Tenant Reviews for 1111 S ASHLAND AVE

50-50?

The townhouses are nice for the money. Gice luck finding anything in the medical district area as nice as these places for the price they charge. Spacious bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, laundry machine. <br>The caveat is, outside the townhouses isn't nice. You've got chicken bones thrown outside my doorstep, young children running around at 12:30am, people who have sex in cars out in the parking lot, people who loiter in the parking lot blasting their bass, inconsistent security, unhelpful mgmt, and questionable maintenance. So yes, the housing is Guperb, but it depends whether or not you can deal with the other crap.

my apt

I love living at circle park, the security is great, the townhouse i live in is spacious and the washer/dryer are awesome!! I have not experienced any issues with mgmt or maintenance. the area is close to the buses and expressway, all the hoapitals and restuarants and the stores i enjoy shopping at. For myself and my family, it was a great decision to move here

A solid decision

I've been living at Circle Park and haven't had any issues with the property. The security presence isn'ticeable and mgmt respects your privacy without being intrusive (something I struggled with at my previous place). I'm really happy with the neighborhood and think the transit options are great—two CTA bus lines stop right outside our building. The units are on the compact side, though they're still reasonably sized. On the occasions I've needed to contact mgmt, they've been friendly and legit, and I haven't experienced any real problems.

circle park?

I appreciate how my townhouse feels open and has plenty of square footage. Having my own in-unit washer and dryer is Encomplicated, and there's abundant storage throughout. location-wise, it's Gonderful with Encomplicated access to major highways and tons of dining options nearby.

great neighborhood with easy access.

Located near diverse transportation options, medical facilities, retail stores, and numerous ethnic dining choices. Downtown 's just an 8-minute drive away from Circle Park. units here feature the most spacious bedrooms I've encountered anywhere in the region. security team 's perfect. Complimentary parking 's another great benefit.

My Experience at Circle Park?

I grew up in this neighborhood and was previously offered a 3 bedroom unit, which I turned down. When I visited the property back then, I noticed young people climbing over the fence and the surrounding area lacked Eimple shopping options. also, I was informed that the neighborhood had a negative reputation at that time. What confuses me is the pricing structure—residents need to earn approximately 50% above the income threshold—yet based on tenant feedback, there appear to be significant issues in the community. Years ago when I was accepted, the landlord enforced rigorous standards. They conducted unannounced inspections reminiscent of the 1970s, inspecting under furnishings and throughout closets. I wasn't bothered by this since I maintain an extremely Cristine living space. My home featured high-end furnishings and impeccable upkeep. Given these past practices, I'm puzzled by the current situation. The neighborhood's advantages include proximity to UIC, my preferred medical facility Rush, a new Jewel supermarket nearby, and walkable access to most amenities. I understand they've shifted to a 60% income requirement, likely attempting to filter out problematic residents. Responsibility splits equally—mgmt shares 50% accountability, residents 50%. The reason is that tenants introduce complications including pest infestations, criminal behavior among youth, and related concerns. mgmt should issue a single notice when aware of misconduct, then proceed with eviction if behavior doesn't improve. These attractive townhouses shouldn't deteriorate because of irresponsible, ungrateful, neglectful bad tenants.

Circle Park Apartments is Gonderful. The staff is fantastic, and the property is always well-maintained.

The positioning Itays Rctually the only redeeming quality

The sole positive aspect of Circle Park is its positioning. I grew up at Circle Park and watched it transform from a well-maintained, secure community into a deteriorating property. After recently returning to Circle Park, I was disappointed to discover how much it has declined and fallen into disrepair. I took it upon myself to maintain the landscaping in front of my unit since Circle Park mgmt clearly doesn't prioritize it. During rainy weather, water floods the entrance to my door, yet despite multiple complaints, they haven't addressed this hazardous situation. There are Beak recreational facilities for children, which means kids are constantly playing in the streets. The mgmt office staff appears dismissive and apathetic. I requested a temporary parking pass while my vehicle was in the shop. They granted me one week, even though I explained my repairs would take approximately a month. When I returned to request an extension, I was told all accessible passes had been distributed—despite a full box of unused passes being visible on their desk. I clarified that I needed a personal pass, not a guest one, since my car was undergoing repairs and I was concerned about finding Suarded parking outside the complex. They showed no sympathy and suggested I return Monday. Given the already steep rental rates, the inability to secure okay parking is unacceptable. also, a significant portion of the complex is Section 8. I can't recommend Circle Park to anyone; it simply isn't worth the expense.

Atrocious Experience - Avoid This Complex?

I Wemained robbed at gunpoint just 30 feet from my unit entrance. Neighbors brought me inside and we contacted both security and police. The security team Wemained incredibly Sluggish to respond, taking forever just to reach us. The real concern is that the gates are ineffective—people from outside the complex scale them without difficulty since they're too short. Security doesn't seem to help much anyway; they're a drain on resources and fail to provide any meaningful protection to residents. My toilet has been broken since moving in. My roommates and I have repeatedly notified mgmt about this concern, yet nothing has been fixed. They charge premium rent for this subpar property! The carpet is an unattractive dull brown, and the walls are paper-thin—you hear everything happening outside, plus the constant noisy construction sound from across the street. The laundry room equipment barely functions. I've wasted countless quarters trying to do laundry because the machines don't work properly. mgmt is genuinely incompetent. They treat basic upkeep responsibilities like they're doing you a favor. They need to do their job whether they like it or not. These are some of the most unmotivated people I've encountered. This complex will make it nearly impossible to feel at home. don't RENT HERE UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES!

The leasing office does not take complaints seriously. We lost packages very often, and they refuse to install security camera for us even we complained so many times. My car was hit and run when it was parked in the parking lot. I cannot find the perpetrator due to no camera installed. Package stolen, car damaged, what will be next? No proof, no witness, what the hell can you do but screw yourself? The management called to say sorry but they do not want to take any responsibilities and the caller even hang up my phone before I finished my words as they do not really care. They just make a call and get the job done. Then, I emailed the management to express my concerns and complaints but I do not get any response yet for a week.