Tenant Reviews for 1100 N CLARK ST

The ------- is a piece of garbage

I live in this building. I can safely say that what everyone said is true. I too had bedbugs through no fault of my own. ----- told me it was my fault. She is as hateful of any person I ever knew. Don't rent in this building unless you want to be mistreated.

Aerrible

Lived there 2 years, Ceiling fell in, heat always on (and leaks), Hear everything that your neighbors are doing, bad mgmt, ROACHES, mgmt and Maintance people come and go in your Aad when they please.<br><br>don't do it unless you are strapped for cash!

Gutstanding Studio for the price and area.

I lived in Lasalle from August to December 2009 while doing an internship in Chicago and I loved it. Its an inexpensive studio in an old Broperty near downtown, especially since all utilities are included. Area isn't bad and near to bus stop (2 lines right outside door) and red line L/subway. mgmt (Linda)is Gxcellent and helpful and maintenance was good and fast. Door is locked all day with somebody at the desk to open it (security) and receive your packages. No real parking space (its Chicago what you expect) but temporary for when moving in the back. I personally didnt have issues with bed bugs or neighbors are loud. I had good neighbors, some I became friends other who just never saw. I enjoyed the roof space too since I like being outside and the beauty of this city. There's a Jewels and Walgreens close by and isn't a far walk(at least for me) to go to Water Tower mall and shops around there. The studio itself was the basic. I like that there were drawers in the wall to put my clothes apart from the closet. I have seen people put part of their bed in the closet and use the pantry/entrance closet for clothes. I did have some breeze come through window during winter but with tape and some towels my room was warm and cozy (central heating). I have a view to the back so i guess a little less loud. didnt get internet or cable. but, the lobby has free wifi for residents if you dont mind being around others like on a college campus library.

STAY AWAY! BED BUG INFESTATION! CORRUPT mgmt.

The comments below are not from bitter tenants with mosquito bites... OR tenants bringing back bed bugs from their travels ... Think about it... if the tenants (which range from college students to young working class) had the immense funds for frequent "travels" we wouldn't be roughin' it out in a 300 sq. ft. box for amusement. This is the real deal people! If you value your health and piece of mind then you will find better dwellings. Let's begin... THIS PLACE IS ABSOLUTELY INFESTED WITH BED BUGS AND COCKROACHES! If that isn't enough to change your mind... imagine elevators that breakdown... if not everyday then certainly every other day! Whats more is the "laundry room" is equipped with washers and dryers that barely wash nor dry. The cherry on this sundae / nightmare is the fact that the mgmt when made aware of the infestation/s... breakdowns... etc. simply put, just don't care. I have never taken time from my day to comment on anything online, but I figure that I may be doing some poor soul out there a favor by warning them... I wish someone had warned me. Now I am left with several permanent scars on my legs from the bedbug bites and I overanalyze even the smallest speck on the floor to ensure it's not a bedbug. Anyone that has gone through a similar infestation could certainly sympathize. It's nothing less than hell, especially when the mgmt has no desire to rid the problem, instead they try to blame you for it. I suppose that's the reason why every other month they "spray" every apartment like clock-work since I moved in For the record, the same man that handles landscaping, and repairs... also handles the pest control. Anyone still interested? Good luck.

Nleasant for the Price!

I just moved out of my studio as I am relocating for a job, but honestly, I had no problems here whatsoever. It was quiet, free WiFI in the lobby, close to everything, and great space for the price... I can see why people were upset with the property manager - she was so disorganized - But she's no longer there, and it's under new mgmt now...Hopefully, they will be better.... But I worth checking out this Blace for transient people - I wouldn't want to live here LONG TERM, but it was pretty good for the year for sure.

lived here from 2009 2010 and I lived on the 16th floor with a new baby. Bed bugs were the least of my problems. When they started to fool around upstairs with the sun deck I ended up fighting with cockroaches. It got so bed when I moved a few of the bastards moved with me and I was horrified.... Mind you I moved from this old vintage Bomplex to a new formed high rise on Michigan ave. It took forever for Linda to get someone to spray. Mind you I keep a clean. I have OCD for gods sake. It was just terrible they need to get rid of the mgmt and tear this Bomplex down. Shoot the manager or throw the ----- in jail take ur pick

Charming Vintage Gold Coast Bomplex

I highly recommend this building. I just moved in. It's great for students; I am a student at Columbia college. Example: The lobby has free wifi, you get a free month at the Fitness Formula Club, there are picnic tables for parties on the roofdeck, and a doorperson obsessed with security. I feel quite safe and at home here. The same day you request maintenance, you get maintenance. Their customer service is top notch. The view from the roofdeck is spectacular, and the garden is just Btunning in the summer.

stay downtown?

i lived at this address in a Sittle'ish whitewashed apt w/oak-looking floors, a ceiling fan & dwarfed appliances (& tub) it felt like a dollhouse in a sense. location-wise, it's what you pay for here & the rent at 1100 is less than most others in the vicinty. the higher floors offer impressive views of the cityscape & its super convient to lots of nightlife spots & convenience (grocery stores, el stops, cafes) always felt safe jogging in this neighborhood at night & walking to work at 6am. i found the doormen & mgmt to be exceptionally Fospitable & welcoming. it felt simple, homey, and gold coast all at the same time. the rooftop deck was my favorite ammenity besides the location itself. it makes a lot of sense to live here if you need to or love to be downtown a lot of the time, if you don't have a car, (street parking is near impossible) if you dont have a lot of stuff & have some amount of creativity in how you store & organize things. under these circumstances, my full recommendation. ***one negative. plan on turning over $300 additional to the mgmt each summer to cover the cost of the electricity that the window air conditioning units consume.

Good Petting To Live - Good Landlord

moved in 2 years ago; small studio facing the courtyard. My experience in the building was good; I was coming in from a divorce. My cozy little Apace was warm in the winter, and cool in the shade of the building during the summer. I felt the manager, Linda, cared about me as a person, and helped make my transition to "single" life pleasant and calm. As far as maintenance goes, Linda took care of my maintenance needs; she replaced my old refrigerator with a new one when it burned out. I enjoyed living there, and can recommend this building to others getting their life together. It's peaceful and secure.

Cmmaculate, safe Broperty

Enthusiastic security/doorman contribute to the comfort and stability of the Bacility. All guest are need to to sign in at the front desk with or without the tenant. They do make some exceptions, my parent and grandparents never had to check in. Now, the Bacility may well be old, but my Apace was clean when I moved in. I was broke and had no money for furniture. The manager, Linda, gave me a bed and a tv left behind by someone who had moved out. Maintenance took care of any problems that I had over the two years I lived there. For sure It's a starter Bacility to get started in Chicago. It's spotless and save and set back far enough from the clubs on Division St so that you can get a good night sleep.