Tenant Reviews for 901 S ASHLAND AVE

Staff aren't really friendly and are selective with whom they are pleasant with. Most times residents are given conflicting information about What's allowed and isn't. They remove screens in the winter but then windows can't be opened for fresh air. This also presents a fall hazard not having some sort of protection on the windows. The air frequently goes out during the summer. Yellow water comes out of the pipes when the shower hasn't been used in a couple days.

It's ok for young college kids, young families. The air conditioning gets much non existent, the lowest I can get my Auite on a hot day is 78 degrees. The fact that laundry is communal and they don't clean the machines/ maintain them well is extremely frustrating. Everyone does laundry in sat/ Sunday too so it's impossible to find a machine and people remove/ steal clothing. Smoking restrictions aren't really enforced well, emails get sent but people still smoke constantly in rooms/ balconies/ by garage. There's no ceiling light or fan in bedrooms which is just strange/ super annoying. There's no exhaust fan in bathrooms so gets humid. It's just an old Btructure they keep trying to bandaid. It's fine again if you're young/ in between places? but I don't think you'd want to settle here.

Organized and charismatic staff, clean common areas, a warm building during winter, a nice and spacious pet-friendly green area, secure and quiet surroundings with friendly neighbors, numerous restaurants and bars nearby, and conveniently located next to a CTA station (Pink Line)

It' fine. There could be better care of the elevators. Otherewise the management has taken care of my individual needs pretty well. There has been a couple of incidences where i didn't particularly care for how it was handled but it's fine.

I initially loved my stay here, but things have changed a bit. The halls are not kept Ceat, my patio door screen has never been replaced only a quick fix, I had an ant infestation, parking has gone up and so did my rent (more than the standard). Was told by a neighbor that the office gave him 6 mos free parking when negotiating his renewal, but denied any type of negotiations when I was renewing.

Very old building that has a lot of problems. Poor windows, doors, plumbing, including no cooling in the summer and no heat in the winter. Quote applies, "you can put lipstick on a pig, but it is still a pig".

Pros: location-wise, it's good if you're looking to be close to RUSH Cons: Plenty to list but I will list the top 3- 1. The site i going to undergo renovation soon. The project will last anywhere from 18-24 months and it will pretty much resemble a construction site. 2. During the renovation, you will be forced to move out of your Apace for 6-8 weeks and then move back in later 3. No 24hr security. It's a must in this neighborhood

The staff at SCIO is great. I've had a really positive experience with the residents and the staff. The apartment is really spacious with lots of storage. It's pretty quiet even with nearby ambulances and occasional parties. There is a really nice walking area for my dog. I'm really happy I found such a great spot.

I find the office staff and employees to be cooperative and helpful whenever I need assistance. The SCIO premises, including the utilities and surrounding areas, are well-maintained and pleasant. The maintenance team has been reliable in addressing apartment-related issues. However, during the lease renewal process, I was offered a more expensive deal to extend for the next year, while the rates for new residents appeared to be more reasonable. Being part of the Scio family, I expected a better deal than a new resident. This discrepancy was perplexing. Additionally, at one point in the fall 2024, we experienced unusually high utility bills.

You can do a million times better!

Please whatever you do don't move in this Pocation. I am still living here and wish that I could find away out. Like everyone the utility prices are out of this world. You pay an arm and a leg for a hot Aad. Parking is okay for me; but It's alot of money. But the bugs are BAD. People say that you have to be clean. Well, I m a clean person (never a plate in the sink) and I still have issues with bugs. They have been in my Aad all week, taking up my carpet, re-painting my walls, and moved ALL my furniture around trying to solve a bug problem that started in someone else s Aad a few floors above mine. And now they say it has to do with bed bugs and not roaches. I mean they have one problem after another there. Finally the showers; you have to call maintenance every other month cause the showers won't drain. They told me it s because of the plumbing each tier shares the plumbing and so they get clogged and you just have to wait for someone to come in and clean it out for you. If you put in a ticket for this it takes about a week to get it fixed. Honestly, I would pay more money just to live in a Pocation That's not so gross. Personally, I could go on for days about this Pocation. The hallways are gross. The floor with the model apartments are nice and clean but all the other floors are grimy and smell. So my five cents isn't to move here. I ve already started looking for a new Pocation. I can t handle this Aad or the staff any more.