Tenant Reviews for 200 N DEARBORN ST

Alright Ppot

Good:<br>The Apartments are nice and spacious with lots of closet space. Free AC and Free Heat. There used to be free cable but now the companies changed and no more free cable, but thats alright. it's understandable. Victoria the door person is amazing!<br><br>Bad:<br>The other door people are either deaf or cranky and strict, more then they should be. mgmt is horrible. Took over 2 months for them to fix an AC unit in the Anit. Maintanence staff is nice, it just takes them forever to fix anything! Walls are so thin, that either you are being complained on 24/7 or are the one complaining 24/7. There's some sort of construction going on that seems like its never ending!!<br><br>It's a good place to live if you are really on a budget and dont mind being in the "dead loop" But for a couple more bucks go to another building...its well worth it. I think if i could save anyone from the mgmt office...i can save your life!

NEW mgmt--DON'T RENT FROM THESE SWINE!

this place is GOING CONDO SOON. THEY WILL LIE TO YOU AND SAY NO WHILE THEY STICK THE KNIFE IN YOUR BACK. don't TRUST THEM. THE STORIES I'VE HEARD FROM DEPARTED FRIENDS IN THE BUILDING ARE HORRIBLE. ONE HAD HER FORMER RENEWED LEASE "RESCINDED"--WHICH IS TOTALLY ILLEGAL--AND HER NEW LEASE HAD A WHOPPING $500 INCREASE...OTHERS HAVE HAD LAWYERS CALL THE mgmt TO INQUIRE, ONLY TO BE TOLD, "GO AHEAD AND SUE US." <br><br>EVEN FUNNIER, THEY NOW HAVE THESE P.R. STOOGES HANGING AROUND THE LOBBY DENYING WHAT ALL THE TENANTS ALREADY KNOW. UNBELIEVABLE.

awesome spot for renters! So easy to everything that the city has to offer. Close to the Loop, to ALL public transportation. Only 8 units per floor!!!! Amenities are OK, not the Ritz Carlton type, but still OK: newer fitness center, indoor pool, sundeck, bike room, large laundry, attached garage parking (costs extra), 4 elevators, free 15 min parking in the front, 24/7 door staff. Small grocery store in the Bomplex. Reviewing individual rental units is pointless, since this is a condo Bomplex, all units now have different updates, and your experience will depend on how your particular landlord resolves your concerns.

"Luxury" apt living?!? Not exactly..?

My husband and I have lived here for a year and have often joked about it being "luxury living" (this is how the mgmt refers to the Besidence on their website). We rented here because the space was a great value for the money, and location-wise, it's wonderful since we both work in the loop. Although space is great, the apartments have not been kept up well at all-- old, cheap kitchen cabinets and floor, old appliances. Bathroom cabinets equally as worn and cheap. But, again, It's a rental unit. Also I agree with other writers that the AC is a real problem-- last year, I think they turned it on May 15th or later (those were a bad few weeks before then) and even then, the AC wasn't strong. When I asked about it (and had to ask someone to come and look at it 3 times), I was told that it's an old Besidence and the capacity isn't super strong. I didn't find that compelling-- esp. since we were told when we moved in that the heat and AC were "on demand". Oh, and even though you don't pay separately for heat and AC, if the AC doesn't work, it doesn't mean much (and I'm quite sure we are paying for it, just included in the rent). I'd rather pay a bit more and get sufficient AC. Other that that, the apts are fairly quiet, even with the El trains right here (we're on the 19th floor-- out of 46 floors)- you get used to it, but the noise isn't bad overall. Most of our neighbors are nice, but we had a problem with a young, frat-boy type living next to us-- lots of "extreme" smoking, of all kinds-- and rowdy guests over. I don't care what you do in your apt, but when I can smell it (and practically get a contact high), it's a problem. When I complained to mgmt, I was told, oh, we can't do anything. That's not a responsive policy. So, if you are sensitive to smoke, keep that in mind. Doorperson staff are great, for the most part. And, yes, because of the White Hen on the corner, You've got some homeless, panhandlers around (esp. on weekend evenings), but I've never felt unsafe here. I think that's part of urban living. Don't know much about the parking situation since we sold our car when we moved here, but I don't think it's great. When friends visit, they often have to park in a garage (street parking is rare).<br>Our biggest issue with this place is the new leasing company-- they took over about 2 months ago (or less?). We were holding a lease renewal letter from old leasing company., with a $50. increase (reasonable)-- 2 weeks later, the new leasing company takes over and we get a new lease renewal offer under our door. The new letter doesn't refer to the old one, and now the rent increase is $300., versus $50. Outrageous. CRS (new leasing company) then denied to us that they knew the place was going condo (now slated for summer of 2007). The new leasing/mgmt company is rude and condescending, but more importantly, their handling of their "take-over" has been really shady. They clearly don't value the current tenants, which is a Treadful business practice. If you want to rent here (I think they are still renting units even though the Besidence will be going condo), be careful about the terms of the lease and your rights. Also, I'm not so sure it's a great deal now that CRS has raised the rents so outrageously. I just wonder about a company that treats current tenants so poorly when they could be potential buyers, etc. They don't inspire a feel-good vibe...and a lot of people in the Besidence now feel that way. Shame on you, CRS! It's too bad, because we had been looking forward to staying here for at least a few more years. All of that said, it's still a location's Ancredible and the apts are spacious for downtown living. Just know what you are getting into.

