Apartment Ratings | McClurg Court Center Ratings and Reviews

McClurg Court Center: Don't do it!!!! Stay away!!! (Not Recommending)

2008-09-05T21:07:57-06:00

From chicagoman34@aol.com: You'd be crazy to take a unit in this place. I lived in the building for years. It was easy to see the year Charles E Smith was trying to sell. They stopped spending money on the place to drive up the sale price. The went to washing the exterior ... [click to read full apartment review]

McClurg Court Center: Great for the first 2 years, bad for the last 2 years (Not Recommending)

2008-07-16T16:13:46-06:00

From Chrisshank1: I've lived at McClurg Court for the last 4 years and moved out in June. Like other reviewers I did my residency at Northwestern and work in hospital. The first 2 years I was there was when Charles Smith managed the building the rent was fair, I never had problems ... [click to read full apartment review]

McClurg Court Center: Great location, rent is reasonable for the area. (Recommending!)

2008-06-08T23:53:39-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I lived here for 2 years. I absolutely loved the location. It's nice to be able to walk to the movies, grocery store, bars, etc. and it's in a safe neighborhood.Some of the kitchens has been updated, others hasn't. The updated kitchens are great, the not updated kitchens are probably ... [click to read full apartment review]

McClurg Court Center: Here for 4 years but would recommend going somewhere else! (Not Recommending)

2008-03-26T22:11:44-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have lived here for 4 years because I am a Northwestern University student and it is close to the school and the hospital. I stayed because it is such a pain to move to a new apartment, however, I know from seeing places that my friends live that there ... [click to read full apartment review]

McClurg Court Center: You get what you pay for.... (Recommending!)

2007-10-24T13:26:07-06:00

From chapaomd@aol.com: Unlike the guy that was always late paying rent and "upset" when asked to grow up, I like this apartment. I've lived all over the country, including NYC and LA. The rent is not "cheap", but you get what you pay for. The staff is always friendly (especially Tiff) and ... [click to read full apartment review]

McClurg Court Center: I like it (Recommending!)

2007-06-29T10:36:41-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I've lived here for almost a year and I just renewed my lease.The best parts first: Location: The location is perfect, close to everything but not so close that it feels congested. Close to three grocery stores, public transportation, the lake, Mag Mile etc. When I'm driving it takes just ... [click to read full apartment review]

McClurg Court Center: Go somewhere else! (Not Recommending)

2007-05-25T18:19:28-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have lived in McClurg Court for the past two years because I am a Northwestern University student and this apartment is really close to my school. Last year they changed the management office from Charles Smith to RMK. Honestly, when Charles Smith managed the building it was a really ... [click to read full apartment review]

McClurg Court Center: You Must Be Joking (Not Recommending)

2006-12-20T17:40:31-06:00

From -Anonymous-: That last review was obviously written by someone in the management office. I have lived in McClurg Court for the past two years. When Charles Smith managed the building, it was so nice. As soon as RMK took over, it went down hill FAST. When my lease expires next month, ... [click to read full apartment review]

McClurg Court Center: Best rental building downtown (Recommending!)

2006-12-07T10:16:03-06:00

From joe@wrechicago.com: I've lived in the "A" tower 8 years.
I have lived all over Chicago and the suburbs. There is no better rental building downtown than McClurg Ct. center.
The cleanliness, superior maintenance staff, reliable office staff, and asst. mgr. Larry, make this a luxury building well worth the rent. ... [click to read full apartment review]

McClurg Court Center: Management Sucks (Not Recommending)

2006-11-07T17:59:50-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I lived here from the winter until the fall of 2006. I ALWAYS paid my rent but due to a temporary job loss, I did pay rent late on three occasions, sometimes up to 10-days late. BUT I PAID IT!! RMK took me to court and asked that I move ... [click to read full apartment review]

McClurg Court Center: Great starter building (Recommending!)

2006-10-18T11:05:42-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I rented at McClurg Court Center for three years 2003-2006, and I loved my unit. The views are splendid, but are beginning to be blocked by the construction going on in that area.

The building is a little older than many of its downtown counter parts, but it is a ... [click to read full apartment review]

McClurg Court Center: Welcome to "Second City, House of Cards" (Not Recommending)

2006-09-29T23:14:52-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I lived here about two years ago and concur with the previous renter's comments about the airconditioning. It was unbearable even in March when the temperature hovered around the sixty degree mark. You cannot open any windows and the ridiculous six inch retractable gratings at the base of the windows ... [click to read full apartment review]

McClurg Court Center: Just another dark, antiquated 1970s building (Not Recommending)

2006-08-24T03:14:03-06:00

From -Anonymous-: You know it's time for a building to renovate when you see glazed brick and potted ficus trees in the lobby. Eww...

