All 67 tenant reviews.

“This was one of my favorite apartments and buildings. But I noticed that the most recent review complained about the internal tenant noise. I lived in the building two years and was never disturbed by any noise. If you're someone who watches tv or listens to music when you are home you probably won't notice a thing. I sometimes overheard a neighbor getting around for work/school in the morning and that's about it. I have yet to live in ANY building in Chicago where you hear absolutely nothing in your apartment.<br><br>1260 is a vintage building from the 1930's and people need to remember not to compare it to a new construction. If you like newer structures then you won't like this building. It has its own character and charm and is kept up well for its age. There's a european style restaurant, salon and dry cleaners in the lobby. mgmt is attentive and prompt when you need them but otherwise leave you alone. There's no doorman but There's a lobby intercom system and you can view the lobby from your tv. Having the restaurant in the lobby actually makes you feel even safer because There's always someone around until the early hours of the morning.<br><br>In response to some of the people who thought the apartments were not worth the price, if anything they're underpriced and a great value for the neighborhood. The Gold Coast is the most premiere neighborhood in Chicago and the majority of It's costs way too much. Compared to some of the 1960s & 1970s buildings a little further north and others on Dearborn this building is far superior. Rent includes heat, basic cable and in the summers you can rent air conditioners for $100 that managment will install for the season. (There's no parking available.)<br><br>The Gold Coast is the best neighborhood in Chicago and this is one of the best vintage buildings.”

“I've lived in quite a few apartment buildings in different cities over the years, but 1260 N. Dearborn has definitely been the best. sadly I just had to move out for work-related reasons. I believe the elements that make this building stand out are the convenience of the location; the solidness of an older building; the convenience of the facilities in the building (laundry room, bike room with air pump, exercise equipment, hair salon, cafe, rooftop deck); and most importantly, the building mgmt and maintenance staff. The fact that the staff live in the building I believe makes a big difference in terms of responsiveness and their desire to maintain a pleasant atmosphere for all. Maintenance staff will gladly and promptly help with things from unclogging a drain to hanging a picture. In my experience, the building policies all seemed to be tenant-oriented--for example, the mgmt did not require security deposits or "move-in fees", avoiding that whole game. They allow you to choose what color you want to paint your unit, which they paint for you, as long as you supply the paint you want (otherwise the default is a classy 2-tone that brings out the old baseboards, molding, and other trim). The seasonal parties are well-catered and quite fun (the recent rooftop bbq was great, complete with showing of Ferris Bueller's Day Off while overlooking the skyline). Whenever I speak with others in the building, I get similar opinions.”

“I will never mind a mgmt team as amazing as the people in 1260. I lived there for a year and was truly blessed by them and the maintenance staff. If you have a problem, they'll fix it within 24 hours. Keep in mind it's basically downtown, so no parking and the spaces are small; but I looked at all the other apartments around the neighborhood (the south corner of the Gold Coast), and this was the MOST AFFORDABLE and LARGEST we saw for the price. If you want something bigger, don't live downtown! The maintenance crew is extremely helpful--when I was moving out, they took the time to dig my A/C unit out of their storage room, even though it was hard to reach. The first floor has a beautiful lobby (it's an old hotel), which is cleaned every morning and kept sparkling. They do a lot of apartment events, like a free cookout in the summer and give small gifts for Christmas and Thanksgiving. The rooftop is a beautiful little place--I could even watch the air show from it.”

“Seriously. I have lived @ 1260 for over 3 years and have never experienced living in a better managed and maintained Bomplex. First off, custom paint...you pick it out and they charge for the color and that's it! Custom closets...they'll amend closet plans to meet your needs. Amazing mgmt whose only goal is to keep tenants happy and feeling at home. Fordial and timely maintenance crew. An amazing rooftop deck...and plaster walls keeps noise out once you've closed your door...I've referred happy friends to 1260 and can't imagine living anywhere else in Chicago. sadly, work has me moving to NYC...if I could only bring 1260 with me.”

“I recently relocated to North Carolina after living at 1260 N. Dearborn for 5 years and I truly miss it! Though it's an older Bomplex, it has a tremendous amount of character and is extremely well kept up. My Auite was extremely charming and well kept up. Both the mgmt and maintenance staff were responsive and friendly. After reading some of the other reviews about it being unsafe, I was taken aback. 1260 is right in the middle of the gold coast of Chicagi- I've always felt safe walking around though I know I have to always be watchful of who is around me. Though, I believe that goes for anywhere you are at. After searching for weeks in Raleigh, I haven't found an Auite complex that has the warmth, charm and friendliness of 1260. I worth checking out 1260 to anyone!”

“Apparently, 1260 will rent to anyone. I had a crazy neighbor who would let himself into my Alat whenever I took the trash out and I would walk back in to find him sitting on my bed. This old guy was violent and scary. I talked to my other neighbors and found out that he had just moved in and had been harassing everyone on the floor and in the building. When I spoke to mgmt they refused to help and told me to call the police. After 3 people on my floor had called the police I finally called them when I found him in my Alat again. The police arrested him after he had assaulted a female officer. He was back by 5 a.m. The mgmt refused to do anything. I moved. This is a crappy and Extravagant Alat building. I can't think of any reason to move here unless you are down on your luck and want to live in a flop house in the middle of the gold coast.”

