Forest City Ratings
Period: November 2008 through February 2009
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MEANINGFUL SCORING: STAR RATING vs RAW vs ALL
Each category, question or landlord has a star rating that reflects how they compare to ALL surveys for the current date period. For example, a landlord may score a RAW average of 4.54 but that will not necessarily yield an excellent 5 star RATING. The star RATING reflects the comparison of the RAW average to the average of ALL surveys using some fraction of the standard deviation. For example, if the ALL surveys average is 3.5662, with st. dev. 1.4082, you actually need a RAW average of ~4.63 or higher for a 5 stars RATING.
Basically, you should interpret the RATING as Poor, Fair, Average, Good or Excellent based on 1 to 5 stars. For example if the rating is Good (4 stars), the landlord has a good score compared to others surveyed.
| Forest City Ratings based on 14 surveys, 5 comments | |||
| Overall (average of all 32 questions): |  | 4.54 | 3.56 |
| Landlord / Tenant Relationship: | | 4.34 | 3.36 |
| Apartment / Property Quality: | | 4.63 | 3.68 |
| Repair Responsiveness: |  | 4.53 | 3.37 |
Landlord / Tenant Relationship My Landlord... | |||
| is concerned with my satisfaction: | | 3.92 | 2.85 |
| uses a lease written in language that I can understand: |  | 4.00 | 3.77 |
| can be contacted easily when necessary: | | 4.21 | 3.42 |
| provided me with emergency contact information: | | 4.14 | 3.31 |
| communicates in a prompt, friendly, and professional manner: | | 4.21 | 3.22 |
| keeps promises made in the lease: | | 4.57 | 3.42 |
| maintains the property in good condition: | | 4.50 | 3.19 |
| makes professional repairs: | | 4.64 | 3.22 |
| handles finances (e.g. rent, fees, security deposits) quickly & accurately: | | 4.85 | 3.82 |
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Apartment / Property Quality Condition of rental unit | |||
| I feel safe in my living space: | | 4.92 | 3.95 |
| Doors & windows are intact, secure with working locks: | | 4.85 | 3.77 |
| Fire safety features are adequate and in working condition: | | 4.78 | 3.70 |
| Building noise levels allow me to quietly enjoy my home: | | 4.21 | 3.49 |
| Walls and ceilings are in good shape: | | 4.71 | 3.46 |
| Carpet / flooring is in good condition: | | 4.50 | 3.51 |
| Appliances work: | | 4.50 | 3.83 |
| Electrical wiring is adequate: | | 4.57 | 3.83 |
| Hot water is sufficient: | | 4.64 | 4.05 |
| Heat is sufficient: | | 4.71 | 3.79 |
| Plumbing is free from leaks: | | 4.78 | 3.79 |
| Paint or wallpaper is in good condition: | | 4.64 | 3.68 |
| Space is free of rodents, roaches, bedbugs, or other pests: | | 4.50 | 3.35 |
| Containers and instructions are provided for trash disposal: | | 4.85 | 3.72 |
| Containers & instructions are provided for recycling: | | 4.28 | 2.70 |
| The space was clean prior to move-in: | | 4.85 | 3.50 |
| There are smoke detectors which, when tested, work: | | 4.78 | 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: | | 4.42 | 3.56 |
| Lighting is adequate in common areas, hallways & stairwells: | | 4.57 | 4.06 |
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Repair Responsiveness Optional questions when repairs were needed (response time) | |||
| Minor repairs? (i.e. small wall cracks, broken hinges): | | 4.36 | 3.08 |
| Major repairs? (i.e. broken appliance, safety and security, bedbugs): | | 4.42 | 3.12 |
| Emergencies? (i.e. plumbing, heating, broken doors/locks): | | 4.87 | 3.89 |
Comments (5) User submitted feedback for Forest City. Stars below reflect only that user's rating. | |||
2009-02-10  The landlords have been a little bit slow in repairing the gym and the pool. Otherwise it`s been great. Back to top | |||
| 2008-11-28 Overall, Forest City is a great landlord. Back to top | |||
2008-11-18  Great apartments to live in! Back to top | |||
| 2008-11-18 I think the apartment is great. Staff is professional and nice, great cleanliness, great service. A little on the pricier side, but money is worth the peace of mind. Back to top | |||
| 2008-11-18 Excellent apartments, very well maintained. But beware of Mission Grill (restaurant on the ground floor) which has noisy late night parties on weekends. Back to top | |||
