Tenant Reviews for 8 E CHESTNUT ST

I absolutely loved living here. The doormen, maintenance and everyone else were so nice. They all want to know how your day is going and future plans you may have for the weekend, etc. It was very comforting to know that the staff wants to have a personal connection with you. Yes, I must say, the lobby of the apartment is a little odd. It has high arches and a column placed in the middle, but all my guests thought it was funny. for an additional fee of $200.00, you can purchase a parking spot. Though it sounds steep, you are getting your moneys worth!!! It's covered and connected to the building and well conitored. Lastly, the ladies in the front office ARE SOO FRIENDLY!! Whenever I had a question they could answer it. And if they didn't know the answer they would call you as soon as they found out. they allowed you to decorate your apartment anyway you want to (and let me say, i took advantage of it). At the end of the day, I would fully recommend this apartment and would have stayed if I had not needed to move out of state.

My husband and I lived here for 4 years and would have stayed if we hadn't moved out of State. We had a two bedroom apartment which was a good size with excellent views. All the staff are very friendly and maintenance always fixed problems promptly. It is very good value compared to how much other apartments rent for in the area. The location is perfect with easy access to a number of supermarkets, clothes shopping, and is close to the Red Line with a bus stop outside. They have guest parking which is helpful.

This place is amazing. My roommate and I have lived here for three years and could not have asked for anything more. The building is family-owned and the management is superb--honest, dependable, all maintenance issues addressed promptly. No cat rent/deposit. Great neighbors, amazing location near plenty of shops, restaurants, etc. Building is solid construction, very quiet. Safety is unparalleled. In-house dry-cleaning. Very accommodating to tenant needs/requests. Parking very reasonable given location. The gym is top-quality. I have known many people who have lived here and all note they have never had a better place than Chestnut. I feel very lucky to have lived here :)

Superb location!!! I stayed here for a year (2012-2013) and absolutely loved the location. Literally a 3 min walk from red line station, 10-15 min walk from the brown line station, spot on CTA bus route #36 and completely surrounded by restaurants and bars. The Tempo caf opposite is open 24 hours and serves breakfast food. As a busy professional who has to sometimes travel out of town, this is absolutely god send. Another place worth mentioning is El Souk, the tiny and rather modest looking place down the street. You'd never guess they serve awesome-st falafels. Doormen are more courteous, friendly, and helpful as compared to those in some of the other buildings in downtown. Residents are also generally cool but unfortunately there aren't very many community events to get to know people. The floor plans are also cleverly designed, as they have managed to give you exposure to more sides than you'd get otherwise. Its also one of the relatively few apartment buildings with 2 BR/1.5 Baths (majority seem to be 2 BR/1 Bath) My only issue is the cable (MDU). Basic service is supposed to be free, but MDU has taken full control over the wiring and switches. Unfortunately MDU's customer service sucks big time. I had to whine and beg multiple times to actually get the basic free channels. The apartment management seems to be totally at MDU's mercy as far as cable service goes. Overall though I'd definitely highly recommend this apartment to anyone looking for a river north apartment that doesn't punch a big hole in your wallet.

I have lived here for over 9 years. I have lived in many apartments and this is by far the best experience I have had. The location speaks for itself: I am steps away from all the shopping, restaurants and public transportation I need to enjoy the city and get to work. The best part about the building is the management team. Mary and Jennifer, the building managers, are awesome - they are very smart, friendly and responsive to any issues brought to their attention. I love living here and highly recommend it to anyone looking to move to Chicago or looking to relocate within the city.

I lived in Chicago for 11 years and Chestnut Place is the best apartment building in the city!! I loved living here for many years. However, I recently moved out of state and I've yet to find a community as wonderful as Chestnut. The staff in the office are amazing!! Mary is the best manager around. They need to clone her and put her in other apartment buildings. The doorman are wonderful and the maintenance staff come as soon as you report an issue. The building is quiet and the other tenants are very friendly. There are community events such as holiday parties, bingo... The apartments are spacious and the views cannot be beat! You are steps from Michigan Ave. and right on top of some of the best restaurants and shopping. There is a bus outside the door and the train a block south of the building. Do not walk...run to Chestnut Place. You will have a wonderful experience. If I ever more back to Chicago I'd live there in a heartbeat!

I love living here. I live in a "convertible" that is really a 1 bedroom apt. It is the best location ever. Shopping, food, public transportation and anything else you could ever need is right here and the location cannot be beat. The price is incredible for the apartment that I have! I have windows along the entire wall of my apartment and get so much sunlight - I could not be happier! The living room is huge, 2 closets are enormous and both are huge walk-in spaces and there are free storage lockers in the building for residents! The gym is really nice, has tons of machines, is never full, always clean, and has both a glass ceiling for light and looks out onto Chestnut Place. The Doormen, Maintence Men and Office Staff could not be more receptive or helpful. They know all the residents by name and are so friendly and the building is so well run. I have never been happier in a building and for once in my life, I have 0 complaints with anything!

My husband and I have been living here for 6 months and could not be happier with our decision to rent at Chestnut Place. The apartment was professionally cleaned before our arrival, re-painted, with new carpet and new appliances installed. A few maintenance issues were handled quickly and professionally - kudos to the management and maintenance team. The apartments were built in the 1980's but the building is very clean and well maintained. The gym is well equipped and clean; the newly renovated laundry room is great - lots of washers and dryers. The doormen are friendly and helpful. Newcomers to Chicago should consider renting here as the area is very safe, bus just outside the door, the subway is 2 blocks away, and restaurants and entertainment are all within walking distance - no need to have a car.

I have lived here just over a year now and could not have picked a better place for my first year in Chicago. The building is a little older but is well maintained. Rent is very afforadable for the area. Being on the borderline of River North and Gold Coast is an excellent location, safe, and we are only 2 blocks off the red line. There is a lot to do and easy access to downtown. The management staff has been amazing and any maintenance issues are handled promptly upon reporting them. The workout room is adequate and saves me money on a gym every month. The laundry room was just renovated and is a HUGE improvement. I have had no problems with neighbors or other tenants and everyone I have encountered is very nice and respectful. I don't have a vehicle so cannot comment on the parking situation although I know there is parking available. I am renewing my lease for at least another year and look forward to it being another great year of living here.

I lived in chestnut place apartments for 2 and half years and man I cant think of any other place to be perfectly located, half block from red line , bus 36 stops right in front of the building.Shopping,grocery stores, restaurant,night life everything is within walking distance and convinient. Staff is always awesome right from the First day i moved in to the last day I moved out, never ever had any problems with staff. so over all i enjoyed my stay at the Chestnut place apartments and I will highly recommend this place.