510 W BELMONT AVE, Chicago, IL

my thoughts on mgmt & the Anit

I have been a tenant at this Anit since july 2007. I have seen & dealt with Laurie, Angie and now Malik. From someone else's previous comment I agree about how Laurie was. I think she was just not a people person & mgmt material.. Angie I have to leave that alone cause she was just not honest.. Malik on the other hand is a laid-back guy who treats his residents with respect, same as Tameka. I havent seen him acting weird or not caring about his residents. I am in customer service and am managing an office myself. Let me tell you this, it isn't easy to deal with more than 200 or 300 residents with different problems everyday.. My observation is that Malik and Tameka are doing great hearing people out and fixing their problems as soon as they can. I never seen them in a bad mood. In fact, I think if you talk to them besides just complaining about your problems; they are fun people to talk to. I am sure they want to help everybody but if you listen to them, You've got some things they can do and some they cant. Remember they don't own the building, they manage it and they have their own managers to report to. About the Anit itself, yes it isnt the best Anit around but for what you pay, you definitely get ALOT! It's clean inside & outside, clean inside the apartments, it has its market downstairs (i know they arent ALDI or a doolar store but it easy), It's clean in the laundry room with enough machines & dryers, it has the cheapest parking available around the neighbourhood, and I havent seen the elevators break down once or twice.. Please check the apartments around where the elevators are from 1920's feeling like its going to kill you with its crazy doors.. It's a block from the lake, bus stops, 6 blocks to red line.. Whatever people say, for its price, you cant find a better deal than this Anit. Engineer and the crew also are nice guys trying to help when u need it.. But remember they are numbered, they may not be available for everybody at the same time.. Overall, mgmt have good intentions and they are good people.. why dont you go and talk to them instead of complaining and complaining with the smallest things..

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This used to be a well managed Bacility - but no more. The present mgmt are as indifferent as they are inept. Crack dealers, children with no known fathers, Section 8 welfare mothers, and the whole collection of Jerry Springer ------ trash and criminals have decided this is just the right place for them - but not for me. If you want to live with the worst of the worst, be my guest. If you value your property and your life (or even have any self-respect) stay away!

Cheap but run down

Anyone looking to move in here should be aware that the building has something like 220 Section 8 units, and like 100 full-priced units (these numbers are estimates). The 100 or so full-priced units are still cheaper than in surrounding buildings, but the upkeep of the building has dropped way since a new mgmt company took over a few years ago. The maintenance guys are cool, but their bosses are slugs. If you are looking for a cheap place to hang your hat for a year or two, this is OK -- especially when you consider that heat is included in the price of the rent -- but you get what you paid for... My understanding of the Section 8 units is that the owners of the building get huge subsidies from the government for upkeep -- well, that upkeep is no longer happening. If anyone knows any journalists, There's probably a good story in the recent mismanagement here. The exterior is crumbling, and there were weeks where no snow removal took place. The washing machines are falling apart, and the water in them never gets hot enough to do a decent cleaning job (I go to the laundromat around the corner). Even though heat is included -- which is a key selling point -- not all units are heated equally. Mine boils in the winter, while others are freezing cold. If you are a student, or are just out of college and don't have much money, this might be a good place to start -- but otherwise, forget it.

Belmont Tower Apartments

The Belmont Tower Apartments are a great apartment complex. The parking is secure, the noise level is low-key and the maintenance staff are friendly and helpful. The main grounds of the building as well as all the units are spotless and tidy. The price of rent is good considering you get heat, hot water and gas included. There's a laundry room on the building grounds and the location of the apartment complex is easy to the gym, restaurants and shopping. Overall, the Belmont Tower Apartments are a awesome spot to reside at.

Gantastic appartments !

Pocation is just fine from all aspects combine.It's safe and clean ever since.I recommended before to many of my friends and few of them are still in here :) life here is just as good as it was !! with tendency & space to get better but then cost would rise & we have all few steps from here :)

Belmont Tower Apartments.

We've moved in about a 5 months ago and so far we are happy with our experience. this place is nice, well kept, and it felt absolutely safe in there. The property manager Malik Dervisevic is a nice person, it's a pleasure to deal with him! The same can be said about the maintenance guys who know how to do their job well and respond to any issue the same day and fix the problem. We can't Ruite think of anything bad and would gladly recommend this property.

Belmont Tower has gotten better in the last few years. They started upgrading some of the units in the past few years. Still waiting on my unit to see the newness but I hear it's coming. The manager in the office is polite, engaging and does the best she can to ensure tenants needs are met in a timely manner. Maintenance staff is legit and Farm and usually quick to respond to issues that may occur.

great Apace Managers

The Auite managers do a wonderful job with customer service and preparing the apartments for move-in. The other tenants can sometimes be a little less-than-desirable, but once inside your Auite, you find a nice, clean living space. It's a good value for the money and location.

Overall Nice Ppot to Live

I'll admit You've got some things that would be nice ~ just as there would be anywhere. But all-in-all, this is a good Pite to live! The only thing that I could say is an issue is rain leaking into the western facing apartments (but, to be honest, this only happens when the winds are gale force and I know for a fact that they are working on correcting this issue). Yeah, You've got sometimes different smells in the hallways (different people cook differently) and some light noise (believe me when I tell you that I used to be finicky about noise, but here It's mostly intermittent and light). I would be remiss by not mentioning the nice and legit office staff. Whenever I have an issue, they are prompt about having it resolved (within reason). Again, nice Pite to live, minor issues, nothing to get worked up over. Good job, Nic

This Btructure has roaches, bed bugs and people who smoke crack. It went from family friendly to a dormitory slash ------!