DeRosa Properties

Fantastic experience: Quick maintenance responses, good rent prices and nice places. Property manager Robert Barbuto is a great guy to work with and does everything he can to keep his tenants satisfied. I’ve leased with them for 3 years, and any time an issue comes up, they are very quick to resolve it. I will continue leasing with Derosa properties for as long as i’m leasing in Lowell.

Fantastic experience: Robert is great!

Fantastic experience: Robert has been a great landlord good experience as a first time renter.

Fantastic experience: Robert goes above and beyond to make sure my roomates and I are taken care of. Highly recommended renting from him as he makes the whole process care free

Fantastic experience: I recently just started renting from Robert and it’s has been great so far! He is a great guy and genuinely cares about his tenants!

Fantastic experience: Rob has been a very understanding and supportive landlord. Very easy to communicate with and welcoming as well. Will recommend Derosa to any of my friends and family.

Fantastic experience: Great Landlord. Our guy robert was always there when we need and helped us make our situations work. Would recommend to Umass Lowell students.

Fantastic experience: Robert is a great landlord who is very caring, he will work with you a lot to accommodate your needs.

Fantastic experience: Robert was a great landlord, always shows up when you need him and can always depend on him. 10/10 recommend!

Fantastic experience: Rob is a great landlord. Very responsive and accommodating. I would recommend DeRosa Properties to anyone looking for a rental!

Fantastic experience: I lived with Derosa for 6 years in multiple properties and it was for a reason! Rob and his henchmen truly cared about us not just as tenants but as people as well. Whether it was flexible move in/move out dates or special circumstances, they were always so considerate and helpful. Rob is incredibly caring and we were so sad to be moving but grateful to have had those years with him!

Fantastic experience: I rented a 7 bedroom house through Derosa Properties from my junior year to college graduation and I had a great experience. Rob was super helpful and handled all of our requests in a timely manner. I would strongly recommend going through Derosa for your next apartment.

Fantastic experience: Great landlord, great attention

Fantastic experience: I had the pleasure of being one of Robert’s tenants for the past five years, and I can’t thank him enough for the great experience my roommates and I had. He was a wonderful landlord who always went out of his way to help us however he could. We lived at three different properties with him, and leaving the last one was definitely bittersweet. Very grateful for my time there!

Fantastic experience: Robert has been a great landlord, and I’ve had a very positive experience renting from him. He is professional, reliable, and easy to communicate with. Any concerns are handled promptly, and the property is well maintained. He treats tenants fairly and makes renting straightforward and stress-free. I would highly recommend Robert and am happy to continue renting with him for many years to come.

Fantastic experience: Robert has been a great landlord. He’s reliable, respectful, and easy to communicate with whenever something comes up. Any maintenance issues were handled quickly, and he always made sure things were taken care of properly. He treats tenants fairly and keeps the property in good condition. I really appreciated how smooth and stress-free the experience was, and I would happily recommend Robert to anyone looking for a dependable landlord.

Fantastic experience: I lived in Derosa housing for 2 years and it was amazing how accommodating they are. Robert is a great and professional

Fantastic experience: I lived in a DeRosa property for 4 years while I attended Umass Lowell. Great experience overall. Robert is great and super helpful. If you are looking for a place in the Lowell area I would definetly recommend going through DeRosa properties!

Fantastic experience: Rob very nice guy always there to help easy to reach out to hard to find a landlord like that.

Fantastic experience: Robert has been an amazing landlord. He’s always kind, approachable, and genuinely cares about the well-being of his tenants. Anytime I had a question or needed something fixed, he was there right away to help. It’s rare to find someone so dependable and thoughtful. I’m really grateful to have had such a positive rental experience with him!

Fantastic experience: I’ve had a really wonderful experience renting from Robert. He is incredibly kind, helpful, and always quick to respond whenever something needs attention. Whether it’s a small repair or a general question, he handles everything with care and professionalism. It’s clear he genuinely cares about his tenants and goes out of his way to make sure everything runs smoothly. I truly appreciate his support and would highly recommend him as a landlord!

Fantastic experience: Great balance of hands off and quick to help if needed. Never had a problem while living here

Fantastic experience: I never expected a well facilitated housing for economical pricing but they made it possible. I loved the way they received me and also my stay in their properties. They made sure that the property was in good condition that I would have comfortable stay during my tenure.

Fantastic experience: Great rental experience. Appliances were new & apartment was in great condition upon move in. The few maintenance issues I've had were quickly addressed & Robert the landlord has always been easygoing and responsive. Rent has never been raised.

