6/4/26
Be very careful
I would strongly caution anyone considering moving here.
I originally moved in during 2024 when the property was well managed and a completely different experience. Since the change in management, the quality of living has dropped significantly across multiple areas.
During summer 2025, my A/C failed repeatedly about six separate outages. On multiple nights I was left sleeping in uncomfortable heat around 78°F+. When I contacted emergency maintenance, I was told by Chris (head of maintenance)... that it “has to be above 81°F” to be considered an emergency, even when the unit was clearly not functioning properly. Getting timely help during these outages was inconsistent and frustrating.
In winter 2026, my heat completely failed and my apartment dropped to 59°F. It took about a week to be repaired. During that time, I had no real option other than paying out of pocket for a hotel. I was advised to use provided space heaters, which had fire safety warnings on them, and I was not offered meaningful compensation or support for the situation.
Security has also become a serious concern. There was a homeless individual living in the parking structure at one point, and vehicle break-ins became an issue. My own car was broken into, resulting in roughly $1,200 in losses. While renters insurance covered part of it, personal items were gone. When brought up to management, the response was essentially that it was “happening everywhere” with no real accountability or improvement.
Additional issues include inconsistent valet trash service despite monthly charges, and frequent difficulty getting responsive or respectful communication from maintenance and staff.
Overall, the difference between 2024 and the current management is night and day. What was once a decent place to live has become a property with repeated maintenance failures, security concerns, and a lack of accountability. Based on my experience, I would not recommend living here.
I’m currently still locked into my lease until 10/27/26, and I truly wish it ended sooner. When the time comes, I will be moving out of this property and look forward to living somewhere that treats residents with far better care and reliability than I’ve experienced here at Abberly.
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Property Manager at Abberly Foundry Apartment Homes responded to this review
Hi Caden, thank you for taking the time to share your feedback about your experience. While we always aim to discuss matters related to your home privately and directly with you, we understand that you chose to share your concerns in a public format,... so we want to address them here as clearly as possible. After reviewing our records, we confirmed that your home’s HVAC system was operating within the expected temperature range during the times you mentioned. During the cooling concern, the system was reaching 71°F or below, and during the heating concern, the home maintained approximately 70°F despite outdoor temperatures dropping below 32°F and widespread power outages in the area. Fortunately, our community did not lose power during that event. We also understand your concerns regarding the vehicle break-in you reported. You informed our team that the vehicle belonged to a visiting guest, and we advised that the police be contacted so a formal report could be filed. We truly hate that this happened, as situations like this are upsetting for anyone involved. However, the security of personal belongings and vehicles—whether belonging to residents or their guests—is not something the community can control or assume responsibility for. Regarding your expectations for emergency maintenance, we recognize that they differed from our established emergency criteria, and we’re sorry for any frustration this caused. Our team provided space heaters as a temporary measure while we worked through your concerns, and we also recommended contacting your renter’s insurance provider regarding any potential reimbursement for alternate accommodations. Additionally, we have placed your home on our valet trash provider’s monitoring list for the next two weeks. They will be taking photos to ensure expectations for trash removal are being met, and we hope this helps provide clarity and consistency moving forward. If you’d like to discuss any of these concerns further or review your lease options, please reach out to our office directly.
