pine hill apartments west philly (Philadelphia, Sylvania: leasing, university, utilities)

[curiousrenter]

I'm looking to rent an apartment in west philly and saw a great one at pine hill apartment which is rented by signature community.

Does anyone live there? I'd love to hear how your experience has been before I sign a lease.

Thanks!

[FindingZen]

Unless they make a big deal out of recent renovations, I'd recommend against it. Instead I'd take a look at the building on the NE corner of 48th and Osage. I lived there for two years. For a few dollars more, it will be worth it.

[curiousrenter]

Have you heard particularly bad things? I took a look at it and it seemed very nice.

[FindingZen]

Originally Posted by curiousrenter

Have you heard particularly bad things? I took a look at it and it seemed very nice.

I'll admit that I haven't heard "bad things" personally. I've just never been a fan of any of the apartment buildings along Pine Street west of 48th. I never personally felt as good a vibe about them. At the very least, I'd suggest taking a look at the place I alluded to before making a final decision.

[OliviaW86]

Please avoid leasing from Pine Hill Apartments at 48th & Pine, Philly. At first glance, the apartments look great, and the montly cost is great. Signature Community Properties has an inept staff - both the management and facilities. The leasing staff are rude and indifferent. The facilities staff are inept. The property is poorly maintained and the washer/dryer facilities are so inefficient that most everyone goes to a local laundromat. The miscellaneous trash around the dumpsters is never picked up by the staff. The hallways have no heat or air. Brrrr! They don't respond to service calls in a prompt manner - sometimes not at all! If you have an emergency, be content to wait 1-2 days and be prepared to make several calls before it is resolved. Also, from what I have heard from my neighbors, they are loathe to return your security deposit. Beware! Stay away! Lease elsewhere!

[l buchanan]

Filthy common areas....hallways.. trash areas..grounds. need I say more? Skyrocket utilities. Common areas not climate controlled. Please go elsewhere. This is an unsafe. Complex.

[l buchanan]

Incompetent company and dishonest to boot. Be very weary of signature community properties. Don't lease at pine hill apts in west Philly. Run.

[upenn26]

check out the Sylvania Gardens and there website is [url=http://www.bergerproperties.org]Berger Properties - University City and Overbrook Apartments in Philadelphia[/url] and at 48th and Osage ave as they really run a first class operation with great maintenance and nice renovated apartments.