I have a love one that lives here. There is certainly some issues in this building that need to be quickly addressed. There has been Scaffolding around this building for more than two years is it due to this issue with the foundation (See missing Concrete) under the canopy. There is no pride that shines through this Community that Management is trying to convey here. Obviously the Management does not reside here. No attention to detail for the elderly that resides here. The exterior and landscaping is not well maintained. Underneath the awning is disgusting just filthy and the fixtures look like they have never been cleaned. Lots of dirt/debris and insects there in that area. Work orders are not done in a timely manner. The building does not seem to be a professionally cleaned they need staff hired to properly maintain the buildings. Stains on carpets in the hall that have not been cleaned for years. There are TWO doors for the Seniors to enter the building. The Handicap door opener has not been working for over two months which means those using their walkers, canes, or wheelchairs have extreme difficulty getting inside. There seems to be a rodent issue in the building I am speaking of mice. The appliances are very old, don't function the best and the elevators are questionable. Repairs require multiple calls to fix the issues so they probably need a larger staff for that size building the guy I see does his best. My love one has had to use the stairs due to the elevator not working. Please see the dead squirrel in front. When the small grocery store got there the Management should have made sure that they were not allowed to over charge the seniors. I don't like the fact that the store is benefiting from the seniors with the the installation of the gambling machines causing the seniors to fall prey to potential gambling addictions. read more

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I moved into Paul G Stewart Center ("PGSC"), 4 years ago after relocating from the north side to be closer to family. I chose PGSC because of its marketing brochure, especially "Your First Choice for Affordable Luxury Living for Seniors". It sounded perfect since I was looking for an Independent Luxury Living Community in an outstanding location with great city views and amenities. I didn't know at the time that this once vibrant black-owned talk of Bronzeville with its lush landscapes was rapidly deteriorating, going into serious disrepair and becoming an eye sore. Tenants have and are moving out at an alarming rate because of neglect, nasty dock area inside and outside, exterior dock door area where metal is falling apart, drugs, tenants complaints against management, elevators down, just plaster and paint walls by elevators, worn carpet, repairs not made in a timely manner, sanitation, security and safety concerns. PGSC is no longer the talk of Bronzeville from 1975 , people are also moving out at an alarming rate because of City of Chicago lawsuits and code violations against PGSC, scaffolding installed over 7 years ago without work being performed on the building is unsafe, blocking security cameras and hiding illegal activities, crumbling facade around the exterior of the building that is getting worse not better from years of neglect. There are more than 40 vacancies between both Towers. The maintenance staff is insufficient for 420 apartments and lacks licensed electricians and licensed tradesmen. I blame the building management, some have been with the company from 25 to 45 years for "failure to maintain" this once beautiful 49 year old, black-owned senior building causing it to go into serious disrepair with the above issues that were preventable. Management uses scare tactics of eviction on seniors which is against the Landlord/Tenant Ordinance. There was 24 hour security when I moved into the building, now no 24 hour security. Security leaves early and 1st responders, vendors, delivery drivers, healthcare professionals, caregivers, etc are at the mercy of residents entering or exiting the building to get into the building until the office opens, if they can't reach the resident. Our once reliable security companies have been replaced by a 2 star security company with mostly young individuals who sleep, watch tv, on phone, disappear, don't watch guests or residents entering and exiting the building, security monitors and more now than before, don't show up for work, especially 3rd shift leaving residents unprotected and 1st responders only option is to break the door to enter the building. There have been 4 robberies in the Medical Center/Pharmacy located in the building this year. 4 months later, the glass still hasn't been replaced. I have had packages stolen from in front of my apartment door. There is no longer 24 hour gated security. Gates that used to be locked at 8pm and unlocked at 6am are left wide open 24 hours. The residents outside seating area benches are old and need TLC, removed but not replaced The amenities that affected my decision to move into PGSC are gone: Residents can no longer go to the store through the building, computer lab is closed, arts and crafts studio closed, outdoor patio on 2nd fl and fitness center under repair and others closed due to code violations. The living in PGSC is not bold, beautiful and bountiful. There are over 40 vacancies in both Tower. The building is not a "luxury senior residence" as per the marketing brochure. I know luxury and this ain't it, but can be. "Out with the Old" and "In with the New" read more

My mom has lived in Paul G Stewart Senior Center for over 2 years. I want my mom to be and feel safe in her home. I have security and safety concerns about the building. Security is lapse. I see people coming in and out of the building through dock doors, sometimes leaving them unlocked for others to walk through the building. It took a month for her bathroom faucet to be fixed. The carpet is dirty and needs to be replaced since black tape is holding it together in places. Hall lights have bugs inside the cover. Interior dock area is nasty, stinks, dirty and is located by the elevators. Exterior dock area with dumpsters is nasty. What's that stuff on the ground? Is that a health issue? My mom can no longer go to the store through the building but has to walk outside in the elements to the store, what an inconvenience. Handicap door opener is broken on a regular basis and a regular handle is on the door. How can a person in a wheelchair, 1st responders, walkers and others get into the building without help? I had parked on King Dr and was going to my car one night after visiting my mother, as I turned the corner, there was a man hiding under the dark scaffolding. That was a scary experience. It seems like management doesn't know half of the stuff that goes on in and around this building or they don't care. Unless there are some drastic changes, I'm looking for another place for my mom. -A Concerned Son read more