Two50 Downtown

Left apartment cleanest I ever have and they charged full cleaning and a nonsense painting fee. Great location and big rooms but very very loud, the windows leak air and the cabinets are old and easily scratched. Pool closed half the year. Utility and trash costs are also high. Heating ducts blow dust all over. Don’t bother cleaning or hire their cleaners but you’ll be out your $500 either way.

We have really enjoyed our time living in Two50 Downtown (Hillsborough plaza) for over two years. It has a great location! The building is well maintained and the routines were very thoughtful especially during the covid lockdown, the gym and pool are in great shape. And recent remodeling gave a nice modern look to the building. Ben as the building manager is always super helpful with everything, he is respectful and knowledgeable about all the routines and procedures related to residents and Gary does a great job in the maintenance, he always made sure that everything in your apartment is running smoothly and very helpful to fix any issue as soon as possible. Overall we recommend this building to anyone looking for nice apartments with a great community, quiet and respectful.

The building has been under construction since I moved in 08/2020. The management mentioned during virtual tours that there would be “minor improvements” (a couple weeks of work) done for the hallways. However, major capital improvement projects have not stopped since then. Major works that all last more than 6 weeks have been happening in lobby, hallways, vacant units, deck area, balcony, and exterior facade - imagine the noise (on top of train noise), smell, and concerns over Covid with construction crews going in and out of buildings throughout the entire year. It’s extremely disruptive when everyone has to work from home. I assume the building management took advantage of the Covid downtime to these projects because lots of people moved out, but it’s extremely disrespectful to current tenants, who are paying almost 3k and above to live here, supposably getting a “premium” experience. A crew of construction workers entered my balcony space to do paint works on a Saturday at 9am without prior notice, playing music and completely disregard my privacy - just one instance over many things that explains the 1 star review. I didn’t want to rant in public initially but these are things potential tenant should know. FYI- Also there’s a new construction starting across the building, so addition cautions. Ps the only good thing about the building is the property manager Ben, who has been hired by ACCO to patiently to listen to all the complaints, with which the asset manager does nothing about. The star is for Ben and nothing else.

Just note that if you are sensitive to noise, this is not a place for you. This property has been under construction for the last 6 months, the noise has been so intense. It is inhabitable. Besides the construction noise, you will also hear the noise of your neighbors from slamming doors, tv noise, footstep noise and kids screaming nonstop, from other units and hallway. The property is not in a living condition. The management is not being helpful at all.

Worst management team ever. The manager is super impolite and doesn't show any respect. I don't recommend this place because of the unprofessional manager. The location and building is all great except the management team. I cannot imagine the manager is work in such manner, judge people and scold you. She also interrupted you when you are saying something. This is the WORST PLACE!! WORST MANAGER EVER!! DON'T COME!!!

Hillsborough Plaza Apts Right in down town San Mateo, you dont need to drive anywhere since everything you need is within minutes just by walking. Need to get on the train to see a show in San Francisco the train station is a few minutes walk, Movies, gourmet grocery store, hospital just across the street from here, Fantastic restaurants all just a few minutes walk. Temperature is always lower here when everyone else is cooking on the east bay and lower peninsula Its like living on a cruise ship at this location, the apartment is the best in the area run by the best manager I have ever met. Need to get a quick workout in before going to work without leaving the building, gym is right here. Want to get some laps in at the pool yep thats here to. Priscilla has completely renovated the whole building and everything is first class, security cameras and guard constantly monitor the property, yea I been here 14 years and have always been happy here.