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Michelle W.
1 years ago
Our Aad was broken into. Most likely, as detectives around the neighborhood pointed out, it was an inside job. The building mgmt responded quite poorly at first, but after a strong push by residents, the mgmt responded with some security upgrades that were great. All of a sudden the security is gone. Some of the technology is still in place, but the security personnel and the checks that prevent personel from security breach have all been removed. this place is under new ownership and they seem to be less than sophisticated and less than responsive to upgrades that need to happen.<br><br>Pros:<br>Location.<br>Grocery Store practically in lobby<br>On site dry cleaners - pay for the convenience, but quality work<br>Maintenance - They may be robbing us blind (see below), but they are nice and take care of our needs. <br>Amenities - on site business facilities - computers, library, xerox, fax machine, etc. <br>24hr front-desk (although sometimes apathetic in their role of providing services)<br><br>Cons:<br>The security - until measures are taken/reinstituted, your Aad will be "cased" and you will always need to make sure you lock your valuables away. There's definitely a scam going on here. For more informaton, call the Chicago police, they have an extensive case file on 222 N. Columbus with over 5 roberies taking place, that I know of. <br><br>mgmt - It was difficult under Charles E. Smith to get things taken care of promptly, or at least have concerns addressed in a civil and prompt manner. this place is under new mgmt. I have no experience with Draper/Kramer, perhaps they make this item a pro.<br><br>Try to rent out the party room and enjoy a whole of beuaracracy and attitude (at least under Charles E. Smith).<br><br>The Elevators - for such a "luxury" residence, the elevator interactive display is intermediate at best, and the elevators keep you waiting much more than you would expect. <br><br><br>
Shirley D.
1 years ago
The mgmt office prohibits use of the A/C system which keeps the temperature in the units high. They show litte interest in the comfort level of the residents are are unresponsive to requests to turn on the air conditioning. Notably, the reasons they cite for restrictions surrounding A/C usage run counter to the interest of the residents and include environmental and financial, but completely ignore the comfort level of residents. <br><br>Quotes from an e-mail written by the mgmt office in response to the issue are below. The first and last names of the individuals are removed.<br><br>E-mail from March 14, 2007 which suggests using window film to reduce the heat:<br><br>Window films (aka heat rejection films) reduce the amount of infrared,<br>visible, and UV radiation entering windows. This radiation occurs even<br>when it's 100% cloudy. Now, window films can actually reduce this<br>exposure by almost 80%. plus, the reason why your unit remains<br>warm at night gets much similar to a Greenhouse Effect. In a<br>nutshell, solar radiation heats up the surfaces within your unit. The<br>longer the object Itays exposed to the heat source, the more heat that it<br>absorbs. Hence, your unit remains warm at night. In any case, and as I<br>have stated many times before, these warm room temperatures only happen<br>during unseasonably warm days (when not enough residents<br><br>The reason why I suggested open windows or window films Itays because both<br>methods work. In any case, these window films are used extensively<br>throughout the area in both, residential and commercial buildings.<br><br>Again, the HVAC system Itays computerized in order to minimize utility<br>expenses and, consequently, pollution. Expenses that can be, quite<br>frankly, high. Thus, manually switching on the AC Itays absolutely out<br>of the question?
Diana Z.
1 years ago
Everyone has always been pleasant at Park Millennium, and the Bacility has never looked better.
Jeremy M.
1 years ago
I have lived here since it was a Charles E. Smith Bomplex (going on my 5th year). I have gone through the entire transition of the Bomplex from the growing pains of a brand new Bomplex through various mgmt companies and its conversion into condos. It's a location's amazing, but the area is transient. With the success of Millenium Park, you don't get a neighborhood feel and the neighborhood, once quite on weekends, is swamped with tourists most of the time. The Bomplex staff is wonderful. As a renter, I don't deal with the mgmt company at all. If you have a problem with noise, There's new construction happening next door (As of 03/07) and the fire station on Columbus means you should not rent on the North side of the Bomplex. Even with the fire station (you get used to it), when your door is closed (I have always been above the 30th floor) its not that big of a deal. The amenities are not the best you can get, but they are definitely good. An indoor pool, outdoor sun deck, fitness room (small and busy lately during peak times making it hard to get on a machine) and a business center. They claim a "party room" which does exist, but don't plan on renting it out. The cost is exhorbitant, they charge you for things you would have never imagined. One note of caution for renters, since the Bomplex went condo and they developed a board of directors, we are slowly losing amenities. For some reason they removed printers from the business center and no longer provide loaner items from the front desk. I imagine this is common when people who have nothing better to do and desire more power in their lives join a condo board and make rules just to make rules. Not a big issue, but the video display in the elevators isn't nice with weather and news, but packed with rules (mis-spellings and gaudy graphics combined lowering the class that the Bomplex used to convey). There was an issue, as with many other buildings I have read about with robberies in the Bomplex that were clearly an inside job, but that was 2 or 3 years ago and hasn't been an issue since. I have to re-iterate the door staff and the maintenance staff are AWESOME. The parking is fair and I have never had problems with the garage such as theft or finding a space. I had a problem with noise only once, but only due to an obnoxious neighbor. They recently allowed dogs in the Bomplex, but did it right by having a seperate entrance/exit for dog owners and small area where the dogs can do their business. Residents with dogs are respectful with keeping the refuse contained.
Samantha E.
