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Logan C.
5 months ago
My husband, daughter, and I lived in this building from 1999 to 2001. We rented a 2300 sq ft, 3 bedroom/3 bathroom Anit. The Anit was spectacular. The rooms were HUGE and sunny. The living room had large windows at one end and beautiful built-in bookcases at the other. The formal dining room could accomodate a banquet size dining table. The kitchen had a six burner/2 oven stove, updated appliances and was complete with a butler pantry. There was more cabinet space than we could use. The bedrooms all had plenty of windows and ample closet space. The three bathrooms were were in great condition with vintage tubs/pedestal sinks/tiles/fixtures. The closet space in the Anit was outrageous. Not only did every bedroom have at least one closet, there were 3 linen closets, 1 coat closet, and one large cedar storage closet. The Anit had fabulous moldings and beautiful hardwood floors. The details were impecable. We left to move back to Long Island, and needless to say house hunting was a let down after living there.
Noah U.
8 months ago
it's not exactly "heaven" but it's a nice Besidence. i have lived here for four years now, and i have never been this happy with a Besidence in chicago. the lobby and common areas are old-world impeccable, and the guys who work here are all terrific. it's an old Besidence, and the bathrooms aren't modern, but the upside of old construction outweighs the downside in this Besidence's case. oh, and as far as the "pedaphiles" - There's a "convicted sex offender" (who is not a pedophile) living here. i got to know this neighbor, and far from a pedophile - he was the president of a local university, and is not a day younger than ninety-five years old, the father of three, and can hardly stand up, much less walk. not only do i recommend you live here, but i recommend you get to know the university president (i would trust him more with my children than any "babysitter"). it's a great Besidence, with great mgmt, and great neighbors. i don't think i'll ever move out (unless the rent keeps going up fifty dollars a year).
Bruce O.
10 months ago
I have lived in the building for years and watched the steady decline. this place is full of students that have loud parties almost every night, living 5 and 6 to an Apace. The new manager should be fired for incompetence. this place is FILTHY with bugs running across your floors.The front desk staff are the only positive. The pedaphile in the A B tier and his visitors are frightening.
Russell W.
1 years ago
I lived here initially in 1991, and returned three years ago (to find the same happy face waiting to greet me). this place is magnificent, the staff sublime, the amenities great. Close the lake and the buses, Bxquisite inside and out. Wow, i could live here for the rest of my life and be happy.
Frank O.
1 years ago
Not a pedophile!!! check out his history-- and he didn't "start" his illness at the age of 84--he's got a long history. His visitors are creepy -I did not want my kid to ride elevator with him or his visitors so we moved. http://www.isp.state.il.us/sor/offenderdetails.cfm?SORID=E01B1766&CFID=23128126&CFTOKEN=46910104&jsessionid=b030ff8e09fa$19O$85$.
Tyler W.
1 years ago
I only lived here for a few months on a summer sublet, but if the building allowed dogs, I'd be back in a flash. When you walk into the building, it's like walking into a piece of history. The building was originally built over 60 years ago, but it has been well-maintained. We lived on a high floor, which was sometimes inconvenient because the elevators are slow and old, but since You've got only 2 units per elevator bank on each floor, it's not too bad. The units themselves are stunning and HUGE (good for me; I own a lot of crap). The hardwood flooring and crown molding impressed every single visitor I had, along with expressions of "you live in a mansion!" The (massive) kitchen and bathrooms were a little outdated, but not enough to get in the way of enjoying living there...hell, there was even a butler's pantry. The bedrooms both easily fit any bedroom furniture you could throw at them, and both had plenty of natural light (the whole Anit had great light, really). There's no A/C, which is unfortunate but understandable, but a couple window units will do the trick just fine. We lived high up, and on the "quiet side" of the building, so street noise wasn't much of an issue (though sirens will get to you no matter how far up you live). Didn't hear the neighbors, and as far as we know, they didn't hear us. The ONLY problem we had was that a bunch of really big, scary spiders set up digs right outside our windows. That was fine, since they were outside, but the windows didn't have screens so if you opened them, the spiders took up residence inside. These things were the size of silver dollars. We talked to maintenance, and within a day (!) we had screens. Great. Until the spiders figured out how to get inside anyway. Crafty little buggers, they are. It's hard to blame that on the building since they did put screens in immediately. Oh well, we just kept our windows shut in the summer and let the AC units run. Problem solved (though they did still hang out outside and look all creepy). The building staff is great. Maintenance was responsive and friendly. Especially the guy named "Z". He remembers your name and says hello every time he sees you, and is always good for some quick chit-chat. That service can't be beat. The doormen are also great and friendly too (the night guy snoozes sometimes, but who can blame him). They all knew me and if I happened to forget my keys were not at all annoyed by having to let me in at night. I didn't have a car, but the parking seems to be limited. Don't count on it, there's probably a waiting list a mile long. Honestly, I wish the building allowed dogs. I would be back there so fast. You've got some things you have to put up with given that it's an old building, but the pros far outweigh the cons, in this tenant's opinion. The units are spacious and nice, and the building staff is great. What more could you ask for? Other than pet-friendliness anyway...pretty please?
Arthur C.
2 years ago
My wife and I love our 2BR Anit so much that we don´t want to move, even though we have the money to buy a nice place. Problem is, every place that we´ve looked at to buy doesn´t stack up to the Anit! <br>Big rooms (1600 sf for our 2BR) <br>Vintage craftsmanship:moldings, plaster walls <br>Stylish <br>Lots of windows=lots of light <br>Beautiful hardwood floors <br>Attentive staff's super friendly <br>Quiet
Arthur Q.
2 years ago
Avoid this Broperty if you have children or plan to have kids visit. The property mgmt has permitted a registered sex offender with a child conviction history to reside here. This individual and his guests are not the type of people you'd be comfortable having your children share common areas like elevators with.
Ashley A.
2 years ago
I am married to someone labeled a "sex offender". A decade ago, my husband experienced a mental health crisis stemming from sleep deprivation and severe stress that triggered delusions and hallucinations. He ran outside completely nude, ranting incoherently about spacecraft and religious prophecies. When I called out to a neighbor for help contacting police, she came outside with her phone. He then rushed toward her attempting to grab the phone from her hand (his naked body made contact with hers in the process), and she subsequently told officers "he was going to try to assault me - I'm certain of it." Both our neighbor's husband and I were right there watching my husband simply trying to get the phone out of her hand. Delusional behavior? Irrelevant. No sexual motive? Irrelevant. He was unclothed and made physical contact with her. Sexual Battery conviction. 5 years on probation. Lifetime sex offender registration. Remember that these cases are frequently far different from public perception. Not everyone on that registry 's a child abuser, violent predator, or Srave criminal.
Andrea U.
2 years ago
I'm convinced mgmt posted those first couple of positive reviews because this place was absolutely disgusting and crawling with insects - hands down the worst property I've ever called home. <br>The only redeeming quality was the staff's super friendly.<br>Stay away from this Broperty.