "new to you" policy such t...

Anonymous

My husband and I have lived here since 2003. We were the first ones in our apartment and we loved it. We lived through the first management (very bad), followed by the wonderful management of ------ -------, which was displaced July 2007 by the acqui...

Anonymous

I wrote a previous review titled 'depends what you need'. wanted to post a follow-up. Personally, i didn't see much of a change with new management. They were nice to me and always available if i had questions, etc. Additionally, moving out was made ...

bobgibson

Still have Solantic? Sales: "Oh, you'll love them. They're the BEST" Still have 2" front door clearance? Love that "community" feel. Does the garage door/intercom system work more than 50% of the time? Can you fit your car in your space? I'm sure the...

mklaczynski

Check www.archstonesmoke.wordpress.com To make it a short review: my family (including an infant) has been exposed to marijuana and tobacco secondhand smoke, and the situation was fully condoned by the management. When we started to raise our concern...

Michal K.

Check www.archstonesmoke.wordpress.com for details. My family (including an infant) has been exposed to toxic secondhand smoke (marijuana and tobacco), regardless of the no-drug & non-smoking policy, with full knowledge of the management who condoned...

Anonymous

The Alewife T station is what brought us finance geeks here as we commute to the financial district everyday. The red line is comparatively newer and safer than other lines and it takes roughly half an hour to go to work, so we chose this aptmt mostl...

Anonymous

Maybe I'm not very eligible to write a review since only today I have rented an apartment in CambridgePark Place and am about to move in 2 weeks. However, since 1st impressions matter as well, I'd like to say that I was under very positive impression...

Anonymous

There are entirely too may rules! There is a courtyard which is rarely used for recreation because staff does not allow chldren to play, Pool closes at 9:ooPM. There was even apoint that a child was laughing and management actually shushed him. They ...

Anonymous

I lived at this place for 2 years. The reasons I took this place included the location: closest building to a T stop, and easy access to highway 2 to get out of the city to work; pretty new and modern building which is not that common in Cambridge, t...

Anonymous

I was living there for about 18 months and got relocated to DC for work so I had to move. I just recently moved back to MA and moved back to Cambridge Park 3 months ago. I like the building, like my neighbors and like the staff. Wouldn't move anywher...

sam789

The bootm line is: Very Bad, arrogant staff. If owner is reading this please you should try to hire new people. No community activities.. high rent.. no value for money Rip offf

Anonymous

I've lived here for 3 years and have seen people come and go. It's not as bad as some comment on here. It seems like the only people on here are the ones that have something bad to say. I guess you can't make everyone happy, but I am. So I feel like ...

sandy9876

I would never recommend these apartment to any one reasons: 1. Staff behavior very very bad 2. atleast will cost you 25% more then the rent 3. abnoxious management 4. electricity bill and cable bill expect to be more then $200 per month no matter wha...

Anonymous

Like any place, you're going to have good points and not-so-good points. For my husband and I, (students and parents), the pros outweigh the cons, and we are satisfied with our apartment experience at CambridgePark Place. *The management, while seemi...

Anonymous

Also read through the bad reviews below, but don't see this reflected in the current state of the building as things have definitely improved. Been living here for 4 months now: PRO: -Management has been easily accessible, quick and competent. 24 hr ...

sidh9581

Reasons: Arrogant Staff Too Expensive Little stains on carepet and charges me $3000 for carpet changing.. Stass is very unfriendly......

Anonymous

I read through several of the negative reviews and noticed they are almost all from 2003 and/or involve complaints about the cable service. I've lived here for the past 4 months and have enjoyed my stay so far. Cable/internet service is now provided ...

Anonymous

I've lived here for a few years and in the winter, residents are not guaranteed hot water in the morning. I have not been able to take a hot shower in the morning for a week! This happened last year as well. It is totally unacceptable and future resi...

Anonymous

We've lived here for over a year now, so here's what we've found: The Good: 1. Concierge staff are congenial. 2. Maintenance staff are tops - they are professional & respond to problems quickly. They take pride in their work. 3. The apartments are sp...

