The Berkman Apartamentos

Amazing building to live in Rochester. I would never try another one.
Great team and lovely community.

The Berkman provides a wonderful environment for living. It’s new, well maintained, secure, with a fantastic location in town with a heated secure garage. Going on three years 3 years since I moved and plan on staying. I love the staff who are very responsive and helpful.

You do not get to pick the temperature in your apartment. You pay for cooling and heating (not only in your apartment but for the common area as well). We were not told this or we never would have moved here. If its below a certain degrees outside (55 i think), the building automatically turns on heat and if its above 65 then it turns on air conditioning. Well, it gets up to 77 degrees in my apartment at night and it is absolutely horrible. I have turned off the thermostat and its still over 70... and I wake up several times throughout the night because its miserably hot. even with the windows open (they only open slightly so you don't get a whole lot of air from outside) but its so loud since there is a hospital outside and so many noisy cars at night that that makes it hard. Imagine how hot the gym is then.....I can't even use the gym here. Also, the garbage door for the whole floor is broken and doesn't automatically shut and people leave it open, leaving the hallway smelling HORRIBLE! I've discussed with management and the issue has never been resolved. This isn't just my floor, I know people in the building and it seems to be a problem on other floors as well. T he Dog area here is often dirty and the smells so bad, its enough to make you want to throw up. They don't irrigate it properly at all. It's disgusting. Be aware. The apartment themselves are okay but there its obvious they cut some corners here. I also was not told that my balcony door won't lock which makes me uncomfortable. This place is overpriced and there are some MAJOR issues. I wouldn't recommend for the price they charge here. Additionally some of the elevators are often out of order leading to long wait times, one person told me they waited over 15 minutes just to get on the elevator (which is an issue if you live on a higher up floor). They make you pay for parking. The parking lot is a disaster with very close spots and its 2 ways but going around the corners is very nerve racking as people fly by and you can't really see at all when making the turn. Really consider this before you get locked in here and pay thousands of dollars in rent. I was not from here and only had a quick tour before moving here from out of state and wish I had known about al these issues. The biggest the heating and cooling. Be prepared to suffer unbearable nights of sweating. Lee mas

I work at Saint Marys Hospital, and residing at The Berkman has been exceptionally convenient. The amenities, including a fitness center, pool table, shuffleboard, outdoor pool, and golf simulator, provide excellent options for relaxation and exercise. The covered parking garage, equipped with EV charging stations and designated areas for residents and guests, adds convenience. The atmosphere is both comfortable and secure. While minor issues have occasionally arisen, the management team... addresses them promptly. The cleaning staff maintains a high standard of cleanliness throughout the complex. The Berkman is a highly recommended choice for those working at Saint Marys or seeking proximity to the Mayo Clinic. Lee mas

We live at berkman and it’s just perfect. It’s very expensive compared to other places, but it’s worth it.