Tenant Reviews for 5100 S CORNELL AVE

LeToya Carter, the manager is spiteful, rude, and immature. The place is made with terribly cheap appliances and they make you jump through hoops to get something That's not fixable replaced. They will do minor fixes that last a week or less several times before you can convince them it's broken. Maintenance is nice, but mgmt is a nightmare. She acts like she's the one profiting over making us not get a bang for our buck. She's mean spiteful and a lawsuit waiting to happen. won't be renewing my lease. The rent is cheap for the area, but you don't have heating or electricity caps. Heating is through electricity and can go anywhere fro a $100-$300 a month. NOT WORTH IT.

Best Ppot in Hyde Park

I just moved into this Besidence right before the holidays and rented from Texas. Everything was in order for my move in date, spotless and they even allowed me to bring Jazmine, my dog. I have never been happier. Parking is tight but You've got so many buses around the neighborhood and right outside the door is the train.....easy. A short walk to the school.

Decent Pite to live except for the elevators, noise from the train, and There's no parking.

I did a lot of research at the apartments in Hyde Park, and this was the cheapest, considering everything it offered, like a gym and a laundry room, and location-wise, it's great. I needed a place fast, and I moved in a few days later. I was pleasently surprised about their move-in package, which was either a microwave and other appliances, or furniture. I picked the furniture, and I got BRAND NEW futon, coffee table, side table, book case, and dishes to keep!!!! They also have occasional events for residents, when they bring food, offer contests, etc. I hate using public washing machines, but their laundry room is big and clean, with chairs and magazines to read. There's also a machine that takes bills and you get a card to do laundry, so you dont have to worry about getting quarters. The gym isn't fancy, but has everything I needed. It's in the basement though, and the hallway is kind of dark, and the plumbing closets, and such are there, so I was kind of scared to walk there alone. I lived in a studio, and I had a nice view of the city. The train tracks were also right outside the window, and I tried to not let it bother me, but the trains were LOUD. At night, I would wake up terrified and startled because There's a train that would go by really fast, using its horn. Other trains also go by regularly throughout the entire day, so I didn't like that. I also didn't like how I could hear a way too loud noise everytime my neighbor took a shower or flushed the toilet. The maintenence guy is great and so nice. The refrigerator was leaking one time, and he brought a new one in 2 days. And another time, there was water leaking in the bathroom, and he came to fix it right away. The last thing I really hated about the Aad were the elevators. 1 elevator is a really old style, where you have to push it open, and It's really heavy, especially if you are a girl, or are holding bags. Also, the other elevator seems normal at first, but when you get in, There's a 2nd set of sliding doors that come shooting out, so if a person is standing too close to the door and doesn't know that another door is coming out, you can get STUCK in between!!! It's right near the lake and is where Hyde Park begins, on the U of C campus, so it's a safe neighborhood still. It's only 2 blocks away from Lake Shore Drive and the parks there, so that was really nice to go to for running. Right across the street is the bus, and next door is the train, so That's really easy because it takes you right to downtown. Many restaurants, stores, groceries are in walking distance. If you have a car, you shouldn't live here, because There's only street parking, and It's always full, especially at night. You will spend a really long time looking for parking, and you have to read all the parking signs carefully because they are all different, so you may get a ticket if you don't move it before 7 am. I worth checking out this Aad if you really want to save money, and can deal with the train, and don't have a car.

When I first moved here, I loved it. I was high up and facing Lake Michigan. I love that this Btructure is centrally located. I also like that There's a laundry facility in the Btructure...although the washer and dryers aren't always working and leave a lot to be desired. The lobby is kept neat and clean. There's also a locker system for packages. My lovely studio unit's got turned into a nightmare. I thought nothing of it that they made us sign a "bed bug addendum" along with the lease but now, I know why. You've got bed bugs living dormant underneath the carpet. Buyer beware. I am moving ASAP.

