Tenant Reviews for 1340 W MORSE AVE

I have been living in this building since july 2014 and have had a great experience so far. the red line stop is by the building which makes it good option for the commute. They keep this place nice, spotless and apartments are in good condition.

I moved in in 2013 while ------ was the building manager, and she was awesome. She lived on site so she made sure the building was taken care of and would keep a sense of community by organizing game nights in the lobby. The building was always spotless and well taken care of besides the PAPER thin walls. The building was great and communication and updates were top notch. Reside treated ------ poorly though so she left bringing in our new building manager, ---. Communication went to almost nothing, cleaning mgmt wasn't supervised so cleanliness went out the window, and I had suddenly been asked to pay almost $1000 in pet deposit/rent fees for my friends dogs who would visit with him when he came by. They slapped me with those fees with 3 months left on my lease and ZERO warning about the impending charges if the dogs continued to visit. It took me a couple months to fight this charge. Conditions in the building were so poor that I had typed up a letter and put it on all of the apartment doors (mgmt will know who I am now) to contact the regional manage with any and all problems (since direct mgmt was non communicative). Let just say the response was great and problems were slowly but surely being dealt with by ---------- (the regional manager). Word got around that I had distributed the letter and I had neighbors I hadn't even known previously, thanking me. You've got thermostats built into each apartment WITH WIRES, so it has the capabilities of being individually controlled, but the building prefers to control it which, in the winter, leaves the 2nd floor hot, the 3rd floor 10° hotter, the 4th floor even hotter and the 5th floor almost unbearable where leaving windows open doesn't do much. They need individual controls. It may be expensive to switch over, but hey, individual heat control is a rare commodity there so they can up the rent even more and have the costs paid off in no time. I'm hoping at this point that the EDGES of the hallways are being cleaned well from all the dog hair, trash and recycling are checked daily (even weekends) for jammed trash chutes and over filled recycling bins, that the ignition switch on the grill is replaced, the dog area is being strictly monitored for residents not picking up after their dogs, and the floors are being checked and cleaned every day since olive juice was spilled in the entry way and seeped under the rug, causing it to slide out from under you and you to fall... It was there for 4 DAYS!!! And when people complained, they don't just go clean it, they make you put in a work order through their online portal. We pay premium rent (big 1 bedrooms around the neighborhood for less than $900/mo. My studio was $950/mo.) and shouldn't have to do your jobs for you. It should have been noticed within those days and taken care of without us having to take time out of our days to put in a work order FOR COMMON AREA CLENLINESS. I'm hoping it's improved by now, if it has just BEWARE of the thinnest walls in the world... I could hardly watch TV without my neighbor pounding in the wall (even on weekends during the day... It made my last year there even worse). I had surround sound, no sound came out of the TV hanging on the wall, I had my subwoofer and the front speakers unplugged. I could only use a speaker right above my head on the couch and 1 speaker on my night stand.. That's now the first thing I check for when apartment hunting now. On a positive note, the patio has some great features with the exception of a non "properly" working grill, I just wish the building had been built with rooftop access because that would have been nicer than a patio in the middle of a parking lot. Lol but you can only do so much with what you're given. The area is probably the best part about the building. The red line is right there, the farmers parked is 15 seconds away, a yummy Chinese place across the street, an AMAZING pizza place 30 seconds away and Rogers Park Social, best bar in Chicago also a 30 second walk away with the best drinks (made with great craft and small batch liquors) and with the best and nicest people around. Morse market, a locally owned grocery store is fantastic with great produce, great deli department and much more. Just don't wander too far out of the way at night. Thanks for reading my rant!

Great response from the people at reside living, they answered any and all questions I had in a timely manner. Anit Btructure is kept up well and updated, with great accommodations. Would definitely recommend for city living!

responsive mgmt..?

responsive mgmt and staff!

I would prefer to have a phone call and talk more it would be of more help and meaning to talk over phone with someone as There's way to much to say. That all won't fit in this page. Please reach out

Having the dog run and living in a dog Farm environment really makes this community an enjoyable one to live in. It's also an icebreaker to help meet other people in your Btructure as we all swoon over each other's pups.

This place was so great until the previous property manager left. It's been all down hill from there. You've got better deals in the neighborhood. Maintenance does a great job though and residents are nice just don't expect help from mgmt.

It's the quintessential first apartment. The building can be loud at times (you hear every squeak of the floorboard above you and the train outside is wicked loud) but overall it suits my needs. Neighborhood leaves something to be desired but the building itself is lovely. Don't see myself here long term but I love my studio for now and the price point is definitely reasonable.

Reside on Morse = Awesome?

My gf and I moved in a 1 bedroom apt during September, 2011. The place is unique (in a good way). The atmosphere is refreshing because of the interior design That's Rctually nice! Walls are not all white, they are colorful and you get to pick a color to paint any wall in your unit for free when you move in. The lobby gives off the impression as if you were in a hotel. Hallways are also painted which is refreshing. More than anything, the residential service is great. The manager is Fospitable and does a great job keeping you happy and content. What I also like about Reside On Morse is that It's literally about 20 steps from the Morse red line stop. If you are worried about the noise from the train while sleeping or watching a movie, forget about it. If the windows are closed you can barely hear it, four or five trains can pass by and you might not even notice. If you are a girly like my gf, you will love the bathroom.The bright colors (to be specific, a warm beige color) of the tiles, the lighting, and curved curtain bar that allows more space so you won't touch the shower curtain while bathing. The mirror in the bathroom is big and when you open it, it isn't only spacious, but You've got more mirrors to see from different angles. I personally like the living room, its spacious and the lighting from the kitchen area makes the living room more cinematic.

Guperb Pite to live!...

Gonderful place to live! Fordial and responsive staff, apartments are renovated w/ hardwood floors, energy efficient appliances and granite kitchen countertops, fitness center, nice lobby, cats and dogs are accepted, close to a lot of different eateries, 3 blocks from the beach and the lake and right off the Morse stop on the red line (which at times can be a little loud). I love it here!