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3130 North Lake Shore Drive Apartments


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ldpu1011

Resident 2010 - 2011

8/24/2011

I have lived here for over a year now. I signed a longer lease because I am a grad student and was hoping I'd like it enough to stay the whole two years. However, my lease is coming to a close and the rent is not worth staying. I can move into the heart of downtown in a luxury building with the EL steps away for a smidge more and have a larger unit with a balcony, so why wouldn't I... The good: -I drive a large car. I gave up my parking for a while and when I went to get a new spot I was given one that was appropriate for the size of my car. Anytime someone parks in my spot (not often but it has happened on the weekends) the maintenance men are quick to let me park in theirs and tow the perps. -Parking is safe, I have never had an issue with creeps in the garage. On a side, I was told to store my bike in my apartment b/c it would get stolen (by multiple residents) -Pet friendly, I have two dogs... However, there are way too many dogs in the neighborhood/building, if your dog is finicky or anxious (as mine are) it's best to go elsewhere - There are also a ton of people who have ignored the size/breed reqs. -The dog walker, Theresa, is great! She walks for the building and is great with all animals! -Great views of the lake, I leave my blinds open 100% of the time to catch the sunrise/sets. -Maintenance staff is amazing. The guys are nice, friendly, and try to do their best even though there can be a communication gap sometimes, they're really great. It's an old building and there's a lot of work to be done that they just can't do themselves. -Simona and the other woman in the office have always been nice to me. I think Simona might come off a little abrasive, but if you smile and just look past it she can be really helpful. -Closet is big and the hall closet is also pretty spacious. The Bad: -The elevators are horrible. They are currently doing work to replace the call buttons. I don't know if that means elevator 1 will actually stop on our floor on it's way down. At this point we've been working with an avg. of 1.5 elevators for months. I have to hit the up button to catch it and then go back down. I budget 20 mins of my time to catch an elevator when I go anywhere which is a serious problem. -Some of the neighbors... At one point I had neighbors who were sleeping roughly 5 in a 1 br. They also had a ----- spawn for a dog who would sit and bark incessantly right by the door. My neighbors on either side, while improving, are noisy and people are always slamming doors. There are also people who like to antagonize pets, standing outside the door dangling keys or holding loud convos in the hallway. -Callbox: Doesn't work if you don't have a local #. I since got a local phone and it still hasn't been updated even though I asked twice. -The kitchens are tiny and hard to cook in, not to mention there isn't a lot of space for you to store pots and pans for said cooking. -The water is never one temp. I have not taken one shower when I haven't been shocked with extreme cold or hot. -My AC has been broken forever. It needs to be replaced. Period. -If you live on an upper floor in the winter you'll need to be prepared to sleep with the windows open or sweat to death. Heat is on from Nov. to March if not sooner/later. It is HOT. - Also, they take the screens off so you can only crack them unless you want your pet or child to fall out. -Don't expect to hang anything. This building seems to have been made purely out of cement. Hanging is not really an option. The blinds are disgusting and have paint on them so I bought curtains I'd upload a picture, but I'm embarrassed that they are falling out of the wall. -Kitchen space is non-existent... My microwave is on the floor under my table. -Laundry is a joke. I've done laundry here once. It's too expensive and you'll have to dry loads multiple times. Not to mention the one time I did my laundry here someone took mine out while wet and put theirs in to avoid payment. Not the fault of management, but definitely not neighborly. -The workout room is old and small. You still need a gym membership. I feel badly that this is so negative as there are some great neighbors, staff, and perks (like having the beach a hop skip and jump away, corner store, and dry cleaner). However, this isn't a great place for young professionals looking for a home. It is great for college students, starving artists, and those who don't need amenities. Note: 1200 includes my parking fee.

    Review 23 out of 118

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