I lived at The Streeter for a year and a half and have nothing but absolutely great things to say. I love and greatly miss the building, apartment, staff (especially the awesome door staff!), amenities, and location. The only reason I moved out is because I had to move overseas.
When I first looked for apartments in Chicago, I happened to walk by The Streeter on my way to another building. It was the first building I saw. I signed up to Ć¢??test driveĆ¢?? (spend a free night in furnished model) and signed the lease without even viewing another building. ThatĆ¢??s how great of an impression this place made on me. And man, did it deliver! HereĆ¢??s why I loved it there:
My apartment:
- Very spacious, especially the closets (I lived in a convertible first, then a studio)
- Up-to-date kitchen with lots of cabinet space and dishwashers
- Washer & dryer in unit (who has that in the city!?)
- Floor-to-ceiling windows
- Large bathroom
My busy schedule:
- When something was broken, I just emailed the leasing office or stopped by on my way out to work, gave them permission to enter my apartment and - bam! - when I came home from work, it was fixed, whether it was broken lightbulbs, A/C, or sink drain.
- Work, print, go online anytime thanks to the 24-hour business center and library
- Take work outside thanks to free WiFi on the community room patio
- Coming home late was not a safety issue here thanks to the brightly lit lobby with a friendly doorman who knows my name sees me get out of a cab and makes sure I get in safely. I never felt unsafe here.
- I have picked up many packages from the valet because I travel so much. I have also left items with the doorman for my friends to pick up if I couldnĆ¢??t find a time to meet up with them and return items I had borrowed. Obviously, you canĆ¢??t take this for granted and it helps to have a good relationship with the staff, but in my experience everyone is willing to help out and make your life easier.
My health & fitness:
- Can't beat free yoga classes and boot camp
- Train for a triathlon during winter: Treadmill, stationary bike and resistance pool
- Heal an aching back in the sauna and steam room
- Relax in the hot tub after a long
- Read a book while floating in the pool
- 2 blocks from my running route on the lake
My taste buds:
- D4 Irish Pub (with delivery!) and Dollop Coffee House in the building, Starbucks around the corner (and an endless array of outside dining Ć¢?? itĆ¢??s Streeterville, after all)
- Trying new local restaurants when they sell meals in the lobby 2x per week
- Free coffee and tea
- Free popcorn in the community room
My friends:
- My friends always loved hanging out in my apartment; great space, even in the studio
- For larger gatherings, watching games on TV or to play pool and foosball, the community room is awesome
- Renting guest suites is a great alternative to hotels for out-of-town friends if your apartment is small
Other great things:
- ALL the staff is awesome. No exceptions. I was blessed with so many smiles and friendly conversations. My advice to all residents: Remember the golden rule. If youĆ¢??re friendly to the staff, they return your kindness 100-fold.
- When I had to move before my lease ended, I utilized the option to re-let to a qualified applicant instead of breaking the lease for a fee. The new tenant got to take over my rate and I was completely out of the deal (no hassle with subletting). Awesome!
- All my neighbors, whether in the apartments surrounding mine or those I met on the elevator, were friendly and calm (no noisy partyers or annoying talkers)
- If you like dogs but donĆ¢??t have one of your own, get your puppy cuddles from all the cool neighbors who do have dogs (I loved this part.)
Downsides:
I honestly canĆ¢??t think of a single thing I didnĆ¢??t like here. There were times when I would have preferred longer hours for the pool & outside common areas but I understand that noise level and setting aside time for cleaning those areas are important.
PS: No. Nobody paid me to write this. If you are not convinced that this place is as awesome as I say, I highly recommend you just go visit. Spend a night in the guest suite. Ask if you can try the gym and the pool. Ask a resident on the elevator how they like it there. Experience it. You will love it.