Checked out the price list & availability on some 1-bedrooms. Seems the good times for building owners is back since the prices were high for what you get. Few ... [click to read full apartment review]

McClurg Court Center: Really Not A Bad Place to Live (Recommending!)

2006-06-24T12:47:55-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I've lived in the A Tower for 3 years and frankly, I am kind of shocked at all the negative reviews written here. I know that disgruntled people are far more prone to voice their opinions than happy people but still find the overwhelming negativety here very surprising.

First of ... [click to read full apartment review]

McClurg Court Center: Not recommended at all (Not Recommending)

2006-06-15T11:25:26-06:00

From -Anonymous-: This place is poorly managed. The leasing agent I dealt with never returned calls or responded to my online requests. It was a nightmare every time a new lease was due. In my situation, I believe one of the assistant mgrs was unethical in his actions toward me. He should ... [click to read full apartment review]

McClurg Court Center: no air conditioning...unlivable (Not Recommending)

2006-05-23T20:35:05-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I am paying over $1500 per month and it is 80 degrees in my apartment with nothing but tiny, airless window-slits for ventilation. The management refuses to turn on the airconditioning and when I complained about the extreme, unlivable heat, they told me I should buy a fan. So much ... [click to read full apartment review]

McClurg Court Center: Not terrible, but not great either (Not Recommending)

2006-04-23T12:30:34-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Before moving into McClurg Ct, I did read most of these reviews; however, my partner and I chose to ignore b/c disgruntled residents are more prone to writing something over happy residents.

If you are looking to move here, here are a few things you should know.

The management staff is ... [click to read full apartment review]

McClurg Court Center: Lying & Deceitful Management (Not Recommending)

2006-03-19T03:22:22-06:00

From -Anonymous-: When I moved to this apartment complex, they swore 24-hours a day, 7 days a week security. Gas was included in the rent, and my only additional expense was the electric bill.

Now, they got rid of security, and only have security 9-5. If security was present, it is because ... [click to read full apartment review]

McClurg Court Center: Didn't realize what I have until I moved out (Recommending!)

2006-03-07T23:14:48-06:00

From rocky78: I think many of the reviews are fair (both the good ones and bad ones). I lived in Tower B for 3 years and loved it. I now loved it more after I have moved away. It is deceivingly pricy especially if you want all the amenities. $60 for Gym, ... [click to read full apartment review]

McClurg Court Center: Non-Stop Noisy Construction, Incompetent Doorstaff, Overpriced!!! (Not Recommending)

2006-03-03T02:55:53-06:00

From thisplacesucks22: Since the day I moved in (Nov.2005), I have been listening to the constant anoyance of construction from the building being constructed kiddy corner from here (The Streeter). Of course, they don't tell you that your going to be listening to hammers from 6:00 am until 5:00 pm (which is ... [click to read full apartment review]

McClurg Court Center: Love it here-get over yourselves! (Recommending!)

2006-02-25T04:03:55-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Do you want the world for free?

Love apt, view, price and staff. National company with great rep and services. Don't bother reviewing petty complaints - Mgt is great - complainers must not address issues with mgr or have rediculous expectations. If they are concerned about gas costs - blame pres. ... [click to read full apartment review]

McClurg Court Center: Poor for the $$$ (Not Recommending)

2006-02-14T14:27:57-06:00

From -Anonymous-: We've had several problems with this complex. Although I've never seen spiders or had problems with the elevators, here are some of the issues we�ve encountered:

The bathroom is prone to overflowing unless the door is open when you flush the toilet.

The kitchen counter top is cheap and damages easily.

Our ... [click to read full apartment review]

McClurg Court Center: dont live here (Not Recommending)

2006-02-07T22:59:13-06:00

From concernaboutu: The doorstaff is nice the apartments have floods . The building heat is off sometimes. The apartments are over priced. The management is the WORST They come from Cabrini Greens . ... [click to read full apartment review]

McClurg Court Center: Hell Hole (Not Recommending)

2005-09-09T14:47:24-06:00

From medrenter: Overall, this place is horrible. At least one elevator is always out of service and when you have 400 people going in and out it's a real pain in the ass. Whats going on with all the spiders on the window anyway? Mold seems to be an issue, I'm a ... [click to read full apartment review]

McClurg Court Center: Spiders, Spiders and more Spiders (Not Recommending)

2005-08-02T16:04:35-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Ugghhh....this apartment prides itself for it's views, yet they will do nothing about the infestation of spiders on the outside of all the windows! They are nasty - my unit has at least ten spiders on each window - one of the windows has so many webs that you can't ... [click to read full apartment review]

McClurg Court Center: (Recommending!)

