The Bellevue House Apartments

One of the most unprofessional rental companies I have ever had to deal with. At one point the landlord came into the apartment unannounced...

One of the most unprofessional rental companies I have ever had to deal with. At one point the landlord came into the apartment unannounced saying he was going to take band equipment that belonged to my roommate and our neighbor. They regularly broke the lease and did not provide us with storage like the lease said they would. At one point a window broke (and when I say this I don't mean someone broke it. The glass literally fell out of the frame) and they screwed in plexiglass instead of actually fixing the window. I would definitely not recommend.

I lived at Bellevue House for 2 years and had very few problems while I was there. I only had cockroaches twice and the...

I lived at Bellevue House for 2 years and had very few problems while I was there. I only had cockroaches twice and the management was extremely prompt at coming to spray. They were also prompt when I had mice. HOWEVER: - Let me begin by saying that I am a major germ freak and have borderline OCD when it comes to the cleanliness of my apartment (this is relevant for the Security Deposit problem). NOTHING is ever out of place, let alone dirty. Industrial cleaners and I are good friends. :D Thus, I was happy when they handled the cockroaches and mice quickly. - NOT CLEAN ON MOVE-IN: When I moved into the apartment, it was not up to my standards (again, major clean freak.) They claimed to have cleaned the apartment beforehand, but I had the following problems: The countertop was moldy (made of cutting board-type wood) and I had to buy and install a new one. On top of that, the stove was not clean nor the walls around it (covered in what appeared to be bacon grease...I can only assume that the previous tenant really liked bacon. :D). The side of the fridge was also rusted. I had to pull the counter (with it's new countertop) out from the wall so that I could sand and repaint the side of the fridge with rustoleum to prevent it from deteriorating further. Additionally, various doors had chunks of wood missing - I sanded and painted these. So, the apartment complex's version of "clean" is not necessary great. - TOOK SECURITY DEPOSIT: With the state that I received the apartment in mind, I made certain to scrub the apartment when I moved out. My parents even came down to help so that whoever moved in next would be moving into a clean place. Even with the overly cleanly way that I live, and the final scrub down of the apartment, THEY STILL TOOK 57% OF THE SECURITY DEPOSIT!!! Be aware that they are definitely attempting to find every and all ways to take that final deposit from you. The lady that checked me out said "Wow, this is one of the cleanest apartments I've seen!" and yet they still took out a ridiculous amount of the security deposit. I was charged for steam cleaning the carpets, "extra cleaning", repairs and replacements (light bulbs, bolts for the toilet seat, drip pan, and frig crisper cover) and associated labor costs amounting to approx $350. - OTHER REVIEWS ARE ACCURATE: I had read that they attempted to scam students out of their security deposits in previous reviews because of damage and unclean apartments. But, I was loath to believe it due to the way that I live compared to the average college student. I don't drink, don't smoke, and definitely don't party (thus, no damage). However, it appears that it does not matter if you are a model resident, since they will still do everything they can to take your security deposit.

I have enjoyed very much the four years that I have stayed at the Bellevue House. I really like the location. The apartment looks...

I have enjoyed very much the four years that I have stayed at the Bellevue House. I really like the location. The apartment looks good. I really have had no issues to speak of....

I really appreciated the soundproof brick walls: not only did they give a solid feel to my apartment but made it somewhat soundproof. Simple...

I really appreciated the soundproof brick walls: not only did they give a solid feel to my apartment but made it somewhat soundproof. Simple and clean and right on Ohio avenue.

I would not give this place a one star. The manager and owner are running the scam here. Warning!! Do not rent from here!!...

I would not give this place a one star. The manager and owner are running the scam here. Warning!! Do not rent from here!! DO NOT RENT from here. You won't see a dime out of your security deposit, plus they will make you pay to clean the apartment including everything by their person when you move out and make you pay to steam clean the carpet before you move out. It's a money making scam and they take advantage of college students. You will end up paying 2000 dollars when you move out for nothing.