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Emeline Heights, a Broadstone Community

Updated 2026-07-21 · 1,593 reviewed · 229 listed · Scored from 82 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.5(82) 76 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified Publishes prices
Luxury & High-Rise Apartments
Emeline Heights, a Broadstone Community
Service
Luxury & High-Rise Apartments
Reviews
82

What We Found

Staff go far beyond the typical apartment leasing experience. Named employees like Trey, Ashleigh, Michael, and Jamie earn repeated praise for attentiveness, patience, and genuine resident care. The complex itself feels new, safe, and well-maintained, with useful amenities and a convenient Heights location. Rare complaints cite billing disputes, rude front desk moments, and street noise in some units.

A handful of residents report serious friction: incorrect late fees, unresponsive billing corrections, and management resistance. One prospective resident flagged mandatory biometric data collection. These tensions run counter to the overwhelming majority experience. The complex appears best-suited for professionals who value responsive, people-focused service.

Praised for
  • exceptional staff professionalism and individual care
  • smooth leasing and move-in process
  • clean, modern, well-maintained facilities
  • strong sense of community and resident focus
Watch-outs
  • billing disputes and disputed late fees
  • unprofessional front office behavior in isolated cases
  • street-facing noise
  • privacy concerns over biometric data collection
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Best for: Professionals seeking responsive, people-focused management and modern Heights living
Think twice if: Tenants who value quick billing resolution and dispute handling should inquire about dispute procedures upfront; street-facing units may be noisier

What this Community Does Well

  • Staff members consistently named and praised for going above and beyond
  • Quick maintenance response (same-day documented)
  • Modern, clean, newly updated facilities
  • Convenient Heights location near restaurants and transit

What to Know Before Signing a Lease

  • Staff named repeatedly across reviews: Trey (leasing specialist), Ashleigh (move-in support), Michael (sales), Jamie (manager), Nyre (assistant manager), Dom, Carolyn, Shanell
  • Same-day maintenance response documented
  • Biometric identification data collection required before tours (stored 3 years)
  • Street-facing units report occasional noise

How Residents Rate Management, Maintainance & More

Luxury & High-Rise Apartments
Modern, safe, well-maintained complex with responsive staff and convenient location; billing disputes and occasional front-office rudeness mar otherwise stellar reputation

How This Community Compares

  • Rated 4.5 against a 4.13 average across the 185 luxury & high-rise apartments businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 13% of the businesses in this directory.

What Residents Are Saying

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How We Score Communities

How We Score
Star rating 60
Review volume 83
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 61
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Ratings by Category

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Common Questions About This Community

Is maintenance response fast?
One resident reported same-day response to a maintenance request with no issues.
Are there pet fees beyond rent?
Pet deposit is $300, pet fee is $200, and pet rent is $25 per month, according to their website.
Which staff should we ask for during a tour?
Reviewers frequently name Trey, Ashleigh, Michael, Dom, and Shanell as particularly helpful leasing staff.

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Last updated 2026-07-21