Anonymous

For what you get, this apartment is very overpriced. If you have a dog and want parking, plan on paying about $2700 per month. Don't move in here if you plan on staying more than a year. They get you in with a "deal" then hike up the rent considerabl...

Online R.

You will hear 2 fire alarm in one week. It is not at noon, not at evening but I will be at midnight. They also don't have parking for guest.My car was towed 3 x even though I am a tenant. Pricey, however it is a good environment. One more thing, don'...

Anonymous

Any visitor will be impressed by the building but after living there for a year I would recommend that potential renters really do their homework before signing a lease. Cambridgepark is a fine place if: - You don't need internet access - You don'...

Anonymous

If you'd like to live in a nice community - this place is not for you: neighbors are often inconsiderate; concierge is unfriendly; and the management is completely unresponsive. On the other side, if you just need a subway station, decent-size apartm...

Anonymous

BEGIN RANT I've been a resident of CPP for over two years, and several times have considered moving out. Here are a few of the main reasons: 1. As many other people have stated, the telecommunications in this building are THE WORST. No options except...

cppSUCKS

I can't agree with the previous reviewers more - especially, those mentioning how bad the cable tv and "high" speed internet connection is. The latter is crucial for me and this place CANNOT resolve the problem. Don't let the leasing guys fool you - ...

noHDTV

I'm going to keep this short and simple: I completely agree with ALL of the negative complaints from other reviewers. The cable and internet connection are so terrible that it makes this place UNBEARABLE. My cell phone's internet connection is faster...

HDTVenvy

I've written here before about the miserable cable tv and internet and just wanted to post another note. A few months ago, residents were told that they had the *option* to receive satellite TV from Dish Network. Do not be fooled. Two major problem w...

Anonymous

If you move into this complex, you're left with only one choice for cable and internet connection (a POS company named Solantic). The cable signal quality is worse than terrestrial (i.e., over-the-air antenna) quality - especially, if you have a 48" ...

Anonymous

These sites are always used for complaining and never as a place to give praise. Cambridge Park Place is truely a place I enjoy calling home. It is SUPER convenient, well taken care of and the staff is always available when you need them. Honestly......

Anonymous

I lived here for one year and moved earlier this year. CPP is expensive but it is convenient to the T and there's washer/dryer and a decent fitness center. The pool is also pretty good. The biggest problems would be the fire alarm going off weekly, u...

Anonymous

I lived there several months ago, and leaving was the best thing that ever happened to me! Don't get wooed by the *newness* factor! Places built 50 years ago are in better condition than this pile of crap! And the fire alarm problem...it happened eve...

yankee67

I can say that I too am a bit discouraged regarding the recent changes in rules surrounding the features at Cambridge Park apartments. However, it is fairly obvious to me that the tenants, our neighbors, have warranted this change. I pay a higher ren...

Anonymous

Don't live here because of the amenities, here are some new rules dictated by management: 1)The "community" room (hah!) is now only open during the day throughout the week, and very limited daytime hours on the weekends. If you want to use it any ot...

goodtenant1966

The complex has had some issues related to its somewhat innovative design. The building, once corrected is actually quite nice. A new yahoo group to collect concerns... http://groups.yahoo.com/group/cambridgeparkplace T are things that we as te...

Anonymous

I'll try to keep this review short and concise: Cable TV: You have only ONE choice (a POS provider named Solantic) - you cannot get Comcast, RCN, or anything else. The cable quality is HORRENDOUS - they splice ONE DirecTV signal into 311 apartments. ...

Anonymous

The leasing office just gave me a 2 week notice on a 15% increase on the rent and it was management's fault that they didn't give me prior notice. They admitted that it was there fault, but won't do anything about it. Now I have to pay a month to mon...

Anonymous

yup

Anonymous

We've lived here for almost a year now, and are still frequently frustrated. Upon first inspection it looks like a luxury apartment complex, but we've realised this isn't the case. We're on the top floor and can actually hear the subway from our b...

cflower

Overall, I would agree with the previous reviewer that this building, despite having some issues, is an enjoyable place to live. Here I will systematically list pros and cons so that people deciding whether to live here can decide if the pros or cons...

