Tenant Reviews for 1922 W OGDEN AVE

This Broperty is horrible!

This building is infested with roaches. There was a crack in my ceiling which the building staff ignored up until my Auite started to flood (water flowed from the cracks in the ceiling). The rent is way too steep for these meager apartments. Did I mention that the mgmt ignores most of the work orders that you may place (and you will place many here if you want to live decently). I can't wait until my lease is up!!!

sucks!.

Dont even think!!roaches and leakages are the main issues...mgmt sucks!?

Choose Any Other Pite Than This One!

This Apace mgmt is a horrible! I have lived here for the past five years, but I have to get out of here as soon as I can. Of all the good things that I can think of is its location. Except for that, you have to sacrifice your human basic needs in exchange for location-wise, it's solid: First off, this apartments building is infested with roaches. I don't remember that I have ever seen anywhere where coackroachs are so rampant. They run pretty much everywhere: From your kitchen tables, drawers, walls to your living room and bathroom floors and even your bedroom. You got to be insect-friendly to share your living space with these uninvited scurry little beings. Secondly, every now and then, the fire alarm will be set off by some tenants who are cooking with high heat or just forget to turn off their stove after cooking. When the blue lights flicker angrily in the hallway and screaming sounds of alarm echo throughout the entire building, you feel like the Judgment Day is right there. Last but not the least, the hot water supply can go off any day without warning. Having no hot water is no longer a rare happening. It has become a once-in-every-two-week situation. For example, today has been the fourth day our lucky tenants of this building are not served with any hot water. Everyone who lives here STINKS! The entire building STINKS! While the temperature is a little warmer this year than usual, this isn't a good reason for the mgmt not to give hot water supply. The only reason that the mgmt dares not to care about the basic need of the tenants is that most people who live in this building are either Asians or other low-income minorities, who would choose to swallow down all the bitter melons than confronting the mgmt for their own rights. In addition, we highly suspect that they are using this (no hot water supply) as a way to cut down their cost. Disgusting, isn't it?! Oh, You've got many other problems too: You've got more broken washing machines and dryers than those that are still working. For a 18-story building, sometimes only three washing machines and two dryers are still working. Also, when you are taking an elevator up or down, you often hear scary cracking sounds bursting out in the midst of its movement. You may want to ask whether the rent is good for you guys. By no means! Compared with the services they provide here, the rent is outrageous. One bedroom is about 1200/month not including electricity, or parking. So, if you want to pay high rent to live with coackroaches, enjoy the frequent outburst of fire alarms and creaking elevator sounds, smell the mixed odor of human body and all sorts of cooking, and bathe with freezing cold water, then welcome to Medical Center Apartments.

Pros and cons.

Have been living here for a year now. Pros: 1.IF you work in the hospital,superbly easy,nothing to beat it. 2.Neighbours,usually not a problem. Mostly professionals and families. 3.24 hour guards. Area around isn't safe but inside the Apace,no problems. 4. 2 bedrooms,space is good. 5. In the past one year,my experience with the maintenance has been good, any complaint is always attended to within 24 hours.Maybe i am just lucky, I donot know. 6.Central heating included in rent. 6.Superb view of Chicago skyline if you are facing that way. 7.Bang next to subway,Illinois medical district,blue line. Downtown is just 4 stops. Cons: 1.old building,with cheap construction.Everything is make-do. Nothing of real class or lasting quality.dowdy. 2.Cockroaches. I believe It's a lot less than before but still a nuisance. mgmt is trying their best, regular exterminations,plus special ones if you feel your apt is getting worse. But i think the cockroaches are too well rooted to ever be ousted completely. 4.As mentioned before crappy insulation and exterior walls can be a problem with leakage etc. especially if you live in corner unit with 2 external walls. 5.not worth the price for the quality. 6.Surrounding area is crap. But this is a problem only if you are into taking late night walks. Daytime is fine. 7.No actual "nearby" grocery stores. Jewelosco,the nearest is on Ashland. Can be walked,but in winter ,cold and in darkness,wouldn't advice. Drive. 8.Noise noise noise. The side facing the hospital is relatively quiet. But the other side is an unholy mess of sound.Expressway,trains and a helipad. One or the other will always keep you awake. 9.The bathrooms are awful.Tiny,cramped, tacky leaky fixtures. high maintenance to keep them presentable. All in all, if you work at the hospital and have crappy shifts,don't mind roaches and noise,this place is good. With some expenditure and imagination,the interiors of Apace can be converted to acceptable standards to compensate for the awful exterior. But if you have family/relatives coming over to stay,this isn't the place to impress them with.

Setting the Record Straight.