Fantastic experience: Robert who manages my property, is a very stellar and energetic person. He is always one call away and always ready to fix when something goes wrong with the house. We are very greatful of him. And always look forward meeting him. He gave a home away from home.

Negative experience: Had apt for 6 years was just ok lots leaks from apt upstairs heat never worked now moving getting deposis back and key deposit like pulling teeth . Starter realty is a another company but they keep terrible records .keep receipts.

Fantastic experience: I loved my stay with Derosa properties for the past 2 years. They were always on top of the trash when we had extra. Whenever we needed maintenance done we simply put a request in on tenant cloud and they quickly came to address any issues.

Fantastic experience: Only ever had positive experiences with these guys. They made very special accommodations for us.

Fantastic experience: Had Robert as our landlord for 3 years and he was awesome. Very accommodating and made sure we had what we needed.

Fantastic experience: Derosa Properties were excellent all around during the 2 years I was a tenant here. They attended quickly to all maintenance needs and were always easily available. During the winter months they shoveled our deck and driveway and landscaped during the summer months. I would definitely recommend using Derosa Properties if you are looking to rent in the area.

Fantastic experience: Derosa Properties was extremely helpful from apartment hunting to moving out. Always attended quickly to maintenance and tenant needs. Would recommend them, especially to college students in the area!

Fantastic experience: Derosa Properties is awesome. Kind staff. Always easily accessible to reach if needed. Great apartments. I would recommend them to anyone!

Positive experience: The sale of my home came with many unexpected challenges and obstacles. However, working with Rob Barbuto made everything worth while. He was professional, he listened to me, he was responsive and he advocated strongly on my behalf to make this process easier for me given the particular circumstances of my sale. I really appreciate all he did to make this happen for my family.

Fantastic experience: They are now an asset to this neighborhood, they have quieter renters. They are very helpful to us in the winter with plowing for us and they help us with maintenance occasionally. Steve is a good guy and his workers are nice too. We are grateful for their help.

Negative experience: Do not deal with these people. They will not respond to your emails.

Negative experience: Can't really say I've had code enforcement on the previous owners for 2 years and DeRosa hasn't made any changes since they took over but they are new so we will see... this is just a few of the violations, the whole foundation is sliding off and the basement is condemned.

Fantastic experience: I lived with my cat at 820 Merrimack this past year as a sophomore at UML, it was great. It's close to the university, well cared for and safely positioned next to the police. Common issues like bugs and washer/dryer stuff were addressed before I'd even notice they were a problem, and every issue I brought up was immediately acknowledged and tended to. This was my first time living alone and the landlord made it very easy for me. Despite the schooling, I lived very peacefully this year- If I weren't transferring, I would've renewed my lease.

Fantastic experience: Rented from Derosa properties for the past 11 years, I have never received better service since I lived at home with my mother. I will rent for the rest of my days!!

Negative experience: Awful to deal with in general, but the icing on the cake was making the security deposit checks out to both tenants of our unit rather than the person whose name and SSN were tied to the escrow account for the funds. In the time we lived there, we had a sewage flood that ruined a decent amount of our belongings, no luck getting practically anything fixed in the apartment, and finally this issue with the deposit return. They also forgot to send out lease renewals to multiple tenants this year. Genuinely abysmal, stay very far away if you can.

Negative experience: Great value living arrangements and "polite" staff. Will lie and give you the runaround about everything. Will not repair units. Will tell you one thing just to shut you up for the rest of the day, only to repeat the cycle endlessly instead of just being up front with you about timeframes. Frustrating to work with.

Negative experience: Haven't received my $700 security deposit in two years despite constantly calling. Look elsewhere for renting.

Fantastic experience: Treat their tenants with respect at least the seniors

Fantastic experience: I love about Steven derosa property is he cares about his property and will update always when he can ,good people

Fantastic experience: The employees at DeRosa properties are fantastic people very helpful indeed an they run there property management in a very professional way keeping there Apts up to date an always treat people fairly!!!!!!!

Fantastic experience: I stayed with Derosa Properties in lowell for 4 years through out college. Never had any problems. Rent prices were very fair. Land lord was always willing to help when needed. Derosa Properties is the ideal college apartment company.

Negative experience: They take advantage of all college kids. Basically running a monopoly against UML students. Driveway and sidewalks were never shoveled or salted. Had to beg and call multiple times to get repairs. This place certainly is not up to inspection.

Negative experience: Great price for what I assume is an illegally rented unit. I wish I could post pictures. If this place was state inspected, the inspector should be FIRED and brought up on charges of gross incompetence. Thanks for the feedback. Absolute HACKS! Rent at your own peril. If you want a second floor with one egress instead of the MANDATORY 2 (google it) this is the place for you! You want something fixed but the only way to do it is to call the Board of Health, this is the place for you! C'mon down!

