What a joke. I booked a unit on the lake front for 8 days as I am traveling across country from California to Chicago to see my best friends newborn. The group confirmed and communicated that everything was confirmed, and 5 days from check in, they requested to move us to a different unit. The other unit didn't have the same amenities as the one we originally booked (you can just compare on their website), and so we requested to stay in the original booked unit. They then said nope sorry, we are cancelling this reservation and can't accommodate because of "communication". What type of bs service is this? I manage an AirBNB myself, and it's so easy to be accommodating and helpful. These guys totally blew it, and are careless. Don't rent from them, unless you want a headache. Plenty of more professionals out there to work with, this is crap. read more

Becovic - At 12:16 they explain the alternative unit they wanted to switch us to and then at 12:18 they cancel. - Property Management Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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I would start by thanking Becovic for my new Place in the heart of Rogers park. It would be a great pleasure to give a special thanks to our leasing agent Cooper. Cooper showed an amazing knowledge behind every unit he showed. But also a historical building that certainly shocked me. Behind his professionalism he also encouraged me to give it a thought behind what unit my wife and I would want. Or would best suit us. And our new family chapter as newlyweds. Cooper extended his professional and caring manners when we once picked a unit. A third party company had screwed our application up. But Cooper was quick to make sure everything was worked on and fixed. He made it his top priority to ensure we had a fixed on our application and the ideal unit my wife and I picked. Not only did it give me a peace of mind but my wife was more then happy. And so the saying says. Happy wife happy life. I will definitely recommend Cooper to other peers looking for a home. read more

I moved in several months ago and my experience has been less than satisfactory. I was really looking forward into moving into the space (7645 N. Sheridan) and while I enjoy the living space and amenities Becovic Group is another story. I had no problem reaching anyone to set up an appointment for viewing in fact, I was able to see the apartment within a few hours of calling. Before becoming a tenant, reaching the leasing dept (primarily w/ Meaghan) was not an issue. Within just a few days after moving in I noticed leaking in the ceiling. I called a handful of times and to my surprise the phones were disconnected. I even left voicemails that were never returned. It has been 2 months and the issue persist. I have put in 5 requests for maintenance. After 2-3 weeks of phones calls and emails I was finally contacted just to be told that they needed to outsource contractors to fix leaks stemming from the roof. As a tenant, this is not acceptable. Aside from the leasing department, everyone has been very nice including onsite maintenance who cleans the common areas daily and the maintenance manager Nate however, the issue is still ongoing. The only reason I've received any kind of response is because I have continued to reach out. Not once has someone initiated contact with me. Meanwhile, my ceiling is still leaking and there is a hole in the ceiling that needs to be patched. The concrete around the pipes had crumbled! I will say, there was another instance I had to call maintenance due to plumbing issues. They responded and addressed it quickly within 24 hours. After speaking with the maintenance manager it sounds like they might be understaffed but that's speculation. I'm still unsure why my primary concern is not being address. There is a lack of communication on their end. The apartment itself is nice w/ more amenities than the average (W/D in unit, onsite gym, dog run and affordable near the lake etc) so if you have the patience to see things through you'll enjoy the space but it comes at a cost. ** Rent with caution ** it seems they are more interested in bringing you on than they are of taking care of you as a tenant, over promising and under delivering. I'm not sure what the hang up is but this isn't how you treat paying tenants. read more

Becovic - Leak in ceiling - Property Management Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

staff here is very unprofessional and rude. merely inquired about parking at one of the edgewater properties. was given such a run around and spoke to 3 different ppl (some random blk guy..some woman name Amber and some random woman today 3/13 who basically said "how can i help you today?" As if I'm bothering her with something. def would advise to owners be careful the companies you hire to represent your brand. not everyone is ok board with the company vision esp disgruntled employees. read more

What a crapfest. Last night, around 11, a raucous party on the roof suddenly started throwing firecrackers onto the alley below where my bedroom windows are. They didn't stop until midnight, then they started partying in front for a couple more hours. The building at 7710 N. Sheridan makes it almost impossible for me to get a decent night's sleep. They seem to encourage partying at all hours and haven't lifted a finger to stop the situation. If you need a decent night's sleep before you have to wake up and got to work, this place is not for you. I thought this was a nice quiet residential street and the rest of it is. This place is just full of uncaring partying assholes and I think this company encourages that behavior. read more

