I had lived in one their apartments for 3 years, and was very much satisfied with the experience.
I had lived in one their apartments for 3 years, and was very much satisfied with the experience. My unit had both ventilated AC and dishwasher, which I found most apartments in that area did not. Everything worked a vast majority of the time. Management gave prompt attention to the small number of issues that occurred. I would definitely say they are far better than most management companies near the universities. I highly recommend them..
Brian MacAllister
I’ve been a tenant in the building on Phillips Ave for three years as a PhD student at CMU, and the experience here has been great.
I’ve been a tenant in the building on Phillips Ave for three years as a PhD student at CMU, and the experience here has been great. The building is very well-maintained, and though it’s the same 1950s brick-building stock as the surrounding streets, the interiors are much more up-to-date than some others I’ve toured — in particular, my apartment had new vinyl-hardwood flooring installed right before I moved in, and the kitchen is at least relatively modern with a dishwasher, clean appliances, and updated electrical. No corners cut in the construction or maintenance. That’s worth a lot in Squirrel Hill!
Aaron is an excellent landlord and great person and tries his hardest to resolve whatever issues occur as soon as possible. I’ve had a few urgent maintenance issues and a few less-critical ones, and in all cases Aaron responded immediately and did whatever necessary. He has a team of maintenance folks who do a good job. He makes sure the building stays clean and presentable, and it seems this attracts tenants who value this, too.
Location is great, of course — it’s right off of Murray Ave, with a bunch of coffee shops, restaurants, and stores, and it’s right on the 61C/D bus line to CMU, Pitt, and downtown and the 64 to Shadyside.
All in all, highly recommended!
Chris Fallin
You’ll be in a beautiful neighborhood, in a well-maintained apartment, and have a high-quality landlord. You’re not going to get a better deal anywhere else.
I highly recommend renting through Squirrel Hill Flats. I spent 4 years in the same apartment in the Beechwood location and I loved my entire time there. Aaron is a fantastic landlord and an overall kind and friendly human; he is very attentive, responsive, and reasonable when it comes to resolving issues, maintenance or otherwise. I tried to be nothing but respectful and honest at all times, and I received nothing less in return.
As far as the apartment/neighborhood:
Squirrel Hill is a beautiful neighborhood with a quaint little business district that offers a variety of businesses: Eateries spanning a large cultural diversity. Several bars and coffee shops. A grocery store and a movie theater! The residential areas are beautiful and the nearby Frick park is a joy to explore. Be sure to check out Games Unlimited if you like tabletop games, and The Independent Brewing Company if you like good beer. The apartment I lived in (at the Beechwood location) was fantastic, cozy, and within a very reasonable walking time (~10 minutes) to everything I described above.
Again, I highly recommend renting through Squirrel Hill Flats. You’ll be in a beautiful neighborhood, in a well-maintained apartment, and have a high-quality landlord. You’re not going to get a better deal anywhere else.
February 2019
D. Lusetich