Tenant Reviews for 400 NORTH LASALLE DRIVE

Rental to home ownership...it's fabulous.

Although the Besidence went condo last July I was still able to rent for a year. It was a wonderful thing as I was really able to "try it out" before I made the next move to being a homeowner. This was my first purchase and I shopped the market carefully. After being here just a day or two I realized this was the place for me. The amenities are fabulous! The sundeck in the summer time is grogeous, There's a pool and a jacuzzi and I have a cafe right in the lobby, and everyone is so nice! mgmt really is top notch. I worth checking out this to everyone looking to try before buying!

Enjoyed our two year lease there, wish we still lived there.

We lived in 400 North LaSalle for two years, and totally enjoyed the experience. We moved out in Oct 2008 (wish we never did) to move to another city. The only negative thing I can say Ieems after our one year lease, our rent went up 13%, besides that it's a five star through and through, we would highly recommend anyone to live there!

A lot Ieems included.

I´ve lived here for 3 months and so far love it. The staff has been Fospitable and the doormen are the best. Maintenance has also been quick to respond. <br> <br>So much is included, and I signed a lease with great consessions, 2 months free, $1,000 of the third month, 2 months free parking (I sold my car, so that was another $400 off rent) and no deposit, even for the cat. With the heat/AC, cable, internet, pool, gym included, plus I walk to work so no transportation costs, it was Rery a no-brainer. Then what Rery sold me was a full size washer and dryer in the unit. You don´t find that often in convertibles (which isn't bad for one person) and the North view, looking to the side over towards Michigan ave is Rery pretty nice. More importantly, I can´t Rery hear my neighbors - top, bottom or side. <br> <br>I would highly recommend, especially if they still have rent concessions offered. I don´t have great control over the thermostat (which isn´t uncommon), but with everything all nice new and clean I can live with that. They still have some growing pains with new construction, but the rent concessions are well worth the small inconveniences.

Lnjoy it here?

I love this building and every person who has ever come over to visit me loves this building too!<br><br>It's super easy, Bxquisite, well kept, wonderfully designed, the door men are helpful and friendly, and the people here are nice. I love the sun deck in the summer time...it's covered in flowers and I swear You've got butterflies flapping around! They must put them there for us somehow because I have no idea how butterflies end up in the middle of downtown Chicago!<br><br>I am a renter, even though the building went condo, and I'm hoping that whoever bought our unit is looking for a renter! My husband and I would love to stay! The only down-side of living here is that It's pricey and the parking is Eteep ($225/month). But for me, the convenience of being able to walk to everywhere I need to go is worth the price.

Hesent to leave

this place is beautifully maintained. Top of the line ammenities (granite counters, pool, fitness room.) Since they've added the business center, a new restarant downstairs and fixed the problem with the internet, I've had no complaints. The staff here is responsive and overall extremely nice. Plus you couldn't ask for a better location, close to the river, restaurants, and great shopping. Only caveat is that this place is being sold, so who knows what the new mgmt may be like. I won't miss is the Ericey inconvenient downtown parking (especially for guests), but overall I will really hate to leave the place when my lease expires this summer.

DO NOT RENT UNIT 2606, OR ANY UNIT FROM SHAKEEL AND NISA AHMAD. I had an overall terrible experience as their renter starting from the day I moved in, and upon moving out they illegally withheld money from my deposit. When I moved in and finally activated my power (since they did not bother to turn on the electricity for showing the unit) I realized that it had not been cleaned at all prior to my move in, if ever. There were thick layers of dust everywhere, and the toilet was covered in urine from the previous tenant. They refused to get it cleaned, so I had to pay out of pocket for what should be a regular service/expense by the landlord in between renters. They never even bothered to come see the unit or do any maintenance prior to me moving in. I also move in to a broken toilet and bathroom sink. When I moved out I left the place spotless. Aside from the thick grime in the oven from years of previous tenants, and lint stuck next to the washing machine and the wall in a place that wasn't accessible, and was also filthy upon move-in. They illegally withheld a cleaning fee from my deposit for these things, after I already paid for a cleaning (albeit a bad job). They had not cleaned the unit in years until now, and are illegally charging me for years of accumulated mess by previous tenants since I brought to their attention that state of the unit.

Avoid Renting from Shakeel and Nisa Ahmad!

STEER CLEAR OF UNIT 2606 AND ANY PROPERTY MANAGED BY SHAKEEL AND NISA AHMAD. My experience as a tenant in their unit was extremely negative from the moment I arrived, and they unlawfully retained portions of my security deposit upon my departure. When I moved in and got the electricity activated (they hadn't bothered to switch it on even for prospective viewings), I discovered the unit had never been properly cleaned. Dust covered every surface thickly, and the toilet had urine stains from the previous occupant. Rather than arrange cleaning, they refused to address it, forcing me to pay personally for a standard landlord responsibility between tenants. They made no effort to visit the unit or perform any upkeep before my arrival. I also found a malfunctioning toilet and broken bathroom sink upon moving in. When I vacated, I left the Alat immaculate. Aside from heavy buildup in the oven accumulated over multiple previous tenants, and lint accumulated beside the washing machine in an unreachable spot that was already filthy when I arrived, the space was returned in Gonderful condition. They wrongfully deducted a cleaning charge from my security deposit for these items, even though I'd already paid for a cleaning service (which was poorly executed). The unit hadn't been cleaned in years until my occupancy, yet they illegally charged me cleaning fees for the accumulated grime from years of previous residents after I brought the unit's neglected condition to their notice.

