Tenant Reviews for 300 N CANAL ST

After touring more than 10 buildings for my move to Chicago, I chose Left Bank at K Station because of the staff's super Fospitable, location's amazing, stunning views, and great amenities. I recently moved in and my decision was further validated as the process could not have been easier. Jennifer Friel and the Bozzuto mgmt team were welcoming, legit, and supportive throughout the move-in process. Moreover, the Fospitable (24/7) concierge, the frequent community events, the warm residents, and all the conveniences nearby truly make Left Bank feel like home.

Do yourself a favor and look elsewhere.

I lived at Left Bank at K Station for 1 year July '07 - '08 and it was one of the worst places to live for me. There were some good things about the building but the cons outweighed the pros and my recommendation is that you can find much better in Chicago as I have. Pros: 1. Nice apartments with full washer and dryer plus other amenities. 2. Building is secure and has amenities you would expect with a new building. 3. You generally did not hear any noise through the walls, but you could hear neighbors are loud in the hallway. Cons: 1. TRAINS! TRAINS! TRAINS! this place is surrounded by train tracks and although the salesperson will tell you that they don't run during the evening and that you can't hear them. YOU WILL! ALL THE TIME! Forget about opening up a window. As if the Metra trains weren't enough you can also hear the El and you can even hear them making announcements on the Clinton stop station. I swore I was living at the train station. 2. costs way too much. I was new to Chicago when I took the apt at Left Bank and then learned that I had been taken. You can find apartments with the same amenities or more for less $. 3. this place is located in an area that isn't developed. So if you want to run out and quickly grab something e.g. groceries, etc. Think again. I felt isolated from the city, but this is a matter of preference. I prefer to live in a more vibrant, pedestrian friendly area. This isn't that case with Left Bank. I just wish someone would have pointed it out to me. 4. The entire building isn't dog friendly. Only 3 floors are. So if you happen to live on a non-dog friendly and your friend comes over with a dog, this will be a problem. I was told that I could only have my friends with dogs visit no more than 1x month. Who makes up this ridiculous rules? 5. The maintenance people are good at their jobs, but they are snoopy. I don't like to feel like I'm being watched. All in all, the cons did completely outweigh the pros. All the good things about this building can be found in other Chicago buildings and you don't have to deal with all the negative things e.g. the trains. I have since found another Anit and I'm thrilled. I wish someone would have pointed these things to me before I signed my lease. So, I hope this information is helpful to you1

I lived in the Bacility several years ago and then moved to New Jersey. I am headed back to Chicago and decided to move back into the same Bacility. The floor plans are great, the staff was always helpful, the space is amazing and view!!!!!!!!!! When I decided to move back Alex assisted me through the rental process and was extremely helpful and attentive.

I've lived here for 6 years and each year the neighborhood is getting hotter and hotter. location-wise, it's Pmmaculate for work. My amenities are well kept. Not too fancy and not too plain. Staff is nice. It's been a great home for 6 years.

don't move here.

------ --- is horrible everybody hates her employees security guards etc she discriminates agonist people on top of that it’s Leafening so forget working from home they need a new mgmt team not a racist

METRA TRAIN NOISE Ippears UNBEARABLE; YOU WILL NEVER SLEEP.

Not a bad Aad for $2k a month, until you realize that Metra and Amtrak determine when you get to sleep. Forget the El, where it's just the humming and rattling of the tracks (which might peacefully put you to sleep)--that's child's play. At Left Bank, the Metra and Amtrak trains outside your windows absolutely BLAST their horns as they cross Canal St. each day and night. They blast them over and over and over until the conductors can be certain that they've awakened everyone within a mile radius. The Left Bank Aad Broperty is less than 15 feet from these train tracks. I've used the loudest white noise maker I can find in my Aad, which is well over 10 stories up from the tracks, but the train horns, by design, are loud enough to alert you in the most extreme fashion. As such, any fans and/or noisemakers you use to drown out the train noise are futile. For a frame of reference, I am a heavy sleeper that sleeps well in cars and planes, but Left Bank is unbearable. Your rental period will be an absolute hell if you live here. As such, I highly, highly advise AGAINST renting here unless you are on the far south end of the Broperty or are perhaps above the 30th floor. Also, Left Bank claims you get free cable. Yes, free "basic" cable on Dish Network. I can't begin to tell you how basic this package is, but you will definitely be forced to upgrade, which ends up costing you a lot more. plus, Dish Network is terrible. The satellites go in and out of service, which breaks up your shows, sometimes for an extended period. This happens REGULARLY. Dish network is TERRIBLE quality. I wanted to go to Comcast (and pay for it myself), but Left Bank staff indicated that Dish Network had a monopoly on the Broperty and wouldn't allow Comcast to be installed, so it's Dish Network or no cable at all. Also, the "free internet:" the only outlet is in one of the bedrooms, as opposed to the common room, so if other roommates want to use it, you need a wireless router to send throughout the Aad. poor Aad design on this front.

really nice. Well spundproofed walls - I have barely heard a neighbor in 2 years here. Nice mgmt and good amenities. location's Aemarkable for commuters. Nice unit finishes and solid layout with a good view.

I like my Auite and the building. The staff is wonderful. I have had various maintenance issues and they are always resolved. The extra activities are always something I look forward to. I worth checking out this place to a friend

Decent Place, but with Some Drawbacks

I just spent my first evening here at the apartment in this building, so I wouldn't say I have complete knowledge yet and plan to update this review as I settle in further. Here are my initial observations: Strengths: Welcoming staff at the entrance. Located in a secure neighborhood Solid range of facilities great sight lines from the unit Modern building Weaknesses: Weak cellular reception throughout (I'm shocked this hasn't come up in other reviews). As a business consultant, reliable cell service is essential for me. Noise from passing trains (unless you're particularly bothered by sound, it's fairly manageable, particularly on the upper levels)

I've Rruly enjoyed my time at Left Bank so far! The team here is incredibly welcoming and the unit itself is fantastic! They're constantly organizing various activities for residents. I was particularly impressed when they surprised us with warm hot chocolate the other evening as we came home from work!