2005-05-24T15:22:48-06:00

From -Anonymous-: ... [click to read full apartment review]

McClurg Court Center: Management (Not Recommending)

2005-05-24T12:52:26-06:00

From -Anonymous-: The management is rude and nasty . I lived here for 6 months and felt like I was in Beirut. I wouldnt want my enemies to live here. It is not worth the money the view is the back of another building ... [click to read full apartment review]

McClurg Court Center: Don't Move here (Not Recommending)

2005-05-22T10:49:11-06:00

From -Anonymous-: My heating bill runs in the 80 dollar range, and I live in a one-bedroom. The gas bill is per square foot so when I was gone for 2 months I still received huge gas bills. The managment is horrible. The office is never open. They don't respond to complaints. ... [click to read full apartment review]

McClurg Court Center: I would vote NO based upon the new open ended heat bill instituted by management (Not Recommending)

2005-05-19T14:00:50-06:00

From -Anonymous-: The purchase of the property serval years ago by the Charles Smith company has been a dissapointment for this resident. The conceiger was eliminated, evening onsite security was eliminated, and there have been numerous major water pipe failures (erruptions)in the past year.

In addition, management in 2004 chose to institute ... [click to read full apartment review]

McClurg Court Center: Just pray you don't need help from the mgmt office (Not Recommending)

2005-04-28T11:14:52-06:00

From -Anonymous-: This bldg is in a great location. The doormen are great. People in the bldg are nice. The maintenance people are helpful, expecially given what they have to deal with -- an old bldg and lousy office mgmt.

If you move here, hope and pray you don't ever need help ... [click to read full apartment review]

McClurg Court Center: Genuinely enjoyed living here. (Recommending!)

2005-04-19T14:48:01-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I've lived here for about a year and would never move if I didn't have to. This building is awesome- we have a high floor corner w/an amazing lake view and a big apartment. It's a little expensive for one person, but a 1-bedroom is a good size for a ... [click to read full apartment review]

McClurg Court Center: I loved it here - hate to move! (Recommending!)

2005-03-15T20:36:46-06:00

From -Anonymous-: The apartments are big with lots of closet space and awesome views. The staff is great. The building is 30 years old and the management maintains the building well. It is a great value for the neighborhood! ... [click to read full apartment review]

McClurg Court Center: Great Location, Great View! (Recommending!)

2005-01-05T18:52:04-06:00

From colin.merry@gmail.com: I really enjoyed living here, the staff were excellent, always responsive, friendly, and the small deals the complex has for local city amenities were valuable.
I am sorry to leave, but have to move on. ... [click to read full apartment review]

McClurg Court Center: bad management and going downhill fast ... (Not Recommending)

2004-12-31T11:22:38-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I've lived in McClurg Court for 4 years and have watched the building deteriorate each and every year ... to start, it's an older building with many problems with frequently broken elevators and poorly functioning heat/ac (e.g. ask the management office about their recent adventures with their broken radiators in ... [click to read full apartment review]

McClurg Court Center: Great apartments but horrible maintanence - RESIST THE URGE TO MOVE HERE (Not Recommending)

2004-11-01T14:44:50-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I lived here from May 2003 - May 2004. I loved the apartment and for the price, it was the best deal in the area (at that time). The apartment itself was great and I rarely ever heard any outside noise.

My problems started in December. I had a constantly clogged ... [click to read full apartment review]

McClurg Court Center: I would recommend... (Recommending!)

2004-06-10T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have a great view and tons of closet space. The building is clean and well maintained. The staff is friendly and helpful. It's the best value in the neighborhood. ... [click to read full apartment review]

McClurg Court Center: High Rise with a Great View (Recommending!)

2004-05-09T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I love my view. I live on the 39th floor in a convertible and I can see all of the west side, the Chicago River and Lake Michigan. I am also very pleased with the layout of the apartment.

