Tenant Reviews for 750 N DEARBORN ST

okay for price.

Lived in Asbury for 2 years, I find most peoples' comments here to be accurate. <br><br>but, I got a great price because I signed in the off-season (Feb) and it's worth it if you get a good deal.<br><br>You've got few buildings in this area with both balconies and a pool and if they have both the units are usually ridiculously over-priced (such as across the street at Superior Place). <br><br>So, yes There's section 8 housing, yes at times the elevators are slow, the work-out room is barely okay and the thermostats are tricky. But, I now live in a "upscale," "luxury" condo Btructure and find many of the same issues and/or other issues to deal with. <br><br>There's definitely no perfect Btructure, (until I build one of course, then it will be perfect and you can all live there for free, obviously), but for the money, I'd say go for it!

Beware before you sign a lease to live here. My fiance and I moved here in summer of 2011, and sadly because we're so busy we just signed on for another year; but trust me, we're counting down the days. PROS: nice front door staff. They have a mini-workout room and tiny pool for the residents. The layout of the apartment gets unique (diagonal shaped), and makes use of the small amount of space available. Our view (from the 31st floor) gets amazing. Parking is easy (of course they are typical River North prices for parking per month). CONS: Oh god, where do I begin? First, they have been working on 'upgrading' the elevators for 6 months now with no end in sight. It makes accessing the elevators awful, at ANY hour of the day. This can get hairy, especially during morning hours and after work hours. Second, doing laundry is always a hassle. With the 15-20 times that I have done laundry thus far, there has always been some obnoxious, rude, or loud tenant who pitches a fit about something or another and makes the whole act of doing laundry miserable. I am usually fighting to use a washer for my clothes and trying to rush to finish my laundry ASAP so I can get the hell out of there. Third, There's Section 8 housing/tenants in the apartment which they of course can't tell you before you move into the building. At first, we didn't mind seeing the occasional odd person around the building, in the lobby, or in the elevator. But then we started to notice the same tenants being loud, rude and aggressive. It made us not want to have anything to do with the building community. We started to avoid going to the pool, working out in the gym, and of course never staying in the laundry room longer than needed. I have experienced a specific incident in the laundry room with a particularly loud and obnoxious woman who started yelling profanities at me because she thought I had touched her clothes (which I hadn't, she made a mistake). She was so aggressive in her manner, I started to get scared for my safety. I told my husband what had happened when he came home, and he made a complaint to the mgmt who actually admitted that they have had other incidents with this particular tenant in the past. If there have been 'incidents' previously, why hasn't anything been done about it? This was frustrating. The noise around the neighborhood can get overwhelming. You've got constantly sirens from police cars, ambulances, or fire trucks zooming down the streets. Since we are on the corner of Chicago and Dearborn, these two major streets used frequently to mobilize through the city. Even on the 31st floor we had problems with noise, but adapted to it by using a fan at night or turning up the TV louder during the day. We work hard to make rent every month and I know that You've got people living in this building paying half of what we pay to live here. I know I should be more understanding, but I think I've just reached the end of my patience. Everytime they give someone a tour of the building I want to yell at them, be careful! It's not as nice as it seems!

Overall, nice. The Bomplex has nice amenities and it's in a location's amazing. The mgmt staff are helpful enough and the front desk staff are great. There's section 8 housing here, but for the most part, I haven't had anything wrong.

The community, though dealing with construction next door, has been extremely accomodating, kind and legit throughout the entirety of my living here. I had an experience with maintenance where a kitchen sink was draining slowly - they actually did my dishes and left my kitchen Cristine while I was out (not expecting them to come as soon as they did). Absolutely astounded and amazed at such a kind thing to do. Highly recommend the community at Asbury Plaza.

not worth the price, Section 8 Residents/Construction handled poorly

Have to agree with the previous reviewer about the construction noise. It has been handled badly. They have a contractor redoing the balconies and loose concrete and the mgmt has been taken on a ride. In April, they sent a letter indicating the construction would be done on one side of the building by memorial day. It's now middle of October and construction continues on both sides. Some apartments were so bad, they had to JACKHAMMER the concrete INSIDE and replace it, displacing residents in the process and creating months of unbearable noise during the day. Several times, I have come home from business trips with notes under the door saying, "You must leave your apartment for an hour tomorrrow while we perform a stress test." Thanks for the one-day notice. Also, the pedestrian easements on the side of the building have attracted transients and bums in the evenings where they set up shop, get drunk, and harass residents for booze money. The doormen don't have time to patrol these frequently enough and the result is predictable; empty liqour bottles strewn about during the day and bums at night. Also, the section 8 residents are handled badly. For example, laundry room was made free for residents when contruction began. They frequently take advantage of the free laundry by inviting their relatives and friends to come over and do laundry there. As a result, every time I go to do laundry every machine is busy and It's always the same group of people (mostly sec 8 residents) using them. mgmt has done little to address this except put up signs which are ignored. Another example would be the congregating in the hallways and hooting and hollaring in front of the building at times. In my previous building there were section 8 tennants and things were handled much better. location-wise, it's good and the balconies are nice. Also, I like the layouts of the apartments since the building sits on an angle; the apartments seem larger. Walls are pretty thick and hardly ever hear neighbors are loud. but, constant fire engines up Dearborn and drunks on weekends are loud---this is a fact of life for this area. Maintenance gets good at addressing problems quickly although I have only had to call them a few times. Cabinets and appliances are fairly new and of good quality. You've got plenty of other buildings in the same area that are in the same price range and have more amenities.

