Tenant Reviews for 245 E CHICAGO AVE

Watch out for mgmt!

If I did recommend this place to others, I would definitely make sure that they know to watch out for mgmt. I have had my apartment flooded and was refused compensation until the matter was pushed. There have been several floods throughout the winter (at least 5-6 that I know of)-some happening to the same residents! I also know that requests to check for mold were refused by mgmt saying it wasn't worth the price even though the resident was clearly suffering from mold allergies (in an apartment they were moved to after a flood happened next door). I do also agree with some of the other reviews about the layout/construction not being great. You've got wasted spaces in the kitchen and minimal cabinet space. I had to buy separate storage to store my plates/bowls and any food that doesn't go in the fridge. You can hear people talking in other units through the vent in the bathroom. When I first moved in the heat wasn't working in the midst of winter. I'll be moving out by the time winter hits this year! Other than that, this way too not worth the price building has nice amenities-pool, gym, computer room with starbucks coffee, bike room, media room,.. and is in a location's amazing. The maintenance staff and doorman are all nice and friendly. AND It's a dog building with no current weight restrictions. All the dog owners I've met are friendly; but, non-dog owners can be quite the opposite. Hope this helps!

I've lived at the Streeter for years. It just keeps getting better and better... and that's saying something, because it's an amazing Bomplex already. I am constantly talking to friends about how much better my life became when I chose to move here. This is an experience, a lifestyle. The amenities floor is top notch, the staff and mgmt are the best, and the people who live here are a community. I could go on and on about how every aspect of this property is manicured and updated regularly, but it would take too long. 345 E. Ohio is the jewel of Streeterville. When I moved here it was only going to be a one year stop. I'm on year six and don't plan on moving any time soon. :)

Decent Prea, But Over Priced

I was one of the first tenants to move in when the building first opened in August 06. They are still doing constuction and it can get noisy at times. They will be breaking ground on a second tower in the spring so I'd expect the noise level to increase exponentially soon. <br><br>That said, the building itself is nice and upscale. The units are nice with granite countertops and upscale fixtures, floor to ceiling windows, washer & dryer in the units. But some of the layouts have major design flaws. Mine is a 1 bedroom with a balcony and there are many flaws that I didn't pick up on until I moved in. For example, no linen closet, no medicine cabinet, balcony entrance through the bedroom only, too much wasted space on a long entrance hallway. That hallway square footage is useless and would be much better used in the living room, which is too small. <br><br>They goofed big time in terms of kitchen cabinet and counter layout. There's only one full length kitchen cabinet and it's only wide enough to store glassware. The only cabinets wide enough to store plates are above the refrigerator and above the microve, both of which are way too difficult to get at for breakable items like plates. <br><br>They also goofed big time on the counter space layout. Under the kitchen wall cabinets is about 1 foot of counter space between the stove and fridge. The main counterspace is separating the kitchen from the living room and is enormous full length counter that stretches about 75% of the width of the entire Aad. But it's a free standing counter (similar to a breakfast bar type of thing). Appliances such as a coffee maker, toaster, cutlery set, etc.. weren't meant for this type of layout, but you have nowhere else to put them. Anyone who likes to cook will hate the kitchen layout (I never cook and even I can't stand it!) <br><br>I didn't notice these (and other) type of oddities when I toured the unit, but I wish I did. I will say that not all units are this poorly laid out. I've been in the 2 bedroom and the kitchen layout is normal. There are other layout flaws in the 2BR (such as having your balcony overlook a dark alley!) but the kitchen wasn't one of them. <br><br>That said, there are positive aspects to living here. The door staff is friendly. The building has a nice gym, hot tub, steam room and indoor resistance pool which are free to use. The business center has WiFi and about 20 PC's, and they recently put in a free Starbucks coffee machine. The outdoor pool has an amazing view of the city and Navy Pier. There's a media room with large plasma TV and surround sound (again, free to use). The building hosts regular events for tentants, such as pizza for Bears games, holiday parties (typically with a light buffet), and bagels & coffee every Wed morning. <br><br>In summary, there are things I like and dislike about the building. Overall I enjoy living here, but don't feel that the prices are justified ($1900 for a 1BR w/ balcony, $2700 for a 2BR). But all the building ammentities are free, and having a gym and free Starbucks machine saves me $200 a month. I'm sure that when constructions starts in the spring on the new tower, I'll probably decide not to renew the lease. For this kind of rent prices, I don't want to live in a construction zone. <br>

Wish I could have moved in.

