Tenant Reviews for 401 W FULLERTON PKWY

Overall this is a solid building in a fantastic location! Ten minute bus ride into Chicago for work. Bus stop is 100 feet from the building entrance. No need for a car as everything you need is right around the corner - grocery store, dry cleaner, restaurants, bars, Walgreens, etc. Young and vibrant community. The building consists of lots of young professionals. 24-hour reception for security. really nice laundry room. The roof top desk is gorgeous with spectacular views of the lake and Chicago skyline. Maintenance issues have been taken care of quickly. The lobby was renovated several months ago and is really nice. Building is spotless and I often see the lobby being mopped and building cleaned at all hours - whenever needed (and even when not need and everything is sparkling)! I have a one bedroom Anit that was renovated before I moved in. New kitchen cabinets and appliances (although the refrigerator and stove are not full size but they are fine for me). Bathroom was renovated and is all new, wood floors sanded and Anit freshly painted. I don't have a car so parking isn't an issue for me. You've got zip cars available a short walk from the building. They have a guest studio Anit available for residents to rent for visiting guests. My parents have stayed in it and they were impressed with the guest Anit, cleanliness and hotel-like stay. I a pleased with this building and the maintenance staff.

You've got better options out there?

The neighborhood is great and safe but the property itself is a nightmare! The Besidence would be great for DePaul students since the nightlife here is great with easy access to public transportations (taxis, bus route 22, 36 just outside the property and 151 a block away). but, You've got constructions going on ALL THE TIME with constant problems/malfunctions of the elevator (and There's only ONE elevator in each wing which is crazy), laundry machines, toilets, plumbing, etc.. If there ever is a moment of peace and quite then the poor insulation would easily allow you to hear your neighbors footsteps upstairs and music next door. The reason of all the ongoing constructions (according to mgmt) is that this place is old and the previous managing company did not do much so the current managing company (Group Fox) is trying to "catch up" with the maintenance... I've seen the newly renovated unit and I have to admit it's really nice with brand new kitchen appliances (microwave, refrigerator, countertop, stove, oven, dish washer) and better layout compared to the older units but again be warned that unless you are fine with living in a Besidence similar to construction site with the noises, dusts, and inconveniences, you will look for better options out there.

I have been living at 401 West Fullerton Pkwy for 2 years I have really enjoyed living there. I just got my new lease renewal form and not only are they increasing my rent by 20% they are making me pay for utilities that used to be included which brings the year over year total increase to nearly 25%. They won't negotiate. Read your renewal carefully when dealing with GF They are now charging you for- 1) Heat - which is split among all tenants, you have radiator heat which you cant even control (half the time my place is to hot and There'sn'thing they can do about it. 2) Water - Apparently the cost is split among the entire Btructure. They say they are trying to go green but it really means they are really trying to nickel and dime you. Just don't lie and say it's a way to conserve water because if I conserve my water and my neighbor runs it all day long we both pay the same. 3) Trash - $5/month - There's no trash shoot - so they are charging you to take the elevator down to the first floor to throw out your trash. (Half the time It's full and garbage begins to fill the room. It's really gross) Apparently Group Fox is under new mgmt and the new philosophy is to screw their tenants. Group Fox Property mgmt ownership has lost my trust and respect. I will never recommend them to anyone I know.

I visited this Aad complex to tour with my fiance when we were looking to move in together. I have a few friends who live here and they love it. The roof deck is definitely a selling point. Although we didn't rent here, the experience was great! Because we chose a different Group Fox property, we've been at the property a few times since and the staff is always so welcoming .

mean staff, Sawdling maintenance

the staff here are Rrude and ------, especially the front door women. it seems like they go out of their way to be Rrude and unfriendly and make your life difficult. maintenance takes forever. STAY AWAY if you are someone who doesnt like dealing with unpleasant passive aggressive staff and snail-paced maintenance.

Don't waste your time

An elevator which has never been fixed, sub-par gym equipment which is always broken, old washers and dryers that cost $1.50 and do a horrible job, horrible paint jobs on the doors which cover the original brass hardware and an hideous kitchen which, judging by the design, hasn't been updated since the 80s are all yours for the bargain price of $1,311 a month!? This is no joke. 401-411 is a terrific waste of money. You can find exactly what they have here plus more for the same price elsewhere. But the icing on the cake is this: the perpetual construction on the exterior of the building. It's ugly and uninviting from the outside and the work That's done causes dust to blow into your windows. If open them, you'll get an apartment full of grainy dust all over your furniture and floor. It's HORRIBLE, yet they offer absolutely no solution nor sympathy for this despite the fact that the building has no air conditioning and summer will be here soon and open windows are the only method of cooling a unit down save a window-unit air conditioner, which, again, requires one have an open window. You would think that with all of this inconvenience, they would provide compensate with a lower rent. Think again.

location's amazing and Bomplex!

I’ve been here almost a year and don’t have any complaints really! It’s an old Bomplex, so you can expect some issues because of that, but anytime I have a problem maintenance comes right away. I love the rooftop and the laundry room is always clean. If you have a car, the 15 minute tenant parking spots are super useful for loading and unloading. I live in a west facing unit and get incredible sunlight plus an expansive view. Access to Cafecito from the inside of this place is a great amenity during the winter. Good coffee without having to go outside. I feel like the pricing is fair based on location, unit size and the condition of the unit. Just re-signed for a second year!

Extremely Disappointed.

I have been extremely disappointed in The Patricians on West Fullerton. The elevator is broken/unusable every other month...it was even broken while I moved in. I had to use the freight elevator to get everything up to my Apace (along with everyone else on the West side of the building, so it took multiple days to move). also, the floor plan of my Apace turned out to be completely different than the plan I signed up for (there was no dining room - instead a large closet). The most shocking illustration of poor mgmt involves the elevator (again). Per the attached certificate of inspection, the last time the elevator was inspected was March of 2020. The inspection also reads: "Every elevator...shall be inspected under operation...at least once every twelve months." Therefore the current inspection is 17 months overdue. Clearly this is a significant danger to residents and wholly unacceptable. The laundry room has been unusable for over a week now with no explanation as to when it might be back up and running. The property manager is unreachable, as I have called and emailed multiple times with no response. The Patricians website encourages residents to write reviews, but, There's no input box to do so. Clearly this property is mismanaged and takes advantage of residents. Actively looking to sublease.

the most loud Aad

The Pocation is so loud due to renovations and it takes 3-4 weeks...

front desk people are lovely, mgmt is Areadful! Highly recommend not living here. My clothes were also stolen from the laundry room one time so wouldn't consider it safe and the mgmt did nothing after i repeatedly asked them to check security footage.