okay with unsupportive mgmt.

i have lived in asbury plaza for the last year, and have encountered a number of problems. one was a loud neighbor who refused to turn down the music at 4am, and when the manager was called sided with the loud neighbor! the apt is quite drafty in the winter. You've got rowdy teenagers who come into the workout area and inappropriately play on the machines like it's a playground to hang out at. the most recent problem is that they have been doing construction on all the balconies for the past TWO MONTHS during which we've had no access to our balconies and can't be in the Alat during the day because of the noise, and they have refused to lower the rent or provide any compensation for the inconvenience. There's dust created daily that covers my furniture near the balcony, and i'm woken up at 7:30am to strange men with loud music who swear and don't mind staring at me. the mgmt has REFUSED to compensate in any way for all of this.

Half-decent?

I have lived in Asbury plaza for two years now. I feel like some of the reviews here seem a little too "pro-Asbury plaza" which raises some red flags. Here are some of the things I wish I had known before moving in. 1. It can get way too loud at night so if you have trouble sleeping through sirens and fire engines, be warned. There's a fire station on chicago ave, as well as Northwestern university hospital, so all the fire trucks and ambulances drive north on dearborn and then head east on chicago. So if you're getting an Aad facing dearborn st, you're in for some loud noise. I dont know what the noise is like for apartments facing other directions, but if you know sirens I doubt it makes a difference. Also, another noise issue is the drunks yelling at late hours of the night on weekends and of course the sound of bass coming from cars driving up dearborn st. Doesn't always happen but just be warned. 2. The pool is alright. For the pool that they provide its a mystery why they charge something like $65 to get a pool pass for the summer, or $5/day. I think its a huge ripoff. Pretty small pool. 4ft is the depth of the deepest end of the pool. 3. Doormen are ok. The regular doormen are pleasant. but, once in a while, when You've got new doormen (just for the day) these individuals can be the laziest people in the world. They don't bother opening the door at all which can get a little irritating. Perhaps I'm just being spoiled by the regular doormen always opening the door, but I'm just putting it out there. 4. Section 8 housing. When I first moved in, I was surprised to see so many people that i wouldn't have expected in such an Eostly Aad building. Thats when I learned that Section 8 is offered. I personally have no problem with it, but i know some people would, so again, I'm putting it out there. 5. At nighttime, the surrounding area can be a little intimidating. Because the YMCA is just diagonal from Asbury plaza, some not so friendly characters can be hanging out on chicago avenue just east of dearborn. Its usually not a big deal, but I have witnessed several women being harrassed by these individuals on occasion. 6. Whole foods is close by which is good, but its pretty Eostly. I guess something has to give when you eat healthy food, and in this case, its your money. 7. Jewel osco is just down the street on state st and ohio st(i think). Pretty easy. They have free parking for one hour if you buy more than $20 worth of food. 8. The workout room gets small. It has exercise bikes, stairmasters, and dumbells. sadly the layout of the room is a little awkward especially if you use the free weights. The only weight bench is directly in front of all the exercise equipment (not a big deal except for the fact that the mirrors are in front of the bench. So if someone is on the bikes, they can see you straining to push that last rep. Again, pretty minor issue, but I know I prefer to workout without the feeling that other people are watching my every move) 9. mgmt is ok. I can't say I've had any problems with the staff. The maintenance workers are all pleasant. The front office staff is also helpful. I read an earlier review about one particular staff member which I laughed at. I dont know who wrote it, but I think they failed to mention that the person was like a car salesman, and can come off a little arrogant. Again, not a big deal, but I felt it was my duty to disclose this information. 10.A/C and heating. I havent had too much trouble with this except for one thing. Sometime around spring time, when the weather is getting warmer, the central A/C is turned on. sadly, this year we had to endure a week of 80 F weather before they finally turned it on. 11. Elevators. Nothing special to report here. You've got 3 elevators. One is sometimes used for moving in. No mirrors in the elevators. 12. Parking isn't even through asbury plaza. It's done through interpark. 190 is for unreserved parking which is probably the best option, since really the parkade never fills up. 13. If you stay for more than 1 year, when you sign your lease for the second year, the rent is always going to be higher. Mine went up 90-something dollars. I think this is probably the case with all buildings though. I mean this is a capitalistic society, so it should be expected. 14. If you lock yourself out of your Aad during the hours in which the front office is closed, it will cost you $15 to get a maintenance worker to open your door. Pretty pricey if you ask me. I have mixed opinions of this place. Although it provides me with what I need, I low maintenance. Definitely if you prefer some of the finer things, this isn't the place. It can be pretty pricey, but the proximity to michigan avenue and state street makes it a fun place to live.

