Samuel Stern
4.4

Philadelphia, PA

4.4
25 Reviews
Management
4.2
Rental Unit
4.7
Living Experience
4.3
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Sam is an excellent landlord. I will rec...
Sam is an excellent landlord. I will recommend any parent to rent from Sam. He is honest, respectful, and always responsive. I am happy that during the time that my daughters attended Temple, I was able to rent from Sam. Never during the four years that my daughters lived at his property I had to call him. If my daughters needed to speak to him, they would reach out to him and he was always there. The apartment has all of the amenities needed for someone to live independently.. Thank you Sam.
Sam is extremely responsive if there is ...
Sam is extremely responsive if there is ever a problem in the building! Today, I locked myself out of my apartment and Sam dropped everything to come and help me. He takes very good care of his tenants and tries his best to always be speedy in his responses or if repairs are needed. I feel safe here with each unit having a camera to look outside before opening the door. It’s a wonderful feature. Overall, I can’t recommend Sam enough!
Had the best experience. Lived above the...
Had the best experience. Lived above the Dunkin for my junior and senior year and rarely had an issue. Like some of the other reviews I had an internship in the city and being so close to the BSL was a game changer. Sam was super responsive when our AC went out and kept us updated with everything. The apartment was kept up really nicely {even had a good amount of furniture for us} and the hallways were kept clean as well.
I’m kinda shocked at the old reviews of ...
I’m kinda shocked at the old reviews of Sam. Nothing that these older reviews expressed about this landlord were even remotely true. I saw him here and there around the buildings but it was only to look out for us as residents. Due to the location {so close to the BSL as well as being in the heart of North Philly} there are many non students around. Sams only concern was making sure we could enter our buildings safely. When I graduated I considered staying an extra year because I didn’t want to leave! The location is great, Sam always took care of things as fast as he could and he always communicated with my roommate and I if things would take time or if he needed to enter the building. Highly recommend him and his apartments!
I lived in this apartment for 4 years be...
I lived in this apartment for 4 years because it was super safe and so close to campus! I absolutely loved living here and had no issues with Sam. In fact, Not only did he install a new security system with a video camera right before I moved in, but he was always available whenever there were people hanging around the building that shouldn’t be. He has a great relationship with Temple police and makes sure that his residents are always taken care of. I used to work in center city and took the subway often, being so close to the stop and not having to walk far was a huge benefit! Besides that, Sam goes above and beyond to keep the apartments clean and pest free. Highly recommend this place!
I’ve lived in Sam’s building above dunki...
I’ve lived in Sam’s building above dunkin’ for two years and I stayed because I always felt taken care of. Whenever there was an issue Sam was responsive and always tried his best to have maintenance people there ASAP. There was an issue with my toilet running and he replaced the entire toilet which I really appreciated. He goes the extra mile.
Samuel Stern was the absolute BEST landl...
Samuel Stern was the absolute BEST landlord I had while I was a student at Temple University. I was so lucky to have found him after having a horrible experience my sophomore year with someone I would consider a slumlord. I had such a great living situation that I stayed there for an extra year after graduating while I was working in center city! Not only was he always on top of any issues {our power went out once and we had an appliance break} but he made sure that we were always satisfied. I can’t recommend him enough now that I’m living in the city and don’t get nearly as good as treatment as when I was living in his building.
The location is amazing! Very close to c...
The location is amazing! Very close to campus and above Dunkin'. The apartment itself is a great space with exposed brick. Whenever we have an issue we let Sam know and he responds immediately. The security of the apartment is great. We buzz people in and have separate keys to enter the building and for our own apartment. There were concerns of a gas leak in previous years, and as soon as he was notified he called PGW and asked them to come to all apartments (all of us were notified ahead of time that people would be coming into our apartments). Whenever any other issues arise he responds immediately with a solution. He also provides extermination services that we do not have to pay for ourselves (which is awesome). If people need to into our apartments or the building to do work he lets us know 24hrs+ in advance. He asks that we respect the apartment and our neighbors. Overall, I have had a great experience with him. I feel safe in my apartment and if I ever have any concerns he listens and acts quickly.
Clear communicator and makes sure you un...
Clear communicator and makes sure you understand the lease. I really liked that Sam had the apartments cleaned before move in and provides annual extermination so I never saw roaches or anything gross. Quick to respond as well if you need him!
Sam is always attentive to our needs. Wh...
Sam is always attentive to our needs. Whenever we have an issue about anything, we message him and he responds within the hour or as little as two. He is always in constant communication via email and text/phone call when anything happens or any work needs to be done. He fixed our broken water heater the next day after we messaged him and talked with him. He notifies us when people are coming to work and when/what time they will be at our apartment. He also does not charge for extermination as he pays for this himself, which is awesome. The security in our apartment is great and we can view, talk and buzz people up. There is a key to the front door and a key to the individual apartment. All he asks is that you don't destroy the place (which is do-able) and he makes sure that you read the lease and understand what it entails. The apartment up above Dunkin' Donuts is very nice with exposed brick and lots of natural lighting. This is definitely a great space with a mindful landlord.
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