Central Park Apartments

DO NOT MOVE HERE... If you're concerned with the safety of your kids playing outside, then this isn't the place for you. It's like...

DO NOT MOVE HERE... If you're concerned with the safety of your kids playing outside, then this isn't the place for you. It's like living on a busy city street where people drive excessively fast with no regard for children playing. I've even witnessed staff members speeding through the complex and running stop signs. Management has been promising speed bumps for months, but their inaction to multiple concerns have been very discouraging. Additionally, the upgraded units are substandard. I hope this helps you make an informed decision. My advice to anyone wishing to rent in the Okemos area, is to try looking at Elevations Apartments. However, it wouldn't be fair to give credit where it is do. The maintenance staff is very quick to respond to issues, and their professionalism is noteworthy.

We have been nothing but pleased with this complex since we moved into our apartment in August. We originally wanted a first-floor apartment, but...

We have been nothing but pleased with this complex since we moved into our apartment in August. We originally wanted a first-floor apartment, but were given a third-floor. Move in was less than ideal, but now we LOVE the third floor. The vaulted ceilings are great, and we feel secure on the third floor. And really, you get used to the stairs :) The clubhouse renovations were a long time coming, but now that it's completely done they are great! I've always had friendly interactions with the office workers, and they do their best to work with you on everything you need. Our dog is not very "stranger-friendly" and when I requested that they let us know when they'll be coming in to do maintenance (so we could have the dog away in the bedroom) they were always very good about doing so. I would highly recommend CPA to anyone! Snow removal in Michigan can't happen instantaneously, phone calls are not always returned within 5 minutes of you leaving a message, and sometimes life just happens! I say this because the office staff have lives too - just as you do. So please take that into consideration when reading reviews. A road goes both ways... :)

I applied to this community, March 7th. I have yet to get a response regarding my application and have since secured another residence. I...

I applied to this community, March 7th. I have yet to get a response regarding my application and have since secured another residence. I must have left 7 messages requesting a refund the $200 holding fee and have yet to receive a response.

Very unhappy with the way this complex has changed since new management. Haven't been able to use amenities for months during renovations and now...

Very unhappy with the way this complex has changed since new management. Haven't been able to use amenities for months during renovations and now they are opening them to close them to fix more...wouldnt you do that while everything was shut down? The water line repair was a disaster and snow removal is a joke they are lucky no one got hurt during the 2 days it took to clear the snow every time it fell...thats poor customer service even if it is the owners friends that do it.

I am shocked to read some of these negative reviews since new management took over! In just a year they have repaved the roads...

I am shocked to read some of these negative reviews since new management took over! In just a year they have repaved the roads and sidewalks, fixed the roofing on the townhomes, redid pipes in apartments, and the clubhouse is currently being done. The staff is was so friendly and helpful! I moved back home to Korea and I miss the office girls! Maintenance could be better but there was a lot of things the old management let go and now it has become an issue. The team is doing the best they can!!!!

I recently moved out of Central park Apartments because I graduated and took a job in another state. I loved living here! The office...

I recently moved out of Central park Apartments because I graduated and took a job in another state. I loved living here! The office staff was so friendly, helpful and informative! They have gone through some staff changes and improvements around the property. They are remolding the clubhouse and updating their apartments. I cant wait to see pictures when the clubhouse is done. This new management company is doing great things to Central Park and giving it the TLC it desperately needed. I'm going to miss the girls in the office Bri, Haley and Jessica were always so nice and seemed like they really care about the residents and the property. I would highly recommend this place to anyone and everyone!!!

Poor management, poor maintenance, very rude office staff (Jessica). Staff needs to learn professional ways to communicate with residents. Six years back when I...

