Parkside is a great community. Safe, friendly neighbors, kids playing outside.
However, as of March it is under new management - Parkside Living LLC. The manager's name is Carl. They are renovating the units to have granite countertops, chrome appliances and charging almost $900/ month. But before you pay an exorbitant amount for a 1 bedroom, know this - the buildings are infested with bedbugs, cockroaches, and mice. Bedbugs are the worst and the management refuses to do any sort of integral treatment, only spray which just chases them to your neighbor's apartment (and will get chased right back to you). The parking lot is a mess. You are not guaranteed a spot and you will get towed if you park illegally. You will be allowed 1 car. The stairs are in disrepair. You will not be able to access you 2nd floor apt. The laundry facilities are dirty, smelly, and in disrepair. There is trash everywhere. You can contact Carl with problems, but he will write you a dismissive, patronizing reply. The maintenance guy, Jeff, is great, but he can only do so much. Save your money. There are many other cheaper, nicer options in Glen Ellyn.