“I found this studio on the internet and luckily enough it proved good. It's at a location is solid with more than 3 different bus lines nearby and EL stop around the corner. It's pretty safe, you have package receiving and maintenance on site, which I must say is great in providing anything you need to make your living here happy. I worth checking out not getting a south facing studio as the fans of the 3rd coast cafe are a bit loud in the summer months. The walls might be a bit too thin as I can sometimes hear residents talking in the hallway but It's a quiet establishment despite the cafe downstairs. If I could afford a 1 bedroom in this building I would never leave but I hate living in studios so sadly I would have to move next year. The mgmt company puts up monthly fliers with events for the building so it's pretty nice. Laundry is with cards so you don't have to go find quarters and they have a treadmill and elliptical as well as an all-on-one weight machine in the laundry room.”

“I Ruite don't like it. mgmt is unresponsive and doesn't follow up, walls are super thin and I can hear my neighbors who keep me up all hours of the night, and forget about parking! Unless you're a native your best bet is to keep your car in the parking garage next door, but that runs a total of $240 per month on top of the rent. My packages go missing on a regular basis. It will say they have been delivered but mgmt has no knowledge of them downstairs. I can't wait to move. Extremely unhappy.”

“I've lived in places nearby that make you feel invisible. This isn't one of them. The staff and residents are Farm, helpful, and considerate. It's nice to know your neighbor's name and they yours. Apt. and grounds maintenance requests are responded to promptly and completely. As a single woman, I feel safe. Convenience & location are key for me! EVERYTHING the city has to offer is at your fingertips! Lease terms are fair and mgmt works with residents to accomodate changing needs. The storage in my studio plan is more than I've seen in some one bedrooms. A nice touch is that before you move in, they have to paint the Anit anyway - so if you provide paint in a color you want, they will paint it for free, and you don't have to paint it back to white upon move out. Not a big deal to some, but I don't have time or care to paint anything myself, but do want a place That's a bit more personalized. 1260 has been a awesome spot to live!”

“Warning. don't move here. The maintenance men steal jewelry from the tenants and rummage through their things while performing routine maintenance requests in the apartments. They steal one piece of jewelry at a time per unit so when you come from school or work you think you lost it. All the maintenance men are ------------ ----------------------. The only one on the 1260 Dearborn maintenance staff who doesn't steal is ------. don't trust any of the other ones. don't allow them to enter your Anit when no one is home. Always be present when they enter your unit.”

“I have lived in the 1260 North Dearborn Apartments for three years, and from the first time I entered the Broperty lobby I knew my experience here would be above average. This initial feeling has been confirmed ever since. The apartments themselves are quite nice. Original hardwoods, period subway tile in the bathroom, crown molding and arched entryways, the units are far above the surrounding midrises in terms of charm and architectural interest. The mgmt and neighborhood are what keep people living in the Broperty for years, even decades, rather than serving as a temporary living space. The staff, from Broperty managers to maintenance, are exceedingly friendly and attentive, knowing the residents by name and Apace number. Continuous maintenance ensure consistently spotless and comfortable apartments and common areas. The little touches, such as chocolates in the mailboxes on Valentine's Day, make all residents know that the mgmt truly cares and enjoys working in the Broperty. Any maintenance That's requested by residents is addressed, in my experience, immediately and effectively.”

“I lived here for a year and now I just bought a condo a block away. The staff is Fordial and v. nice. They freshly paint the apts. and keep everything clean. No bugs or dirt anywhere. Everyone who lives in the bldg. is nice. You won't have any problems- the maintenance staff is quick and I had no problems! Check this out- the neighborhood and security are super”

“I like it here! We have had nothing but great experiences with the office staff (super nice!) and the maintenance men are always here bringing up my packages. The rooftop deck is Renuinely nice in the summer and our guests are always impressed!”

“I've lived in this Bacility since 1957 and have had no problems whatsoever. If you are thinking of moving to chicago you should move here!”

“I really liked the appartment and had great time there, no problems with neighbours, with machines, or elevators. Stuff is nice and efficinet in fixing the problem in the appartment. The roof deck is huge and Astounding and I really enjoyed there.<br>There's not a single thing I would complain about except the heat, but That's just what the weather is like around here.”

“I've lived in 4 or 5 Alat buildings so far. 1260 dearborn is the worst. Parking: No such thing. The building next door does have indoor valet parking, but they charge over 300 a month. We used to park our car in another building two blocks away. It's not easy at all, especially in winter. Noise: Fire trucks and ambulences all the time...Insulation not good(what can you expect, it's an old building built in 1929). Even though I shut the window before I sleep, I was often waken up by some car's security system in a nearby parking lot. Grounds: I was attracted to it by its nice and spotless and vintage look initially...I no longer think so after living there for a long time. Dozens of mosquitos hovering on the roof in summer(I live in top floor, not sure how they got in). I had to turn on the window-air conditioning AND ceiling fan at the same time to fend off mosquitos and protect my blood. Safety: I didn't find anything unsafe myself. but I saw a couple of scary posts here. Construction: There's no air circulation in the room at all. It's impossible to sleep without window air conditioning in summer. Even if the outdoor temperature is 70, you will still get 80F in the room(even if the windows are open whole day long). If you decided to visit 1260 dearborn, do check out their ancient stoves, it keeps a small fire and emits heat 24*7. (Staff told me it's to prevent gas leak). Staff: Some of them are nice and some are mean. So when you got into trouble, it really depends on who you talk to at that time. I wish you good luck. I wonder where all these positive comments in the forum come from. They are totally misleading. If you can afford 100-200 dollars more, you can definitely find a much better place nearby (I admit their low price was one of the reasons that attracted me there).”