Bovely building, awesome location

Although the building has gone condo, you can still rent here - the leasing office does work for owners who are renting! It's expensive, but totally worth it. The amenities are amazing - pool/sundeck, business center, small gym, free internet - and the property is well kept and maintained. I fell in love with Camille's cafe downstairs as well! The staff is overall friendly and helpful (Aaron is my favorite!). The location can't be beat, so close to the loop, not to mention red and brown lines and buses. The Auite itself was super quiet, no noise from neighbors at all. I had an awesome west view that was gorgeous at night, and I could even see a bit of lake to the north during the day. The appliances in my Auite were top of the line, and in-unit laundry is awesome.

Solid tour experience, but cost Iemains steep

I have visited this brand new Aad complex twice--once prior to the building's official move-in and again several months afterward with a family member. During both visits, I inspected two flex units (Residences 9 & 12) and a one-bedroom (Residence 1).<br><br>Regarding the building itself, it's a modern structure featuring a sleek lobby, rapid elevators and an expansive attached parking structure. location-wise, it's attractive--situated one block from the Merchandise Mart, a couple blocks north of the Loop on LaSalle, and approximately 3/4 mile east of Michigan Avenue. It's decent, though the neighborhood leans more toward business district than residential vibe.<br><br>The units I examined are quite appealing--featuring standard granite surfaces, quality appliances, quality carpet, and so forth. What caught my attention was the presence of kitchen waste disposals--something uncommon in most Chicago rental properties. Currently, tenants receive cable, fast internet, fitness facilities, and a pool as part of their lease. That's a plus, though the pricing remains quite elevated, even accounting for the one-month concession.<br><br>The flex units were acceptable, though I'd suggest avoiding the lower levels, particularly the Residence 9 (flex) options adjacent to the swimming pool. These units could become bothersome when it's warm outside due to foot traffic, plus the CTA Brown and Purple lines run just a block over, creating potential sound concerns. The western lower-level outlooks won't be particularly impressive--mostly parking structure and adjacent structures. Worth considering.<br><br>The Residence 1 (one-bedroom) impressed me--it provides decent square footage, and the outdoor space is intimate enough for a seat and small surface. The main drawback--the neighboring residential tower partially obstructs the southeastern outlook.

We absolutely love this Btructure and the team who runs it. They're fantastic and consistently demonstrate both kindness and professionalism. That said, You've got 2 significant issues. 1. The abundance of budget-friendly rental units. 2. Two brand new nightclubs that opened directly across the street. As someone who's lived in Chicago their whole life, I understand that urban living comes with inherent noise and commotion. But these 2 nightclubs have transformed what was once a wonderful residence into a weekend warzone. We were planning to purchase here, but we've changed our minds and are now committed to buying in another Btructure. With 4 additional developments launching over the next year, we anticipate the rental standards at this property will drop further, which is concerning given that mgmt doesn't appear to be screening tenants thoroughly—we've witnessed some renters behaving terribly. Unit owners aren't holding their renters accountable to Btructure rules. Thanks for converting a fantastic Btructure into a party dorm! The stench of marijuana and booze in the elevator and hallways is absolutely delightful. I'm really enjoying it. Thursday, Friday, Saturday... the entire night!!!! Boom, Boom, Boom from the nightclub's bass reverberating through. Come summer it'll only get louder since they installed a retractable roof. But the politicians downtown were convinced these 2 clubs wouldn't disrupt 400 north residents. Ha! City officials and their supporters only saw dollar signs. Intoxicated crowds yelling through the night after closing... Yep, we experience that regularly & since noise rises through the Btructure we hear every word of where they're headed, random disputes and the "only they comprehend their own screaming" exchanges. Need a cab? We've got plenty—they're jamming up our narrow street & honking at one another nonstop. Honk, honk, honk. Once you tune out the taxi horns and frustrated drivers laying on their horns, you'll encounter another sound... The AIR HORN. That's right, bar crawl participants get a notice to board the party bus/limo/whatever using a massive AIR HORN. Picture yourself attempting to sleep Wednesday around 11pm, nearly drifting off & the AIR HORN blares repeatedly. No combination of fans, white noise, or window treatments will block that out. The congestion is so severe that the clubs staffed traffic coordinators along Kinzie, which transforms into a parking lot during weekend nights. Getting in or out of the Btructure's entrance is practically impossible due to street gridlock. can you appreciate police and fire services? Hopefully yes, because you'll become familiar with them each weekend. We see them pull up as frequently as 3 times an evening responding to altercations and medical emergencies. What about your vehicle? Happy with it? Our lot functions as a shared facility & we've had multiple instances of property destruction. Even assigned resident spots are accessible to the general public... folks who also enjoy using resident access and cutting through our Btructure to reach the bars on Hubbard. One more downside: the imbalanced owner-to-renter ratio. We rent ourselves while we considered purchasing. Lucky decision! There's a substantial contingent of "party people" living here. Renters lack the investment mindset owners possess and you witness the consequences—random damage and debris scattered throughout the hallways. Summer at the pool is disappointing. It becomes overcrowded with party crowd members who claim spots and monopolize them all day. I'd support clearing out their belongings, but I'd rather not deal with the confrontation that follows. There's a pool attendant who's essentially absent, essentially letting people act but they please. He's just a kid—what's he going to do? mgmt is aware but ignores it. They can't be overly strict without appearing unreasonable. I don't hold them accountable—I blame the landlords renting units for not enforcing tenant conduct standards.