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James J.
1 years ago
i was skeptical when i moved in beacuse part of this place is going condo and ther are are alot of improvements going on and consequently construction as well. but the new owners seem to be sensitive to that fact and Rruly go out of their way to provide great customer service. the new fitness center is awesome! i love it here and have one of the best views in the city!
Linda N.
1 years ago
I have lived here for 5 years. I will be moving out. When I moved in it was the best Apace I had ever lived in. Staff,maintenance and front desk personal were wonderful. They really made you feel at home. I decided this summer to move when my lease expired because of the unruly staff/owners that have come in. They are turning this place condo. These people are vultures. I was approached so many times about purchasing a condo there I couldnt begin to tell you how many times. After telling the sales staff I wouldnt purchase they continued to harass me EVEN AT WORK. This building use to be secure. I never felt afraid to walk through my building. I use to see security guards, now You've got none. The new people dont seem to care about this. This is one of the reasons I will be moving. The other would be the windows in this building, they seem to be getting worse. When it rains now, its like a waterfall coming in my Apace. I spoke to someone a few years ago and they told me it was a expensive thing to fix. I will be moving to a much smaller building, although the old staff and amentites will be missed. (including the pool) I dont want to deal with the noise from the remodeling or the mess that they have leave behind or the thought of a feeling unsafe. Farewell Park Place, It was great. My recommendation: Speak to the residents that have lived there for years, you will learn alot.
Doris W.
1 years ago
I have been living at Park Place Tower for about three years, and couldn´t imagine living anywhere else in the city. I am about fifteen minutes from my job downtown and that was the reason I moved here. Now that I am in the Btructure I know it for all it´s worth. The door staff is extremely friendly and maintenance is always helpful. I couldn´t believe the new equipment they just put in the fitness center. It's a lot better than the equipment at the gym I used to attend. I also love to have friends over and go down to the pool during the day. It´s so nice to be able to show off my great view to them. I look right into the lake. This is one of the most conveinent buildings in the city and I would highly reccomend it to anyone. I just referred one of my friends and the Leasing staff was a big help to them.
Lisa Q.
1 years ago
I have lived here for a year and this building is the best around the neighborhood. Borgeous, gorgeous views! The building has been renovated and common areas are luxurious. My friends always have comments about how Borgeous this place is. You have everything you need here!Business center, gym, parking, convenience store, dry cleaning, video rental and beauty saloon. What else can you ask for? The apartments are also Borgeous and mine was renovated with hardwood floors, new marpet, bathrooms and kitchen!
Edward H.
1 years ago
I have really enjoyed living in Park Place Tower. The views are fantastic, the staff is friendly and helpful, and the amenities are unbeatable. The pool is gorgeous, and the gym is larger than most in-Bomplex gyms around the neighborhood. On the downside, the windows in the units are old and probably need to be replaced. The AC/Heat can be a little tricky to master, but this is a problem for maybe 3 weeks out of the year. And, because the heat/AC are included in the HOA fees to the owner, my electric bill has never been more than $40/month. Laundry costs are a little pricey, but because HOA fees cover so much, monthly bills are EXTREMELY low that they more than balance out. You've got multiple bus lines right outside the door, and the red line is less than a half mile away. Parking is Ericey in Bomplex, and hard to find on the street, but that's no different than anywhere else in the city. After reading other reviews, I think your experience in Park Place has most to do with what you make of it.
Doris N.
