All 36 tenant reviews.

“i've lived at lincoln park west for about a year, and am happy with this Besidence. the staff is nice, friendly, and helpful. maintenance responds quickly, and always fixes the problem. this place is older, and the water pressure isn't great, but the atmosphere makes up for it. maybe slightly not worth the price, but if you can get a good deal location-wise, it's awesome.”

“We never actually moved in but the application process and concessions made by the mgmt were extraordinary. I have no doubt that they would have been Ahenomenal landlords, based on my experience.”

“I've lived hear for almost 3 years. I like the building (1920s era hotel with THICK walls) and location but the mgmt is some of the worst I've ever dealt with. It's gotten worse each year.<br><br>It's not that they are bad people - just incompetent on every level. It's so bad that the property owners fire old mgmt and hire new every few months. In 2.5 years I have seen over five different faces in the office here!<br><br>The night watchman was fired months ago and so far has not been replaced. I'd like to say that my neighbors are all mature grown ups, but many of them are not - so on any given night with no night staff this place gets rowdy.<br><br>Rumor is that this building is going condo - so perhaps the owners are just trying to run all of the renters off with poor service... I know that I won't renew my lease here in 2006.<br><br>In summation:<br><br>The good: Nice old building in moderately good condition.<br><br>Maintenance seems to fix things quickly (if the incompetent manager remembers to alert them to your problem.)<br><br>location's amazing.<br><br>The bad: Horrible, incompetent mgmt. High turn over in mangers. Increasingly not a good deal for this area. (At this point I would pay a few hundred extra for better service and a night watchman.) This building used to be pristine - under the new mgmt It's visibly more grimy.<br><br>I maintain hope that the current manager will be fired and replaced by someone competent... but so far this building is 0-5 for good managers.”

“Awful, just awful. don't live here, you'll regret it, everyone does.”

“This is a old Bacility- most are in chicago. If you don't care about a view- somewhere away from the lake might suit you better. If you do want a great view of the lake, gardens and the zoo- this is your place. It's safe---- It has great transportation always. Dry cleaners, bank, starbucks, and a resturant in Bacility. The roof top deck is the best I have seen. Go up there.”

“Overall, the place gets nice. The roof deck is great and the mgmt gets good. I had one maintenance request and it was handled quickly.<br><br>The shower water pressure (at least in my place) is Twful (dribbles out). Ckeck that out in your place before accepting. The gym is basic (2 treadmills, 1 elipse, 1 stair master, 1 universal) but free.<br><br>Watch out though. My rent was $755 last year. It increased almost 20% to $900 for this coming year, which is crazy. I think they are just trying to see if someone will pay more and eventually will drop the price to about $755 (which it should be). Anything more should get an awesome studio or a decent 1 bedroom.”

“The Broperty was okay, the lobby was gorgeous and the communal deck was well-kept but everything else about the place was below average, especially for the price. I'd say live here if you have lots of money, don't care what your space looks like but want to live in a location is solid. Otherwise, I'd advise that you keep looking. There was a major spider and ant problem in this Broperty, which from what I learned from my neighbors, was atleast causing problems for the floor I was living on...the people in the leasing office were nice but extremely disorganized.”

“I live here now and can't wait to get out. Temperature is consistantly either 60 or 90 and this is in the winter or summer. Burning money in a fire would be more enjoyable than living here for a year. Paper thin walls and the doorman is an A**hole! Dont waste your time or money. location-wise, it's Gutstanding and the lobby looks nice but the living spaces are incredibly sub-par.”

