Riverview Commons

Cons

• The bathroom is too small to fit a wheelchair, forcing the living/dining room to be used as a bedroom.
• The management is horrible and not recommended.
• The place is haunted with paranormal activity.
• The building is not smoke-free and smoking occurs inside the building.
• Staff do not keep resident information private.
• The owners and managers are rude.
• The building is infested with bed bugs and mold in multiple rooms.
• The maintenance is poor and the building is hazardous to renters' health.
• There are security concerns, including attempts to break in.
• Residents report negative energy, sensations of choking, and scratches.

Review

A common thread running through these accounts is a striking failure to accommodate basic needs, particularly for residents with mobility challenges. One reviewer describes a bathroom that is so cramped it cannot accommodate a wheelchair, forcing them to repurpose the living and dining room as a bedroom. The takeaway is clear: the layout and space allocation make it impossible for a wheelchair user to navigate comfortably, and this is presented as a fundamental flaw of the building rather than a temporary inconvenience. Several others echo this theme, stressing that the property is not accessible or suitable for disabled residents, and the inability to meet simple accessibility standards stands out as a persistent problem.

Beyond physical barriers, the experiences with management emerge as a consistent source of frustration. Reviews repeatedly label the management as "horrible" or disrespectful, with complaints about privacy and responsiveness. One reviewer notes that staff information protection is lacking, and another laments that the manager is not approachable or helpful when issues arise. There is a recurring implication that the owner or management team prioritizes control or appearances over residents' well-being, to the point where some residents felt that even routine problems wouldn't be addressed adequately. A policy cited by at least one reviewer - the limit of "10 visits a month" - further contributes to a sense that residents' needs may be deprioritized or constrained by administrative rules rather than by legitimate safety or health concerns.

A striking portion of the remarks concerns paranormal experiences, which are described with alarming intensity. Several residents claim their apartments are haunted, reporting sensations of negative energy, choking feelings, and inexplicable physical experiences such as being dragged from bed or receiving scratches. Pets respond with agitation, limited to dramatic reactions like dogs barking at a closet, and some residents insist on supernatural explanations for what they perceived. One account even mentions calling a pastor to perform an exorcism, which allegedly worsened the situation according to the resident. While these claims are subjective and not verifiable, they contribute to a strongly negative overall impression of the building for those who reported them, coloring perceptions of safety and comfort in a way that goes well beyond typical landlord-tenant disputes.

Safety and privacy concerns extend into everyday life in the building. Several reviewers describe a building environment where smoking indoors persists despite expectations of a smoke-free policy, and where outside break-ins are a recognizable threat. The sense of vulnerability is reinforced by complaints that the staff or management do not safeguard resident privacy or address intrusion attempts effectively. Taken together, these factors reinforce a broader narrative: residents feel unprotected, unheard, and exposed to risks that should be preventable through attentive management and proper enforcement of building rules.

Health hazards also surface in the reviews, with mentions of bed bugs and mold appearing in multiple locations both upstairs and downstairs. The repetition of pest and mold problems paints a picture of deteriorating conditions that impact air quality and overall livability. Several commenters explicitly state that no one should have to endure such conditions, underscoring the real-world consequences of maintenance neglect. The combination of infestations and mold feeds into a larger sense of neglect and risk to residents' health, reinforcing the negative sentiment about the living environment.

Taken together, the collection of reviews conveys a strongly negative overall impression of the apartment complex. Accessibility shortcomings, disappointing interactions with management, alarming reports of paranormal experiences, concerns about privacy and safety, and concrete health hazards all converge into a warning for potential renters. The recurring messages advise prospective tenants to exercise caution or to avoid moving into the building altogether, emphasizing that the cumulative effect of these issues creates an environment that many residents find intolerable and not worthy of recommendation.

Restaurants

• McDonald's (0.2 miles)
• Taqueria Maria's (0.6 miles)
• Bismarck's Main Street Bar & Grill (0.7 miles)
• Watertown Homestyle Bakery (0.8 miles)
• Jimmy John's (0.8 miles)
• Uptown Bar (0.8 miles)
• Rock River Pizza (0.8 miles)

Physicians

• Watertown Vision (0.7 miles)
• Watertown Regional Medical Center - Hwy 26 Clinic (0.7 miles)
• Eyewear Unlimited (0.8 miles)
• Watertown Regional Medical Center - Doctors Court Clinic (1.3 miles)
• ProHealth Medical Group Clinic (1.4 miles)
• Watertown Regional Medical Center - Center For Women’s Health (1.8 miles)
• Claris-Eyecare.com (1.8 miles)

Pharmacies

• Walgreens (0.7 miles)
• Home Town Pharmacy (0.8 miles)
• Village Pharmacy (10.2 miles)
• Home Town Pharmacy (10.9 miles)
• Walgreens (11.2 miles)

Cafes

• Tribeca Gallery Cafe & Books (0.8 miles)
• Latte Donatte (0.8 miles)
• Starbucks (7.2 miles)

Parks

• Fannie P Lewis Park (1.1 miles)
• Riverside Park (1.4 miles)
• Harnischfeger Park (9.4 miles)
• Roosevelt Park (12.4 miles)
• Jefferson County Fair Park (12.7 miles)
• Sandy Beach Playground (12.8 miles)
• Fowler Park (12.9 miles)

Places of Worship

• Southern Baptist Convention (1.6 miles)
• River Valley Alliance Church (2.1 miles)
• Crossroads Community Church (6.6 miles)
• Stable in Christ (6.9 miles)
• Salem Lutheran Church (11.7 miles)
• Saint Peter Lutheran Church (12 miles)
• Risen Christ Holy Spirit Church (12.4 miles)

Hospitals

• Watertown Memorial Hospital (1.9 miles)
• Watertown Regional Medical Center (1.9 miles)
• Fort Memorial Hospital Add to Favorites (11.1 miles)

Transportation

• U-Haul Neighborhood Dealer (11.4 miles)