Poor management, poor maintenance, very rude office staff (Jessica). Staff needs to learn professional ways to communicate with residents. Six years back when I moved into this apartment, it was a dream place to live in here. Even I had recommended and brought my friends to move in to this place. We never had issues with maintenance services or office staff. Even staff was very polite and was eager to listen to residents. BUT things has changed completely now, since the new management has taken over. We had biggest festival of the year when plumbing work was scheduled. I stopped by at the office couple of times and requested to postpone for one day so that we can celebrate our festival and anyhow we were supposed to be moving out of the apartment in 2-3 days. But I did not receive any response from the management. Finally they arrived on the day, plumbing was scheduled and kind of forced us to move around the stuff. Also, when they did that plumbing work, you can not stay in your apartment. I have little kids and had to roam around on the roads while they were working especially on our biggest festival of the year. No accommodations were provided by management as they were supposed to and no compensation was provided from rent too. When we moved out of the apartment, as a routine procedure inspection was supposed to be done and we were supposed to notify of possible charges. But they did not notify us, even we did not receive any bill until my husband personally stopped by at office to inquire about the bill. The staff(Jessica) over there talked to him so unprofessionally and rudely AND said, "we don't care if you didn't receive the bill. As per our records, we already had sent out a mail. If you don't pay it on time we will send it to collection agency." Also We were overcharged for little things and she is not at all wants to resolve the issue. All they want is your money. I feel like, they are trying to cover their renovation cost from residents. I would not recommend anybody to move into this place.

The Leasing staff really sucks. They are so arrogant and don't know how to talk to people. They are racists. They sent us a...

The Leasing staff really sucks. They are so arrogant and don't know how to talk to people. They are racists. They sent us a letter about lease renewal with an increased in rent and I signed the lease and I was told that the rents will be further increased if you fail to sign the lease. When i checked the online rent for the apartments which are posted in the website shows a lot cheaper when compared to what i pay. They are charging a lot who is already a resident . I am sure Jennifer is a racist.She never talks to people in a nice way.

Central Park Apartments, under new ownership, is taking an aggressive effort to upgrade the properties and amenities. My apartment/townhome recently received a new roof,...

Central Park Apartments, under new ownership, is taking an aggressive effort to upgrade the properties and amenities. My apartment/townhome recently received a new roof, the maintenance of landscape and lawns is kept on schedule with community appearance being first class. The Community Center is undergoing complete and thorough improvements (meeting rooms, swimming pool & furniture, workout and physical training equipment). Recently large sections of parking and apartment access areas have been repaved; an access road from the community to Central Park Drive has been completely repaved. The Management Team is accessible, well trained, courteous and motivated to provide superior tenant service. The Apartment Service and Maintenance Team is responsive, knowledgeable and polite. Central Park Apartments is located in an excellent area of Meridian Township, close to Township Offices, grocery stores, fire protection, community services, and the Meridian Mall. Central Park Apartments is the place to live in Meridian Township!

Very Arrogant and Disrespectful leasing office staff...New Management is least bothered about maintenance. Our dishwasher is not NOT WORKING since past 12 days, from...

Very Arrogant and Disrespectful leasing office staff...New Management is least bothered about maintenance. Our dishwasher is not NOT WORKING since past 12 days, from July 31st...everytime we go there they just say you are on our list, someone will be there tomorrow...but no-one showed up as of Aug 11th. POOR Really POOR Management and staff:(

Worst experience ever!!!!! DO NOT EVER TRY TO APPLY THIS APARTMENT. They will give you an attractive price when you are interested in applying...

Worst experience ever!!!!! DO NOT EVER TRY TO APPLY THIS APARTMENT. They will give you an attractive price when you are interested in applying an apartment and increase it A LOT when they provide you an available apartment, even though there are other apartments available on THEIR OWN WEBSITE THAT IS MUCH CHEAPER. If you decide not to move in, they'll not refund you the deposit. They use this to force customers giving up and take those application fees and application deposits. Additionally, they will never answer your phone call and email!! Nobody answers my phone call and email, so I went to their office and I saw by my eye that the phone was ringing but the stuff just sat there and ignored it. I don't know if they did this to us simply because they are unprofessional or because we are the colored race. So, do not waste your life on this apartment!!!

I signed a one year lease with Central park apartment last month. But I have been suffering from the apartment water leaking for a...

