11/09/09

GAVE ME A FREE FLAT SCREEN TV On NEW LEASE

by KTCT

I am so happy I found The Yelson Group on Craigs List Phila. I was able not only to live in a great townhouse but they bought me a Flat Screen TV that I can keep. That's right. I get to keep it. I guess they are pretty nice landlords to do that. Not only was the place exactly what we wanted we never had to ask for a thing.

They even show me the townhouse on Sunday night.

Very nice people to deal with. If moving to Philly call them and maybe you too can get a move in special.

• Pros: Great Maintenence Team
• Cons: No Parking, Only Permit

10/26/09

do not rent from yelson group or marlen corporation

by phillyapts

i am only writing this because i do not want anyone else to have as horrible a living experience as i had.

I have rented in several different cities for many years and I have never had such a bad experience with a landlord.

They are unresponsive, mean and refuse to keep their apartment up to basic standards.

I know they charge about $50 a month less than many listings in the same area and do not require any proof of funds to pay rent. This may seem attractive (especially to students) but do not be fooled. There are hundreds of other landlords who will treat you better.

Even the Philly Inquirer wrote an article about how awful Michael Yelson is.

02/01/09

Good enough

by satisfiedforreal

I think this is getting ridiculous. So obviously some of these posts are not totally impartial. On both sides. I actually am living in a Yelson apartment right now and I am quite honestly satisfied. This is independent living, guys. He promises to do everything that a landlord should, and he does. He is upfront about it all- from what I heard he def knows his stuff and he's been in the business forever. Landlords are not supposed to or obligated to hold your hand throughout the process- you are 18+, adults. Figure this stuff out on your own. If you have a personal qualm with the guy, write it in your diary. He is not out to get you. That's just paranoia. His maintenance guys are really cool and attentive. It is not their fault that they don't operate on the weekends at nighttime, but cmon, the lightbulb can wait until Monday to be changed. If the house is on fire, call 911. Otherwise, just be patient or try to fix it yourself. Also, don't call Julia a ditz. I've found her to be very pleasant to deal with and does everything I need of her (collecting my check, answering the phone if i have a maintenance issue or question). I really am trying to be impartial here. I know my review is slanted towards Yelson- but that is merely because of the fact that I've had a good experience with them so far. We'll see if they try to rip me of when I move out and charge me hundreds of dollars to "clean" my apartment. Hopefully they won't. But I'll cross that bridge when I get there, and I'll deal with it like a man. I suggest you all do the same, instead of wasting hours on this site. Peace out

• Pros: location is great, price is adequate (everything could be cheaper)
• Cons: apartment is kind of old and the hardwood could be redone

12/26/08

SOLD ME ON GREAT PLACE, NEVER HAPPIER

by Hoottie

I just had to see for myself. So I made an appt last week and made my own judgement call and boy was I surprised. I saw Julia in The Yelson Group office and she was willing to show any rental unit I wanted. Never a limit of how many I could see. As it turned out I rented the second unit I looked at. But before giving a deposit I spoke to the tenants that were moving out because when people move there is sometimes a bad reason they aren't staying. They told me The Yelson Group were great landlords and took care of their repairs very quickly.The reason they were moving was they needed a larger place. I asked if they would rent from The Yelson Group again and they told me they are moving , BUT to another Yelson Group Townhouse. I guess that answers that question.

I think , most of the negative reviews on this site are written by 1 or 2 people that had a bad experience with the owner. But I always believe there are 2 sides to every story and that is why I chose to see for myself.

Don't take my word for it , go see for yourself. I know you will rent from them. I didn't meet Mr. Yelson himself because he was on vacation but everyone else that worked there was sooooo nice and the Townhouse was fantastic.

• Pros: Awesome Places, Office Located off Antique Row,Friendly Service
• Cons: zero

12/24/08

BEST LANDLORD, WOW, WHAT NICE TOWNHOUSES TO LEASE

by wizkido

I really don't think an owner has the time to write reviews period. Then it is very possible that the bad ones are coming from the same person FOR SURE. Look how he attacks Yelson personally. This is one sick person with entirely too much time on his hands. Everyone reading your negative reviews can plainly see he have a personal thing against your landlord. WHY didn't you just move out and stop complaining about a teriffic rental company. I feel sorry for your next landlord, You are the type person that is never satisfied anyway. Maybe you should just buy a house and stop renting. Put up or shut up Rent from Yelson Group they are the nicest people and have great apartments. I just moved out to LA and got every penny of my Security Deposit back. This guy must have destroyed the landlord's property. Get a LIFE !!!!

You must sit around all day writing to vent. Move on Dude you said you moved?? Not everyone thinks like you. EVERYONE I KNOW RENTS FROM THEM!! GREAT APARTMENTS IN Phila.