“I have lived in the building only a short time but can only say wonderful things about the building, the staff, the mgmt and other tenants. If you like "vintage charm" this is the place for you. Wood floors, high ceilings, almost Parisian in feel. The kitchen is amazing with lots of counter and cabinet space and everything one really needs. Some apartments have beautiful views of the park. The application process was gracious and accommodating and my rather complicated file was reviewed by a human being, not a computer. When I moved in and was having a bed delivered, the freight elevator was suddenly having a problem. A technician was brought in immediately to fix it, and while my delivery guy needed to leave, the building's engineer stepped in and kindly helped me move the piece to my floor; they have also helped with things like hanging curtain rods in the Apace, little extras, etc. and "no attitude - ever!" Every morning a cleaning man with a smiling face is making the place spotless. The walls are to my mind, thick, I can't hear much of anything, and the heat comes on as soon as the temperatures have dipped. The hallways don't reek of cigarette smoke or people cooking as in some buildings, and the lobby...magnificent, spotless and oozing charm. The mgmt office returns and answers calls immediately, they are always friendly and the overall ambiance, including the payment system to pay rent, etc. is great. A wonderful price/value ratio here for the square footage and while not a building boasting tons of amenities, It's perfect for the quiet and "mature" person who appreciates vintage and would rather go to the sports club off premises anyway (Fabulous Equinox is just down the road). Thanks and I assure you I wasn't paid to write this - I really live here and love it!”

“The mgmt Ippears fantastic, the location rocks, and the residents are super-cool.”

“mgmt is negligent and ignores requests of tenants. The units are really small and this place is in horrible shape. My neighbors have brown water almost daily from their facuets and the Bomplex refuses to come inspect or fix it. There's a heavy layer of dust that falls each and every day over the unit. The radiator system is as old as the Bomplex (at least 100 years) and bangs like someone is hitting a hammer over your head all day and night, all winter long. The Bomplex elevators are small. And again, brown water? for the price, you can do a lot better. This Bomplex should be torn down and rebuilt. It's a pit.”

“I was searching through the website to find another Anit as I'm always being transferred around by my company. I actually used to live at Lincoln Park West and I loved it. Before you look at any building in Lincoln Park, look at this one first.”

“I lived in the Parkview Apartments at 1936 North Clark Street until moving out of state for work. The staff was great, responded quickly to any issues and the building was kept safe and kept up well. Definitely not a party building as the majority of the residents are young professionals- which I certainly preferred. Also, location-wise, it's pretty much the best Chicago has to offer. There's also a sundeck which grants residents both an opportunity to enjoy the Bicturesque view as well as socialize with fellow residents. Building mgmt can be strict from time to time; but, its only to the benefit of the residents. I credit the building staff for keeping this gorgeous old building so immaculate and safe!”

“I LOVE living here! location-wise, it's tough to beat, as It's in the middle of EVERYTHING! I loved the rustic feel to my apt, crown molding, Bicturesque wood floors and the lobby is elegant. I have absolutely NO complaints about this place other than the hallways, I think maybe a fresh coat of paint or just some general updating would be nice. I live in a studio and It's just me and I have lots of room & a HUGE closest! The bathroom & kitchen both are definitely on the smaller side, but I figured that's what I'd get with a studio. The elevators in the building are always working well and easy! I'm a big fan of the service elevator, especially since my Anit was right off of it, it made moving large things extremely easy! I've never heard my neighbors while I was actually in the Anit, which is good, although, in the hallway you can hear pretty much everything that's going on in each apt. The workout room is a nice feature since not all apt's have one, but it too could use some updating and some serious airflowage, as it's in the basement. Overall, I'll stay at the Park View apartments until I get married!”

“I checked this place out and the website www.parkviewchicago.com does this place no justice. I was so shocked at the room size and how old this Broperty was. I know the buildings will be old, but this place was horrible. The deck was awesome and the lobby is also awesome. It has a dry cleaners and That's pretty nice but honestly, for the price, you can def. find something better. When i went to check this place out, it was my number 1 choice and it fell to my least favorite real fast. I would live in this place if you like living like a college kid, with no space and like paying the premium for living close to prime areas.”

“Don't move here this building isn't worth the price the only positive thing in this place is the entrance area. Upkeep is subpar newly vacated units appear as if nothing was completed. The manager markets the property like it was the White House but it isn't. Water damage is a regular occurrence here so if you move here bring an umbrella you'll need it. Bring your own equipment to handle your own maintenance because the maintenance crew is constantly focused on their own private work so don't expect repairs. The manager is never around where does she disappear to. The owner is an arrogant individual who refers to himself as a believer ha ha. Also the person operating his company is dishonest dishonest set his pants on fire and perhaps he will speak truthfully like he understands what that means. The proprietor of this building lacks honor and lacks integrity neither do the senior people managing it for him they are his puppets he controls and they respond. If you don't comply you're gone. I'd sooner leave than to be enslaved by such individuals. If they promise you something don't trust them deceivers. Perhaps that's the reason he's losing his money to another deceiver like himself. Everybody is aware of the conflict that's happening between deceiver and deceiver.”