Fantastic experience: As a tenant, I am very happy with everything. The DeRosa team is extremely responsive and attentive. I had my refrigerator replaced by the maintenance guys VERY quickly and they even took my trash out on their way out!

Fantastic experience: As a tenant at De Rosa property now l live knowing that l am fearless here knowing that Robert and the Maintenance Team Frank in particular Who l got to know pretty well are amazing people they make sure u don’t have a bad experience here with them and slam lords is never the case here honestly they have a lot of respect and care towards their tenants and l love that Mostly in Lowell you will not fine anywhere like it The property is very modern and up to date very clean and did l mention well care for. Lowell is not percent the best place to live at but trust me De Rosa property is one of many hit or miss Jewel it’s a great find let’s just leave it like that Thank You Robert you are the best landlord l will never find again u are the best out here always doing ur best to help

Fantastic experience: Rented for 2 years and loved the service. Had 1 problem repaired quickly and neatly. Guys we’re easy to deal with. Great company. Thanks.

Fantastic experience: Excellent property, landlord is responsive, didn't raise rates

Negative experience: I have left my apartment in March, and I haven’t received my deposit check until today. Although I left the apartment in great condition. I kept calling the landlord and the office and they keep postponing and they stopped answering my calls.

Negative experience: They dont take care of the place they have in Lawrence.

Fantastic experience: Arguably the best estate agent for uni students in lowell. Their apartments are really nice and maintainance service is also excellent.

Fantastic experience: The staff is friendly send extremely knowledgeable

Positive experience: Very convenient

Fantastic experience: I moved into an apartment owned and maintained by DeRosa Properites about 2 years ago. We signed 2 12 month leases with them. If we had any issue or problem we contacted Robert from DeRosa Properties, and he took care of the problem immediately. I can’t say enough good things about DeRosa Properties, Robby in particular. The rent can sometimes be a little higher than that of other student apartment rentals, but you do get what you’re paying for. DeRosa apartments are significantly nicer, coming with new appliances, hardwood floors, and full size bathrooms. If there is any issue with your unit, it’ll be taken care of immediately. I would certainly rent from them again if I wasn’t moving out of the Lowell area.

Fantastic experience: Very Responsive and quick to help, would highly recommend his properties for UML students!

Negative experience: Had a deal that backed out of it last minute

Positive experience: The place that we rented made a great first apartment

Fantastic experience: During a three year stay in a DeRosa Properties residence, my roommates and I had very few problems. The small minor things, such as a sink leaking, were handled promptly and without hassle. We were handed the residence in “like-new” good condition, clean and undamaged. The residence was quite large for the rent we paid, had a front and back porch, small yard, and even a shed, which was very useful for bike storage. The hardwood floors were some of the most level in Lowell. The house had central air, well insulated windows and doors, and energy efficient fixtures. As for the employees that we came in contact with, we were always treated fairly, professionally, and with respect. I would highly recommend DeRosa for a Lowell apartment or home rental!

Negative experience: I've been renting through DeRosa for about a year now. The landlord never responds to any of my calls or texts unless he's looking for money. The house I'm living in is newly renovated but all the corners they cut renovating it really show. The ceilings are literally a different height in every room (not on purpose). My roommate's room is at such a slant that his stuff is rolling "downhill". When I first moved in there were no city garbage cans, human sewage (feces) all over the basement, the AC didn't work, rampant water damage in the ceiling (to the point where it was dripping on the floor), none of the windows had screens (and still don't), the windows didn't lock (and still don't), and our doorknobs are constantly breaking. The Super will walk into my house unannounced and without permission (this is illegal). They don't always shovel when there is snow. I have to admit the location couldn't be better but the outrageous price tag isn't worth it, especially with the endless list of problems and headache of dealing with the landlord. Would most definitely NOT recommend renting from DeRosa.

Negative experience: As stated already, endless problems even getting somebody to answer the phone for maintenence. I was lied to about approximate utility bill amounts and as soon as we paid our First, Last, and Security... its like we didnt exist. Horrible horrible landlord. Do not rent from these people.

Negative experience: Have leased from them for 6 months. Property manager never answers texts or calls, our apartment is "newly renovated" but there is not a single screen in any window, cardboard was used as weather stripping. No windows lock, showers were not properly caulked, pipes exploded within a week of living there and were not fixed until a month after (sewage all over the basement for 2 weeks), the list of problems is endless. If you're looking to rent a semi-permanent residence in Lowell, look elsewhere.