Overall Review of Pickwick Park Townhouses
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33 reviews mention this
Maintenance response is a frequent issue
Residents describe long repair delays and incomplete follow-through.
A major thread through the reviews is that maintenance does not respond quickly or fix issues completely. Multiple residents mention unanswered emails or work orders that are delayed, missed, or only partially handled. Others describe recurring problems like leaks, plumbing failures, no water or power, pests, and HVAC or shower issues that took weeks to address or never fully resolved. Even when repairs happen, some residents say they continued to experience the same problem afterward.
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24 reviews mention this
Staff help is mixed but common
Residents have both positive and negative experiences with office staff.
Reviews describe a split in how residents feel about day-to-day staff support. On the positive side, several reviews thank specific leasing team members for being polite, helpful, understanding, and responsive during the move-in or application process. On the negative side, others criticize the office and management as rude, unavailable, or unwilling to address concerns, sometimes describing conflicts over rent or repairs. Several comments connect these experiences to whether maintenance requests actually get processed and followed up.
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16 reviews mention this
Overall cleanliness gets contrasting feedback
Residents mention both very clean grounds and reports of unclean conditions.
Some residents describe the property as clean and well kept, including sidewalks being shoveled quickly after snowfall and grounds maintained regularly. Other reviews are sharply negative, describing roaches, trash or debris, and units that residents say were dirty or not move-in ready. Even among the negative reviews, complaints often tie back to delayed or incomplete fixes that affect livability. The result is that cleanliness comes up in both directions depending on the review.
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5 reviews mention this
Pool access is repeatedly criticized
Residents say the pool is frequently not usable.
Several residents mention the pool as a disappointment because it is rarely open, not open on certain days, or described as only for looks. Others say it has not been open for extended periods even though it is referenced as a community feature. In multiple reviews, the concern is that residents cannot rely on pool access during the time they are living there.
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10 reviews mention this
Value and rent increases draw pushback
Some residents feel the rent is not matched by the upkeep.
A set of reviews argues that the asking rent is too high for what residents say they experience day to day. Complaints often reference outdated units or appliances, delayed repairs, and situations like unresolved maintenance problems or recurring issues. A few reviews also describe rent going up over time and still feeling like there was not enough improvement to justify the cost. While some residents call the area well priced, others say they do not consider it worth what they pay.
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2 reviews mention this
Near everyday errands
Nearby pharmacy and dining options are within a few miles.
Residents comment that the area is convenient and that the community pricing and surroundings work for them. For day-to-day errands, there are nearby options like Walgreens and CVS Pharmacy, plus several nearby dining spots and cafes. The listings also place medical and hospital options within a few miles, which can matter for ongoing appointments.
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