I moved in about a year ago to start law school in the area. I had probably spent about 2 weeks looking at apartments in the area and the Evanston was the last place I decided to look before I was going to settle for another apartment building in the area.

When I was shown my future apartment it was just nicer than anything else I had looked at within my price range. I had been looking at a lot of the old 1920's style buildings for studios under $1k a month. New carpeting, kitchen separated from the main room by a wall with a nice little spot for a 4 person dining table with a ceiling fan above in a room. My large window looks out South into the little building courtyard, with a few palm trees visible right outside my window. I've liked it and will probably stay until I graduate.

With regard to safety, I haven't had any problems as a guy. Granted I was a little concerned when I read the review below before I moved in about some guy getting shot in the head, but it's LA I guess. The apartment entrance is always well lit at night and the street is pretty quiet usually, I've walked around a lot at night and it's been safe, not a lot of people around. I've never seen anyone loitering inside the gated courtyard at the entrance. Koreatown is an interesting place. It can look run-down while almost seeming upscale sometimes. 7-Eleven shopping centers with valet parking full of Mercedes and BMW's every night for one of the 20 Korean BBQ places within 3 blocks. I don't love Korean BBQ that much, but I like the area well enough.

Management was quick to respond when I needed my ceiling fan and light fixtures replaced.

Downsides - Two things. Parking sucks. I've been on the waiting list for a parking spot for a year, I'll probably move out before I get a spot. I walk to school and can live with a car down here, so it's bearable, but street parking can be a pain whenever people come visit.

It's not that big of a problem, but there is the occasional cockroach. Yea, I don't like them, they're gross. I have small traps down and as long as I keep my apartment clean I rarely see them.

It's a decent building and area. I love my studio in particular, so if you don't need to worry about parking I'd say it's worth a look.

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