This is the first time I have ever felt it was necessary to write reviews on a company to warn other possible candidates. After falling into financially difficult times while attending school full-time I have communicated with Becovic of my current situation and doing my absolute best financially making up the difference in my balance. However, it seems its not respected or worthy to Becovic that some tenants face financial hardships. In the past two years I have never disagreed with the set amount Becovic sets for its not so worthy apartments especially since some amenities are not functional or have been broken since earlier this year. In the past few days I have been receiving emails from Bibiana Hernandez, which has been a very unpleasant experience and quite stressful. On November 29th Bibiana contacted me of payment, I informed Bibiana that I have ran into financial troubles and was also applying for renters assistance to help take care of the remaining balance until my lease ends on 01/31/24. I had already informed Becovic I will vacate the apartment and wanted to explore the option of terminating my lease sooner than 01/31/24. I was quoted the lease agreement and said that was fine but in the meantime I will continue to make payments to lower my balance. However, Bibiana excessive and passive aggressive manner became noticeable when I kept receiving emails after the constant reminder. I originally informed Bibiana I would be able to make a payment of a certain amount which I luckily was able to lower my balance more than the quoted amount. Because Becovic has me making payments through a pay slip method , local atm's generally have a smaller amount. Which I have communicated several times prior to all future payments. After making a larger payment earlier today, Bibiana responded in an email today stating, "Please be aware if rent is not paid by 12/05/23 your account will be in eviction". Bibiana told me she was aware of the payment made earlier today which brought my balance down very generously but she not once acknowledged nor did she try and ask when the remaining amount will be paid. Like anyone, you grow frustrated and all your hard earned money isn't good enough for this company. The respect and values of this company is not worth peoples money. I would strongly advise to spend your money else where when it comes to Becovic. read more

Becovic bought out a privately owned apartment complex in edgewater and raised the rent from $985 for a 1 bedroom to $1300. To 'justify' this gross increase, they renovated the same 1-bedroom square footage to a 2 bedroom apartment with stainless steel appliances. read more

I'm living in hell! When I wake up in the morning it smells like a sewer. When I get from the gym in the morning it smells like sewer. When I work I smell sewerage and also when I try to sleep at night. I have never had so many suicidal thoughts. I want to kill myself living here! I'm so stressed and depressed. read more

DO NOT USE BECOVIC! We have had nothing but issues with getting someone to our apartment to fix our unit. We are clean freaks, but that doesn't mean anything to the black mold growing in our bathroom and the ceiling and wall caving in. They promise to send someone to fix it, never call, never show and no one follows up. DO NOT WASTE YOUR TIME. Run in the opposite direction. This has been going on for months. My bathroom also has issues with the grout in between the tiles. They "redid" it twice now. First time someone showed up, he asked what he was supposed to paint. There was nothing to paint. Not only did he not come for what he was supposed to do...but when he finally started working on redoing the grout, it started falling apart. I never write reviews on anything, but please do not wasted your time. This is a huge health concern! read more

My boyfriend and I were planning to relocate to the Evanston/Rodgers Park, IL area. I spoke with Jenny with the Becovic Group and she was great! She helped me find apartments that would be available around the time we wanted to move in, and sent links and pictures. We were scheduled to view new, renovated apartments called The Lake Terrace with smart features in the apartment (WiFi lights, smart mirror in the bathroom, etc.) on a Saturday at 1:00pm with an agent. The apartments were beautiful and had stainless steel appliances. The communication with the agent showing us the unit was great, up until he did not show up. He confirmed the showing for 1:00pm and told me he would meet us there at that time. We arrived 30 minutes early to walk around the area, and waited for him at the front entrance 10 minutes before. It ended up being 1:35, 35 minutes late for the appointment with NO text/call update on where he was, that I decided to give the office a call and figure out what's going on. The receptionist was nice and called the agent, which she said another individual was coming to show and will be arriving in 5-10 minutes. 15 minutes later no one had shown up, which made us very irritated and unappreciated, so we called the office again in which she said "he's at the front door." We went to the front door AGAIN, and no one was there after waiting 10 minutes. I received a text from the original agent that was going to show the apartment, apologizing 41 minutes AFTER saying: he went to the office!? I replied telling him I was disappointed in the service. We left and he called making excuses for the whole situation after making us wait for close to an hour! I DO NOT recommend renting from this management group. The customer service was horrible, plus we wasted money and time to come look at this unit all the way from the suburbs! This makes me wonder what the Becovic Group would be like down the road if we were to sign a lease with them. read more