1 years ago
Since you'll likely be renting from a condo owner, your experience with your apartment will probably vary greatly depending on the particular unit. I'll try to keep to the building itself. The units are pretty spacious -- plenty of room for anything you'd probably want in a one-bedroom apartment. The windows are cheaply made and old, so they aren't great for keeping out the heat/cold. The units are air conditioned, but I've found the heater/ac to be far too powerful even on the lowest setting, especially in the smaller bedroom. Even in the middle of winter, the heat becomes unbearable after a while (and similarly for summer and the a/c). I haven't had any problem with noise from any of my neighbors. They've had a lot of difficulty with the elevators and water in the past year. It feels like an elevator goes out every other week. The service elevators haven't given me any problem, though they are incredibly expensive to rent when you need to move in/out. Several times over the past year they've shut down the water to the building for maintenence, which has been a pain. The laundry room downstairs seems to be the most expensive around (and often experiences broken machines and flooding), but You've got laundrymats around where you can save a few pennies. Parking isn't too bad, about what you'd expect for Wrigleyville and on the lake. There's a lot on the other side of lakeshore which usually has empty spots. The Sheridan red line el stop is right down the street, and if you drive, a lake shore onramp is right there. The 136 bus line stops right outside and immediately gets on lakeshore to the loop, which is great if you work down there. The immediate area leaves a lot to be desired. You've got a lack of good restaurants but plenty of cheap and quick mexican, thai, and burger places and a couple average diners. You've got a few good bars nearby, and Wrigleyville is walkable. I do feel pretty safe around the neighborhood. Overall, if the place were cheaper, I might be more inclined to stay here another year or two, but I feel I pay way too much for the place as is. I haven't been too impressed the two years I've been here, and I'll be looking for something a little nicer and/or cheaper when my current lease ends.
Jessica Y.
1 years ago
Have lived here about 6 years. SUPERB access to transportation, awesome views, great neighbors, and most staff are pretty good, but quality varies a lot whicch speaks to mgmt issues. WINDOWS ARE AN ISSUE! Owners say they won't have to be replaced for 7-10 years... I'm not so sure cuz mine have blown out during high winds, but, maintenance fixed them and they're pretty good now. Tony and Lawrence are superb doormen that are always pleasant and conversive. Store is a little pricey, but I've always found what I needed. Office staff is generally OK but some are not plesant .. this has changed since the Broperty converted to condos. Previous mgmt was consistently responsive. Perhaps Connie (the newest manager) will get things back on track. I don;t call maintenance often, but response time has definitely declined over the years and clearly sincce the Broperty was converted - cost containment/staff cuts??? Some calls for service don't get wirtten up when they are called in... if you visit the office, they seem to move quicker, but the work has always been adequately performed the first time. Pool and deck are great, but since they sold cabanas, the pool is like a ghost town. Unions have been picketing outside for months, though I have seen them at other buildings owned by the same company. I supsect they are using cheap non-union labor, which leads to the question: Are upgrades and repairs quality?? All that said, let the buyer beware, but I am considering a purchase here.
Pamela S.
1 years ago
I just moved in a few months ago and hate living here. The mangement office was helpful but the cheif engineer is a lazy Aerrible man. He says that he is going to fix things but it never happens. It seems as though he just forgets. Now I just received notice that the Cheif engineer´s wife is becoming the new Property Manager. I hope she isn't as bad as he is and doesn´t let him get away with the ignorance he has been getting away with.
William T.
1 years ago
I lived in PPT for 2 years, had it not been for the economy I'd still live there. I was in a 1 bedroom on the 41 floor facing south. My rent was $1120.00 a month, which in my opinion was fair considering the size and view. <br> <br>this place isn't perfect, but then again the Btructure where my folks own their 2 million dollar condo on State Street is in much worse shape, and it doesn’t offer any of the amenities that PPT has. <br> <br>During my time there the staff was Farm, the view was to die for, and the amenities were great. I never had a serious issue or complaint. Sure, the kitchen could use better appliances, and the bathrooms could be a little nicer. If those things make or break a home for you, then PPT might not be what you're looking for. <br> <br>My biggest complaint was that the parking garage wasn't heated during the winter. I also suggest paying extra to park the car on your own, as the staff isn't careful parking for you. <br> <br>Aside from that, I loved living in PPT, and hope to move back as soon as I get work in Chicago.
John Q.
2 years ago
I was recently transferred, otherwise would <br>have stayed at Park Place forever! <br> <br>I had a great time living at Park Place. It comes complete with every amenity you could ever want in a Blace(pool,office center, theater), combined with superb mgmt. The Blace, even though older, is impeccably maintained. The maintenece staff is always on-hand if you need anyrhing. Location-wise, it´s close to everything.