Tenant Reviews for 867 WEST BUCKINGHAM

I was interested in moving into the Buckingham Lofts after hearing about their unique apartments. My apartment was quite open and spacious (3 bedroom) and always received great compliments from guests. The complex could be a little noisy at times, but to be expected as it is a young crowd in the middle of one of the trendiest neighborhoods in the city. The onsite management wasn’t the best at first but the owner actually hired a new independent management team to run the complex, and they are a true pleasure to deal with. Overall I would highly recommend the Buckingham lofts!

Moved to BL last year and was ready to move somewhere else within two months. Best to get an apartment on the outside, as I believe all inner apartments have only one window (facing a shaft), low ceilings upstairs (~8ft), and small skylights in each bedroom, so its a little like living in a sensory deprivation chamber, cave, or space capsule. Management tends to be useless and uninterested in tenant's well-being, so don't expect much (in their defense, one of the office managers may actually be mentally challenged). Maintenance guys are hardworking and dedicated to making the place as comfortable as possible. Great location if youre a cubs fan!

One of the best rentals I have experienced in my post graduate years. The lofts are a modern complex with a youthful, yet respectful crowd. My apartment was very accommodating with top of the line appliances that made everyday life extremely comfortable. We did have problems with our refridgerator; however, after making a phone call in the morning, it was taken care of by the time we got home from work. Parking was great, although only one of us utilized it. It was extremely secure, considering it was an indoor parking facility. It is a bit tight, so you have to know how to operate your vehicle in small spaces. There was a minimal amount of noise. There was an outdoor restaurant next-door that created a little noise during the summer months, but would die down by 9 pm. When it comes to indoor noise, we had one neighbor who liked to blare his music, but after letting him know we could here it, it was never a problem. The building had a full time maid that kept both the indoor and outdoor areas very clean. The management is actually located in an office downstairs, which made them fully accessible.<br> With all that said, I would definitely recommend living in one of these apartments. You will make your friends jealous, I know mine were!<br>

Thin THIN walls. <br> <br>Plumbing doesn´t work everytime it rains. <br> <br>Satellite TV doesn´t work everytime it rains, or whenever one of the other tenants (approximately 30 other apartments shared one dish) you share the dish with decides to change it´s positioning. <br> <br>Dishwasher broke and maintenance didn´t fix it for 3 months. <br> <br>Restaurant with patio seating is RIGHT next door... we could hear ALL coversations of people in that restaurant, even w/ the windows closed. <br> <br>I would call management, he would put me on hold, disguise his voice and say he was not available. <br> <br>Know of someone who was robbed at gunpoint outside the building. <br> <br>Lastly, management kept most of our security deposit. <br> <br>They do NOT care about their tenants and will NOT assist you with any requests. Do not be fooled.