Let me first say that everything I type can be proven by emails, text messages, voice mails, affidavits and other documents. Let me also say that this company has also had many similar complaints within the last 5 years. Racial disparity, housing discrimination, unsanitary conditions, unprofessional staff, harassment, threats and intimidation. First of all I signed a lease with Becovic Management November 30, 2020 through a 3rd party entity (Chicago Housing Authority). From the very beginning Becovic management advertised their apartments as being no: move in fee, security deposit, etc. but 2 weeks after I paid the $75 application fee I was told that I had to pay $450 for the move in fee by (Jenny Drabant). I stated to Jenny at that time that the advertisement on the building said no move in fee, security deposit etc. Jenny then stated that because I was coming in under section 8 the advertisement did not apply to me. I did not argue the point (Discrimination) I paid the fee and other fees and moved in. I was residing in one of Becovic management's buildings in Edgewater Chiicago . Edgewater Chicago is diverse and has a beautiful infrastructure, however the underlying racism exists in a way to control and disrupt the lives of others. I am a straight 64 year old disabled male. Gregarious and respectful to all. Not homophobic, nor am I racist or discriminatory. However, I am very outspoken about being treated unfairly. July 30, 2022 I received an affidavit from Becovic Management stating that they were not renewing my lease. I called the office and spoke with (Cooper Alimorong) asking "why I wasn't given the option to renew my lease"? What he literally stated is "We do not have to legally give you a reason why". (Attitude) According to the Chicago Municipal code landlords, property owners, and other principal parties have to give notice 180 days prior to lease expiration. However, Becovic management failed to realize that Becovic management and myself are also governed by 4 interchangeable contracts dealing with the Chicago housing authority. They are Chicago municipal code, Chicago city ordinance, lease agreement, and the Tenant addendum. According to the Tenant Addendum which supersedes the other 3 just in case there is a misinterpretation of the law : Owners, landlords, property managers, and other principal parties must give the tenant a reason why they are not renewing the lease. Such as remodeling, a relative needs the apartment, criminal activity, etc. However, in their own defense through a complaint I filed in September 2022 through the Chicago Human Relations case 22-H-55 there's a record on file stating on their behalf by their attorneys (we do not legally have to give a reason). Living below the 200% poverty guideline, physically declining, stress and pain and trying to tell Erik Jenkins that I am waiting for the process of the moving papers before moving. According to the lease, if payment of rent is accepted after lease expiration and there is no new lease agreement the rental property automatically goes into a month to month agreement. But on December 16, 2022 Erik Jenkins emailed me and stated that my move out day was near (December 31, 2022) and for me to make preparations to have everything moved from the property. I emailed back and told him that the lease agreement terminated November 30, 2022 and that I am actively trying to find housing, holiday seasons are a stressful time of the year for me. Before I move I will give you a 30 day notice to vacate. He then replied ....you were given notice to move out 4 months ago and if you are not out by the December 31, 2022 you will be charged $100 a day and double the rent. I then replied by reflecting the contract lease and also stating that the latter emails sent to me have been forwarded to housing. He did not respond anymore. I submitted a notice to vacate on December 31, 2022 and moved out January 30, 2023. I'm in a lot of pain from unnecessary and over exert moving. Stressed, relieved, and determined to seek justice. As I stated in the beginning ...any and everything I typed can be proven by emails, text messages, letters, affidavits, and other documents. Sheer racism, racial disparity, racial profiling, housing discrimination. and many other despicable things as well. Thank you for reading. Have a great day. read more

I don't have much to say, but if you're thinking of renting with Becovic, I'd rethink things. The building itself was kept up very well by the custodial staff. But when it comes to specific problems with our unit, that's when the problem began. The tenant prior to my fiancé and I -apparently had a cat, and during the summer months when the heat intensified the smell of cat urine was so strong, it was almost unbearable. We contacted management through email and series of voicemails to no avail. Every time we called the problem was redirected to another individual, placing the blame elsewhere. After weeks of calling BECOVIC and nothing being done to rectify the issue, we finally reached out to the owner of the property-- . A week later we were met with a non renewal letter on our door. That in itself was a blessing in disguise. We're now with a new Manegment company paying only $20 more for twice as much space, and they actually rectify and work with their tenants when there is an issue, in a timely fashion. Jessica, the so called "business manager" ( not sure what this title is all about because she rarely takes care of any business.) is one of the rudest, unpleasant, unprofessional, unreliable, uneducated individuals I've ever came in contact with. I've had the same experience with a Manegment company who will send you reminders about rent being 5 mins late, but refuses to respond about a simple maintenance issue. read more

Things started quite messy- however, you cannot deny a professional and courteous clean-up. My partner and I decided to visit the Becovic office and get measurements of our unit yesterday. We ended up working with a different employee (Ambar) who literally seemed to have dropped everything she was doing to help us out. She listened to our concerns and validated them. She brought us up to our unit to discuss service requests that had yet to be put through and allow us to have a good conversation about the unit, Becovic and the property itself. She also gave us a really great tour of the building which was much more thorough than what we had previously. It was pleasant to see other residents happily greeting this staff person and the staff person knowing who they were and asking in depth questions in a community setting. She really gave a whole new side of personality to Becovic we hadn't seen prior and we are very thankful for all of her help. After our tour and measurements with Ambar, we had a four-way meeting with our former leasing agent Elise and the property manager Keven. There was frustration on both sides and a need to really clear the air. This was done honestly and openly. Keven apologized and rectified the issues we were having. He openly discussed challenges and future plans to create more comprehensive accountability and in less than 24 hours rectified the biggest challenge and concern we were having. It was explained that the leasing agent we were working with was contracted, so despite that person's misinformation- we are choosing to not include that experience with our updated review of Becovic. The added stress of moving seems alleviated as we can now just settle on the general stress of moving. We are excited to move forward and hope that the folks at Becovic enjoy wine. Because they are about to get a box delivered for their team as a thank you for being accountable and honoring promises that were made by a leasing agent who was unable to make those promises. This shows character and dignity which are both traits that we look for in companies and individual's that we do business with. read more

