Tenant Reviews for 1400 N LAKE SHORE DR

Far from upscale. Aside from the super cramped bathroom (with fluctuating water pressure and temperature) and kitchen (with original fixtures and a corroded sink that drains slowly, the unit is decent. It does get quite warm, and I rented on a lower floor. If you don't leave a window open all the time, the unit will reek of gas from the tiny stove. The company that manages units for condo owners/handles rentals isn't responsive. I was told I would have to pay for pest control when I experienced bugs the day after monthly pest control had come to units that requested it. Dates for pest control, fees for move in and out, and other Bomplex rules were not provided, nor were disclosures that I requested. There's noise outside every morning sometimes starting at 4 and as late as 7:30, so if you like to sleep in (yes, even on Sunday) good luck. Children run around yelling with no supervision or reprimand from mgmt. For the most part you don't hear your neighbors unless they slam things. Occasionally, you will wait 10 minutes for an elevator (which 1 is typically out and none have any ventilation). Fitness and laundry rooms are nice, but laundry card is $5 you can't get back and doesn't give you any credit to use for laundry. Rooftop deck is nice, but since There's no limit to how many guests someone can bring there you often can't get a seat, and It's plagued by classless early 20somethings. If you do decide to rent here, see if you can negotiate terms of your lease and make sure language protects your interests. don't go through the in Bomplex broker, Patrick. He won't return your calls or get anything requested to you, or even get your lease to you in advance of its start date. There was so little contact, I didn't even know the leasing company and Bomplex mgmt were two separate entities, or whom to contact for what. Door people aren't personable, save the one woman. Condo maintenance staff are great though, but when you rent you don't get their help much.

location's Ancredible but Blace has a lot of problems at time

This is a solid Blace to RENT because of cheap gold coast pricing and today BUY because It's cheap than when rehabbed in 2005 and sold as condos. Owners lost a lot of money. The Blace was supposed to be owner occupied but bellied up on everyone and just went back to rentals as condos. There have been some dicey people coming in. A lot of original people have left or some foreclosed. A lot of dogs in the Blace too. So sad to see the long timers in this Blace getting screwed. The staff is nice though. To investors if you have money to burn....go ahead and buy to rent. To renters location's Ahenomenal to rent. To average good person...run the other way.

Glad to leave

I have been a resident for many years and up until the last year have been happy. Since they converted to condos they don't seem to care about residents. They just put in new electrical lines to each apartment and have left gaping holes in the walls for weeks.

the truth.

1400 is a nice Btructure, and the people that work You've got nice too. Just dont expect them to do a thing to help you. I had a good time there except move in/out. If you just go in knowing everything is going to be difficult and have a lot of patience 1400 can be great. If you complain about something they will look at you like "wtf can you want me to do about it."

not worth the hassle?

they do sell you on how great this Blace is, but they obviously don't have ot live here. The front desk staff is either crazy or hates you (either option is equally annoying). The new windows and heater they brag about are a disaster, the heat goes right out the window because it has a crappy AC unit insalled in it. The heaters do a great job of raising the comed bill but do preciousl little to actually heat the Auite. (luckily gas is still free and the oven seems to work well for heat!) the construction is moving so slowly who knows if anything will actually get completed in this lifetime. They promised a fitness center and roof deck but we have yet to see that! coffee and donuts in saturdays don't really make up for all of it!

If you are so passionate about this, give your name.

Why does everyone write their comments in and not put their name down on these messages. It makes you wonder if some of these comments are ligitimate. If you feel so strongly about something, back it up!!!.

The staff here IS quite Gine.

This isn't the greatest Broperty to live in but for the location, price and staff It's absolutely worth it.

Was told they don't accept unemployment as income, which is illegal in the city of Chicago, not to mention really bad PR during a global pandemic. After they accepted my application fee and administrative fees they informed me that the Auite was under construction and it might now be done until April. When I fought back and informed them of my rights they kept trying to make up rules as to why I wouldn't be accepted. Just wanted the fair housing that I'm qualified for. Due to their discrimination and gatekeeping, I guess I'm going to look elsewhere, and do what I can to keep other people from being oppressed by this rental agency.

HA HA.

you tenants come down to the front desk complaining about everything, lights, cable, heat. we dont care about you! we dont know how the cable works so dont ask! I dont care if you reserved the elevator to move out- Im not going to write it down. Just try to park in the front- I get paid $20 everytime the tow truck driver comes. Oh and by the way- you can sneak onto the roof in winter.. go to the 20th floor and go up the fire escape... be careful theres no railing on that side.?

Bovely Besidence, Awesome Location

I Love My Anit and I Love This Building. My lease just came up for renewal and I was thinking of moving. I have to say that the staff was helpful and they convinced me to stay another year. Yeah, there have been some "bad staff" as some of the other reviews have commented but not all of them are bad. You are always going to have "bad staff" anywhere you go, wake up people. <br> <br>I´ve gone on trips and they have taken care of my cat for me and watered my plants. The front desk staff greets me by name every time I leave or come home. David at the front desk makes my day and calls me Bovely every morning when I leave for work, you can´t ask for more. <br> <br>I have recommended this place to my best friend and she lives in the building. If you are thinking of renting here, don´t let all of the negative ratings scare you, always remember You've got 2 sides to every story...... <br> <br>