Palmer Green Estates

Reviews

• KK

  Kackrid

  Mar 26, 2025
  1.0
  It’s nice and quiet, but for those in subsidies, HUD is stupid strict about the condition of the apartment. It must always be immaculate otherwise someone from the office has to periodically come into your home (either once every week or if you’re lucky, every OTHER week) and do their inspection, telling you what HUD won’t like and what needs fixing. They don’t care if you’re in a handicapped unit and have disadvantages when it comes to arduous tasks like cleaning. They don’t care if you’re often sick and are rarely able-bodied enough to get out of bed. They don’t care if you are IN A HANDICAP UNIT and have strength issues with items too large/too heavy. The only reason those things are still there is because that’s where the movers put them. They don’t care if you don’t have the money to pay someone for these services because the rent is expensive as hell despite being “subsidized,” you better make it work or it violates the lease and they will take you to court and kick you out. It must be clean. It must be immaculate. They don’t care if you’re a person with organized chaos. It has to look perfect or it isn’t good enough. No question. I once got the place perfect, to the point where I was so frustrated that I couldn’t find anything because I am a person who’s disorganization is orderly for me, I couldn’t even find my inhaler when I needed it. Main lady from the office came for the “final inspection” looked around after I over extended my body and was an overheated and painful mess physically, I was so proud, overjoyed that FINALLY my apartment I’m paying out the ass for will finally be MINE and people can stop invading my privacy and leave me alone. But then, she just looked around, nothing blocking the egresses, nothing obstructing any escape routes in the event of a fire, the other lady who did the visits literally had told us we did good and she didn’t see how we wouldn’t pass inspection because we did everything she said. A side from our hutches and shelves a little over cramped everything was fine, nothing on the floor or in the way. We did everything right and main office lady who was with the lady who told us “we did amazing,” just stood there looking around and hummed a, “this is good but… it’s just a little cluttered.” It felt like we met HUD’s standard but not hers so… We didn’t pass and no, she didn’t tell us what needed to be done. She just left and the woman who told us we did awesome and she didn’t see anything wrong, who also claimed she would be there for us if we had any questions or concerns, didn’t say anything and just walked out. The blow was devastating. I worked so hard, I was in so much pain, I was so hopeful and relieved that I would finally be able to just live life with my wife and not be bothered and stressed every week by some unwanted visitor I didn’t want in my home and it was all for nothing. I fell into a deep depression that was just getting worse with the state of the world and with depression comes an even weaker immune system and of course, things going back to the way they were. The place is no longer as clean as it was that day. The only compromise the office was willing to make after I having an absolute meltdown was “instead of once a week, we’ll just visit every other week,” rent has gone up and up, our apartment still doesn’t feel like a home and I often fantasy about these people coming in for inspecting and finding my dead body because I am so done with this. The sad thing is, I know if I could just clean the place at my own pace with no visitations and I could just call them when I’m ready for a final inspection, I’d pass for sure, but I know they won’t work with me. This place feels ableist centric despite all the retirees and disabled folks here. I’ve been desperately trying to find somewhere else to move, but with the economy the way it is, I just don’t see that happening. I’m either going to keep delaying the inevitable or become homeless because some people couldn’t leave me alone and just trust a process that works for me.
• MP

  maggie petit

  Dec 3, 2021
  5.0
  I love it here! Quiet, beautiful grounds, The Best Management The Best Maintenance Dept. Truely care about the residents. Keeping us informed during Covid. Finding info for folks that need help getting enough food etc.Really nice 1 bedroom Elderly apts with a good amount of closet space. Compared to the majority of similar housing these are the best apts. There are activities & trips organized for us ( depending on Covid status) . I did 45 applications different places. All of which I had been in for my job. This is the Best, Nicest, Well run place. Everyone is friendly & companion pets are welcomed!!!
• PN

  Poet niknowit

  Sep 5, 2020
  5.0
  Although there is a lengthy waiting list (we waited 3 years or so to hear back) it is worth it. Subsidized rent, a community pool, playground and private yards for the kiddos that are safe from main streets, updated appliances, friendly and prompt maintenance workers that don't slack on work orders, office managers that are very pleasant, gardens- honestly I love living here. The only downsides are sometimes your neighbors can be a handful. The walls are very thin and the tenants are grouped very close together so it's not uncommon for everyone to be in your business. There are also very wonderful neighbors though.

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