I moved in August 1st and all seemed decent. Come winter. The place is FREEZING. I mean absolutely freezing. 52 degrees was the inside temperature. I had plastic up (which would keep blowing off) and left the wall unit near 80 to try and combat and it could only bring it to 52. I later came to find out that the windows are bowed down on their top piece and this is creating huge gaps and letting air pour in. When I contacted Becovic, their solution was to "Nail the window shut". When I told them that makes no sense they send someone who was going to install plastic and that's all they could do. That window replacement in winter is not possible (false you just need a different adhesive but they're not willing to spend that extra bit of money, instead they'd rather continue breaking city ordinance). Then the wall heater didn't work. I had their onsite maintenance come to my unit that now said it was 58 degrees and tell me "It feels great in here, it's not cold"; as I'm wrapped in a blanket and have several pairs of sweats on. They finally sent an electrician who checked the heater and he said "We have a problem" and walked out of the unit. They brought in a used heater (again they love to cut cost) which sucks but not as much as the last. Then the thermostat stopped working and they replaced it with another junky old thing. The window solution was said to take place in spring. 4 weeks from my move out date they finally came to replace the window. When I opened the door I said "What do you need me to move?" He responded with "Well which window is it for?" I said both. He told me "No, it's for one, I measured it. You're wrong about both." I was so done with them that I said forget it. Let's move onto the vast amount of construction. They won't do much to help your unit but they will certainly do everything in their power to get the lobby done to make pretty to trick potential renters. The amount of workers they had and how long they were working was insane. It still looks cheap as they had mostly used products and you can see the less than stellar work by not so experienced workers. Random unfinished tile edges popping out, an weird as hell elevator covering but exposed florescent light, odd. The elevator worked for less than 50% of my time here. The freight elevator doesn't work. Shocker. They're probably getting the cheapest labor and parts and that's why it keeps failing. Come the water risers for the building. I'll have a photo of that uploaded. They stated that they were coming later in the afternoon to begin work on my unit. Come 9am they're knocking on my door and tearing my bathroom apart. I asked how long do they think it'll take and Micky (not his real name but the name he gave me) said "it's looking bad, probably about 3-4pm". As I'm chilling out before having to leave for work I see them continuously coming and going from my unit and not closing the door. They would be gone for about 10-15 minutes and then pop back in. That doesn't work for me, so I called Ambar and asked that she tell them to be mindful of personal effects and close the door and lock it when not occupied. I came home at 9:20pm (I have this well documented) and my door is UNLOCKED with no one in it and the bathroom is not put back together. Rather, my place is freezing (The lows that night were in the 30s and I'm top floor) due to a gaping hole that they left from the ceiling to the floor of the bathroom. All over the bathroom was dust, debris, and bugs crawling in. Finally someone came to my unit and said it couldn't be fixed until the next day. I demanded a hotel and was told by Micky "Well, we can't guarantee that you'll be approved for it but you can pay and submit it to the management office" Wait, I am expected to go without a bathroom? Mind you, the unit next door, that was unoccupied but they're trying to rent out was finished way earlier that day. Shady. The bathroom was repaired the next day and I had to use one in an unoccupied unit. When I got home I found that the repairman broke the medicine cabinet mirror and tried to remedy it with electrical tape. The water pressure went south and when they sent someone to fix it, all he did was hit the faucet with a monkey wrench. He also dropped a rusty nail that I only found by stepping on it. Thankfully, I stepped on the head and not the sharp piece. There is a lot wrong with Becovic. They put the image out that they're for quality and I almost want to believe them, they just can't deliver and make weak attempts. Looking at Kevin responding poorly and pointing fingers back at the renter instead of taking the sharper tones and finding something that could benefit their name is very apparent. Also their offering money off rent for a yelp review to hide the truth is sad. Hey, didn't you say you'd report to credit bureaus for those that pay on time? Cause you didn't. read more

Becovic - Left this overnight and had bugs and freezing cold weather. - Property Management Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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4555 N Malden Street.. I hate how I have to come on here to resolve my issues with Becovic management, but since they won't even return my emails, I have no other choice but to come here. Living in this apartment was great at first.. Then came November... My unit cannot hold heat. The floors become ice cold. Cold air sleeps through the closets and windows. My electricity bill is well above $100 because of that ( don't forget this is a small studio). They eventually sent someone out but the only solution was too add a second heater. Sure that may help, but it'll also double my already high Electricty bill. I've stayed and endured this cold winter and told myself to be patient and the winter will be almost over. Well now I find a large amount of mold around my window. I've been a good tenant with zero hiccups. I pay my rent and have never been late. Becovic needs to do something about this issue. AT LEEAST RESPOND TO MY EMAIL!!! read more

