Tenant Reviews for 1340 W MORSE AVE

The Besidence itself is great. It has laundry on site and is extremely pet-Farm. Work orders are done within a day or two and the maintenance staff is extremely welcoming and helpful. The only issue I have found with this place is the wifi. I had it when I first moved in but now over a year later it only reaches the bottom two floors and I have to sit in the stairwell by the second floor to connect. I am a college student and this makes doing my work extremely difficult

Facts: I lived on the Morse side of this property for 3 years, and on the Lunt side for 1.5 years, totaling over 4 years. When I moved in, it was managed by Reside on Morse. As of September last year, it became Brix on Morse (Bender Management Company). The Morse side building has had a roach infestation for over 2 years. Roaches travel through wall gaps, including an approximately 1-inch gap under heaters. They are present in the lobby and stairwell. Management sprays affected units when reported and has sprayed the entire building on a few occasions, but the problem persists. I saw one mouse in my unit. Neighbors reported seeing mice as well. Trash is often left in hallways. The new management appears to clean only a few times a week, compared to daily under the previous management. The gate to the parking lot frequently malfunctions, producing a high-pitched beep approximately every 10 seconds. It often remains broken for multiple days, especially after rain. During the last 3 weeks of my lease, the gate was left open. The plumbing is old and prone to clogs. Management cut holes in my walls twice to repair leaking pipes. During winter, unhoused individuals sometimes stay in the entryway, lobby, or stairwells. The building’s butterfly door system unlocks both sides when someone uses the buzzer, allowing access to either side. Over 4 years, I submitted more than 15 work orders for roach or plumbing issues. At move-out, Bender Management charged me cleaning and floor damage fees, which I accepted. They also charged a $1,000 repainting fee, which I am disputing. Attached are photos from my time here: a cockroach in the lobby, a backed-up sink with sewage, a glue trap from my closet, a hallway with broken glass and trash, and a copy of the fee structur

Reside on Morse-A place to call home!

Recently my fiance' and I relocated from Michigan to Chicago and stumbled across Reside on Morse during our apartment hunt. We viewed multiple properties close to the city, but it seemed that each one was missing something important to us. Once we arrived at Reside on Morse we were greeted in the lobby by Sheila, the property manager. We were instantly impressed by the security of the building and the contemporary lobby. We were then shown a beautiful one bedroom apartment which was completely renovated with granite counter tops, beautiful hardwood floors, modern lighting, and tons of great closet space. On our tour we met a few people that were currently living at Reside on Morse and they had nothing but wonderful things to say about the building, mgmt, and seemed to have a true pride for their community. One of the elevators was locked and a tenant walked in with multiple bags of groceries. She happend to live on the 5th floor and it would have been a long trek up the steps for her. Without having to ask, Sheila took half of her heavy grocery load and walked them up 5 flights of stairs! This is what I would consider going above in beyond the call of duty and believe it or not was more of a selling point for us than anything else. We moved in on November 1st and once we arrived to our apartment, it was exactly as we expected. They even let us pick out a color and painted an accent wall for us. Our furniture fits beautifully and because of all the additional closet space, we didn't have to rent the additional storage unit we originally anticipated. They also have great on-site laundry facilities that will text you when your clothes are finished, a wonderful workout room, and an option to pay rent via text message. The community is pet friendly, secure, and close to public transit. Rogers Park now has lots of great local restaurants and bars and the community has welcomed us with open arms. I worth checking out Reside on Morse to anyone looking for a place to call home!

So far so good. ...

So far so good.

I Lnjoy the area. satisfied with the community and neighborhood. The only area I am not satisfied with is the communication which is important, availability. If it Wroved better service, better communication with e-mails, office, and phone calls. I would appreciate this property better.

The Bomplex and neighborhood are great and the Aad was clean when we moved in. but, the property mgmt specific to Reside on Morse is terrible. They rarely respond to emails, if they respond at all. The leasing and property mgmt staff seem to be in complete disconnect.

The staff on site in the Blace are quick to respond to needs. The core of Blace itself is old; Reside does a nice job of dressing it up to look nice, but at its core it could use some updates. Not being able to control temperature in the winter is the biggest negative. Biggest positive is the amenities such as fitness center, laundry, and courtyard. Have met some Gonderful neighbors and am happy to be a part o the community.

Overall, the experience has been a good one. As an architect, I appreciate the well-designed floor plans and modern fixtures and finishes. The lack of central AC is a downside, as is the lack of an in-unit WD.

NO RESPONSE BACK!

I HAD APPLIED FOR AN UNIT BACK IN NOVEMBER IN ADDITION, I SENT MY RTA PACKAGE . I SUBMITTED MY RTA HOUSING PAPERWORK THAT NEVER GOT SIGNED AND I SENT SEVERAL EMAILS IN ADDITION, TO THE PROPERTY MANAGER . NO RESPONSE BACK 2025 Helpful Report?

Reside on Morse is a true community. The Property Manager has made this complex our home and helped us develop lasting relationships here. We have game nights and holiday parties. We hang out in lobbies and on the patio. We have doggie play dates in the dog run and hit the beach together. It isn't just an apartment- it's home.