Period: November 2008 through February 2009
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Allan Domb Ratings based on 16 surveys, 8 comments
	RATING	RAW	ALL
Overall (average of all 32 questions):		3.77	3.56
Landlord / Tenant Relationship:		3.13	3.36
Apartment / Property Quality:		4.10	3.68
Repair Responsiveness:		3.37	3.37
Landlord / Tenant Relationship My Landlord...
	RATING	RAW	ALL
is concerned with my satisfaction:		2.37	2.85
uses a lease written in language that I can understand:		3.37	3.77
can be contacted easily when necessary:		2.62	3.42
provided me with emergency contact information:		2.75	3.31
communicates in a prompt, friendly, and professional manner:		3.12	3.22
keeps promises made in the lease:		3.37	3.42
maintains the property in good condition:		3.31	3.19
makes professional repairs:		3.31	3.22
handles finances (e.g. rent, fees, security deposits) quickly & accurately:		3.93	3.82
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Apartment / Property Quality Condition of rental unit
	RATING	RAW	ALL
I feel safe in my living space:		4.62	3.95
Doors & windows are intact, secure with working locks:		4.56	3.77
Fire safety features are adequate and in working condition:		4.43	3.70
Building noise levels allow me to quietly enjoy my home:		3.75	3.49
Walls and ceilings are in good shape:		3.93	3.46
Carpet / flooring is in good condition:		3.68	3.51
Appliances work:		3.87	3.83
Electrical wiring is adequate:		4.06	3.83
Hot water is sufficient:		4.25	4.05
Heat is sufficient:		4.06	3.79
Plumbing is free from leaks:		3.75	3.79
Paint or wallpaper is in good condition:		3.68	3.68
Space is free of rodents, roaches, bedbugs, or other pests:		4.43	3.35
Containers and instructions are provided for trash disposal:		3.75	3.72
Containers & instructions are provided for recycling:		3.62	2.70
The space was clean prior to move-in:		3.68	3.50
There are smoke detectors which, when tested, work:		4.62	4.03
Outdoor lighting in the front/rear/side areas is adequate:		4.50	3.74
Exterior lights come on automatically when it gets dark:		4.12	3.56
Lighting is adequate in common areas, hallways & stairwells:		4.62	4.06
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Repair Responsiveness Optional questions when repairs were needed (response time)
	RATING	RAW	ALL
Minor repairs? (i.e. small wall cracks, broken hinges):		3.14	3.08
Major repairs? (i.e. broken appliance, safety and security, bedbugs):		3.11	3.12
Emergencies? (i.e. plumbing, heating, broken doors/locks):		4.00	3.89
Comments (8) User submitted feedback for Allan Domb. Stars below reflect only that user's rating.
2009-02-09 - Excellent building, everything is great - views, doormen, location etc. Rent is a bit high, but you pay what you get for. - I did not go through Alan Domb, but used Craigslist. I found this route more useful than going through Domb. Back to top
2009-02-09 Upfront expenses high and included 1st month`s rent + last 2 month`s rent + 1 month`s rent (as refundable security deposit) Back to top
2008-12-08 great place to live in terms of location, quality, cleanliness, safety. i love the apartment. frustrating in terms of getting little things like faucet fixed, and 1 of 2 elevators in building has been broken for 3 months, and they said they`d bring recycling bins to floor and never had despite requests. Back to top
2008-11-26 Electric appliances are more than 30 years old (they all work but too old). Carpets, air conditioners, and plumbing were in the worst conditions when we moved in. Only location and safety you can trust. Back to top
2008-11-25 fabulous building amazing amenities, Back to top
2008-11-20 I could not be happier with the Wanamaker House. The staff is SO friendly--they all know my name (out of hundreds of residents) while I still struggle to remember theirs! My friends have commented on the security of the building; no one gets by that they don`t recognize. The floor is quiet, and when I needed some repairs done, the building staff was right on it and called to let me know what was going on with them (as one repair needed him to come back a second time). Love the building, and do not want to leave! As for Allan Domb... I haven`t had any problems with them, though I`ve heard they`ve been hard to deal with in the past. I wasn`t impressed with the company they hired to do the carpet, and they weren`t very responsive to getting it cleaned to my expectations (because the Wanamaker House has a weird thing with its vents where a little bit of dirt builds up on the carpet along wall edges), but on all other repairs they were extremely helpful. I really can`t complain. Back to top
2008-11-19 This is a great building for its price and location as I have a very large apartment with new amenities. However, one of the two elevators has not been fixed and will probably not be fixed for a while. It has not been a huge inconvenience though. Back to top
2008-11-18 allan domb is a little pricey and they are slow to respond but it was worthwhile for me to use them so that I could get into this bldg. Back to top