I signed a one year lease with Central park apartment last month. But I have been suffering from the apartment water leaking for a month. I found the water leaking after we moved in. Then I contacted the apartment office and asked for repair service. They told me that they need to order the needed parts and would fix the problem within a few days. Obviously they lied to me. Nothing has been changed since then. Then next Monday, Okemos area had a heavy rain early in the morning. My bedroom mattress was all wet, which also damaged my phone and other stuff. I was very disappointed. Then I tried to communicate with the office manager. I was told they will send someone to come and help fix the issue. I was waiting at home for a whole day. Nobody came here. They lied me again. Then I went to office to ask for help. Then the manager, Jennifer, was rude to me. She still said they will try as much as they can, cannot even let me know when they can get it fixed. I was very frustrated at that point. I have tried to reached out the Regional Manager to complain. We were thinking to terminate the contract or get the compensation, but they all don't have a positive attitude to get back to me. One week later after all this, this final fixed it, and I hope it is real. However, they still didn't say something about the whole thing and didn't get back to us. They totally ignore the impact on us cause by the problem. I'm so disappointed about the placed and the way they manage and treat their customers. There is no one can help you if you have problem here, so think about carefully when you consider this place.

Do not rent this apartment!! The apartment is under new management & they are disrespectful and arrogant!! I have been living at Central Park...

Do not rent this apartment!! The apartment is under new management & they are disrespectful and arrogant!! I have been living at Central Park apartments for the past three years and for over a year, I have been complaining about a sewer smell coming from the washroom. Maintenance switched out the old washing machine, because they thought that was the reason for the stench; however, the smell returned after using the new machine. Maintenance have used a few washing machine cleaner over the past several months to clean the machine and the smell would dissipate for a few days then return after I do laundry. I called the rentals office on Monday January 30, 2017 to have someone fix this problem yet again and I was completely disrespected by the office manager. I am currently waiting for them to figure out what is causing this sewer smell. I will be taking further actions to get this issue resolved. It is long overdue. I will update my review regarding this problem. UPDATE! March 8, 2017 As I write this update I am suffering from the stench emitting from the washroom. The managers have promised to move us from this apartment to another apartment; therefore, we are awaiting that move. I suffer from headaches whenever the smell arises and it is excruciating to say the least. I am sick just living in this apartment and simply sick and tired of complaining. Nobody should have to live like this for the amount of money we pay for rent. I am not even upset anymore I am simply sick, but I am waiting for the authorities to do something, anything to get me out of this apartment.

Worst Apartment ever lived. Every time you talked with the people at leasing office, they changed their mind. You'd better record their word every...

Worst Apartment ever lived. Every time you talked with the people at leasing office, they changed their mind. You'd better record their word every time. Jennifer is the worst leasing person I ever met. She has an attitude problem to minorities.

Team is good and helpful, but they add charges that they won't tell during inspection. So we have to wait for surprise charges and...

Team is good and helpful, but they add charges that they won't tell during inspection. So we have to wait for surprise charges and can expect security deposit gone. Mostly agree with 3 reviews below. We lost $1000 by living here. For one spot on carpet they did not need to change whole house carpet. They could change just that room or even fix. But they say whole apartment and charged $900. Then they added counter top marks, which were there since we moved in. Staff were good maintenance were always helpful. But if management trying best to extract charges by whatever means, what could staff do about it. Management needs to have better ethics and principles

Do not even sign the waiting list! !! Extreme irresponsibility and insolent office staff who definitely can be called crook! We signed the waiting...

Do not even sign the waiting list! !! Extreme irresponsibility and insolent office staff who definitely can be called crook! We signed the waiting list for the beginning of September and pay their 300 dollars for deposit. They promised they would give back our money if no apartment offered to us on time. But the fact is they did not offer the apartment we want on time and they DIDNT GIVE BACK OUR MONEY! The reasons they give us were they called us and leave a voice mail, which we did not receive at all. I assume the phone was worked because I left a voice mail I did not make it up, I really want you guys live here. Those ridiculous words directly come from their crook staff without one word change. The insincerity of their staff makes me feel disgusting. If they really want we stay at this community, they will connect us through both email and phone. I really believe that what they really want is money. It is totally a HOAX! So be careful, keep your phone full of battery and never out of service if you signed their waiting list, because they would charge you for that.

Clean, good sized rooms. Office staff was helpful and I had no problems with my neighbors' noise or parking. I gave a 4/5 because...

Clean, good sized rooms. Office staff was helpful and I had no problems with my neighbors' noise or parking. I gave a 4/5 because the apartments are pretty bland and rather expensive for the area.