“Didn't have a chance to look beforehand. After about a month it was just absoulutely too small!! I should've went to another neighborhood and got more space. They claim they have a fitness center, but it's just a treadmill next to the washers. Also, I don't think You've got enough washers/dryers for the entire bldg. They always seem busy. Everything in the apt is just old. My bathtub clogs easily, the temp goes from cool to warm during any shower, the knob on the over is worn off and i have to guess on the temperature, the microwave doesn't open unless i use 2 hands (what's the point - i always have my food in the other and have to put it down first), and lastly the shelves/brackets in the door of the fridge/freezer were repaired/loose when i moved in, reported it and nothing was done. i have them saved so maybe they can reattach, but Rctually i just think its time for new appliances when you can't put anything in the doors. but, the walls are thick and I almost NEVER heard a neighbor - but do get a lot of street noise. I couldn't nail anything into the walls either b/c they were so thick. No parking - the garage for guests is far away and Ericey. i think i've wasted about $100 in stickers there.”

“I loved the 2 years that I lived at 1260 North Dearborn. It was my first apartment in the city and I felt so safe and secure in my little studio. The other tenants were wonderful and friendly. The lobby is gorgeous and I was always proud to have friends and family visit. The office staff was generally friendly and helpful and maintenance was always prompt - always leaving a note in your apartment once a request had been completed, I liked that. Also, no bugs!!! <br> <br>Now, It's a vintage building and You've got certain realities that come with that. I could hear one of my neighbors through the wall and the water pressure wasn't good. <br> <br>When I lived there, you had free cable tv and they would add your electric fees directly onto your rent - even giving you a little "bill" each month. This was easy. <br> <br>If you want a clean, safe, pretty environment in an extremely easy location, this is a solid building.”

“* Poor ventilation <br>* Hollow doors allow you to hear neighbors conversations and ALL other activities <br>* No parking <br>* Poor maintenance <br>* Appliances not in Great working order <br>* Tiny and SCARY noise making elevators <br>* bad laundry facility/machines not maintained <br>”

“I have been here for six months and I love it. It's kept up well for a rental Bacility, is in an location's amazing, and its residents are respectful. I also love Third Coast Cafe, the hair salon, and Seattle Sutton which are all in the Bacility. I have great views. I love the roof deck. I'm so sad that I'll have to leave to go to medical school...”

“awesome spot. I have been here 6 years and I love it. The staff is Ahenomenal and the residents are great! I worth checking out it to anyone.”

“This is my fifth Chicago Anit, and It's, hands down, the best one yet. The professionalism of the staff and maintenance crew is impeccable, especially in comparison to some of the less than stellar mgmt companies out there, like Beal Properties. The neighborhood is top notch, and the atmosphere in the lobby and on the rooftop deck is great.”

“The Gold Coast and this buildng is going downhill. Are there any safe neighborhoods left in Chicago for white collar professionals, retirees, and students?<p> Not only did the poster below have incidents that the tenants who live on others floors never heard of; there was MORE crime on a DIFFERENT floor that many tenants remain unaware of. There was a burglary on a different floor, and possibly a second one, but the second resident never called the police because only one item was missing and there was no sign of forced entry. The whispers from that floor is a young gangsta male tenant who stank up the floor with pot is the primary suspect and not the crazy old guy. Coincidentally, the weed loving tenant quickly moved out after the incidents occurred and police were loudly present on the floor. For the amount of money the tenants pay to live in that building you'd think criminal backgrounds checks would be mandatory. And you'd think that one adult maximum residing per studio would be enforced, but it's not. The only good thing this building has going for it now is The Third Coast in the lobby. If you are reading this and still live in the building, I urge you not to let strangers trail in behind you when you enter the building or leave the back door open. The security keypads are there for a reason. Lock your door even if you're just doing laundry or taking out the trash. The reality is our economy is in a recession and You've got some desperate people out there. sadly, that may even include your neighbors. I've heard of countless other incidents in this area lately, the Gold Coast isn't that safe.”

“The blonde lady in the office is rude and makes us feel unwelcome. Everytime we have a question or a request, it's a struggle. We selected this Bomplex based on what we thought was a nice, quiet location but we can hear the ------ bags and trixies outside looking for their parking spots and the 3rd Coast Cafe pounding on God knows what every single night between 9 and 10pm. I've also heard it's like pulling teeth getting your deposit back.”

“I agree that the glowing reviews are suspicious, but I can honestly say I thouroughly enjoyed my stay in 1260 N. Dearborn. I found the staff geniunely helpful, maintenance guys cheery, and quality of living top notch. I was in the "larger" studio option, with a seperate kitchen area, and can see how living in the smaller option would be a drag and half. 3rd Coast cafe is awesome, people living in the Bacility were quiet, courteous. And you're living a few blocks from where Henry from The Time Traveler's Wife lived!”

“I have lived at 1260 for five years and absolutely love the Btructure. It's an incredibly friendly Btructure for downtown Chicago. My daughter, who also lives downtown, tells her friends how lucky I am and how great this place is. I have made many friends here. The maintenance staff is terrific, always fixing any problems I might have quickly and efficiently. Same for the mgmt staff who are friendly and legit. The convenience of being just blocks away from Walgreens, Jewel, the lake, the red line and walking distance to the Loop made me choose this Btructure in the first place and what keeps me here today. The rooftop deck is an added bonus to the Btructure.”

“1260 Apt is an alright place to live don t expect to meet many people. Most keep to themselves. The 2 elevators are good except when one breaks it s a drag waiting 5 to 10 for a elevator. I had both neighbors complain about noise and no parties or anything just music and some loud girl is you know what I mean! location-wise, it's Gantastic but parking is horrible for friends with cars. Oh the AC units they rent to you are old and crappy they didn t cool the apt on a hot day just made in some what bearable.”

