Tenant Reviews for 1606 E HYDE PARK BLVD

My own car was towed from my parking spot on May 21st when I have called management about other people parking in my spot and was told there was nothing they could do on several occasions. I will not pay $175 a month to have to pay $218 to get my own car out of a tow yard and then park four blocks away and walk back to my apartment in the dark. Called after hours management to ensure my car would not be towed again and the girl on the phone said "I only know how to page maintenance if there's a flood or something" I need management to call back ASAP and I will be calling first thing in the morning. The hours of management are unacceptable if the after hours person is going to be completely incompetent. I have called management three times to report someone in my spot and have just been told to park in a different spot because spot 19 is open. I have called the towing company once to report a car in my spot and was told just to park in the "leasing agent" spot. Why is there nothing you can do when the person who leases the parking spot is not able to park in the spot, but I cannot park in my own spot?

Very nicely remodeled buildings, appliances and furnishings for the apartments are great. Heat and air work well. Space is comfortable and roomy. Does have occasional issues with hot water not working at the start of winter and smoke and sound coming through the vents. Package delivery can be a bit annoying, they tend to redirect to the office on the next block over depending on the carrier. Overall it's been a great experience, located right next to Metra and CTA transit, and has parking lots with enough space for me to park my pickup truck without herculean efforts.

I lived in the building for about a year and a half. I rented it when Jolie Stinson was working; she was more than helpful and nice to deal with. However, the management has changed and there combined with Regents Park and Mac Properties, thus, not much care and loyalty to residents. They started raising the rent like crazy and the lease terms are shorter ( no other way around it). You will either pay higher rent or reapply for another unit if you want to stay in Algonquin and pay the needed fees. The units themselves are amazing they are the best in Hyde Park. The kitchen particularly is amazing with all the granite countertop, stainless steel appliances, a dishwasher and a microwave. The bathroom is clean and newly remodeled. I mean everything is great about it. But, there is no sustainability with the management. Not to forget the price range changes like crazy everyday; I applied for a unit and the leasing agent did not promptly finished the paperwork and the rent jumped an extra $200; it's just absurd.

Algonquin is typically quiet area. However doors slam loudly going to stairwells or laundry center. My neighbors are quiet. The apartment does monthly activities to build community which is nice. The laundry provider is not great. Machines frequently break down and they don't follow up with refunding you your money. The office staff is friendly. The area is nice and located in a great spot near restaurants and shopping places. The grounds are kept up, but even in the building were no animals are allowed you walk out to the smell of fresh dog poop. The animal owners aren't too responsible in picking up after their pets.

I have had such a positive experience in this community thus far! Very pleased with my choice and apartment! Good find! Recommend! The location is perfect and is surrounded by plenty of parks and the public transportation is perfect and right outside the front door!

The building and neighborhood has grown over the last 8 years for the better. Parking is still a problem. The apartments can get really hot in the summer and not enough heat in the winter. Transportation is great. Overall, a good place to live.

Great building, fair rent, great location. Staff is attentive and nice. Very convenient to grocery stores, laundry in building. The kitchens are particularly great - spacious and well constructed. Even with three people in a 950 sq ft 2 BR, it's easy to keep uncluttered and feels spacious, because the closets are also really well done and each apt. comes with a basement storage unit.

The management staff is great. My move in process was excellent. My lease was prepared and explained to me with great care. The paperwork process was awesome--no hidden agendas and completed within a timely manner. I love my view, the cleanliness of the apartment and community. The kitchen is the best-- the most cabinet space I've ever seen in an apartment!! Very excited with my new home-- I plan to stay a while!! Thank you

The property manager, Jolie Stinson, is great. She makes it worth living here. Hyde Park doesn't have a lot to offer other than UChicago, but the buildings are well maintained, nice, and Jolie is always available to help you solve any issues that come up.

So far, so good. I would like the washing machine and the dryers in my building to be fixed. I like the gym, although I wish the treadmill was fixed. Other than that, there is not much else to say and I'm also out of characters...riiight aboutttt NOW!