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I been with becovic for close to a year now, and I can't say how patient, understanding and how well you can rely on them. Thank you so much to Nate, the maintenance manager, he makes sure him and his team come to your rescue in emergency situations, as well the office manager cooper he truly was a doll when I lost my keys! Thank you, the whole team is amazing. read more

If you're looking for s great leasing agent, you can't go wrong with Meagan McGovern at the Becovic Management Group. She really knows her stuff she will find you the right apartment that best fits your needs lifestyle. You won't be sorry that you choose her to help you find your forever home Great job! Meagan Yvonne K. read more

DO NOT DO BUSINESS WITH BECOVIC and/or JESSICA DIAZ. I have black mold in my apartment, and I was told by Jessica that I have to pay a penalty to be let out of my lease. The building also has security issues with mail/package theft and vagrants/squatters... Becovic is now threatening to sue me b/c I am posting to YELP... My rights are protected by the 1st amendment. DO NOT do business with this company. My lease ends in 3 months... all I am asking is to be let out w/ no penalty.... that is all I want. read more

I found live roach activity and over 150 dead roaches in my kitchen when I moved into 5858 N Sheridan, owned and managed by Becovic Management Group. I immediately moved back out and requested to be released from the lease and be refunded rent and fees. They refuse. They want to keep my rent and charge me four more months' rent to break my lease. They have offered zero financial compensation. In 20+ years of renting this is the one of the worst experiences and Becovic is one of the most ruthless landlords I have ever encountered. read more

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First update since moving in Spring 2015 to an Edgewater property managed by Becovic. We had a fantastic 1st year and renewed our lease for 2 more years at the same property. However just months after our initial lease renewal we had some issues arise that we knew were not going to be easily fixed within the unit, and common areas. We addressed our concerns with Becovic in writing (e-mail) for the sake of keeping records. It took about a month to come to an agreement that worked for all parties landlord/Becovic and tenants. I presented my issues with our unit, they advised what our options were: break the lease and pay a great amount of money as a result, transfer to anyone of their other available units at current market rent (they made it super easy to view other units even evenings), or assist in locating a sub-leaser for our unit. At first we attempted to sublease our unit or find another renter that didn't work out for our time-frame and it was nearing October when less people are willing to move. We then decided to look at other units in the same price range to attempt a transfer but nothing met our criteria. We ended up having to transfer to a unit that is much more expensive - however we are THRILLED with our new unit! It has everything we did not realize we missed such as in unit laundry, dishwasher, central heat and air, and a large private balcony with amazing views and a fantastic location close to everything. I had to give up Edgewater which I loved for Rogers Park, but well worth the move and the little extra time commuting. In the end Becovic came through and really kept their professional demeanor when I at times I did not. I was highly stressed about our situation and lack of time to deal with any issues. As such I may have taken out my annoyance on the staff at times even if just in writing. However they were always professional and never stopped attempting to keep us happy and keep as residents. Becovic staff does their best to come through for their residents. Residents like myself need to understand some issues cannot be addressed overnight and more importantly you need to communicate with your management - they do not know issues exist unless someone lets them know. This includes little items like smoking inside the building/units units are promoted as smoke free, overflow of garbage, unruly tenants and guests, overcrowded apartments, un-kept common areas speak up and let your management know before it becomes a BIG problem. Do not let bad tenants ruin your building speak up and keep at it, someone will eventually listen. Give Becovic a chance you will be happy you did. Handle all your requests, including rent payment online and they report to the credit bureau every month - it helps build credit when you pay on time. :) read more

Becovic - View from our NEW unit balcony. We can't wait to grill out here. - Property Management Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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I live in The Kenmore Building (5860 N. Kenmore Ave.) and my apartment is great for the rent, but.... Don't move into an apartment here if you don't like taking the stairs. There's an elevator, but it's ALWAYS broken, so really consider this before you decide to live on the 8th floor. I'm a very clean person, and I've had problems with mice and silverfish since I've moved in. They do pretty well responding to maintenance requests, but the problem is only ever fixed temporarily. The TV in the gym and the vending machine have never worked. And be prepared to plunge your toilet a lot. The hot water in the bathroom is too hot, and the hot water in the kitchen sink takes 5 minutes to kick in. There's also no air conditioning, and the power goes out every now and then. And be prepared to spend an hour looking for a parking spot. There is a fire hydrant across the street, so that's a good place to park temporarily while moving in or bringing in groceries. Coin operated laundry sucks, and there's no trash chute, so that's a bummer. But I've had no issues with loud neighbors! Just lots of bugs. read more