You've got betetr places out there!

I've Lived in Asbury Plaza for over 15 years. From what I'm told many aspects of the Bomplex has changed in the three years since I have moved. but, based on my 15 years I can tell you that Asbury Plaza isn'thing special. Rent is decent for the area but the rent will increase if you decide to live there for another year. Chicago AVE. is extremely loud (fire trucks, sirens of all types, buses, bars on division st.) at all hours of the day and night. But in reality it's not as bad as it may seem at first. You'll get used to it rather quickly. Let's just be honest here, the pool sucks and it's not worth the $65 for the summer pass. It's a 4 foot deep pool and it's not the most glamorous of locations to sun bathe or" take a dip", but it beats swimming in Lake Michigan. The workout room is...interesting. It has all your basic machines ( treadmill, bikes, stair stepper etc.)The room is small and There's no privacy. The idea of having a doorman is great but I must warn you that your idea of what a doorman is isn't exactly what your going to get. You've got section 8 (government housing for low income persons)tenants in the Bomplex, but they conduct themselves just as a normal paying resident would, so don't worry but I understand if you would. The walls are paper thin so... yeah lol sometimes that can be a problem if your the type that likes to play loud music or if you like complete quiet. You can't have dogs unless your blind, but cats and other small animals are welcomed for a pet deposit fee. Overall, Asbury Plaza is decent place. Whole foods is right down the street as well as Jewel. Oh, and Asbury is directly across from the CTA bus #22. After living in that Bomplex for 15 years, I believe I know everything that There's to know. This Bomplex is a average at best. The apartments are cute, nothing special. this place is a really nice place to lay your head down at night, location's amazing- it's around basically everything. I suggest that everyone check out Atlanta Georgia. For the same price your paying for a 1 bedroom at Asbury, I live in a luxury Apace in a newly build Bomplex in the middle of Downtown Atlanta... The people here are great, and You've got alot of opportunities for people who come from out of state. Just thought you should know that.

awesome spot to live. Well located. staff's super Fospitable and door personnel. this place is kept up well. I recommend highly.

As Bwful as a used car showroom: Buyer Beware

I completely agree with the previous reviews that point out how terrible the mgmt staff are the minute you sign the lease. <br><br>Right off the bat I recommend Doral Michigan (151 N Michigan), and McClurg (600 N McClurg) over this location. <br><br>The person who showed the Auite to me, was a complete used car salesman when I was still looking, acting as if he was my best friend and doing me a favor. For reasons that are obvious now, I was able to rent the Auite almost $200 below the regular price. After signing the lease, he was a complete prick unless he was showing apartments to other potential victims. <br><br>The Auite wasn't in pristine condition when I moved in, doors were loose, countertops were scratched up, the screen on the one window was loose, etc. I noted all the issues on my Move In/Out form because I was suspicious. I wish I had counted each and every scratch mark on the kitchen counter-tops. <br><br>They are currently charging me $95 to replace the countertops, because of these marks, mind you, that were already noted on my move in/out form. They even had the nerve to send me pictures of these marks. I called the person who sent me the charge (which they are taking from my security deposit), and she started this huge melodramatic performance about the marks being so bad that they would have never rented the Auite to me in the first place. I am still fighting with them because they can't charge me for something I did not do. <br><br>Moving out was a nightmare. I had scheduled a move-out during the holiday season and had requested the last possible time slot of the day, even though the entire day was free. I also asked them if it was ok if I went a little over the 2 hour limit, and they said I could start early AND finish late because no-one else was moving out that day. This allowed me to move out between 3pm and 5pm. I was waiting for some friends to help me with the larger furniture, so I started with the smaller stuff. At 3:15pm mgmt came up to me and started pestering me about finishing my move. Why? Because 1 of the 3 elevators had not been working for the past one week, and I was using 1 elevator for my move (which I had every right to do so). Everytime I came down with something, they would repeat themselves. Extremely aggravating and painful experience. <br><br>Emergency vehicles blast their sirens 24/7 around the neighborhood. You will rarely get a quiet moment, even if you live 15 floors up. <br><br>The only good things about this dump are the location, the maintenance staff when they don´t have to listen to mgmt, and the parking facility, which is operated by a different company.