great unit, not-so-solid Bacility

I love my Anit--I have archways, a real kitchen, and a terrific skyline view, all for the price of a closet-sized studio across the street. The building was rennovated several years ago and won some kind of award, which I'll easily believe because the unit looked neat and well taken care of when I moved in.<br><br>The building, while charming and vintage, leaves much to be desired. Most charming and vintage buildings do by modern standards, but you would expect, for example, elevators that function reliably. There's no real freight elevator, just another passenger elevator with wall coverings and a manual gate. Let me just say that the residents generally have futons instead of real couches. People get into the front door all the time, people are always smoking in the little entry area (even before the city smoking ordinace, there was an explicit rule in the renters' handbook about it), and the manager won't sign for packages for some unknown reason. The bike room is in the basement, which wouldn't be a problem, but in order to get your bike into the basement you either have to cram it and yourself into the freight elevator or drag it down the steep, winding stairwell. I didn't have a bike when I moved in, so I didn't notice this when I did, but now it annoys me to no end. <br><br>Oh, and You've got half a dozen sets of railroad tracks right next to the building. It's nice living so close to the Metra station, but it's also quite loud. For some reason it doesn't really bother me, but my friends complain all the time when they visit. I can't imagine what it would be like living on the second floor at the track level.<br><br>As for the mgmt, well, who doesn't gripe about their Anit mgmt, but I think I'm putting up with an amazing amount of bull for having a nice view and a kitchen. A few months after I moved in the property manager left, and even just a few weeks after the new one arrived the residents who had lived here longer were pointing out all the ways the building was rapidly going downhill. I hadn't much basis for comparison, but I can say that the common areas seem a lot dirtier than they used to be and the elevators break down much more frequently (though not so much in recent months). The mgmt company is also next to impossible to deal with.<br><br>All in all, I suppose you get what you pay for. If you feel compelled to live in Hyde Park and can afford a nicer building, you might just want to go for it. If you can't, don't kid yourself with all the "luxury" amenities. If you want more space for your money or something a step up from a smelly old flat, I guess I can recommend this building, but be prepared to gripe a lot about it.

The heaters don't work, nor does the water pressure. Expect to be Creezing, and struggling to flush.

I am going broke trying to hear this place. It costs hundreds of dollars a month to get above 60 for a one bedroom. this place is old and the apartments are drafty and the mgmt is amazingly ineffective. The rent is cheaper than the surrounding buildings, but you'll only be able to enjoy the Aad during summer. It's uninhabitable during the winter.

Rodent Problem.

We moved into our Auite on 11/06/22. I was willing to overlook my concerns about the unit's limited space and the building's aged condition. but, Courtney failed to repair the dripping water issue in our bathtub as promised. also, the kitchen shelf liners have been deteriorating, and despite reporting this, it remains unfixed. The hallway carpeting is in poor condition. The elevator frequently malfunctions. The breaking point came when we discovered the unit we were rented contained rats—clearly something mgmt was aware of, which explains why the previous tenant vacated. The rodents move freely throughout the space. This constitutes a serious health code violation. I'm seeking to terminate my lease due to the unsanitary and poorly maintained conditions. At $1200.00 monthly, I'm paying for a terrible, filthy residence. It's evident this property is merely operated as a cash collection scheme. mgmt shows no genuine care for tenant welfare. I have already submitted 3 formal complaints without resolution.

We just moved into our Apartment on 11/06/22 . I accepted the Apartment even though I was unhappy with the size and saw the building is outdated. We were promised the leaking water in the tub was going to fix by Courtney never did. Secondly, the kitchen lining shelves are falling reported it never fix. The building carpets in the hallway are nasty. The elevator is unreliable. This was the final straw when we realized they leased us an Apartment with rats in there they knew it that's why the last person left. The rats come bold across the Apartment. This is a major health violation. I would like to break my lease in the nasty building. I pay 1200.00 a month living in a filthy poorly kept building. Once u move in you will see these people are just collecting money. I've filed 3 complaints already. 1

They would fool you moving in this building every thing looks nice soon you move in everything falls apartment the elevators always down the main doors always jammed the maintenance person doesn’t do it’s job right the walls are thin.