The Merrick

After 11 months at The Merrick, I can write my honest review.

When you enter the building via car port, it is extremely slow due to someone from the area trying to break in, management has done nothing to fix this. Though be mindful, this is a gated car port and spots are only $125/month, great pricing for what I’ve seen around Portland. Although it has not stopped people from continuing to come in behind cars pulling in and messing with your car.

After you are successful in entering the... carport as you slowly approach whether to go left or right, proceeded with caution due to no mirrors, indicating if someone is exiting the elevator or not this issue has been brought to management attention in folks from the community asking for this to be added.

Throughout the week, the sanitation staff does a very good job of keeping the building clean. Outside of the working hours, the community themselves does a poor job of keeping up with this. Examples include folks not cleaning up after their animals in the lobby, elevators and the second floor patio that we all share.

Might I add, I think it would be very nice if the management would also add trash cans to the lobby and the carport areas.

This is a building is one that is ALL WOOD flooring. Because of this you will hear your neighbors at all given times. You will hear them walk. You will hear them have sex (if they’re the loud type). You will hear them laugh.


Because there’s a lot of noise. Walk light on your toes and warn your guests when they come over to hangout. Same issue with smoking, you are going to smell it, no matter how much you complain and ask the front office to take care of it. There is always going to be a neighbor that is smoking which is beyond annoying and sucks, but staff won’t actually help do anything.

If you are someone who does not mind this, then I recommend living here!

The gym is decent and never closes which I appreciate. I also enjoy that it is on the same floor as the patio so I can take equipment out there as I like if the gym is full and to just get fresh air and feel safe.

The Director was ZERO help in navigating difficult situations with residents to provide a feeling of safety in calling The Merrick our home.

Bottom line, if you’re looking for a place to call home - the Merrick ain’t it. Do yourself the biggest favor and keep apartment hunting. Read More

After contacting some apartment complexes and getting an AI instead of a human, the staff at the Merrick was very responsive. Faye was gave me a zoom tour and answered all my questions. My lease was approved today!

My wife and I have lived at the Merrick for going on six years. We love the location and the facility itself, as well as the wonderful staff. This week, the main shelf in our refrigerator broke. It was made of tempered glass, and it chose this week to give up the ghost, shattering into a million pieces. I explained the situation to Faye Ramone who works in the front office. She was both sympathetic to the problem, and extremely helpful and efficient. She responded immediately, organized the... necessary resources, and we had a new refrigerator installed the very next day. I can’t thank Faye enough for all the help. The rest of the staff has been very friendly and helpful on other occasions as well. The Merrick is a great place to live! Read More

I will be starting my 7th year at the Merrick soon. The amenities (Gym, Amazon Locker, Secure Mailroom, Garage Parking, Rooftop Patio, Hot-tub Spa and Skylounge with kitchen and 65" Flatscreen TV ) are terrific and so is the location. A shout-out and kudos to our current staff who have been striving to keep everything neat, clean, and organized. Recent updates on carpeting, painting, and decor. Excellent Northeast side downtown location close to commuting routes, bus, Max, and the Streetcar... .
Personally, whenever I’ve needed a repair or new appliance, they are right on it. Thank you Carmela, Jorge, Fernando, Tiffany, Faye, Jessica, JuliAnn and Katie for all you do for us. Read More

Management does not care about you. You will complain and ask about an issue over and over and they will push it off over and over. Stay away.