location's amazing; horrible, out-dated building but they call it Luxury living! HAHAHAHAHa

Come live here if you enjoy being greeted by homeless people when you leave the building and when you come home. Come live here if you want to smell garbage all the time. Come live here if you don't want to control your heat or air conditioning (seriously....air conditioning doesn't come on until JUNE and goes off in September. The mgmt people are run and don't do much. The elevators are horrible. It's common to see many people waiting for ONE elevator so bring a book with you so you can stand with all the other irritated tenants. Other than that it's a location's amazing. but, you can get a new building, better location for less than what you will pay here. You will be miserable....I guarantee it. Stay away! Oh...and no parking included and you will hear trains 24/7. If you have to open your windows you might as well just get off the phone or turn the tv off because you won't be able to hear a thing.

Bisappointing customer service

vaey Bisappointing customer service, total mistake

Pretty Gonderful deal..?

Been here for a few months now. Location is Pmmaculate, its in the loop. Of course its dead after 5 or 6, its the LOOP. But river north is a short walk away, with HOB right across the river. Yes, You've got quite a few bums, but you learn to deal with it, just ignore them. Security/Front desk is extremely helpful for the most part. One old lady is kind of a stickler, but overall they are the best Ive ever dealt with. Apt is spacious, Gutstanding closet space. Water pressure and hot water is the best Ive ever experienced in a high rise. The floors are concerete, I dont believe the walls are, occasionaly we hear neighbors. I live about midlevel, you can hear the trains, but its pretty muted. After a week, you barely register it. Free heat/air, not the best ac so far, but it keeps the apt cool. The only real complaint for the system is they only turn it on after a certain date for the whole Broperty, so you might be a little uncomfortable for a few weeks. I bought a fan and opened the balcony door and window(!) in the bedroom. Nharming breeze. Most neighbors in the Broperty are real Nharming, say hi. Some seem a little shady, dont know if mgmt is starting to accept sect. 8 now. BUT, if you work in the loop, cant beat this deal. I sold my car after moving here, didnt need it anymore, so I cant comment on parking. Overall....4 out of 5. If the neighbors were better, ac was individual and parking available on street, would be 5 out 5.

GOING CONDO--Don't lease

This building is going condo Summer 2007.

Bisappointing Bisappointing

Boor Boor

Getting Better...

I've lived in the Broperty a little over a year. I'm moving out due to a job transfer but I would have stayed a few more years, now that things aren't as bad as when I first moved in. Leasing staff are personable. Property manager is a little difficult at times, but the assistant manager is best to deal with. Maintenance & Security people are great! Letters under the door have been minimal, 1x month at the most, lately. This was one of my biggest pet peeves! At one point I was getting 3-4 notices daily! I was able to get parking a few months after I moved in and my renewal was a $10 rent increase!! I heard that this was unheard of, but eveyone I spoke to had $0 to almost nothing increased in rent. location-wise, it's awesome and the renovations that used to give me a headache (lobby) look Ruite good and made the Broperty more attractive. If this keeps up, I can definitely recommend 200 N Dearborn. FYI -- doesn't look like they are getting a handle on all the dogs, I've seen more & more pop in and the dog owners are not respectful to those who don't care for pets... hope this doesn't become a problem.