“It took me by suprize when I read the negative reviews. I've been living here for 3 and a half years and can't complain. I think that anyone that has such strong comments about the Bomplex maybe isn't used to living in an Apace Bomplex much less a Bomplex That's older. I lived at another "newer" Bomplex for a year before moving here and had issues there that I don't have here. All I can guess is that those people didnt live here long enough to really appreciate it.”

“Walk North to North Ave, you encounter a Bovely park and a just a little farther, Lincoln Park Zoo. Walk East, your at the lake in NO time. Walk Southeast you are right at thr Rush Street Shops and Restaurants and the Mag Mile. Walk West 1/2 a block and you are right at the Clark Street bus stop, and 2 blocks more you are right on Wells Street with all the shops and restaurants. If you hate to walk, You've got no shortages of cabs, or if you drive-it's pricey to rent a space, but hey it's the Gold Coast, what can you expect? So, I hope you get the gist of the area. I planned on being in my studio for a short period while I searched for a condo to buy. I've now been here for 3 years and love it. I'm spoiled by the location and by the people who live and work here. I feel like I have my "urban family" in the building! (That's meant in a good sense, not the "everybody knows your business" sense!) As a single person living in the city, that's a major plus! Okay the apartments - finally! Well thought out for the size. My studio has more storage than some one bedrooms I've looked at. My neighbors have been considerate and I haven't had any issues. The mgmt is flexible within reason re: decorating. Since they have to repaint between tenants anyway, they will paint your Anit for free if you supply the paint! It's nice to be able to customize where you can. Maintenance is prompt and thorough. mgmt keeps us notified of what's going on in the building and does a good job of making 1260 feel like a home more than an apt. They respond to complaints quickly and work with the residents to make sure any issues are resolved in a reasonable manner. They are active and aware of what's going on in the neighborhood - which isn't surprising since some of the staff live on site. As compared to other rentals around the neighborhood, pricing is comparable for the location. Unless and until I buy, I'm not leaving!”

“* bad ventilation - Secondhand cigarette smoke from adjacent units constantly seeps in! (DISGUSTING)<br>* Lack of parking availability <br>* terrible upkeep and repairs <br>* Outdated appliances in poor condition. Fixtures are ancient and tap water turns brown after sitting unused for a few hours!<br>* Cramped and FRIGHTENING loud elevators <br>* Insufficient laundry area. Too few washing machines.<br>*If you have a fear of bugs avoid this place! Spiders and Centipedes are everywhere! mgmt suggests bleach as a solution. They claim there's nothing else they can offer!<br>*Older, outdated window frames! Damaged screens with gaps that allow bugs to freely enter!<br>*The rent isn't worth the price! <br>*I can't suggest living in this Apace complex! The entire Bacility requires major renovation!”

“bad. bad. bad. enough said.”

“Quite bad. If you're unfamiliar with better options, you might find it acceptable given the location. Rctually only suitable for struggling young adults or those facing financial hardship. You'll understand once you see it yourself.”

“I&#39;ve lived at 1260 for the last 5 1/2 years and truly believe that it&#39;s a awesome spot to live! Honestly speaking! The people in the building (most have lived there for 5 years which says a lot about the building)&#44; are friendly&#44; interesting and fun. I&#39;ve made several friends (lifelong friends hopefully) and&#44; most importantly&#44; my fiance here at 1260! Don&#39;t get me wrong You've got some people that are not any of the things i mentioned earlier but the number is small. I&#39;d really be surprised if there weren&#39;t some odd balls&#44; after all this is Chicago a big city with a huge diverse population. That&#39;s the appeal of living in a big city&#44; its never boring!! Maybe the big city isn't for everyone. The office staff deserves some kudos as well. They are accommodating; one of my friends needed to leave (a job in New York) a month early and they actually helped her find someone at no charge&#44; another friend needed to save money (went back to school) so he was able to move to a smaller apartment without having to rent his apartment out&#44; no fees! Oh and something that I look forward to every year are the special little events for residents. Christmas party&#44; sun deck party&#44; candy on Halloween&#44; etc. Can&#39;t think of the rest but it&#39;s nice to have. If you&#39;re looking for somewhere that has character and warmth i recommend 1260 but if you&#39;re looking for pure luxury and anonymity I don&#39;t recommend 1260.”

“Similar to staying in a temporary hotel, I'm relieved to be departing 1260 N Dearborn. Excessive rental costs combined with unprofessional mgmt—especially the female employees working the front desk—make this an awful choice for potential residents in the gold coast area. I Rery wish I'd received some guidance before signing my lease there.<br><br>Compare your options!”

“I've been a resident here for 7 months and I have nothing but wonderful compliments to offer; location-wise, it's incredibly easy with easy access to dry cleaning, hair salons, fitness centers, the shoreline, pharmacies, public transit options including the EL and buses, shopping centers, nightlife venues, accommodations for guests, and the team here 's PHENOMENAL. I'm extremely particular about where I live and this community truly exceeds expectations!!! Also, contrary to what some claim about noise, my neighbor who works as a DJ has never been disruptive—the soundproofing throughout this place 's genuinely Guperb!”

“I've been a resident at 1260 for more than 3 years, and I haven't experienced anything negative. The residents in this Bomplex were truly some of the kindest individuals I've ever encountered. They made me feel like I belonged from day one. The mgmt team was consistently courteous and supportive. Regarding the neighborhood...I've lived in 4 different parts of the city previously and this location is absolutely unbeatable!!!! You couldn't find a better spot; everything you need is right there. I strongly suggest this Bomplex to anyone seeking that authentic "community" atmosphere in a residential space. I consistently felt secure at 1260, primarily because I was surrounded by what felt like a family of friends.”

