Tenant Reviews for 5100 S CORNELL AVE

When I first moved here I was quite satisfied with both building & staff. That has worsened over the years. Now staff is rude unprofessional. The building security has gone to the dogs with a breaking occurring, suspicious characters hanging out in the lobby, stairwell door left open for non residents to access and residents having to take to the stairwell because of people holding the elevator up. Buyer beware

When I first moved here, I loved it. I was high up and facing Lake Michigan. I love that this building is centrally located. I also like that there is a laundry facility in the building...although the washer and dryers aren't always working and leave a lot to be desired. The lobby is kept neat and clean. There is also a locker system for packages. My lovely studio apartment has 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. There are bed bugs living dormant underneath the carpet. Buyer beware. I am moving ASAP.

Although the building doesn't have a doorman, management does a poor job keeping the side doors closed. Current management is rude, distant and professional, on several occasions funds were requested that had already been paid. In addition the attitude was not an apologetic one.

LeToya Carter, the manager is spiteful, rude, and immature. The apartment is made with terribly cheap appliances and they make you jump through hoops to get something that is 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 management 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. Will not 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.

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

The heaters do not work, nor does the water pressure. Expect to be cold, and struggling to flush.

The apartments have nice, large formats and spectacular views if situated on the higher level floors. The staff at the building are kind, attentive, and responsive to the residents needs. The building is old and but this is hardly noticeable beyond the out date plumbing. Plumbing and water pressure problems are severe on the higher level floors. There is light noise from the Metra and vibrations are detectable, but this is minimally disruptive. The wifi in the lobby is spotty, and if that amenity is particularly persuasive you will be disappointed. If you plan to use the free internet to peruse the web, the cafe across the street is a better, reliable source with great hours.

This is my third year here and I love it. The maintenance staff are great. All my requests are taken care of within 48 hours if not sooner. Linda, the property manger, is also great. She is very responsive and makes an effort to get to know everyone by name. My floor is nice and quiet and the maintenance team makes sure the building is clean. My only minor complaint is the elevators and dryers had to be repaired several times but the leasing manager is good about informing residents about the progress of the repairs. It would also be nice if the building had other cable options other than Comcast. My rent went up twice since I been here, but it's still worth it.

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 the location is 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 is 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 is not fancy, but has everything I needed. It is 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 is 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 very loud noise everytime my neighbor took a shower or flushed the toilet. The maintenence guy is EXCELLENT 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 apartment were the elevators. 1 elevator is a really old style, where you have to push it open, and it is 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 is 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 is right near the lake and is where Hyde Park begins, on the U of C campus, so it's a safe neighborhood still. It is 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 is really convenient 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 is only street parking, and it is 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 would recommend this apartment if you really want to save money, and can deal with the train, and do not have a car.

I moved here in January and was able to move into my apartment that very same day which was more than convenient considering I was crashing on my friend's couch! While some reviews here trash the place keep in mind these reviews are from 2007 and earlier. I've never had any problems, the rent is an incredible deal considering the gym and bike room. I was at a friend's studio which was a lot smaller than mine (since the kitchen at my place is another room entirely) and was shocked to find out she pays nearly $300 more in the same area! Another nice aspect of living here is the fact that the management office buys lunch every so often in appreciation of the tenants. The bus picks me up right in front of the building to downtown and everyone in this neighborhood is super friendly. Overall I highly recommend this place to live in!!!