Tenant Reviews for 1380 E HYDE PARK BLVD

I moved into this building in July 07 and currently live there. Although there was a rape in the building, this was a random incident and the building has stepped up security measures. Other than the incident in October, I feel very safe living in this building.

I visited but I'm glad I didn't rent. It seemed safe, but there has been a rape and robbing: http://www.myfoxchicago.com/myfox/pages/Home/Detail?contentId=7610424&version=5&locale=EN-US&layoutCode=VSTY&pageId=1.1.1

Definitely recommended. Very close to U Chicago. Just minutes away from Metra trains and CTA bus. On site management is very polite and helpful. Rents are quite affordable. Building a little bit old, but in great condition. Mostly big kitchens, and descent size bedrooms. They took good care of us, we did not have any serious problem. Very safe!!!

Hi, I live in this apartment from June 2007 and my contract is ending by May 2008. The apartment management, maintenance staff, security staff all are very nice and helpful. I never think of any complaints during my tenure here. Only complaint I could make out of all is, Washers and dryers and the area are not very clean. I had problems with dryers couple of times and all are coin operated machines and we need to have quarters with us always. Very safe and I felt secured in this apartment and I did not have any problems in inviting my friends to come via security gate. It has very nice views of lake and the city. Package delivery is absolutely secured and safe. I never missed any of my packages. Elevators function properly. All the appliances in the apartment are old but are very good. (Dishwasher/AC/Heater and Refrigerator). I had problems with toilet pot twice and it was immediately taken care by maintenance staff. I would really appreciate and recommend anyone to live here. It is very close to everything (CTA/Metra/Grocery shop and the lake).

Good apartment building in Hyde Park. Metra and many bus lines make getting downtown easy (especially for the work day commute). Appliances aren't new, but AC and a dishwasher are hard to find together at an affordable price. Good value, very safe building. Not new, but a good value in Hyde Park and much better than the alternatives even close to this price range.

I've lived here for 4 years and have had few complaints. The management and maintenance are excellent. The building is well maintained and in a great area of Hyde Park. The parking options are nice: $60 for private street parking and $80 for the lot. The building is pretty quiet especially if you live on the park side of the building. Each apartment has carpet, dishwasher, phone system to let people in the front door. There is always someone at the front desk and packages are always signed for. The building is very safe with at least 3 security cameras on each floor. It's within walking distance of a three grocery stores, walgreens, CVS, and various restaurants. It's not the most glamorous place in Hyde Park, but it's pretty nice for the price. Web site: 1380hydepark.com

I just don't get it. The building was crap when I lived there. I lived there for about 4 years (full rent) - in 2 different apartments (same floor). The onsite management was HORRIBLE for a good while - extremely rude. They were eventually replaced by very nice Maja Savic and (I think) her brother - thank goodness. Two or three of the door people were almost always asleep or *nodding* for whatever reason. They let absolutely anyone upstairs. People would be knocking on my door without a phonecall. The laundry room once flooded and rats came up from the sewer. I found a rat turd in my sink one morning. ...The elevators were graffittied and often broken. ...The carpet in the apartment was really cheap - like walking on a lobby mat over concrete. ...The kitchen and appliances were run down and shabby. ...The fixtures and cabinets were falling apart. ...When I washed my white clothes in the washing machines, they came out dingy and dirtier than when they went in! When I began to notice this, I started going to the laundromat, and what do you know - they were white again! My first apartment in the building was unbelievably small at almost $800 per month - and it was the one with the rat turd in the sink. I moved down the hall to a two bedroom two bath. When I was shown the apartment, they had all of the windows opened. It was summer, so I didn't think anything of it. I moved in. I closed the windows that night, and when I left and came back to the apartment the next day, I walked in, and the place REEKED of CAT PEE!!!!!!!! Not smelled, REEKED - like a lion's den. It was strong. I walked around trying to locate the source of the odor. I walked into the second bedroom, and it didn't reek of cat pee - it smelled like stinky armpits! So now, I have two foul odors to deal with. I had management shampoo the carpet 3 different times. Each time, the odor was a little less intense, but it didn't go away. I finally traced it to the hall closet. (I wonder if the former tennant actually peed in the closet out of spite?) Anyway, I tried everything - 3 cans of pet odor eliminator, a box of baking soda, that carpet powder stuff you sprinkle and vaccuum. Nothing worked. I just kept the windows open and prayed that my clothes didn't smell like cat pee when I left the house. Then, they remodeled the lobby - HA!. The lobby has this inviting hotel-like feel to it with gold trim and new leather furniture, but the apartments were complete crap!! It's like they put a bow on a turd!! (Please forgive the constant poop references - I guess thinking about this place induces that type of imagery.) Needless to say, I moved out of the building and found a cleaner, better place. I don't understand all of the great reviews and the 100% rating. They had to have changed DRASTICALLY in the last couple of years for these ratings to be accurate. 50% or 60% is more likely... 75% understandable... but 100%? I find it really difficult to believe that EVERYONE is so happy with everything about this building. I lived in two separate units in this building, so it's not like it was just a fluke. I just don't get it. I wouldn't recommend it.

It is a great building to stay. I would not stay that this is the most luxurious place in the area but definitely best value for the money. It has AC, dishwasher, parking in the apartments. 24 hours security, very convinient for CTA bus (stops infront of building) and Metra (2 blocks walk).<br><br>Parking is just $65 (for unassinged, $75 for assigned spot). One of the best surprises was the concrete floors and therefore no noise from above.

I have been living here for two years and am still very pleased and glad I chose this apartment. The management really make you feel like family and are prompt to take care of concerns. I feel very safe here as well as there is someone at the front desk 24 hours a day. The complex is very clean, the appliances are of good quality and since the maintenance person lives in the building, repairs are made quickly. It's hard to find central heating and air conditioning in Hyde Park, and this place has both.

I lived there for 2 Yrs. They have new elevators. They have been known to stop on you occasionally, however you can take the very slow freight elevator. I enjoyed my time there. The Bldg is very clean & affordable. Parking is available for a fee. In the summer you can park on the street which is great. I never paid for parking because I was usually able to find space.The staff. 2 fire scares during that time. Among those 2, 1 was an actual fire. The park is nearby, I would take my niece when she visited or go running. The beach and Metra is extremely close. Madison park is nice place to reside, made my Hyde Park Living Experience very good for a renter. The Apts are a bit snug, but it's Hyde Park.