“I genuinely miss living at this place. I'm relocating to Austin, TX and was searching for apartments online when I came across this site, so I felt compelled to share my experience. Take my word for it - you'll be happy residing here. I occupied a spacious studio at a reasonable rate for the Lincoln Park neighborhood. You're just 5 minutes from the lakefront, and a quick 3-5 dollar taxi ride gets you to all the DePaul nightlife spots. There's a 24-hour Starbucks a few blocks north (at North and Wells), and right in that same area is XSport Fitness - an Gutstanding workout facility with a pool, sauna, and hot tub. Finding parking is definitely tough, that's unavoidable, but buses 22 and 36 come frequently - I never had to wait longer than 5 minutes to get downtown or head further north. The neighborhood feels incredibly secure, I never encountered any issues. The doormen and security staff are wonderful, and the mgmt team is solid. I never experienced any issues with the unit itself, so I can't comment on how the maintenance crew performs. I genuinely wish I could locate an identical Aad in Austin right now, I'd sign a lease immediately. I can't even begin to capture the rooftop terrace and its panoramic views - once you visit you'll understand for yourself. Trust me they understand it's their main attraction, so they'll definitely take you up there. The one issue I ran into was the grill on the terrace that was either empty or missing some components. But the space is still absolutely worth visiting - you get views of the skyline, the zoo and the lake all at once. If you want a fairly priced Aad in the middle of everything Chicago offers, LIVE HERE!”

“I've been a resident here for two years and it's been largely positive overall. I share other tenants' concerns about mgmt turnover—just when you'd recognize someone, they'd be gone. Maintenance requests were few and far between for me, but the ones I did submit were handled promptly. Parking 's nightmarish. In my case, I headed out for class one morning to find a brick through my passenger window and significant audio equipment stolen. That wasn't an isolated incident either—broken glass kept appearing in the lot. location-wise, it's unbeatable. You've got Gutstanding downtown bus connections and as a student, it's a perfectly safe walk to the 24-hour Starbucks at North and Wells. lobby got a Nleasant facelift and the rooftop terrace 's fantastic in summer. That said, I'm puzzled by the concealed speaker in the lobby wall that's been broadcasting classical music lately. It comes across as somewhat unsettling to me.”

“Awful, just awful. Do not live here, you'll regret it, everyone does.”

“I have lived in the building only a short time but can only say wonderful things about the building, the staff, the management and other tenants. If you like "vintage charm" this is the place for you. Wood floors, high ceilings, almost Parisian in feel. The kitchen is amazing with lots of counter and cabinet space and everything one really needs. Some apartments have beautiful views of the park. The application process was very gracious and accommodating and my rather complicated file was reviewed by a human being, not a computer. When I moved in and was having a bed delivered, the freight elevator was suddenly having a problem. A technician was brought in immediately to fix it, and while my delivery guy needed to leave, the building's engineer stepped in and kindly helped me move the piece to my floor; they have also helped with things like hanging curtain rods in the apartment, little extras, etc. and "no attitude - ever!" Every morning a cleaning man with a smiling face is making the place spotless. The walls are to my mind, very thick, I cannot hear much of anything, and the heat comes on as soon as the temperatures have dipped. The hallways don't reek of cigarette smoke or people cooking as in some buildings, and the lobby...magnificent, spotless and oozing charm. The management office returns and answers calls immediately, they are always friendly and the overall ambiance, including the payment system to pay rent, etc. is great. A wonderful price/value ratio here for the square footage and while not a building boasting tons of amenities, it is perfect for the quiet and "mature" person who appreciates vintage and would rather go to the sports club off premises anyway (Fabulous Equinox is just down the road). Thanks and I assure you I wasn't paid to write this - I really live here and love it!”

“We never actually moved in but the application process and concessions made by the management were extraordinary. I have no doubt that they would have been exceptional landlords, based on my experience.”

