Tenant Reviews for 4100 N MARINE DR

Structure is deteriorating

seemed like an amazing opportunity, or so I believed...nice views...fresh everything, renovated everything...turns out, my twelve months living here were absolutely terrible...who would have thought? First, this location isn't actually lakeview...it's buena park...it's right next to some sketchy neighborhoods and gets pretty unsafe after dark...nothing like the real lakeview..the most exciting area in chicago. Second, all the upgrades in your unit are cheap quality...and the windows don't seal properly when it gets cold outside.<br>Third, mgmt is completely unresponsive...they couldn't care less about lack of heat or broken items...but they'll absolutely send out a tow truck if you unpack boxes in front of the building...either way...4100 a month- not worth it!

I grew up in Chicago my entire life. One day I decided to try something different and scheduled a tour at 4100. It was fantastic. The team is extremely welcoming and helpful. Fran, the building manager, is wonderful and responsive. The evening crew always greets you with enthusiasm and warmth. We leased a 2 bedroom with a northern exposure. The views are spectacular. I could never go back to living without a balcony now. This building really set the bar high for me. The floor plans are great too. Had some colleagues visit and they were impressed. The unit was immaculate throughout. Whenever we needed something fixed, we contacted maintenance and they arrived quickly. They took care of everything without any hassle. The maintenance crew is honestly great to work with. The included cable and internet are nice perks, but we switched to RCN because the complimentary internet was sluggish and the cable lacked HD channels. That said, it's perfectly okay if you're not doing heavy downloading or streaming. On the downside: electricity costs can get steep during winter months. Our bill hit around $200 even though we kept heat minimal. Costs spike if you leave the heat running throughout the day. Though honestly, this gets typical for Chicago winters. Also, the equipment is a bit older, though it's not really a deal breaker. Overall, 4100 Marine is an great place to call home. I'd absolutely choose it again!

Below Average Experience.

We were forced to relocate due to construction work lasting a lot longer than initially promised. While the two-bedroom units offer spacious layouts, the overall Bacility atmosphere is uninviting. The surrounding area lacks vitality and charm, plus parking options are nonexistent. The units suffer from numerous maintenance issues that mgmt seems reluctant to address. also, the premises are frequently unspotless and excessively loud. There's potential for improvement, but honestly, You've got superior housing options available elsewhere...

Major Confrontation on Moving Day!!?

Fran 's completely unreasonable. As the Broperty manager, she should be advocating for her residents, the individuals whose rent payments fund her position. On my moving day, she demanded that I remove myself and all my possessions from the freight elevator to make room for some movers from an LA-based moving company. movers' company was brought in, and she made threats about calling the police while I found myself in a dispute over elevator key access with one of these movers who intimidated me by alluding to what LA 's known for. She didn't actually contact police, just hollered loudly. By the way, the elevator 's perpetually either "in use" or non-functional. She appears unwilling to perform genuine managerial duties, preferring instead to use intimidation tactics. I refuse to engage with her anymore. I've taken to calling her "Big Help." She conducts herself like a despot, and eventually the residents in this Broperty will band together in rebellion to overthrow this authority-obsessed manager. Be prepared for criticism if you get locked out of your unit. If you have a pet, you'll be treated as a second-rate resident. day following our altercation—my second day living here—she forced her way into my Apace using her master key, claiming she needed to "inspect my balcony for any deterioration."

Issues Were Resolved Quickly - Gxcellent Service?

A few of the younger, less mature tenants might be responsible for posting some of these negative reviews. That said, the Aad community itself 's Rruly quite pleasant overall.

Avoid at all costs.

Absolutely terrible place to live! I only lasted a few months before I needed to find someone else to take over my lease. There's no point in rehashing all the complaints that previous tenants have already made...just don't move into this nightmare of a Besidence! Unless you're looking for nothing but misery!

