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Voke Lofts
21 Salisbury St, Worcester, MA 01609, United States
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Om
Review №1

We’ve called Voke Lofts home for 4 years, and we love it! We will sadly be leaving soon because we are moving out of state, but we recommend it to anyone who wants to live in central Worcester.Location can’t be beat- short walks to parks, restaurants, museums and historic concert halls.Spacious apartments with lots of historic character. Definitely more bang for buck compared to other new construction in the area.And the management office is super responsive and nice. Any request or concern is quickly addressed.All in all a wonderful place to call home!

Ju
Review №2

5 stars across the board. I lived at Voke for over 3 years and my experience was a great one. Maintenance was fast with repairs, neighbors were friendly, the property itself is safe and well taken care of. The property manager is amazing and cares about tenants. If youre looking for a quality loft-type of apartment then definitely consider Voke!

Gi
Review №3

The apartments are beautiful. The only downside is the units dont have individual washer/drier and one has to share with other residents. For the rent rate, that should have been a priority in my opinion.

Gi
Review №4

Was interested in a 2 bedroom apartment and was able to get a grand tour with Carmelo. He was very professional, personable, and kind. Although the 2 bedroom apartments were all occupied Carmelo did not simply reject my tour, he was courteous enough to show me a few 1 bedroom apartments to see the finishes and a few different floor plans. Definitely a great experience, try to work with Carmelo if anyone wants a detailed yet fun tour. I will most definitely lease a 2 bedroom once they are available!

Ja
Review №5

Lived here for 2 years and loved it. The staff are very nice so the place feels very homey. There were lots of community events pre-COVID which we really enjoyed. And when we had to move out, Janny at the office was incredibly helpful and friendly.

Mi
Review №6

Its a very very nice place to live and under good management....

Pa
Review №7

I have lived at the Voke for approximately 4 years at two different units. I have also visited several other units in the building. Overall my experience has been positive and I recommend it. Staff is very friendly and living experience is adequate.However, there are some downsides that prospective residents should be aware:1. Parking is highly regulated. Each car costs an additional monthly fee on top of rent and there is no parking for visitors.2. The shower water pressure is woefully inadequate. There are several low flow (gallon per second) showers in the market that feel better than the one that was chosen. However, likely at a higher cost for the builder.3. Even though the Voke is supposed to be a smoke free residence, several inhabitants still smoke within premises. This can be observed by the cigarette buds in the stairwells and the smell that sometimes permeates into the nonsmokers rooms.4. The ventilation system is inadequate. The cubic feet per minute (flow rate) of the bathroom exhaust is way too low. It is not sufficient to keep the bathroom from becoming a sauna after a shower. This is unfortunate, since it actually costs them money to repair the moisture damaged areas with every new resident. Such is the case with the ceiling painting which peels off over time due to the moisture.5. The exhaust over the stove is not an actual exhaust. It just recirculates into the room. So cooking anything impregnates the room with the smell of the food for hours and may require opening the window of the unit which is an undesirable action in the winter.6. They use a single circuit heat/cool HVAC system. This means that in the transitions periods between seasons they have to choose between heating or cooling. Leaving residents either too hot or too cold.7. Sound proofing between rooms could be improved.

Ry
Review №8

Beautiful apartments and amenities. I hear great things about Voke Lofts from my friend that lives here.

Ja
Review №9

It has been a month since my door needed to be replaced and it has yet to be fixed. If any appliance or item in the room breaks it takes several weeks for a fix. They also disregard knock policy when arriving at the apartment. There are several more dissatisfied residents who have moved out this year due to horrible management. Voke lofts is overpriced as is and has the worst management I have ever seen. Also if you want your room to be 90 degrees in the spring, fall, and early months of summer definitely come to Voke because their heating system is broken in all rooms. Would not recommend anyone come here.

sh
Review №10

I been on the waiting list since 2016 I have every letter I have ever received up until this year each time it is a different reason why I cant get a apartment.I am sad because I have really tried everything including fixing my credit it says affordable apartments but I unfortunately dont make enough.I even gave the $500 deposit and was giving the deposit back because I owed on electric.I been through so many emotions thinking Id get in just to be told I dont make enough to get in.

Ju
Review №11

Lovely large windows. Nice view of Memorial Auditorium and the old Boys Club from our window. Upgraded moldings, wood laminate flooring, large closets, higher end appliances.Friendly community, attentive maintenance, key fob entry, and nice lounge for entertaining. They did a great job converting the old Voke High School. The courtyard has a lovely lush lawn for using, not just looking.Walking distance to restaurants, Worcester Common, DCU Center, Mechanics Hall, Hanover Theater, even Shrewsbury Street! A couple of grocery stores only 1.25 miles away. Being near Lincoln Square, there are ambulances, police and fire trucks going by. If you dont like the sounds of the city, you might need to keep your windows closed and use your built in air conditioner.

Al
Review №12

I lived at Voke for 2 years in 2 different units and loved it, it was a great experience. Voke is definitely the best housing option there is in Worcester. The staff, both the previous and the newer team, have always been very friendly and super helpful. The maintenance staff keeps the place looking flawless and are super responsiveness if you need something fixed. I would recommend Voke because of its beautiful units, great location (specially for students), serious and responsive staff, and great living environment.

ci
Review №13

I have lived here for approximately 3 years at two different units. Overall my experience has been positive and I recommend it. Staff is very friendly and living experience is adequate. The only downside was there’s no visitor parking overall. My kids loved it there I wish I didn’t have to leave but due to a personal situation. I needed to make adjustments, but I would definitely move back!