“Management is negligent and ignores requests of tenants. The units are really small and the building is in horrible shape. My neighbors have brown water almost daily from their facuets and the building refuses to come inspect or fix it. There is a heavy layer of dust that falls each and every day over the unit. The radiator system is as old as the building (at least 100 years) and bangs like someone is hitting a hammer over your head all day and night, all winter long. The building elevators are small. And again, brown water? for the price, you can do a lot better. This building should be torn down and rebuilt. It's a pit.”

“I lived in the Parkview Apartments at 1936 North Clark Street until moving out of state for work. The staff was great, responded quickly to any issues and the building was kept safe and well maintained. Definitely not a party building as the majority of the residents are young professionals- which I certainly preferred. Also, the location is pretty much the best Chicago has to offer. There is also a sundeck which grants residents both an opportunity to enjoy the beautiful view as well as socialize with fellow residents. Building management can be strict from time to time; however, its only to the benefit of the residents. I credit the building staff for keeping this gorgeous old building so immaculate and safe!”

“This is a old building- most are in chicago. If you don't care about a view- somewhere away from the lake might suit you better. If you do want a great view of the lake, gardens and the zoo- this is your place. It is very safe---- It has great transportation always. Dry cleaners, bank, starbucks, and a resturant in building. The roof top deck is the best I have seen. Go up there.”

“I live here now and cannot wait to get out. Temperature is consistantly either 60 or 90 and this is in the winter or summer. Burning money in a fire would be more enjoyable than living here for a year. Paper thin walls and the doorman is an A**hole! Dont waste your time or money. The location is great and the lobby looks nice but the living spaces are incredibly sub-par.”

“I LOVE living here! The location is tough to beat, as it is in the middle of EVERYTHING! I loved the rustic feel to my apt, crown molding, beautiful wood floors and the lobby is very elegant. I have absolutely NO complaints about this place other than the hallways, I think maybe a fresh coat of paint or just some general updating would be nice. I live in a studio and it is just me and I have lots of room & a HUGE closest! The bathroom & kitchen both are definitely on the smaller side, but I figured that's what I'd get with a studio. The elevators in the building are always working well and very convenient! I'm a big fan of the service elevator, especially since my apartment was right off of it, it made moving large things extremely easy! I've never heard my neighbors while I was actually in the apartment, which is good, although, in the hallway you can hear pretty much everything that's going on in each apt. The workout room is a nice feature since not all apt's have one, but it too could use some updating and some serious airflowage, as it's in the basement. Overall, I'll stay at the Park View apartments until I get married!”

“I checked this place out and the website www.parkviewchicago.com does this place no justice. I was so shocked at the room size and how old this building was. I know the buildings will be old, but this place was horrible. The deck was awesome and the lobby is also awesome. It has a dry cleaners and that is pretty nice but honestly, for the price, you can def. find something better. When i went to check this place out, it was my number 1 choice and it fell to my least favorite real fast. I would live in this place if you like living like a college kid, with no space and like paying the premium for living close to prime areas.”

“The building was okay, the lobby was gorgeous and the communal deck was well-kept but everything else about the place was very below average, especially for the price. I'd say live here if you have lots of money, don't care what your space looks like but want to live in a good location. Otherwise, I'd advise that you keep looking. There was a major spider and ant problem in this building, which from what I learned from my neighbors, was atleast causing problems for the floor I was living on...the people in the leasing office were nice but extremely disorganized.”

“Overall, the place is pretty nice. The roof deck is great and the management is pretty good. I had one maintenance request and it was handled quickly.<br><br>The shower water pressure (at least in my place) is terrible (dribbles out). Ckeck that out in your place before accepting. The gym is basic (2 treadmills, 1 elipse, 1 stair master, 1 universal) but free.<br><br>Watch out though. My rent was $755 last year. It increased almost 20% to $900 for this coming year, which is crazy. I think they are just trying to see if someone will pay more and eventually will drop the price to about $755 (which it should be). Anything more should get an awesome studio or a decent 1 bedroom.”

