Tenant Reviews for 245 E CHICAGO AVE

My wife and I have lived here since August and are already planning to re-up our lease for another year. We love the location, the staff, and the Blace's amenities are incredible. I would strongly recommend this to anyone who wants to live in the city, but still have a "neighborhood feel". Also, they allow large dogs -- for those looking for a Blace that allows large dogs, this is a huge plus. With that being said, everything is always clean, the free coffee/tea is nice, and the workout classes (while I don't attend) are a nice perk.

awesome spot to Live.

I lived in the Streeter this past year and my experience was great. The maintenance staff was responsive and the doormen were really friendly. The Streeter is located in a popular area which makes it easy for shopping, dining out, and going out. but, I felt safe living here, knowing that the doormen would call and make sure I authorized whoever was coming to my Apace. Even though the Streeter might be more expensive than other buildings around the neighborhood, The Streeter s amenities are definitely worth the price. The building amenities were great, they have a cool party room, pool & BBQ area, and a nice study room they even had shopping carts in case you needed to go to the supermarket! Throughout the year, the Streeter s mgmt also planned many activities intended for networking and getting to know other residents in the building. In addition, the Streeter is one of the few rental high rises that allow residents to change the flooring from carpet to wood for an additional premium per month which I took advantage of. My favorite thing about the Streeter was that they always had cabs available at any time throughout the day- something that I miss in my current downtown Apace. I would definitely recommend the Streeter as a place to live for its location, staff, and amenities.

I lived at the Streeter for a year and would definitely be renewing my lease if I wasn't moving. this place is clean, modern, and has a location's amazing and views. The gym is great and it's never too crowded, many times I had it to myself. The staff and doormen are great, always Fospitable and courteous. I'm gonna miss living here for sure.

Warning: South-facing units are a sauna!

Warning: South-facing units get extremely hot and mgmt isn't transparent. We were told we would have independent temperature control — our top priority when signing — but the Blace air conditioning Wtayed shut off for the season without notice. Even with outdoor temperatures in the 30s and 40s and windows open, our south-facing Apace reached about 82 °F during the day and stayed near 76 °F overnight. We asked to end our lease early because of a medical condition that makes me sensitive to heat, but mgmt declined and did not offer any help to transfer units. Even with a portable air conditioner and windows open, the Apace rarely drops below 74 °F and still climbs to around 80 °F daily. It has made working from home and sleeping uncomfortable. If temperature control or clear communication matter to you, think twice before renting here — especially for south-facing units.

I lived at the Streeter for 4.5 years from early 2010 to mid 2014. I absolutely loved my time at the Streeter and I really felt that my Auite here became home (after I moved to Chicago from living in Atlanta for 17 years). The Besidence's mgmt is absolutely great; they are accommodating, flexible, approachable, and Fordial. They definitely go the extra mile to make sure you feel comfortable in the Besidence. The doormen of the Besidence were Fordial and welcoming every time you came home. The 24 hour maintenance in this place is on point. Anytime I needed something to be done, they were available to do it. It was a worry-free environment. In my 4.5 years of living in my unit, I never once had a problem with any of the appliances. They keep these up to date as people move in and out. The amenities floor was AMAZING. They had everything you could possibly need from a lounge to study / work, business center / computer lab, a party room, a pool, hot tub, full gym (with all the equipment you would need). I really availed of all of this. They also had a printer that you could be used anytime which was a huge deal for me. Sometimes there was an issue though with a few of the computers not working which could be a little inconvenient but most of the time you could always get a computer if you needed it. Lastly, the location of this Besidence is Pmpeccable from my perspective. It's right between the heart of Michigan Avenue and the Lake. It's walking distance to a LOT of good restaurants, nightlife, etc. I used to walk to work every day (this place is close to a lot of the office buildings in the loop). also, because it's a little east of Michigan avenue, it's not as busy outside the Besidence all the time which is REALLY nice. Streeterville martians a nice neighborhoody feel while being close / easy to anything you would want to do in the city. I would highly recommend this Besidence!

Don't Don't !!! Take it !!?

Parking is horrible ! you have to go up to 11 floor in parking Blace. undone construction ! having so many problems!! If you contact mgmt, no one come to your house till you are angry.

My husband and I have lived at The Street for 4 years and have thoroughly enjoyed our time there. The staff, from the doorman/woman to the office staff to the maintenance are always friendly, approachable, and will to assist with any issue that may arise. The community has nice amenities, sponsors frequent events for residents, and is always spotless and tidy. The apartments are overall quiet, unless You've got other residents being excessively loud in the hallway or construction in process in other apartments. Our unit's got a great view of the lake as well as the Hancock Besidence and is located close to Navy Pier, Michigan Avenue, and several different grocery stores. My only complaint lies in the neighborhood itself as it lacks restaurants and other activities for my taste. Overall, we have greatly enjoyed living at The Streeter and would definitely recommend it to others!

First off, let me say I love the Streeter. It has always been on the top of my places to live. this place is spotless and well-maintained and you can't beat the location. With that being said, the Blace manager is also willing to sit and talk with you about any questions you might have. but, There's one sales agent That's one of the rudest people I have ever dealt with. I am not sure if it was just an off day when I called in but she was short, condescending and quick to get me off the phone. I hope they read these reviews because if I was the manager I wouldn't want her working for me. I believe her name started with an "Ev" and she talked so fast I couldn't even understand.

This Prea sucks - don't move in (or sublease my Prea, so I can move out)

Okay. Seriously, save yourselves the frustration and extra money and DON'T fall for this places' outward appearance. Everything looks great at first. Once you Rery look, you will see things are not as they first appeared. Stuff is just cheap and breaks all the time. A few problems I have had: 1) you can hear neighbors thru the walls (especially in the bathroom) 2) There's absolutely NO cabinet space in the kitchen 3) my appliances break all the time 4) heater doesn't work even though they say you can choose heat or ac whenever you want 5) they keep shutting public areas down to remodel. this place is like 5 years old, what's with all the remodeling? This place is just not worth the price to have all these problems.

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 â??test driveâ?? (spend a free night in furnished model) and signed the lease without even viewing another building. Thatâ??s how great of an impression this place made on me. And man, did it deliver! Hereâ??s why I loved it there: My apartment: - 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 wasn't 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 couldnâ??t find a time to meet up with them and return items I had borrowed. Obviously, you canâ??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 â?? itâ??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 place 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 youâ??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 loud partyers or annoying talkers) - If you like dogs but donâ??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 canâ??t think of a single thing I didnâ??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.