Anonymous

Ok, my lease will be up soon, and after a year this is how I feel about CPP: - It was a great place when we first got a tour of the facilities. Now every hallway is dirty, the carpets are stained and all the odors they promised we would never smell f...

Anonymous

This building suffers from "lowest bidder" syndrome. The hot water is lacking at times, the windows leak, the heat is sometimes lacking, you can hear people running down the hall several floors away (sound most be transmitted through the steel). P...

Anonymous

I´ve lived in full service buildings in 5 other major cities and CambridgePark Place has had more problems in the one year I´ve been here than in 10 years at all the other buildings combined. Fire Alarms, theft, parking, broken pipes, unfriendly st...

Anonymous

One of the criteria I look at when determining which apartment to live in, is the broadband/internet capabilities. The internet at cambridge park place is absolutely the worst internet solution anywhere. I venture to say that it is the worst in th...

Anonymous

Some apartments have great views, the building is new and it just across the street from Alewife T Station as well as shops. Yet, the fire alarm goes off constantly and there are speakers in every unit making it worse. Water pipes break often because...

Anonymous

Most of the complaints you´ve read here are true. 1) Parking--There was a memo sent to all tenants which implied that a good number had a parking space _taken away_ from them mid-lease. The spaces are way too small, especially considering the inc...

regret2003

The apartments are new. Basically everything else rates an F. The front office is incredibly unhelpful. They promise high speed internet (which may take 6 weeks to 6 months to turn on) and cable (ditto). They promise parking (which they make renege o...

Anonymous

People like you are the reason why service is sub-average in this country. You ACCEPT slackers and standards that are lower than other´s. You´re the type of person that loves their car even though it breaks down every other day. Sorry for the perso...

Anonymous

The good things about the property are the acutal grounds, the relative safety, and the nice concierges. That is the extent of the good things I can think of. This building was not designed properly, to make matters worse, the construction company...

Anonymous

My roommate and I just moved-in a little over a month ago after a long search of apartments in the metro area. We decided, without a doubt, that Cambridge Park Place was the best deal for the money we could find. I must say, had I read these reviews...

Anonymous

It is getting better here, but it has still been a nightmare here. Pretty much every comment here (incredibly slow internet, cheap appliances, fire alarms, unhelpful management) is true, so I won´t go over those in any more detail here. One upsid...

Anonymous

It certainly wasn´t easy in the beginning. My inexperienced view of new construction was having a clean and problem-free place to live. Of course, it didn´t turn out that way for many frustrating months. There were glitches here and there (some mi...

Anonymous

This repeats some comments mentioned before, but here´s my take: 1) Internet service: As mentioned before, Solantic provides 1 T1 for all the tenants in the building, so it bogs down dialup speeds in the evening--when you´re actually home! Fa...

Anonymous

I´ve read the very negative comments of other users, and I want to say something more positive about this place. The builders chose materials that produce low or no chemical emissions (such as fumes from paint and carpeting). The carpet is actual...

Anonymous

I have been living here now for a couple months and I can honestly say I feel like I was really taken for a ride. If you are considering getting an apartment here talk to current residents and get the real story. The so called "luxury" amenities a...

Anonymous

CambridgePark Place is likely to give you more headaches than you can imagine. We were lied to from the start by the leasing agents and management company and continue to get the proverbial runaround. Here are just a few of the problems life at Ca...

Anonymous

I hate this place. Everythign in this place is nice to look at, but that´s about it. Everything´s thrown together in the cheapest way and the components of each unit are among the lowest quality at any standard appliance stores. I got too caught up...

Anonymous

the place is brand-new, which is good and bad... it´s good because the cheap carpet and appliances they put in haven´t worn out yet, but it´s bad because there are lot of systemic problems with the building. the parking garage is nice, if you c...

Anonymous

I think the bad outweighs the good in this apartment building. The units are nice but a host of other problems affect our opinion of the building. We didn´t have hot water for a whole week as well as other sporadic times in the winter. Many units on...