• Pros: Honest, Easy to deal with, Welcomes Pets Too
• Cons: o

12/24/08

THE BEST, FANTASTIC TOWNHOUSES, GREAT WITH REPAIRS

by Frankeee

Before I wrote my review I read the one prior and thought to myself this must be a person that is very sad. Because if you don't like an apartment why rent if there was so much bad with it. As far as the landlord goes, how much contact do you really need with the owner? I have been living in The Yelson Group's townhouse for 11 months now and I called for a repair twice. I never needed to speak to the owner as the office perconal did such a great job with all my concerns. I never waited more than 1 day for service. The Yelson Group has some of the Best locations and largest townhouses in the City. They helped not only me but 2 of my friends getting apartments that wanted to live near to me. Always took care of my issues without calling back to them. My last Landlord was terrible so I didn't stay.It seems to me some people just like to complain but I know there are always two sides to the story. I am sure this tenant in last review was a horrible tenant and gave Yelson problems too. I say Rent from The Yelson Group as you will see why they are #1 in the City and stayed in business so long. A few bad apples you'll always get. My unit was perfect and everyone I brought to my place loves it. I am now renewing my lease coming up and that is why I am writing now because I like to give credit when credit is due. Watch now, that other post will write something negative because mine was so great.

• Pros: HAS BEAUTIFUL TOWNHOMES, ALWAYS HELPFUL, WELCOMES PETS
• Cons: O

12/23/08

WOW, Finally Nice People, FAB UNITS, GREAT REPAIR SERVICE

by GTCKid

I came from NYC not knowing anyone or who to rent from. Someone at my job told me to go see what The Yelson Group had for rent. Boy, was I happy I did. I am writing a review to help others find a great property and landlord. I had looked up the Yelson Group last year and there was nothing written about them. I was told about them by a person at my New Job that was renting from them, and Boy was I happy they referred me to them. Now I see a lot of reviews, I really don't understand the bad ones. They seem so personal. Makes you think maybe these kids are or were Trouble from the start. I had a great experience renting from them and I always saw Mr. Yelson at the office They are open from 8 AM to 3 PM 5 days a week. I never had a problem talking to them or leaving a message on the voice mail. My unit was only a few blocks away ( as most are) so it's easy enough to stop by. My Dad is a Doctor and does surgery and really hard for patients to see him. I never really needed to see Mr Yelson as he has many people working for him that take care of tenants issues. Why bother him? I think a tenant is responsible for things like light bulbs, and if you don't keep a dirty apartment you won't have rodents. I never did. Sometimes when they dig up the streets it upsets the status quo. Michael Yelson also doesn't give tenants their Keys, he has office personal, so I wouldn't believe he would have made anyone wait an hour. Also, how can he steal your money? If he is not around. All I can say is I had the greatest townhouse and never had any problems with this Company. Go rent from them , you'll be really surprised how nice everyone there treats you. I say, See for yourself,

• Pros: NICE FOLKS, RELIABLE SERVICE,
• Cons: ZERO

12/21/08

Great PROPERTY MANAGERS, GREAT LOCATIONS

by ktky

All I can say is Rent from them and you'll be very happy you did. I just finished leasing a Townhouse for the second year from The Yelson Group. They are very much involved in the Real Estate they own and gave us great attention to our needs. Even with Rent, Because they have a late fee if rent is paid late on time you get charged so they send Friendly Reminder notes so tenants won't get charged the fee, which is very cool. They don't want the extra fee. Just rent on time. Also, I have sent many of my friends to them for apartments and they all said Yelson Group had the nicest ones they had looked at. Don't even think about renting from anyone else as there units don't last long. Make the move and go with them You'll never have a better experience in leasing

• Pros: Free Rent one month...... Fixes everything FAST
• Cons: o

12/17/08

MY REVIEW IS THE REAL DEAL, GREAT LANDLORDS, GREAT APARTMENTS

by HowieTTTT

I ready don't think an owner has the time to write reviews period. Then it is very possible that the bad ones are coming from the same person for sure. Look how he attacks Yelson personally. This is one sick person with entirely too much time on his hands.

Everyone reading your negative reviews can plainly see he have a personal thing against your landlord.

WHY don't you just move out and stop complaining about a teriffic rental company.

I feel sorry for your next landlord, You are the type person that is never satisfied anyway. Maybe you should just buy a house and stop renting. Put up or shut up

Rent from Yelson Group they are the nicest people and have great apartments. I just moved out to LA and got every penny of my Security Deposit back. This guy must have destroyed the landlord's property.

Get a life !!!!

• Pros: WOW , WOW BEST APARTMENTS AT LOW RENTS
• Cons: zero

12/16/08

FANTASTIC DEALS, BEAUTIFUL APARTMENTS

by PaulGee

I would have to say coming from NYC to Philly the best thing that happened while apartment shopping was to find The Yelson Group. Their places were so much less in rent than what I was paying in NY and much more space and nicer apartments.

I read the past posts and had to see for myself and I was so surprised how great everything was handled.

From making my appt to see it all the way through the process of moving in.

Best of all They told me I could have a FREE MONTH rent if I took the unit now. ( In which I was anyway) They didn't have to tell me at all. It will come in handy now during the Holidays.

All I can say is if you want a great place and very nice landlords , Do Not hesitate at all.

Give them a call.

• Pros: Beautiful Units, Free Rent One Month
• Cons: 0