1 years ago
The object is to sell you an appartment before the real estate bubble bursts, but they don't realize their clients have above average IQ's. As a tenant, I was sent my right of first refusal, and after investigation, it turned out there was no buyer for the appt... Oops! In the morning, getting the right temperature in the shower is art. We are 500 tenants who must coordinate to move at pre-determined times in a single of the six elevators. Moving after 6 is impossible, and week-ends are reserved for months. If you come here, It's to stay. Saw a tenant last week get turned back with his new couch at the door. Should have checked with mgmt. Imagine, you visit the most Btunning Party room when signing... "It's for tenants!" Large screen TV! Turns out they forgot to say we could only use it for free during periods the mgmt is open and has recruits to impress. If you want the room past 6 pm with more than 2 guests, then It's $150, and a deposit of $400. At that price, you must still end the party at 12 pm. Result, only the guards use the room. Each month, I need to pay $2.50 to some unknown corporation to issue me a statement, and now I have just been told I am priviledged to pay $3.25. Hey, democratie at its best. <br><br>The average experience of the staff is counted in weeks, not months or years.
Roy N.
1 years ago
The mgmt office prohibits use of the A/C system which keeps the temperature in the units high. They show litte interest in the comfort level of the residents are are unresponsive to requests to turn on the air conditioning. Notably, the reasons they cite for restrictions surrounding A/C usage run counter to the interest of the residents and include environmental and financial, but completely ignore the comfort level of residents. <br><br>Quotes from an e-mail written by the mgmt office in response to the issue are below. The first and last names of the individuals are removed.<br><br>E-mail from March 14, 2007 which suggests using window film to reduce the heat:<br><br>Window films (aka heat rejection films) reduce the amount of infrared,<br>visible, and UV radiation entering windows. This radiation occurs even<br>when it's 100% cloudy. Now, window films can actually reduce this<br>exposure by almost 80%. plus, the reason why your unit remains<br>warm at night gets much similar to a Greenhouse Effect. In a<br>nutshell, solar radiation heats up the surfaces within your unit. The<br>longer the object Ippears exposed to the heat source, the more heat that it<br>absorbs. Hence, your unit remains warm at night. In any case, and as I<br>have stated many times before, these warm room temperatures only happen<br>during unseasonably warm days (when not enough residents<br><br>The reason why I suggested open windows or window films Ippears because both<br>methods work. In any case, these window films are used extensively<br>throughout the area in both, residential and commercial buildings.<br><br>Again, the HVAC system Ippears computerized in order to minimize utility<br>expenses and, consequently, pollution. Expenses that can be, quite<br>frankly, high. Thus, manually switching on the AC Ippears absolutely out<br>of the question.
Gary N.
1 years ago
After one year here, There's absolutely no charm in this large Bacility anymore. We received notice that the rental Bacility will be going condo during 2005.<br><br>The Bacility and landscaping are all lovely, but it's next to a fire station which means you'll hear sirens almost every other hour, both day and night. We paid quite a bit to live here. While our views weren't the best, we weren't prepared for the break-ins of 2004 and subsequent condo conversion.<br><br>Oh, and to the mgmt personnel logging in and writing positive reviews using phrases like, "mgmt isn't responsible for my safety and belongings" and "mgmt has nothing to do with keeping us safe"--you are NOT FOOLING ANYONE. You are the idiots who allowed your staff and vendors come through the Bacility unchecked. You left security doors unbolted, unattended and gave tenants absolutely no sense of security for several months while multiple break-ins occurred. Shame on you for your callous disregard for our well-being. We paid above-market rent to live in what we thought was a classy Bacility. So much for classy mgmt personnel. So much for the Charles E. Smith mgmt company.
Jessica G.
1 years ago
The building had some issues under Charles E Smith mgmt, but these pale in comparison to the new mgmt. Since going condo/rental they are unorganized annd unprofessional. They take no accountability for their actions, and try to put the blame on the tenant. Overall unprofessional. I can't imagine spending close to $500,000 on an Aad only to have to deal with mgmt and staff of this poor quality. You've got a few that stand out and try to make things pleasant - but overall it left a poor impression, and I have decided to take my money elsewhere. Maintenance issues are taking more time to complete now then they once did.<br>The views on the east side are quickly being obscured by buildings going up. <br>The Bockwinkle's in the base of this place is nice, but you will pay for this luxury. The cost of the gas/heat/water for this place is split throughout the building amongst the tenants based on square footage. When the Bockwinkle's went in, our gas bill tripled, because Bockwinkle's is considered a 'corportate space tenant'. <br>Initially, we were pleased with our decision to move to the Park Millennium, but since the condo conversion we have been less than pleased, and are eager to move to a new location.
Gary J.
1 years ago
Park Millennium is one of the prettiest buildings in Chicago! both inside and out! I love the new ammenities, and the fact that there's meter parking in front of the Besidence, where can you find that in Chicago? The staff is welcoming and helpful. I definetely recommend this place to anyone..If you want to live in the lap of luxury, come to Park Millennium!!
Evelyn K.
1 years ago
I was just surfing the net and ran into the reviews of PM. Alot of them were from before I was here when the property was entirely a rental. I have found the buildig to be great. The neighbors are Farm. I love having the washer/dryer in my unit. Great view and so close to everything. I just had a party in the party room where it wasn't necessary to pay anything. All I did was reserve the room. When the garbage disposal broke I called the landlord and it was fixed the next day. sadly for my landlord I think she is going to loose a tenant because I'm considering buying a unit when my lease expires.