I've lived here for a year, and there have been very few issues. Yes, the rent is a little high (which is the only reason we are moving, losing a job n all), but if you can afford it, I recommend it. There are no mice (which after reading reviews that scared me). Let me break it all down:
Parking:
For $50 a month you can have an underground parking spot, which is really nice in the winter. You park below your building and the elevator takes you to your floor. They also have "trolleys" you can use if you have too much to catty. I don't have a garage spot, I park in the lot, which is just fine. It is lit up at night, and my brand new car hasnt been damaged of stolen. However my building (715) faces away from the main lot, so we have our own "mini lot" at the front of the building, which I think helps keep it quiet. I'm not sure the other buildings have a second lot.
Noise:
It is quiet here, mostly. Right now they are working on the street (walnut) but that is a city of Darien issue, and should be done soon. The other times it gets noisy are when the lawn guys come (once a week). I swear they have the loudest mower and leaf blower in the world. But if you are up by 10, you are good. I rarely hear the neighbors. Like all apts, you can hear them through the bathroom once in a while. Occasionally you will have a party, but they haven't gone past 12A on a weekend. And if you have the windows open you will hear Darien fest for a week.
Grounds:
The grounds are well kept all year round. The only snow removal issue is if there is a sudden snow fall on sunday since the maintenance guys are off (however if its a severe snow, Im sure someone will take care of it). Ive never had to walk through more than an inch on the walkway. The apts are near the condos, and a subdivision that is quiet.
Safety
I have never felt unsafe. THe lot and underground garage are lit. The main entrance is locked, your apt has a deadbolt lock and Im not sure what its called, but its like a chain lock but no chain, just a solid arm. The windows all have locks, including the patio doors which have the regular lock and a bar lock.
Construction
Nice solid brick and concrete building. Im no engineer, but all seems well to me. The building is over 20 years old, so a few of the door frames needed to be readjusted due to shifting, but the guys fixed that right away.
Maintenance
The maintenance here is awesome! The best I ever had, and Ive lived in about 6 different apts. You just call the desk or put in an order online, and they are here fixing it within a day (maybe 2 if they are super busy). Sometimes they can even get in the same day! When there is the occasional building issue (filter checks, alarm checks, or the rare city needs to turn off the water for a few hours) the issue is posted by and in the elevator, ans well as on your apt door within a day or more before, so you are ready. The guys are always friendly, quick, and thorough.
Staff
The ladies in the office are both friendly. They know what is going on, and they are respectful. Once time we made a rent payment and the system was down so it never was logged. We received a notice saying we didn't pay it and were being evicted. I went to the office with my credit card bill all ready for an argument to fight for my cause, but the lady quickly remembered us paying and fixed everything before I could pull out the papers. That was extremely rare.
Overall
I love it here and totally recommend it.

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