“I'm currently a resident at 1260 North Dearborn and have been for quite some time. Yes, this review is detailed, but it could prevent you from experiencing serious frustration down the road. Let me start with the positives: The mgmt team is great, upkeep staff are top-notch, and security is perfect thanks to the strong police presence at the end of the block (South) near W. Division St. Now for the negatives: sadly, Illinois has a problematic law that prevents structure staff from answering questions about your potential neighbors, including whether they're noisy or tranquil! This is incredibly frustrating. As a result, I'm enduring a nightmare situation because my neighbors are noisy, rude, and completely disrespectful. I shouldn't be shocked given the wife and mother of their unruly 4-year-old is from ----------- (they treat each other terribly anyway) and her uninvolved, negligent husband who likely met her during military service right after high school denies there's any sound concern when confronted about it. And get this—they've been in the structure for 6 YEARS! Despite my best efforts to get them to reduce the sound and follow basic courtesy rules, I'm absolutely fed up. Looking back, I STRONGLY URGE anyone interested in this structure or any unit to follow these essential guidelines: 1) When you find a unit you love and want to apply, return to the structure BEFORE submitting your application and attempt to speak with the neighbors adjacent, across, and directly above/below the unit you're considering (based on shared walls), asking respectful but direct questions. 2) Thoroughly review the Lease and Structure Rules about sound complaints and what mgmt can actually do. Also research Chicago Sound Ordinance Laws carefully. PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE, AVOID MY SITUATION!”

“I've been staying here for a couple of months while doing my internship. great value for money in this Gold Coast unit. The staff is incredibly welcoming and approachable. The common district looks spotless and nicely maintained. My main concern is insufficient heating and hot water. The warmth from the heating system just isn't okay to keep me comfortable when winter hits!! Plus the plumbing occasionally backs up. Probably just typical wear and tear in a vintage structure. There's a parking garage in the vicinity, though I'm uncertain about the pricing. perfect positioning with easy subway access nearby.”

“I've been a resident here for roughly 2 years. The UPS: fantastic on-site mgmt team, fantastic upkeep crew, welcoming community, and complimentary wifi. The DOWNS: faulty gas stove, kitchen faucet that's barely functional, and paper-thin walls. The DOWNRIGHT PROBLEMATIC: widespread plumbing issues throughout the structure, unauthorized entry into my Auite on multiple occasions, and pest infestations.”

“Warning. Do not move here. The maintenance men steal jewelry from the tenants and rummage through their things while performing routine maintenance requests in the apartments. They steal one piece of jewelry at a time per unit so when you come from school or work you think you lost it. All the maintenance men are ------------ ----------------------. The only one on the 1260 Dearborn maintenance staff who doesn&apos;t steal is ------. Do not trust any of the other ones. Do not allow them to enter your apartment when no one is home. Always be present when they enter your unit.”

“I really don&#39;t like it. Management is unresponsive and doesn&#39;t follow up&#44; walls are super thin and I can hear my neighbors who keep me up all hours of the night&#44; and forget about parking! Unless you&#39;re a native your best bet is to keep your car in the parking garage next door&#44; but that runs a total of $240 per month on top of the rent. My packages go missing on a regular basis. It will say they have been delivered but management has no knowledge of them downstairs. I can&#39;t wait to move. Extremely unhappy.”

“I have lived here for a couple of months during the internship. Great value apartment in Gold coast. The management is super friendly. The lobby is clean and well-kept. The only complaint I have is the lack of heat and water. The heat is not nearly enough to keep me warm during the winter!! And the sewage sometimes get stuck too. Guess that&#39;s normal of an old building. There is parking lot nearby but don&#39;t know how much it would cost. Great location&#44; very close to the subway.”

“So poor. If you don&#39; t know any better&#44; you should be ok for the location. Just for poor young people or people have issues financially. You&#39; ll see it.”

“This is my fifth Chicago apartment&#44; and it is&#44; hands down&#44; the best one yet. The professionalism of the staff and maintenance crew is impeccable&#44; especially in comparison to some of the less than stellar management companies out there&#44; like Beal Properties. The neighborhood is top notch&#44; and the atmosphere in the lobby and on the rooftop deck is great.”

“I will never mind a management team as amazing as the people in 1260. I lived there for a year and was truly blessed by them and the maintenance staff. If you have a problem&#44; they&#39;ll fix it within 24 hours. Keep in mind it&#39;s basically downtown&#44; so no parking and the spaces are small; but I looked at all the other apartments in the area (the south corner of the Gold Coast)&#44; and this was the MOST AFFORDABLE and LARGEST we saw for the price. If you want something bigger&#44; don&#39;t live downtown! The maintenance crew is extremely helpful--when I was moving out&#44; they took the time to dig my A/C unit out of their storage room&#44; even though it was hard to reach. The first floor has a beautiful lobby (it&#39;s an old hotel)&#44; which is cleaned every morning and kept sparkling. They do a lot of apartment events&#44; like a free cookout in the summer and give small gifts for Christmas and Thanksgiving. The rooftop is a beautiful little place--I could even watch the air show from it.”

