I am surprised by the negative reviews given here but I am glad that a space is provided to express varied opinions: negative or positive. I have lived here for about 10 years. Once I looked at other subsidized housing arrangements but in the end remained convinced that Gideon Ct. Apts. will continue to be the best place for me and my children. Why? [Due to space I can only enumerate but not elaborate](1) They are successful in discouraging the bullying of children. (2) pedophiles repelled like roaches (3) cameras deter crime (4) they expect/demand paper work follow up in order that our/your tax payers money is not mismanaged/fraud control (5) when something breaks they fix it (not the same/next day but they will fix it) (6) a bunch of guys (contracted) were ogling/imposing their nasty ways on us women as we walked in and out of the building;this mountain man behavior was called to the men's attention and they 'became' professional workers in an instant -- I was amazed. (7) i am a light sleeper; noise level down ??? of the time. I could say more. In the 10 years that I've lived here as a single mother, college student and employee (KishCollege/NIU) I have had numerous experiences with Gideon. Always positive. If you want to feel safe,raise your children in peace, while attempting to complete some important goals in life (e.g. college), Gideon is the place for you.I really love this place. I cannot tell you how grateful I am for how this place is run and how management consistently does what is best for its tenants. If you don't like the 24/7 cameras, that they do control noise levels, that they maintain surveillance to deter crime from taking over this community as it has happens to other communities, if you resent the paper work b/c they want to control fraud, if you can't handle that they warn you to control your kid from bullying other children ... this place is not for you. You must find your homes someplace else. Me and my children found ours.