Loved that they sent the best to meet me! Professional and friendly. Toured a great apartment and looking forward to doing business with the family again after all these years. read more

Becovic - Me surprise and pleased - Property Management Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Becovic Managment has been one of the most professional, fair and friendly management company I have ever encountered. From the start of my journey looking for my new home, my leasing agent Eric who was more than accommodating and patient to signing my lease with Jenny. Every unit was beautiful, clean and modern. Thank you Becovic read more

I have been Living in Becovic apartments for 4+ years. 1st apartment (1456 Fargo) there were tenants that would let their dogs poop in the hallways. 2nd apartment (1609 Juneway) tenants would smoke mariguana in their apartments and nothing would be done about it. I also complained about roaches and they took a week to actuallydo something, though the roaches returned a few weeks later thus why i moved again. Now in my third apartment (6826 Ridge) where they have a maintenance person who just sits down in his room all day long. He parks and does whatever he wants. Now that they have a tenant that is a new home owner they take it personal and start doing ridiculous charges. They discriminate against dogs due to stereotypes. (Pits are amazing dogs). They have an all pets welcomed flyer but yet discriminate on breeds. They accept another tenant with an approved dog breed that launched at others and is aggressive. They normally send text to warn tennant guests to move vehicles from parking lot. But maintenance guy took it upon himself to call the tow truck. Apparently they try to jeopardize for their benefit. $500 for having well behave dogs. $200 for a tow. When others get a text notification. Would recommend looking for better apartments not owned by Becovic. They are not what you are looking for. read more

Becovic - This is a lie... They discriminate on breeds! - Property Management Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

They are buying up scores of gorgeous old vintage buildings, brutally gutting them and chopping them up into smaller, overpriced units. Destroying entire neighborhoods. read more

This company is very mediocre. They will promise the world just to keep you on the hook. I know someone who has been with them for 4 days, and so far, all four days have been mediocre at best. It was a rocky move-in process with essential components of an apartment not functional. There is a lot of disconnect within the management. I would recommend paying a little bit more for other property management companies for a lot better customer service. The property is very nice, but definitely was not "move-in ready" as promised. I hope in the days to come the proper repairs will be made. Since the move-in, there has been no water pressure, and the windows freeze from the inside of the apartment causing problems with keeping the heat inside the apartment. If these issues can be fixed in a timely manner (as promised by Becovic), I would gladly change my view about Becovic. read more

they are the worst company owners ever. we've had a problem with hot water for 2 months, and i kept calling over and over again. they never came to fix it, i had one of my handy man friends come fix it! read more

TERRACES AT PERIDIA - BRADENTON Disappointing application experience ----- SAVE YOUR MONEY AND GO TO TGM PALM AIRE, same prices and nicer area. Made an appointment with Carlee, which was a mess as she only went over a 3D layout of the apartment. She requested us to come back to the complex hours later which compensated for that, but she ended up just sighing and texting on her cell phone the entire time. Application process was insane. An application is needed along with 3 recent pay stubs and an Employment verification. Since I do work for a large company she had to call the employee verification line. Gave her all the information she needed - which she later called me said in a negative "I had to pay to use that line. can you just have your manager fill out this document " which really doesn't make much sense since my paystubs reflect the same exact information she wants. It rubbed me the wrong way that she also had to tell me she had to pay for verification when thats what application and admin fees are for. Later on she tried to sweet talk us that she was going to give us a 2 bed room- as one suddenly became available which got our hopes up as she later she told us "we make too much money and don't qualify for it" so we had to settle for a one bedroom. THEN we were asked for a cosigner CAUSE WE DONT MAKE ENOUGH MONEY- which we sent all the persons information. Mind you this person has a government job and makes a pretty good amount of money. She later stated that she barely "by a scratch" doesn't make enough. Which I find crazy. Then again request for someone to cosign that makes 4X the amount of rent, which would have to be someone that makes roughly $65 an hour which to me is a little crazy for an apartment in oneco. We later were contacted by Carlee to see if we had found another cosigner. The best part of it all: We told her to take us off the list (as we were not able to find a cosigner) WHICH we wanted to express our CONCERNS QUESTIONS,Carlee said " OKAY" and instantly disconnected the call. No questions or concerns as to why or what she could do to help. just being hung up on. EXTREMLEY DISAPOINTING EXPERIENCE. read more

When I moved into the building, there was another management company running the show, which were pretty cool. People working for the company really needs to have some sort of customer service training. They are rude and difficult to communicate with. The cost of living is high, the things they offer is super low. The only cool people are the maintenance people. But the actual management is horrible. I do not recommend ever renting from them and giving this company your hard earned money. They don't deserve a cent of it. read more

I wish there was Zero Stars. My ceiling caved in from water damage. Ants everywhere and they charged me for not cleaning my stove when I moved out although I put paid a move-in fee never cooked. They tried to charge me for torn screens not cleaning the floors random debris on the floor. They are a scam read more