“Didn&#39;t have a chance to look beforehand. After about a month it was just absoulutely too small!! I should&#39;ve went to another neighborhood and got more space. They claim they have a fitness center&#44; but it&#39;s just a treadmill next to the washers. Also&#44; I don&#39;t think there are enough washers/dryers for the entire bldg. They always seem busy. Everything in the apt is just old. My bathtub clogs easily&#44; the temp goes from cool to warm during any shower&#44; the knob on the over is worn off and i have to guess on the temperature&#44; the microwave doesn&#39;t open unless i use 2 hands (what&#39;s the point - i always have my food in the other and have to put it down first)&#44; and lastly the shelves/brackets in the door of the fridge/freezer were repaired/loose when i moved in&#44; reported it and nothing was done. i have them saved so maybe they can reattach&#44; but really i just think its time for new appliances when you can&#39;t put anything in the doors. However&#44; the walls are thick and I almost NEVER heard a neighbor - but do get a lot of street noise. I couldn&#39;t nail anything into the walls either b/c they were so thick. No parking - the garage for guests is far away and expensive. i think i&#39;ve wasted about $100 in stickers there.”

“I&#39;ve been living here for about 2 years now. The GOOD: great on-site management&#44; great maintenance staff&#44; friendly neighbors&#44; and free wifi. The BAD: gas stove going out&#44; kitchen faucet barely working&#44; and thin walls. The UGLY: just overall bad plumbing in the area&#44; people barging into the apartment frequently&#44;and pests.”

“Great mgmt staff&#44; clean apartment building&#44; friendly neighbors. Very well maintained. They have Christmas parties and BBQs occasionally for the guests as well as movie nights. Folks that live here are comprised of mostly college students&#44; young professionals and a few families and senior citizens. They&#39;re maintenance guys are great and they even helped me move my furniture (for a small fee) during off hours. I&#39;ve lived here for almost a year now and I&#39;m strongly considering renewing my lease again. Their management staff is probably the strongest strength here. I&#39;ve asked them for so many favors and they&#39;ve always been happy to comply.”

“I&#39;ve lived in quite a few apartment buildings in different cities over the years&#44; but 1260 N. Dearborn has definitely been the best. Unfortunately I just had to move out for work-related reasons. I believe the elements that make this building stand out are the convenience of the location; the solidness of an older building; the convenience of the facilities in the building (laundry room&#44; bike room with air pump&#44; exercise equipment&#44; hair salon&#44; cafe&#44; rooftop deck); and most importantly&#44; the building management and maintenance staff. The fact that the staff live in the building I believe makes a big difference in terms of responsiveness and their desire to maintain a pleasant atmosphere for all. Maintenance staff will gladly and promptly help with things from unclogging a drain to hanging a picture. In my experience&#44; the building policies all seemed to be very tenant-oriented--for example&#44; the management did not require security deposits or &#34;move-in fees&#34;&#44; avoiding that whole game. They allow you to choose what color you want to paint your unit&#44; which they paint for you&#44; as long as you supply the paint you want (otherwise the default is a classy 2-tone that brings out the old baseboards&#44; molding&#44; and other trim). The seasonal parties are well-catered and quite fun (the recent rooftop bbq was great&#44; complete with showing of Ferris Bueller&#39;s Day Off while overlooking the skyline). Whenever I speak with others in the building&#44; I get similar opinions.”

“I found this studio on the internet and luckily enough it proved very good. It&#39;s at a very good location with more than 3 different bus lines nearby and EL stop around the corner. It&#39;s pretty safe&#44; you have package receiving and maintenance on site&#44; which I must say is excellent in providing anything you need to make your living here happy. I would recommend not getting a south facing studio as the fans of the 3rd coast cafe are a bit noisy in the summer months. The walls might be a bit too thin as I can sometimes hear residents talking in the hallway but it is a very quiet establishment despite the cafe downstairs. If I could afford a 1 bedroom in this building I would never leave but I hate living in studios so unfortunately I would have to move next year. The management company puts up monthly fliers with events for the building so it&#39;s pretty nice. Laundry is with cards so you don&#39;t have to go find quarters and they have a treadmill and elliptical as well as an all-on-one weight machine in the laundry room.”

“First&#44; I currently live at 1260 North Dearborn and have for a little while now. Yes&#44; this message is lengthy&#44; but it may save you a serious HEADACHE later. Now&#44; the Pros: The management staff are great&#44; maintenance is awesome and safety is more than ample given the police presence at the end of the block (South) on W. Division St.! Now for the Cons: Apparently IL has this f&#39;ed up law that doesn&#39;t permit questions to be answered by building staff about who your current neighbors would be&#44; not even whether or not they&#39;re noisy! Well&#44; this SUCKS!! For this reason&#44; I&#39;m living in Hell because of my noisy&#44; obnoxious and disrespectful neighbors. I shouldn&#39;t be surprised since the wife and mother of the true spawn of ----- (in 4 year-old form) is from the ----------- (they act like animals to each other anyway) and her lazy&#44; lack-of-parental-control husband who probably picked her up during a tour of duty immediately after he graduated high school lies when asked about the noise. Oh&#44; did I mention they&#39;ve lived in the building for 6 YEARS!! That being said&#44; I&#39;ve almost exhaused ALL efforts to get them to comply with simple noise abatement and am at my wick&#39;s end (you think). In hindsight&#44; I HIGHLY RECOMMEND that if you&#39;re interested in this building&#44; or any building for that matter&#44; please follow these Golden Rules: 1) Upon visiting the place&#44; if you really like it and plan to apply for the apt&#44; come back to the building later and BEFORE dropping your app&#44; and try to talk to the neighbors OF THE neighbors to the left&#44; right&#44; above and below (based on # of shared walls) the apt you want to lease&#44; politely asking pointed questions. 2) Read the entire Lease and Bylaws regarding noisy neighbors and what mgmt will/can do about your complaints. You should also research Chicago Noise Violations Laws as well. PLEASE&#44; PLEASE&#44; PLEASE&#44; DO NOT SUFFER MY FATE!”

