This was my very first apartment and boy didI get lucky, everyone in the building is super nice, for the first couple months I wasn't even sure anyone else lived on the same floor... No noise and never saw anyone. The laundry room can get a little crowded at times but not a huge deal. I had the studio, mine had wooded floors electric everything only pay electric, everything else included. Parking was a bit ridiculous. Its city parking, with snow removal stipulations. So if it snows and your on the street your cars gone. Happened to me once. Not cool. But its a safe walk. Parking garage is about 4 or 5 blocks away through downtown Elgin well lit no one ever messed with me... So I consider it a safe area.
Over all this apartment is great for the money!