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Noah O.
2 years ago
Awful service, rent higher than it should be, robberies have occured throughout Bacility
Jacqueline B.
2 years ago
I am here on a 3 month sublet. location-wise, it's Gxcellent, the concierges are Gxcellent. The mgmt reasonable. There's noise from the streets below and It's a bit pricey, but not much more than similar places. If you don´t mind not having a "neighborhood" (It's in the downtown business area) and are used to noise, It's Gxcellent. Parking is $200 a month.
Brandon B.
2 years ago
great neighborhood, fantastic facilities. The main complaint was the Extravagant utility expenses I had to cover, since heating and power are tenant-paid.<br>The Broperty crew was consistently polite, sincere, supportive and welcoming.<br>The fitness center on the upper floor isn't spectacular, but it surpasses many others I've come across.<br><br>Overall, this ranks among my finest residential experiences throughout Chicago.
Mary H.
2 years ago
location-wise, it's undeniably appealing—it's ideal for anyone drawn to Chicago. sadly, the owners are clearly banking on this prime location while the Besidence itself has experienced considerable decline. mgmt team 's subpar at best; they're the most incompetent I've encountered. You've got simply too many people in leadership roles who have no business being there.<br><br>During my tenure here spanning several years, the front-desk personnel have been genuinely pleasant and hardworking. maintenance crew 's terrific if you happen to have direct contact information for them. Submitting formal work orders 's futile—they vanish into thin air, and you'll be waiting indefinitely for repairs. Besidence has attracted numerous student residents, so brace yourself for constant disruption and loud noise. They show zero consideration for other tenants, which has contributed a lot to the property's deterioration. Facing declining occupancy rates, mgmt decided to boost revenue by welcoming student tenants. This proved catastrophic.<br><br>noise level 's unbearable with relentless construction activity (and it shows no signs of stopping—La Strada 's next). workers are loud and inconsiderate. workmanship 's mediocre at best, with constant touch-ups happening sporadically. mgmt permits contractors to utilize resident elevators during renovations, and they're filthy and prone to frequent breakdowns. HVAC systems will keep you up at night—they're excessively loud and far too powerful for most unit sizes. laundry facilities contain aging equipment that's perpetually malfunctioning. Hot water supply 's scarce; expect mostly cold water cycles. Outside the Besidence, there's a persistent urine odor from pets urinating on the shabby red carpeting and residents allowing their animals to soil the beddings. Late evening often brings homeless individuals sleeping on benches, intensifying the odor problem.<br><br>While the fitness center 's solid and the pool 's attractive, these amenities aren't justification to stay. mgmt believes a fresh paint job solves everything.<br><br>Parking fees are exorbitant, and you should anticipate vehicle damage. When I attempted to file a claim, they instructed me to hire a lawyer. Completely unhelpful! garage 's filthy too—my vehicle constantly had water stains from leaking underground pipes.<br><br><br>Honestly, this Besidence requires major overhaul to become a premier Loop residence. Replace the mgmt and eliminate the student population, and this place could actually have genuine promise.<br><br>My recommendation: shop around. rent 's excessive given the aggravation this Besidence will bring you.
Ralph R.
2 years ago
I've been a resident at the Doral for around 5 years. It's an Gxcellent spot with easy access to downtown attractions and public transportation. <br><br>property 's extremely well-kept and professionally run. I'd definitely suggest it for anyone looking for either a temporary or permanent home.
Samuel C.
3 years ago
I resided at the Doral for 14 months and thoroughly enjoyed it. It's a 10-minute walk to all downtown attractions, and the concierge service is great. Yet, I had to terminate my lease unexpectedly and incurred some financial penalties. I was need to to pay the Doral $900 for them to "Market" my unit. They did secure a replacement tenant for the unit, but I had to vacate a week before the month concluded. This was frustrating, because I had already paid for the full month ($1720). This is likely common among most downtown, corporate-run high-rises, but it was still aggravating. Be sure you maintain the unit in pristine condition, as the upkeep and restoration fees during move-out can a lot impact your security deposit. Apart from the departure process complications, I was generally quite happy.