The doormen are very thoughtful and pleasant. Most of the men ... [click to read full apartment review]

McClurg Court Center: Previously good building in steep decline (Not Recommending)

2004-04-26T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I live in this building since 3 years. When I moved in I was really satified...nice space, good views.
However, I believe that the building was acquired by the current owner and they seem to be run a someone with a recent degree in accounting, but NO idea of how to ... [click to read full apartment review]

McClurg Court Center: Serious management issues (Not Recommending)

2004-04-26T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Our apartment is a great space with an amazing view. You can´t beat the closet space either.

However, the management has serious problems. The elevators are a disaster. The valet parking is terrible and we´re STILL on the waiting list for an assigned spot after more than a year. The ... [click to read full apartment review]

McClurg Court Center: Hideous Management (Not Recommending)

2004-04-23T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: You´ll find that the management here is completely unwillingly to do anything but keep you talking to the flunkies who answer the phones. The concierge was dismissed--without the tenants knowing ; the 24 hour security was dismiised--without the tenants knowing; the elevators never work--and the tenants know this one.
The place ... [click to read full apartment review]

McClurg Court Center: Burglaries & More (Not Recommending)

2004-04-15T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Problems with the apartment:

1. Very bad infestation of spiders on the building windows throughout the summer. Management was completely unwilling to have the windows cleaned on a more regular basis.

2. Full set of elevators are never fully operational - people in the management office must be trying to fix it ... [click to read full apartment review]

McClurg Court Center: Honest opinion (Not Recommending)

2004-04-13T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I´m a young resident physician and have lived here for almost 3 years. At first I thought it was great. I was coming from Texas so living in a great city like Chicago was exciting. The location is amazing. The first few months I would always walk to Navy Pier ... [click to read full apartment review]

McClurg Court Center: Beware positive postings from 3/27/04 thereafter (Not Recommending)

2004-03-26T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Why? because I just had a very unpleasant experience with the same management office that everyone else here is complaining about so vociferously. And in that complaint I informed them of this exact website address and all the complaints found herein. So, if they didn�t know about this site before, ... [click to read full apartment review]

McClurg Court Center: ROFLMAO! This is from McCLURG MGT!! (Not Recommending)

2004-02-22T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Could you guys BE any more obvious? HAHAHAHA PLEASE. Do not rent here. You know it´s pretty bad when MANAGEMENT has to bring up the reviews! This place is a noisy shithole.

Opinion: MCC is the place to be!
From: scb2003 Date: 10/10/2003

I recently stumbled upon this website and am ... [click to read full apartment review]

McClurg Court Center: Not Bad (Recommending!)

2004-01-05T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I love the review "MCL is the place to be"--obviously written by a person in the leasing office. This isn´t a bad place to live though. The location is good. All of the staff are good except for some of the people in the leasing/management office.
There just seems to be ... [click to read full apartment review]

McClurg Court Center: Stay away from this place (Not Recommending)

2003-10-16T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: The first problem I experienced was the garage parking for residents. I understand that another company manages the garage. However, as this is the only parking option for residents, the garage is a reflection of the apartment community. Within the first month, my brand new car was damaged twice.

In ... [click to read full apartment review]

McClurg Court Center: MCC is the place to be! (Recommending!)

2003-10-10T00:00:00-06:00

From scb2003: I recently stumbled upon this website and am very disappointed in the residents that do not have the courage to consult the appropriate people when they have problems in their apartment. I moved here in August 2003 and am deeply satisfied with the service I receive here. First of all, ... [click to read full apartment review]

McClurg Court Center: Horrible Managment, Any Positive Review is a Fake (Not Recommending)

2003-10-08T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have lived here for two years and happy to report that I am leaving soon. All the previous pros and cons are all true.

The elevators could not be worse. It´s so bad that any place I look to rent from I ask if there will be any upgrade to ... [click to read full apartment review]

McClurg Court Center: Stay Away!! (Not Recommending)

2003-08-09T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have lived at McClurg Court for almost two years and am thrilled to be leaving soon. The elevators in this building are terrible! I have been stuck in them several times. There is a spider infestation on the outside of the windows, which are always dirty and washed only ... [click to read full apartment review]

McClurg Court Center: Do NOT move here! (Not Recommending)

2003-04-30T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: My husband and I lived here for 1 year and could not be happier to be out of the building. This is the worse apt. i have ever been in. There walls are paper thin. I could hear my neighbors alarm go off every morning and every night I could ... [click to read full apartment review]