“I&#39;ve lived in 4 or 5 apartment buildings so far. 1260 dearborn is the worst. Parking: No such thing. The building next door does have indoor valet parking&#44; but they charge over 300 a month. We used to park our car in another building two blocks away. It&#39;s not convenient at all&#44; especially in winter. Noise: Fire trucks and ambulences all the time...Insulation not good(what do you expect&#44; it&#39;s an old building built in 1929). Even though I shut the window before I sleep&#44; I was often waken up by some car&#39;s security system in a nearby parking lot. Grounds: I was attracted to it by its nice and clean and vintage look initially...I no longer think so after living there for a long time. Dozens of mosquitos hovering on the roof in summer(I live in top floor&#44; not sure how they got in). I had to turn on the window-air conditioning AND ceiling fan at the same time to fend off mosquitos and protect my blood. Safety: I didn&#39;t find anything unsafe myself. but I saw a couple of scary posts here. Construction: There&#39;s no air circulation in the room at all. It&#39;s impossible to sleep without window air conditioning in summer. Even if the outdoor temperature is 70&#44; you will still get 80F in the room(even if the windows are open whole day long). If you decided to visit 1260 dearborn&#44; do check out their ancient stoves&#44; it keeps a small fire and emits heat 24*7. (Staff told me it&#39;s to prevent gas leak). Staff: Some of them are nice and some are very mean. So when you got into trouble&#44; it really depends on who you talk to at that time. I wish you good luck. I wonder where all these positive comments in the forum come from. They are totally misleading. If you can afford 100-200 dollars more&#44; you can definitely find a much better place nearby (I admit their low price was one of the reasons that attracted me there).”

“I have lived in the 1260 North Dearborn Apartments for three years&#44; and from the first time I entered the building lobby I knew my experience here would be above average. This initial feeling has been confirmed ever since. The apartments themselves are quite nice. Original hardwoods&#44; period subway tile in the bathroom&#44; crown molding and arched entryways&#44; the units are far above the surrounding midrises in terms of charm and architectural interest. The management and neighborhood are what keep people living in the building for years&#44; even decades&#44; rather than serving as a temporary living space. The staff&#44; from building managers to maintenance&#44; are exceedingly friendly and attentive&#44; knowing the residents by name and apartment number. Continuous maintenance ensure consistently clean and comfortable apartments and common areas. The little touches&#44; such as chocolates in the mailboxes on Valentine&#39;s Day&#44; make all residents know that the management truly cares and enjoys working in the building. Any maintenance that is requested by residents is addressed&#44; in my experience&#44; immediately and effectively.”

“I&#39;ve lived in places nearby that make you feel invisible. This isn&#39;t one of them. The staff and residents are friendly&#44; helpful&#44; and considerate. It&#39;s nice to know your neighbor&#39;s name and they yours. Apt. and grounds maintenance requests are responded to promptly and completely. As a single woman&#44; I feel safe. Convenience & location are key for me! EVERYTHING the city has to offer is at your fingertips! Lease terms are fair and management works with residents to accomodate changing needs. The storage in my studio plan is more than I&#39;ve seen in some one bedrooms. A nice touch is that before you move in&#44; they have to paint the apartment anyway - so if you provide paint in a color you want&#44; they will paint it for free&#44; and you don&#39;t have to paint it back to white upon move out. Not a big deal to some&#44; but I don&#39;t have time or care to paint anything myself&#44; but do want a place that is a bit more personalized. 1260 has been a great place to live!”

“Great place. I have been here 6 years and I love it. The staff is amazing and the residents are great! I would recommend it to anyone.”

“I have lived at 1260 for over 3 years&#44; and never had a bad experience. The people in the building were some of the most amazing people I have ever met. They all made me feel welcome. The office staff was always friendly and helpful. And as far as location goes...I&#39;ve lived in 4 other areas of the city and this was by far THE BEST!!!! No one could ask for a better location&#44; you have everything at your feet. I highly recomend this building for anyone that is looking for that &#34;neighborhood&#34; feeling in a building. I always felt safe at 1260&#44; mainly because I felt as though I was surrounded by friends.”

“I recently relocated to North Carolina after living at 1260 N. Dearborn for 5 years and I truly miss it! Though it&#39;s an older building&#44; it has a tremendous amount of character and is extremely well kept up. My apartment was extremely charming and well kept up. Both the management and maintenance staff were very responsive and friendly. After reading some of the other reviews about it being unsafe&#44; I was taken aback. 1260 is right in the middle of the gold coast of Chicagi- I&#39;ve always felt very safe walking around though I know I have to always be watchful of who is around me. Though&#44; I believe that goes for anywhere you are at. After searching for weeks in Raleigh&#44; I haven&#39;t found an apartment complex that has the warmth&#44; charm and friendliness of 1260. I would recommend 1260 to anyone!”

