I lived in the Pavilion for just one year, but while I was there I enjoyed the amenities, access to public transportation (the bus to the blue line stops right in front), parking, indoor and outdoor pool, bar/restaurant and gym. It's pricey, but I'd spent more living in Pilsen/University Village with a lot more hassles with parking and safety.

Maintenance was usually prompt and helpful and the cleaning ladies made sure the lobbies and floors were vacuumed and cleaned daily.

Parking during the winter can be taxing because there are lots of cars parked there all of which do not have authorized stickers. There's also more parking in the back which is helpful. At it's worst, I would have to walk the equivalency of 1/2 block from my car to the door. If you've ever lived in the city and had to park on the street, this isn't that big a deal.

The people in the office could stand some customer service training, though. Carmen Warner can be really condescending and rude over the phone.

I never heard any of my neighbors or was disturbed in the least while in my unit. Heat and AC worked well and the water pressure was excellent.

Occaisonally the elevators would break down which was a pain and if you're waiting in the lobby with groceries, this can be irritating...but bearable--OCCAISIONALLY.

While I was a resident, I was racially profiled while I was parking in the parking lot. The cops "wondered" what I was doing there although my sticker was clearly visisble in the back windshield--FYI...

Security was pretty useless..they were overweight and shiftless--hardly ever patroled, but they kept their eyes on the cameras.

Overall, I would have continued to live there if I hadn't made the decision to buy a condo (NOT AT CATHERINE COURT LOL). Overall, it was a pleasant experience. In the forst preserve across the street there are bike trails and it's convenient being close proximity to O'Hare (I travel alot), right off the Kennedy, close to the burbs and surrounded by green grass and trees. I even threw a party for my friend at the Cabana...and it turned out nice.

I'd recommend to a friend or couple just starting out with their first place or looking to escape some of the pitfalls of city living.

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