Sa
Review №14

They made a nice Christmas decoration,rental fee is much higher than other apartment complexes, but it’s the most fancy one, have very strict regulations, though not all residents are following them.

Sh
Review №15

I have been 9n the waiting list since tgey opened.I was on the 30 percent list.I recieved a call saying they have good nees that i got the apartment jow ever when i taked to jeanny she said i am not going to gwt the apartment due to my income she didnt even have me come in too show my income.I am on chemo medicine so i was jot feeling well when i spoke too her.I then was tild i would be on another list.I then recieved a letter stating i am off the waiting list.When i spoke with jen and kasia they both assured me i would stay on the list.I am a disabled woman and feel this is wrong and we are on a panadenic i cried so bad i waited for this since the doors open.

Ti
Review №16

I’ve lived at Voke for 2 and a half years now and I have been blow away with the building and the staff since the day I moved in. This is definitely the best living experience I’ve had. Jen and the rest of the leasing office have always been so friendly and helpful. And the maintenance staff keeps this place looking exactly like the day I moved in and I know that’s not without plenty of effort. I would recommend Voke to anyone interested in a beautiful place to live, in a great location, with an amazing staff of employees that make sure your living environment is perfect. Hats off to Voke and their employees. Thank you guys!!!

mc
Review №17

I have lived at Voke Lofts for several years now and only have positive things to say about my experience there and with the staff. The girls in the office (Jenn and Kasia) are always so attentive, accommodating, and absolutely WONDERFUL to deal with. The girls, along with the great maintenance staff, are always so friendly and quick to respond to any issues. They are all a part of why this place feels like a home. I live alone and could not feel safer anywhere else. I have loved my time here at Voke Lofts and will always recommend it to others.

Ju
Review №18

Lived at Voke for 4 years and overall had a great experience. The apartments are nice, clean, and the building is well-maintained. Its a great location with sufficent amenties, although the buildings conversion sadly didnt permit washer/dryer in-unit and indivudal HVAC units. The HVAC is centrally distributed which leads to problems during shoulder season (hot nights mostly), but remedied once the A/C is flipped on centrally by an outside contractor.

Su
Review №19

I lived here four months and I’ve already dealt with a bug infestation in the kitchen that spread everywhere else then a mouse infestation. I’ve found dead mice in the unit in the span of three weeks. Unless you don’t care to live in those conditions, don’t even bother moving here. IT IS NOT ALL THAT ITS MEANT TO SEEM. worst place I’ve ever lived.

Br
Review №20

Excellent

Jo
Review №21

I would strongly consider not living here. The rules about parking are atrocious. There is no guest parking and no readily available street parking. Voke hires a watch dog towing company that tows your car even if its there for 5 minutes, and wont give it back without paying for a tow fee even if youre standing there ready to move it out of the parking lot (experience 2). There are no guest parking spots and the rules state no guest parking on weekends or after 5pm on weekdays. If youre ever going to have guests, they will have to park about .5 miles away and walk. As a result, living here and expecting to have friends over is unrealistic. Additionally, there is no way to contact management on the weekend, so if your guests car gets towed, you have to cold call all the towing companies in Worcester to find out where it is (experience 1). Otherwise its nice, but this parking policy has a significant impact on general living ability for this apartment and as a social person I cant recommend living here.

Pa
Review №22

I had visited my friend son who was a student here staying in a loft apartment was good with a gym, laundry etc... was good...Many students stay here...

Ja
Review №23

They did an amazing job remodeling this place. It is beautiful on the inside.

No
Review №24

Lived at Voke for a year, great place. The manager Jen is great!

Ca
Review №25

Ill be leaving Voke lofts my 4 yrs living here were good. Doors were always opened if I needed something to be taken care of in my apt. I will miss everyone Jennifer, Angel Kasia and Hector, always professional and kind. Thank you👍😊

Ro
Review №26

This place is quiet, clean, friendly. Maintenance is very detailed.

a.
Review №27

Great facilities (gym, laundry, etc), love everything EXCEPT the electrical sockets in my room bend my plugs, making it very hard to plug and unplug. not a dealbreaker though

Er
Review №28

Its great their they have a lounge, computer room and washer and dryer on every floor and they have excersize room

Ci
Review №29

I come to visit a friend. The place is so well designed . So many ammenities. Excercisr room . lsundry. Visiting room u can just watch tv . cook. Entertain. Mingle w others in building. Very quiet. Secured. Clean etc

Ab
Review №30

Beautiful loft apartments, great community of residents, wonderful friendly staff

Jo
Review №31

Beautiful building that was converted to a surprisingly modern apartment complex.

Br
Review №32

The Voke is pretty nice, but also pretty expensive.

Co
Review №33

Fancy. My brother lives here

Da
Review №34

Beautiful everything

sh
Review №35

Nice and clean

K
Review №36

Awesome apartments

Lu
Review №37

Not professional

An
Review №38

I want to live here 😅

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  • Address:21 Salisbury St, Worcester, MA 01609, United States
  • Site:http://livevokelofts.com/
  • Phone:+1 508-755-1733
Categories
  • Apartment rental agency
Working hours
  • Monday:9am–5pm
  • Tuesday:Closed
  • Wednesday:Closed
  • Thursday:9am–5pm
  • Friday:9am–5pm
  • Saturday:9am–5pm
  • Sunday:9am–5pm
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