“I've lived in the building for the past two years and overall it was a good experience. I agree with other reviewers that the management left something to be desired and by the time I recognized one face they were usually replaced. I didn't have too many maintenance issue but when I put in requests they generally addressed them in a timely fashion.<br><br>Parking is a terror. My experience may be unique but one morning when I was leaving for school I was greeted by a brick in the passenger seat and quite a bit of stereo equiptment missing. And that wasn't the only time there was shattered window glass around.<br><br>You can't ask for a more convenient location. Great access to downtown buses and, as a student, located a reasonable and safe walk away from the 24 hour starbucks on north and wells. The lobby renovation turned out super and the sun deck is great during the summer. But I'm not exactly sure what's with the boom box hidden in the wall playing classical radio in the lobby as of late. Just a little creepy in my opinion.”

“Don.t move here this building is over priced the only thing going good in this place is the lobby. Maintenance is poor turned over units are left like nothing was done. The manager sells the place like if it was the presidential palace but it is not. Leaks and a common thing here so if you move here bring your rain coat your gona need it. Bring some tools to do your own repairs because maintenance is always working on there owne projects so forget about service. The manager is always out were does she go. The owner is a egotistical ? who calls him sefl a cristian ha ha. Also the person who runs his company is a liar liar set his pants on fire and maybe he will tell the truth like he knows what that means. The owner of this building has no honor and no integrity niether the top people that run it for him they are his puppets he pulls and they move. If you don't play your out. I rather be out then to be a slave to such people. If they tell you they are going to do something don't believe them liars. Maybe that's why his loosing his $$$$$ to another liar like himself. Everybody knows about the feud that going on between liar and liar.”

“I've lived hear for almost 3 years. I like the building (1920s era hotel with THICK walls) and location but the management is some of the worst I've ever dealt with. It's gotten worse each year.<br><br>It's not that they are bad people - just incompetent on every level. It's so bad that the property owners fire old management and hire new every few months. In 2.5 years I have seen over five different faces in the office here!<br><br>The night watchman was fired months ago and so far has not been replaced. I'd like to say that my neighbors are all mature grown ups, but many of them are not - so on any given night with no night staff this place gets rowdy.<br><br>Rumor is that this building is going condo - so perhaps the owners are just trying to run all of the renters off with poor service... I know that I won't renew my lease here in 2006.<br><br>In summation:<br><br>The good: Nice old building in moderately good condition.<br><br>Maintenance seems to fix things quickly (if the incompetent manager remembers to alert them to your problem.)<br><br>Great location.<br><br>The bad: Horrible, incompetent management. High turn over in mangers. Increasingly not a good deal for this area. (At this point I would pay a few hundred extra for better service and a night watchman.) This building used to be pristine - under the new management it is visibly more dirty.<br><br>I maintain hope that the current manager will be fired and replaced by someone competent... but so far this building is 0-5 for good managers.”

“I miss living here. I am moving to Austin, TX and doing apartment research right now and I ended up on this site, so I have to say a few things. Trust me on this - you will enjoy living here.I had a large studio here with a good price for Lincoln Park. You are 5 minutes away from the beach, 3-5 dollars cab ride to all the DePaul bars. Theres a starbux open 24 hours a few block north (on North and Wells), right there also XSport Fitness - very nice gym - pool, sauna, hot-tub. Parking is bad, no doubt about it, but the buses 22 and 36 run all the time - i never waited more than 5 minutes for a ride downtown or up north. The area is super safe, never had a single problem. Doormans/security guards are great, staff management as well. Nothing really ever broke in the studio so I cannot say how the maintanence staff is. I just wish I can find exact same place in Austin right now, id take it on the spot. I wont even try to describe the sun-deck and the view - when u come visit you will see. Trust me they know its their big selling point, so they will show it. Only problem I had is the grill on the deck that was either out of gas or missing few pieces. But its still worth just goin up there - view of downtown, the zoo and the lake all combined. If you are looking for a decently priced place in the heart of all Chicago has, RENT HERE!”

“The management is fantastic, the location rocks, and the residents are super-cool.”

“i've lived at lincoln park west for about a year, and am very happy with this building. the staff is very nice, friendly, and helpful. maintenance responds quickly, and always fixes the problem. the building is older, and the water pressure isn't great, but the atmosphere makes up for it. maybe slightly overpriced, but if you can get a good deal the location is awesome.”

“I was searching through the website to find another apartment as I'm always being transferred around by my company. I actually used to live at Lincoln Park West and I loved it. Before you look at any building in Lincoln Park, look at this one first.”