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    Sentral Michigan Avenue

    3.9 (34 reviews)
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    32nd floor north facing studio view
    Dan G.

    I've lived in a lot of places, and Essex on the Park is by far the best living experience I've ever had. I lived here from 2019-2020 when it first opened, and only left to live in a new city. The building is extremely clean, the winter garden is one of the best pool rooms I've seen in any apartment building, and the views are amazing. For studio apartments, Essex has potentially the best view out of any I've seen in Chicago. The gym is adequate, and they frequently listened to tenant feedback for equipment in the building's first year, although this may not be the case now that it's more mature. The only downside was it doesn't have as many amenities as some other buildings, but I felt the trade off was worth it for the quality of what they do have.

    Austin B.

    Last minute booking in Chicago and had no regrets! Wonderful and very helpful staff that went up and beyond for my entire party. The lobby is welcoming and modern. Refreshments are wonderful. Our 2 bed 2 bath room was amazing! So relaxing and the view was great! But I must say the best part was the pool that overlooked the park! Will certainly come again, I also loved the interactions with the full time residents of the building, they don't seem to mind the new faces at all !

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    Michele B.

    Love this place wish I could live here.Beautiful place downtown.I thought it was a hotel but it is more than that. It is apartel and apartment. A hotel with amenities and apartment with a kitchenette. Love this place almost dont want to leave. There are few things that they are slacking. Great hotel/ apartment. Building. My bae is a carpenter he noticed a few things. Such as the towel racks in the bathroom, cabinet in the kitchen, door knob to the bathroom loose. They don't have shelves in the shower to hang your shampoo etc.you have to put it on the floor. The game room and pool waa on point. Bbq patio was closed. The garden room was nice and clean. Everything only the

    Michael H.

    Loving life is easy from the views of Lake Michigan and Grant Park. We have a super spacious 2 bed 2 bath with everything we need when we are in town. We are spoiled from the personal attention my wife and I and fur babies recieve from our amazing resident staff. Shout out to George for 2 yrs making us at home.. We have always had immediate and professional handling of maintenance throughout the building thanks to Gary and Matt heading up such a great team. Amenities- are you kidding you won't need to go anywhere- WFH space, Fitness, killer winter garden that rivals any luxury resort but we call it home. Thanks to our DAYDREAM managment lead by Jeff and Volkan we feel like we are in one of the best communities in the city. M&J

    The pool with view of grant park

    Was an easy to find,parking garage next door,great reception, clean,stylish,roomy comfortable, will stay again. Perfect home away from home walking distance to everything,safe...

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    Aqua at Lakeshore East Apartments - Living rooms | Aqua at Lakeshore East

    Aqua at Lakeshore East Apartments

    (57 reviews)

    The Loop

    We chose this building in part because of the advertised amenities, but our experience with them…read morehas been consistently disappointing, as has the level of responsiveness from the management office. * Sauna: To our knowledge, the sauna has been out of service since we moved in. It was working when we toured, but we have not seen it operational at any point since becoming residents. * Hot tub cleanliness: On February 28, 2026, when we turned on the hot tub jets, a grimy black film resembling dirt began accumulating in the water. I took photos that night (see attached). This raised serious concerns about maintenance and cleanliness. * Swimming lessons representation and lack of response: During our tour in November 2025, a leasing staff member told us that free swimming lessons were offered to renters, and we confirmed this multiple times because it mattered to us. After moving in, an onsite swimming instructor told us that, to his understanding, there are no free lessons. When we mentioned we had been told the lessons were free and asked whether he had heard similar questions from other residents, he told us yes. We emailed management on February 19, 2026 asking how to enroll or to clarify whether free lessons are offered, and as of March 1, 2026, we have not received any response. In other replies to reviews that complained about amenities, the rental office has said the hotel manages the amenities. But these amenities are still advertised as part of the residential experience, and from a resident perspective the distinction doesn't change the outcome--we relied on what was represented when deciding where to live. If these issues are resolved or clarified, I will update this review. For now, prospective residents should independently verify the current status and availability of any amenities that are important to them.