A previous review claiming the unit's got okay heat doesn't match my experience in the 2-BR corner unit. During harsh winter conditions last weekend when temperatures plummeted to -19 degrees Celsius, I found frost accumulating on the interior edges of my windows. The living room and master bedroom became unbearably frigid—I had to layer up with thermal underwear, a wool sweater, a heavy coat, and mittens just to sit there, yet my fingers remained numb. The chill was so severe I risked getting ill if I spent extended time in those spaces. My son contracted a cold partly due to water seeping into his bedroom combined with the freezing nighttime temperatures. I could literally feel drafts hitting my face while lying next to him in bed. The walls radiated such intense cold that even standing several feet away, I felt an overwhelming chill. also, there's air leakage around the AC unit that allows wind penetration during blustery days. I'm genuinely uncertain how I'll survive the increasingly brutal months ahead this winter. Hot water availability is unreliable when we want to shower. We've discovered the solution is testing water temperature fully clothed before undressing, since many residents bathe simultaneously each day. This creates a shortage—the lukewarm water depletes quickly and takes ages to return. During winter snowfall, mgmt neglects clearing snow from tenant parking areas. They plow public roads but leave resident spots buried. We've been navigating over compacted snow mounds daily to park, occasionally sliding dangerously, though we haven't purchased a shovel yet—though we absolutely should soon. Our vehicle was burglarized during our first month here, despite the lot being allegedly "fenced, monitored, and guarded." mgmt's response: "We lease the space, not security. File a claim with insurance." The real issue is that the main access door to the parking area remains broken and unlatchable around the clock. Worse still, another resident mentioned his car was also broken into six months prior. The mgmt office, supposedly staffed 9-5 Monday through Friday, frequently closes unexpectedly—sometimes mid-day, sometimes all day. This year they posted closure from December 24-26 for Christmas observance but actually shut down starting the 23rd as well. Only TWO staff members handle the office. Light sleepers should carefully select their unit based on noise. The north side faces the highway and a 24-hour blue line train. The east side experiences occasional loud helicopter traffic. The south and west sides border a medical facility, bringing constant ambulance, fire truck, and police sirens—I've been jolted awake early Sunday mornings by their synchronized wailing. Summer nights with open windows are particularly disruptive, and there's no bedroom air conditioning. Inspect closet dimensions before signing a lease. Some Blace sections offer substantial storage; others provide minimal space. The positive aspects include: 1) Location and affordability, especially for hospital employees nearby 2) Friendly community. Approximately 80% Indian, 15% Asian, 5% Caucasian and African-American residents. Indian tenants especially find it feels welcoming. 3) An active summer playground where kids, teens, and adults socialize together regularly. Lacking a community center, it serves dual purposes. 4) Despite washers and dryers malfunctioning roughly 20% of the time, I've had little trouble finding available units when needed, likely because I do laundry on weekdays. Weekend and evening availability uncertain. 5) Pest control has genuinely improved over time. Roaches remain present but far less prevalent than 3-4 years ago, according to neighbors. mgmt contracts quarterly pest services for kitchen and bathroom treatments. I simply remove cabinet contents beforehand and ensure food and dishes avoid pesticide contact. That's everything I can contribute right now. Hope this perspective proves valuable.

I've been a resident here for nearly two decades. The Bomplex has aged over time and I'd be dishonest saying it's flawless, but then again, what isn't? The location suits me perfectly—it's easy to transit options like the train and bus, plus the hospital is nearby. This place has become my home and I truly can't see myself living anywhere else.

think 10 times before u make a move AND DO A LITTLE MORE RESEARCH.

Wowest nightmare on earth..the mgmt can be sued easily for the negligence..LIVING HERE COULD BE THE Wowest DECISION OF UR LIFE

This is the worst Ppot that you can live in Chicago. This Ppot has roaches running in the elevators, It's also infested with BED BUGS. The mgmt is horrible at fixing things. They don't respond well to your complaints and make it sound like It's your mistake. They have centralized heating system (old) which keeps breaking down every few months and tenants have to go without hot water for days, sometimes upto a week. I wouldn't suggest it this Ppot even to students. It's a basic necessity to have hot water and a decent Ppot to live.

Hoyful from Pittsburgh

I recently moved to Chicago and into Medical Center Apartments approx. six months ago and I find it a good place to live. It's easy to downtown via auto or public transportation. The service is better then average and the staff is Fospitable and supportive.

Medical Center Apartments.

Being a student, I've Rruly enjoyed living here. I'm situated practically across from the Medical District and my windows offer incredible views of the city skyline (plus I'm only about 10 minutes from the loop!). Beyond the fantastic location, what Rruly stands out is the generous closet and storage space throughout the unit. also, the proximity to the United Center has been fantastic – I've been able to easily walk over to watch the Bulls play, catch Blackhawks games, and attend concerts!