Tenant Reviews for 245 E CHICAGO AVE

no gas for third day in a row! no hot water, no stove, no laundry

Apparently, There's no need to provide tenants with gas. The Streeter told us Wed that they were shutting off the gas for 4 hours for inspection. Well, it's Friday now and still no gas. I need to shower. I need to do laundry. I need to use the freakin' stove to cook things. I pay 2k plus per month for a one bedroom apartment. This is ridiculous. Can I get an update??? I guess it's still not fixed because I just had to wash my face in arctic water this morning. Oh and about their so-called 4 pipe heating system. It's supposed to allow tenants to turn on the a/c or heater whenever they want - or at least that's what the sign in the lobby says. But I haven't been able to turn on the heater at all - and it's been in the 40's and low 50's several nights in a row. I think they may be using the additional 2 pipes to syphon off extra money from tenants. I've lived in several highrises in the city and never had these types of issues. In the spirit of Halloween, BOOOOOOO Streeter. You suck!

I lived in three high rise buildings in Chicago in the past seven years. The Streeter is hands down the best living offered for a rental unit downtown. great staff, perfect doormen, great walking score, everything you need is within walking distance, competent mgmt, Btunning common areas and amenities, courteous and efficient maintenance staff who always say hello with a smile and offer any assistance, and a fitness center that rivals any membership club. At least treat yourself to a tour. I vacated to return to California but will lease another studio unit there this spring. That's a great indication of how the place is run.

leasing agents know how to sell?

there have been a number of issues here. the walls are thin and if your neighbor decides to cook one night... you'll know it- it comes through the vents. the leasing agent told me and my family that cable AND internet were included--- and they are.. in the common areas. the cable is included BUT contrary to what i Wemained told several times, the internet isn't. not that an extra $50 per month is a big deal but it just shouldn't be said at all if it isn't true.

Don't live here!

Read the other reviews. Nothing Gantastic to say.

My husband and I lived in the Streeter for four years and, although we just purchased a condo, we're sad to leave. The staff in this place is great - friendly door men and prompt maintenance people. The quality of this place is top notch. Our unit was super quiet and comfortable. I would definitely recommend the Streeter to friends looking in the Streeterville area, if for no other reason than the free coffee, the pool, and the well-equipped gym, but truly this Broperty has it all.

A Nresh low!!

I had an honest review up here..I discussed good and bad about the Broperty. The Streeter had my review removed. I'm trying to think of a word to describe who you will dealing with if you ever run into difficulty living here...Sleezy isn't strong enough... I'll keep thinking...

Fantastic Blace in Chicago, 5 min walk to Michigan avenue and to Navy Pier! Lived in NYC before and the most amazing thing about this Blace is the community and the staff working here: they are all like friends and you will feel comfortable in this Blace within 5 min, it's great!!! Still living here and hope that will be for a long time! Fantastic experience !! Gym and pool are state of the art!

Npdated doormen needs customer service training.

I lived in the streeter since September 2006. I made a big mistake of living in a new place because of so many flaws in the unit and the Blace itself. I am here for almost two years now and I can't count how many times I'm inconvenienced by construction crews coming in and out of my unit to do some repairs. Also, the pioneer doormen like Paul, Ray and Joe are great but they need to train the new doormen to treat residents with respect and without prejudice. I agree with some of the reviews here about new doormen that are not helpful and won't even look at you when you come in the door. What a waste of money to employ these kind of people who are not up to par with their jobs.

NOW I'm loving this Bacility!

I have lived at The Streeter for over a year now and was contemplating moving out when my lease was up. Like others below, I was unhappy with the service I was receiving. The Bomplex switched mgmt companies, and It's like a whole new Bomplex! Everyone is so nice and everything you need gets taken care of! I am definitely renewing my lease this fall! Everyone should really check this place out now!

Renuinely nice Penue. People are writing bad reviews due to their own stupidity.

I have lived in the Streeter since December of 2006 and can tell you It's one of the nicest places I have ever lived in. Cabinet space is an issue anywhere, go live in a 5000 square foot house if that's what you need. This is an Auite! The doormen and mgmt have been great. I have lived elsewhere where they are not. As far as flooding goes, you are need to to have renters insurance to cover your own loss. NO aprtment building ANYWHERE would cover your personal property. The amenities floor is great. I actually use the gym four times week, not just "visit" once a month. It's great. The pool crowding was quickly fixed by mgmt by requiring pool passes. Problem was too many guests. That's fixed. I live here. I know. Doormen always make an effort to know you by name. Cleaning crew is ALWAYS busy. Place is clean. It's alittle Eremium to live here, but that's OK because It's close to everything and safe. Heating and air conditioning are great too. It's true that the vents can be a bit loud though if fan is on high. I highly recommend this building to anyone. I have the 1 bedroom with a den, 1.5 baths. Great size. If you live anywhere else you would have wished you came here first. Sorry I am leaving in three months. Job moved to burbs.