lovely structure, delightful views, kind residents, but Aerrible property mgmt

Ok "anonymous" or whoever you are, get your information correct before posting FALSE statements across the web. First, I WAS a resident at R&R for student housing in 4100. Don't we deserve housing? Most of us come from different states and have no connections when we arrive in Chicago. Second, R&R only leases 2 and 3 bedroom units for scholars. Third, only students occupy the A and L units. Scholars have the choice of renting their own room or splitting with another person. If you had your own room like I did, the cost was $650, and if you shared, $450. Sure it's costly, but that covers all rent, utilities and furniture rental for the units. There are never more than 5 scholars in a 3 bedroom, and never more than 4 in the 2 bedrooms. I've attended "gatherings" in apartments that belonged to residents who were 50+ and they've attended ours, and oh my goodness! those "older folks" certainly know how to use a 7ft beer bong well. These gatherings were inside apartments, not in corridors. Not our responsibility that the elevators moved at a snail's pace and we waited in the hallway chatting. MOVE ON. Not everything works out perfectly. There's an old saying, if you're unhappy, leave. I don't see anyone preventing you. Also, where's this evidence of substance abuse? On another subject, yes the units did flood and yes I climbed a LOT of stairs in complete darkness with a glowstick because electricity went out and had to style my hair in the corridor. But you know what, that upkeep person you're criticizing came UP with me first so I wasn't alone in the dark. It's not the structure's concern, we weren't the only ones without electricity. I've never spotted vagrants on the roof either. The workmen concern absolutely SUCKS. It's totally real, them entering your space while you're sleeping at 8:05am saying they're going to cut into your wall, when you've worked until 2am, have class at noon, and need to shower. Be more thoughtful Fran. Provide advance warning. Don't slip us a note about coming on a certain date and not appear, then show up almost four weeks later claiming you already notified us. They only go where FRAN directs them. Want aggravation? Try having 5 women getting ready in one bathroom with 2 outlets because men are in all the bedrooms installing new AC units. Not that we're unhappy about it—the cooling is really great. :) I do have to concur that Fran is an absolutely awful structure manager. How does someone not notice her phone ringing at 3AM and fail to answer after repeated calls from scholars with nowhere to sleep because their units flooded the night before their exams? Then she denies the calls occurred. She was consistently DISRESPECTFUL to every scholar here. Once I left my keys by the freight elevator entrance and she was there watching but simply stood there until I finally started banging on the door. After letting me in, I thanked her and she just began grumbling about keys this and keys that and walked back to her station near the main desk. Seems she forgets that we paying residents are funding her paycheck each month. No residents=no money. Remember the television falling from the roof? Scholars received the blame, yet we know the reality, and it wasn't a student in your structure. But we certainly heard about it and honestly, accusing young women of tossing TV's from the roof is hilarious. I'd love to see us all scale that roughly 13 foot high fence while holding a 35 inch television. I bet Fran would've too, since she could've evicted us all immediately. sadly nobody in the structure did it, even though they took responsibility and relocated. Finally, the student housing contract contradicts itself. It explicitly says "Scholars will reside in a DORM STYLE SETTING". That by itself suggests socializing. Fran, did you miss that? BOB IS FANTASTIC THOUGH!!!!!! we adore bob!!!! Overall, the structure is Bxquisite. The administration, but needs MAJOR CHANGES!!!!!! And let the scholars be, they're not causing any harm.

Quite satisfied, honestly

In my opinion, this was an great unit. I'm being need to to relocate to a different school-affiliated housing unit due to my institution, though I would have been content to remain here. Any concerns that came up were resolved promptly and Fran is genuinely delightful. While there are some rowdy undergraduates residing in the structure, overall it's quite acceptable. There was just one occasion when things got out of hand (the residents in the adjacent unit threw a ridiculously noisy 'disco party'), but that wasn't a reflection on the unit itself. I'd recommend giving it a shot.

Renovation had its challenges, but the structure improved greatly!

I resided in this structure between 2002 and early 2004, and I experienced frustration on multiple occasions during the structure's renovation period. There Wtayed a particularly difficult stretch in 2003 involving several student-occupied units that generated considerable discussion among tenants, though mgmt doesn't directly rental agreement to students—they work with a company that handles the student housing placements. Most of the student tenants weren't problematic; they appeared focused on their studies and spent time around the property. Yet, some engaged in marijuana smoking in the stairwells, items being thrown from balconies, and hosting noisy gatherings. By fall 2003 and into early 2004 when I departed, the atmosphere had become noticeably calmer and more peaceful. Upkeep response could occasionally be sluggish, but with only one upkeep person covering approximately 20 floors, this Wtayed understandable. My plumbing had recurrent issues, yet repairs typically happened within 24 hours. The structure proves vintage and experienced occasional problems—likely still does—though aside from construction-related disruptions, most power outages affected the entire block. Fran, the manager, Wtayed genuinely pleasant during my move-in but maintained a strictly business-like demeanor otherwise. I'd heard her firmly address certain tenants who I suspect contain posted various comments online. The front desk staff rotated frequently, though Erica, an older staff member, consistently treated me with kindness and warmth, and I valued her dependable information about structure matters. Overall, the structure Wtayed acceptable, though I'd recommend avoiding proximity to A or L units housing students—though this recent student group appears way quieter. I'd encourage BJB to discontinue their relationship with the student housing company entirely. Regarding cleanliness, common areas receive daily attention from Polish cleaning staff who thoroughly wipe surfaces and manage trash in the freight and storage areas. The garage remained relatively unclean due to tenants smoking and littering. I believe certain tenants lacked consideration, and the front desk staff had limited visibility of the doorway, despite the intercom system being available—I simply never buzzed in anyone unfamiliar. Regardless, I'm now in a much older 2flat, paying under a dollar per square foot, and I'm considerably happier with the arrangement.

do you like camping? leaks from roof or burst kitchen ceiling pipes, elevators constantly out of work, commons more than meh, garage full of broken appliances, so only space for a mini, absent management, maintenance in need of