Terrible management group! I live at 4875 N Magnolia Ave and there is constant issues with my apartment. There is water damage on the ceiling from the roof that the company refuses to communicate with me about. DO NOT USE BECOVIC for any of your apartment rentals! Terrible communication, terrible management, and terrible maintenance! read more

DO NOT RENT WITH BECOVIC: I had been living at a location Near Loyola University for about 2 years now, and I must say my experience with Becovic has been completely horrible. When you first view the unit, it appears that everything is up to par and that you are buying a (semi) luxury unit and Becovic goes over the top to lure you into renting with them, but in actuality it's a nightmare. from the terrible costumer service to run down "renovated" units, and tons of hidden fees. When I viewed the unit, they claimed there would not be a move in fee or pet rent, shortly after applying and getting approved for my apt, I get hit with a a move in fee and pet fee for my dog which was well over $500 in total. The buildings smell of sewage & mold. I've submitted numerous complaints about this, but the issue was never fixed. My apartment apartment smelled of sewage anytime I ran water or flushed the toilet. The hallways have a seemingly permanent foul smell, despite maintenance cleaning about once a week. There is a pest problem, rats around the building and roaches that I've complained about that must be coming from other units because I kept my home fairly clean, and centipedes (though that is kinda common). Once the dream is sold to you, it becomes a nightmare very quickly. And the staff is some of the rudest, condescending, unprofessional people you will deal with (after you sign the lease of course). The person who originally showed the unit also told me there would be a place to store my bike that I use daily for school and work at no extra charge, and once I moved in and inquired about the bike storage, you'll never guess what happened next, I was charged another fee for that as well. I've also been locked out of the building due to failing fob locks at least 4 times just this year as well as my classmate/friend who stays at their other units close by. This is no place to move your family or pets (especially if they have mold allergies or sensitivities) or for students who have to manage tuition. They are slumlords and I am so glad I do not have to deal with them any longer. I should've trusted the reviews when I first read them. read more

So far this company has been the worst management company of my life. Complete scam. COMPLETE scam in renovated apartments. They are not redone truthfully. It is a cheap redone with way higher rent for no reason. Tell me why a 800 sq foot apartment cheaply redone is more than a 1200 sq ft apartment We have had issue after issue after issue. Also a hint of racism was shown. I will be informing others about this management company. I can't wait to escape here. Update: have made requests for our door to be fixed three months ago. As well as other requests that this company ignored and canceled. So much for 48 hours. read more

These people are essentially slum lords. They will take your money and bitch if you are a day late but if you need anything fixed in your unit good luck. You'll be waiting months if they even decide they want to get around to it in the first place. read more

This company took over our building this fall and we have had problem after problem from the very beginning. Some things to note: 1. The group was quick to chop down all of the trees in our courtyard, like another reviewer mentioned, and I personally believes greatly diminished the aesthetic value of the building and also like who hates trees that much? 2. Our building has never had any sign of roaches in the previous year and a half i have lived here, just occasional centipedes due to the vines on the outside of the building. One day we received the most aggressive notice saying that we need to clean everything so that exterminators can come in. They wanted us to wipe down the surfaces of everything in the kitchen, clean and mop the bathroom, and remove all items from the cabinets. I learned from a friend that does need and get this service done, that the only thing that needs to be done is the cabinet clearing part. Later we decided to put in a maintenance request to them to tell them we cannot move our fridge and oven by ourselves and that is when we also learned that this whole ordeal was completely unnecessary as no roaches have ever been seen or reported via an email that had so many grammar errors, parts of it were indecipherable. This BY THE WAY, was the only way to contact the group since their phones apparently were down for several days, no alternative phone number was given, and no email address is readily available to use as a way to contact them. 3. One morning I woke up to a large man outside my window as my blinds were half open. He looked like he was attempting to rip all of the vines off the building which was kinda hilarious in retrospect because those guys literally root into the brick. With no other notice that maintenance on the building was being done, I don't believe I was the only person that was annoyed by the crew yelling swearwords in spanish from outside the 3rd floor to another person down in the courtyard. 4. One day it snowed and there was ice in the back walkway. I put a request in to salt that walkway (since the front was also salted already) and not only was my request completely ignored and the walkway remained insanely slippery for several days before it finally melted on its own, but about 2 weeks later i looked back at the request and it was BACKDATED saying that a technician was scheduled to come out the day that I sent it (which obviously never happened). 5. We have radiant heat in our building, which means no thermostats, radiators are the source of hear, and its controlled via a boiler which uses gas, that is paid for my the landlord. They turned the boiler settings or whatever down so its been effing cold in our unit since the weather has turned (which surprise surprise, was not the case last winter when we were under different management). I actually bought a thermometer from amazon to tell us that it wasn't getting above 64 in our unit at any point in the day. This was fixed pretty quickly after we called, but we also had the influence of hefty fines from the city kinda helping us expedite that one. Hoping things get better, my service requests start to be followed up on and are no longer ignored, and this company doesn't try to freeze us out of the building anymore. read more