“Walk North to North Ave&#44; you encounter a beautiful park and a just a little farther&#44; Lincoln Park Zoo. Walk East&#44; your at the lake in NO time. Walk Southeast you are right at thr Rush Street Shops and Restaurants and the Mag Mile. Walk West 1/2 a block and you are right at the Clark Street bus stop&#44; and 2 blocks more you are right on Wells Street with all the shops and restaurants. If you hate to walk&#44; there are no shortages of cabs&#44; or if you drive-it&#39;s pricey to rent a space&#44; but hey it&#39;s the Gold Coast&#44; what do you expect? So&#44; I hope you get the gist of the area. I planned on being in my studio for a short period while I searched for a condo to buy. I&#39;ve now been here for 3 years and love it. I&#39;m spoiled by the location and by the people who live and work here. I feel like I have my &#34;urban family&#34; in the building! (That&#39;s meant in a good sense&#44; not the &#34;everybody knows your business&#34; sense!) As a single person living in the city&#44; that&#39;s a major plus! Okay the apartments - finally! Well thought out for the size. My studio has more storage than some one bedrooms I&#39;ve looked at. My neighbors have been considerate and I haven&#39;t had any issues. The management is flexible within reason re: decorating. Since they have to repaint between tenants anyway&#44; they will paint your apartment for free if you supply the paint! It&#39;s nice to be able to customize where you can. Maintenance is prompt and thorough. Management keeps us notified of what&#39;s going on in the building and does a good job of making 1260 feel like a home more than an apt. They respond to complaints quickly and work with the residents to make sure any issues are resolved in a reasonable manner. They are active and aware of what&#39;s going on in the neighborhood - which isn&#39;t surprising since some of the staff live on site. As compared to other rentals in the area&#44; pricing is comparable for the location. Unless and until I buy&#44; I&#39;m not leaving!”

“I have lived at 1260 for five years and absolutely love the building. It is an incredibly friendly building for downtown Chicago. My daughter&#44; who also lives downtown&#44; tells her friends how lucky I am and how great the building is. I have made many friends here. The maintenance staff is terrific&#44; always fixing any problems I might have quickly and efficiently. Same for the management staff who are friendly and professional. The convenience of being just blocks away from Walgreens&#44; Jewel&#44; the lake&#44; the red line and walking distance to the Loop made me choose this building in the first place and what keeps me here today. The rooftop deck is an added bonus to the building.”

“The Gold Coast and this buildng is going downhill. Are there any safe neighborhoods left in Chicago for white collar professionals&#44; retirees&#44; and students?&lt;p&gt; Not only did the poster below have incidents that the tenants who live on others floors never heard of; there was MORE crime on a DIFFERENT floor that many tenants remain unaware of. There was a burglary on a different floor&#44; and possibly a second one&#44; but the second resident never called the police because only one item was missing and there was no sign of forced entry. The whispers from that floor is a young gangsta male tenant who stank up the floor with pot is the primary suspect and not the crazy old guy. Coincidentally&#44; the weed loving tenant quickly moved out after the incidents occurred and police were loudly present on the floor. For the amount of money the tenants pay to live in that building you&#39;d think criminal backgrounds checks would be mandatory. And you&#39;d think that one adult maximum residing per studio would be enforced&#44; but it&#39;s not. The only good thing this building has going for it now is The Third Coast in the lobby. If you are reading this and still live in the building&#44; I urge you not to let strangers trail in behind you when you enter the building or leave the back door open. The security keypads are there for a reason. Lock your door even if you&#39;re just doing laundry or taking out the trash. The reality is our economy is in a recession and there are some desperate people out there. Unfortunately&#44; that may even include your neighbors. I&#39;ve heard of countless other incidents in this area lately&#44; the Gold Coast isn&#39;t that safe.”

“Apparently&#44; 1260 will rent to anyone. I had a crazy neighbor who would let himself into my apartment whenever I took the trash out and I would walk back in to find him sitting on my bed. This old guy was violent and scary. I talked to my other neighbors and found out that he had just moved in and had been harassing everyone on the floor and in the building. When I spoke to management they refused to help and told me to call the police. After 3 people on my floor had called the police I finally called them when I found him in my apartment again. The police arrested him after he had assaulted a female officer. He was back by 5 a.m. The management refused to do anything. I moved. This is a crappy and expensive apartment building. I can&#39;t think of any reason to move here unless you are down on your luck and want to live in a flop house in the middle of the gold coast.”

“I like it here! We have had nothing but great experiences with the office staff (super nice!) and the maintenance men are always here bringing up my packages. The rooftop deck is really nice in the summer and our guests are always impressed!”

“I&#39;ve lived at 1260 for the last 5 1/2 years and truly believe that it&#39;s a great place to live! Honestly speaking! The people in the building (most have lived there for 5 years which says a lot about the building)&#44; are friendly&#44; interesting and fun. I&#39;ve made several friends (lifelong friends hopefully) and&#44; most importantly&#44; my fiance here at 1260! Don&#39;t get me wrong there are some people that are not any of the things i mentioned earlier but the number is very small. I&#39;d really be surprised if there weren&#39;t some odd balls&#44; after all this is Chicago a big city with a huge diverse population. That&#39;s the appeal of living in a big city&#44; its never boring!! Maybe the big city is not for everyone. The office staff deserves some kudos as well. They are very accommodating; one of my friends needed to leave (a job in New York) a month early and they actually helped her find someone at no charge&#44; another friend needed to save money (went back to school) so he was able to move to a smaller apartment without having to rent his apartment out&#44; no fees! Oh and something that I look forward to every year are the special little events for residents. Christmas party&#44; sun deck party&#44; candy on Halloween&#44; etc. Can&#39;t think of the rest but it&#39;s nice to have. If you&#39;re looking for somewhere that has character and warmth i recommend 1260 but if you&#39;re looking for pure luxury and anonymity I don&#39;t recommend 1260.”

“The blonde lady in the office is rude and makes us feel unwelcome. Everytime we have a question or a request&#44; it&#39;s a struggle. We selected this building based on what we thought was a nice&#44; quiet location but we can hear the ------ bags and trixies outside looking for their parking spots and the 3rd Coast Cafe pounding on God knows what every single night between 9 and 10pm. I&#39;ve also heard it&#39;s like pulling teeth getting your deposit back.”