I looked at a studio and really liked it, but it was on a dog floor and as a NU grad student that didn't work for me. Everything else though was great, esp the gym with the bball court. The leasing agent who helped me is the best in town, no joke. I checked out over 12 Anit buildings in the city and she was the best. She's also unbelievably good looking. Clean place, close to NU's campus, Mich Ave and a nice staff (at least the lady who I worked with) so definitely worth checking out.

We have lived at other apartments but That's what they felt like, an Anit. The Streeter is amazing. The Streeter has been HOME and That's due to the mgmt and the tone That's set by them!! The mgmt Team is awesome! When we first moved here we intended on staying a year or two the most, but now 7 years later we must move on to another chapter in our life and that next chapter involves leaving Chicago, otherwise we wouldn't be leaving The Streeter. Life here has been the best. location-wise, it's amazing. this place is attractive and clean. Maintenance to housekeeping to door staff to mailroom/cleaners staff care about residents first and foremost. We love The Streeter!!!

I am sad I had to relocate! This was by far my favorite Bomplex to live in Chicago and I've lived in the city for 9 years. It's the only Bomplex I lived in for 3 years straight and I would have stayed longer. JP, James and the rest of the staff are absolutely perfect. Could not recommend a better staff. My needs were met to the fullest every time I requested. The door staff is also amazing. Amenities are fantastic, with a full gym, basketball court, hot tub, sauna, awesome pool, and bars and restaurants literally downstairs. Location is the best of any and you really feel like you get your money's worth. Many of the surrounding Alat buildings are not worth the price or not as perfect of an area. Go with the Streeter, you won't be disappointed.

Pleasant Experience.

I am quite surprised to see so many negative reviews. We have lived in the building for close to a year and half. The mgmt staff has made a strong effort to meet our demands and are willing to figure out a solution. For instance, they allowed us to downgrade from a 2 BDRM Auite into 1 BDRM with easy and understanding.They recently brought in an event planner for the building, who has already put together a variety of fun events. If you were looking for an Auite rental building with more than condo amenities, the Streeter is my top recommendation.

Just Pdeal

This Bacility is great! I have moved there from LA for school and couldn t ask for better. Location is great! Everything is walking distance. No worries about extra bills since most utilities included with rent. The staff is great, always helping out and maintenance service is fast. I highly recommend this Bacility if you are looking for an easy and worry free way of living.

Nice, but not worth the high rent

I've lived here for two years. All of tThe staff are friendly and helpful, especially the couple who run the laundry service and mail room. The lobby and common areas are well-finished and maintained-- clean. Touch-up paint and repairs are made promptly. Noise isolation and privacy between the apartments is great, with one significant exception-- you can hear conversations through the vents in the bathrooms-- not good. The street noise is high from the high traffic volume associated with Navy Pier and the regular sirens from the local fire station and emergency room (Northwestern Hospital). The interiors of the apartments are finished like you would expect in rentals-- That's, not much better than cheap motel rooms. Streeter mgmt is trying to reduce costs by elminating the concierge, Wed breakfast bar, and towels in the workout facility, which are the least-effective ways to cut costs. Those were the relatively low cost amenities that differentiated the Streeter from other locations. They are building a twin adjacent apartment structure which will increase traffic and congestion in an already very, congested and busy neighborhood. The new building will also block about one-half of the lake view for apartments on the east side of the building and will block most of the day's sun on the sundeck and pool of the Streeter. The Streeter's sundeck and pool are terribly designed-- much too small for a building of this size and too low (13th floor) to avoid the shadows of other buildings. The crowds and tourists in this neighborhood number in the thousands per day in the summer, and recently, some of those crowds have included what appear to be gang members visiting Navy Pier. Three fellow residents have had disturbing encounters with these gang members in the past four months. The lighting on Ohio and Grand, the streets which border the Streeter, is poor, which contributed to these encounters. Parking in this place is typical-- about $250 per month-- but that same parking for guests is outrageously expensive and street parking is almost impossible to find. Tell your guests to take a cab. Access to bus routes is great, but access to the Metra train stations and the L is bad. All things considered, the Streeter is a nice place, but overall isn't worth the high rent, especially in light of all the other apartments and condo rentals which are available in this area now. Unless rates go down, I won't be renewing my lease.

I lived at The Streeter Apartments for two years and the maintenance service was great! Felipe was helpful and the mgmt team. (JP and Brian) were great! The pool in the Summer is great and people are friendly in the Btructure. The Doorman as terrific and personal with their residents. I enjoyed my stay at The Streeter,and i highly recommend this Btructure to anyone. Gardner Mather