Review for Crescent House Apartments (Bo ...
Review for Crescent House Apartments (Bob Gramham Apartments) I lived at Crescent House for 2 years, and while it wasn’t the worst experience, I can’t stress enough how much I regret choosing to live here. I would NEVER recommend anyone to rent from ANY Bob Gramham apartments—they are a complete scam. The leasing office is an absolute joke, only interested in squeezing as much money out of you as possible with no care for tenant satisfaction or well-being.
First, let’s talk about the outrageous rent increase. In my second year, they raised my rent by $400, and they only gave us 2 months’ notice. Two months!? How is that enough time to find a new place? That’s not just unreasonable—it’s predatory. For the amount of money you’re paying to live here, you’d expect premium amenities, 24/7 security, and at least a decently clean building. But nope. You get none of that. In fact, they nickel-and-dime you for everything, from how long your car parks in one spot to what you keep on your balcony. They also charge you for mandatory pet rent, renters' insurance, and a laundry list of unnecessary, nitpicky requirements to move in—as if you're buying a house. It’s clear they only care about padding their pockets.
But here’s the real kicker: When I moved out, I followed their instructions to the letter. I patched and sanded all the holes in the walls as requested—no issues there. But almost a month after moving out, I get a certified letter saying they’re keeping $150 of my $2,500 security deposit for unpatched holes. Unpatched holes that I know I patched and sanded! But it doesn’t stop there. They also charged me $150 for a “damaged stove top” and even threw in a $5 charge for sending me the letter. This is where it gets even more infuriating—weeks of back-and-forth with the leasing office, and I finally ask for photos of the supposed damage. Their response? The holes “weren’t sanded down enough to their standards” (are you kidding me? I am not a carpenter!), and the stove top only needed to be “refinished” (which means it was cleaned, not replaced). But of course, they decided to charge me a total of $305 for all of this!
This place is an absolute scam, and it’s clear they do everything they can to take advantage of tenants. I’m beyond frustrated and angry that I ever chose to live here. They have no respect for their tenants, just their own bottom line. Save yourself the headache, the stress, and the money—do not rent from Bob Gramham apartments. There are countless other places where you won’t be treated like a cash cow and won’t get charged for every little thing they can think of. Don’t make the same mistake I did.