Becovic was fine when we first started renting from them, but over the 2 years we lived in The Kenmore, quality slipped, and everyone seems to be moving out because management ignores the complaints. We had mice, and were told by staff that they couldn't get rid of them because my next door neighbor was too dirty. The elevator breaks down weekly, and at least one machine in the laundry room is malfunctioning at all times. They lied on the apartment listing when I first signed my lease and said there would be a rooftop patio and vending. There is no patio, but there is an out of order vending machine that has never had anything in it. Security was the biggest issue here. There's a resident who gives extra keys to some unsavory friends, and the cops are called on them frequently for fighting and causing disturbances. Packages constantly get stolen, and for some reason they removed the door on the bike garage, so that is also not secure. Sometimes the building staff will prop the exterior doors open, so strangers wander into the stairwell and stay. It's scary, but they do this no matter how much everyone complains. Rent is reasonable, but does go up significantly on year 2. Though their units are rehabbed, they're done so VERY cheaply and the floors started bubbling up within a couple months. Overall, the only good part of the experience was when we initially signed and moved in. Everything from there was downhill. read more

This property management company is terrible. They do not respond very well to their tenants if at all. It's near impossible to get in touch with anyone over the phone or via email at the office. Only way to get anything you need done is to go in yourself and speak with someone face to face. Even then you're crossing your fingers that it gets done. I've had no hot water coming out of my second bathroom for 2 months now. Notified them a week or so after I moved in and I'm still waiting on someone to come and fix it. I've tried calling and emailing and nothing. My service "ticket" is still open online with no service at all. They also do cheap renovations to their units to make them more attractive at a cheap expense on their part. They are in the business to spend as little as possible and really screw you in rent. What you don't pay as a security deposit you are paying in a crazy monthly rent price. I'd stay clear of them and just keep looking. They usually have a lot of places vacant because people move in see how they handle things and then leave after a year. I gave them two stars because they make it easy to transfer from on unit to another with them. Very responsive when they find that you want to sign again! Stay away, or learn from a first hand experience. read more

Exceptional customer service. Why I didn't rent an apartment from Becovic Management Group this past summer, I was still blown away.

My apartment is a great size and ok for being in a 90 year old building, the rent is nice. The apartment does need a lot of updating, the kitchen tile is old, the appliances need updating, the tub & toilet needs to be replaced, the windows are VERY drafty and now just noticed the hot water either has rust or dirt in it. Expect for the hot water, I can live with the other items at my current rent. Well I just received my New Lease, and they raised my rent by $280 a month with the explanation of higher taxes and utility bills, BS! I spoke to a few friends who own buildings and they said this is ridiculous to raise the rent by 26% and they are doing no upgrades whatsoever to the apartment. If they want to charge Lakeview Rents, they need to up their game and spend some money on the apartments instead of lining their pockets I will wait to see what improvements are made to my unit prior to renewing my lease, the next few weeks will either prove my words are true or not. ---- just an update. As I am still upset over the increase in rent, I do see that they are doing some nice upgrades to the building. I know my apartment will rent for more than my lease amount with the upgrades to the building and the apartment. Although I've decided to move, I will miss my neighbors and the neighborhood but I think South Evanston is a good trade. Kevin Snider has been easy to work with and I know he is just doing his job. So I bumped them up to a 4 after my saltiness from the 26% rent increase wore off when I decided to move. Good luck Becovic, these apartment are gems of the neighborhood! read more

Walls are paper thin, several tenants have reported bed bug and pest problems like my neighbor and the workers are very rude. If you express a concern they become argumentative and make it seem like your claim is false or what did you do for that to happen kind of way Bad attitudes.. Like it's my fault you failed community college! The hallways smell really bad and the laundry facilities have broken appliances. Oh and the problem- HEAT. Tenant doesnt pay heat -- it's provided. And up until about 2 weeks ago, the apartments were so so cold, that sleeping without 3 or 4 blankets was unthinkable. My electric bill was about $85.00 for the month of December. $55.00 more than November for running a small ceramic heater, and electric oven left on high to feel comfortable. Thanks Becovic management. Keep ALL of your documentation from them also.. I referred someone to them "Resident referral bonus" and one of the leasing agents had the audacity to tell her to note on the application she found it through craigslist. Cute. Speaks volumes about their business ethic. I'm looking for a new place since my lease expires in the next two months and I am reading reviews this time and leaving them everywhere. These landlords don't realise the power of the internet and that they can't skimp on service and standards, not in this economy. I love the area but for dollars more, I may just move back to University Village or Lakeview . (Eeeew) read more