    I had such a wonderful experiencing this building this was by far my top choice. The amenities are…read morephenomenal the deck the pool the cabanas the grills they have everything a sauna a steam room literally whatever you think they have they probably do. And it's in the best possible location. My overall experience touring here was a 10/10 thank you Kacy for explaining everything to me and being transparent about fees etc you were amazing so many good laughs and it was genuinely fun touring with you. I definitely recommend moving in here I'm praying that I'll be able to move-in because it's such a great community and location so fingers crossed I get this job and can move into that 1 bedroom you showed me!

    The Gallery on Wells - Gallery on Wells TV Room with Kitchen

    The Gallery on Wells

    (19 reviews)

    River North, Near North Side

    I was recently in town and per my usual, I had stayed at the Gallery on Wells. I have friends who…read morelive in this beautiful building whom I visit a few times a year. The building is conveniently located to everywhere I need to be, the amenities are top notch, the hospitality of the door staff and the office team are exceptional, my friends, who are 5 and 6 year residents, absolutely love everything about living at the Gallery on Wells. I highly recommend this building if you are in need of a conveniently located apartment home, run by professionals, who actually recognize you and know you by name!!!

    Lived in this building for over 2.5 years and I couldn't be happier with both the building and the…read moreamazing leasing experience I've had here -- and a huge part of that is thanks to Serena the leasing consultant helping me upgrade my unit this past year. She brings such positive energy and professionalism that instantly set the tone for a great living experience. She's also just fun to talk to, carries a welcoming attitude, quick follow-ups, and deep knowledge of the building made the leasing process smooth and enjoyable. Beyond just the leasing experience, the building itself is a gem. The location is unbeatable -- close to everything, yet just far enough removed to feel like a peaceful retreat in the city. And the views are absolutely stunning, whether it's sunrise, sunset, the unobstructed views of the city skyline never get old Serena is always upbeat, helpful, and genuinely passionate about creating a great experience for residents. She sets a high standard, not just for leasing agents, but for customer service in general. If you're thinking about moving here, know that you'll be in excellent hands -- and that you're choosing a place that offers both luxury living and a fantastic team behind the scenes. Thank you, Serena, for making this building feel like home from the very beginning!

    Echelon Chicago - Large Bedrooms

    Echelon Chicago

    (66 reviews)

    West Loop, Near West Side

    This is my first time living in a "professionally" managed building. From my experience here, I…read morewould never pay for something like this again. My fiance and I have had issues since day 1. To name a few: -The Resident lounge is actually an employee lounge throughout the day as that is the only space the employees have to go to. -The grills have been broken since day 1. You have to bring down your own lighter, pick up the metal grates with your hands, and then light it to actually get it to work. -Once snow started in Chicago, the management team would not have the snow removed from common spaces making the grills, etc. inaccessible. -The key FOBs don't actually give you access to anything. I don't even know why they give them to all the residents when they don't work to get you into any of the common spaces. -They will randomly do renovations on a floor without providing any of the surrounding apartments a notice. This is very frustrating especially during a GLOBAL PANDEMIC when everyone is working from home. When you speak to the management team about these issues, they make you feel like you are the only one with problems and that everything is great about the building. That is not true as I have spoken to several residents who are frustrated with all the same issues. This experience has made me think twice about paying to live in a managed high rise building.

    My wife and I have lived at Echelon for 2+ years and we absolutely love it. It is in the heart of…read moreRiver West/Fulton market and walking distance to EVERYTHING!! The building/leasing staff is extremely friendly and always available. If there is an issue with the apartment, they have onsite maintenance staff and get things fixed asap. The building has amazing amenities including: on site gym, pool, resident lounge, library, etc. If you have a car, they have an amazing ON SITE garage that leads up to the main lobby. Highly recommended!

    Niche 905 - East Views

    Niche 905

    (30 reviews)

    Near North Side

    Niche 905 nails the luxury high-rise feel with pretty finishes, solid amenities, and events 24/7…read more The rooftop pool alone is worth visiting. The surrounding area's still developing, but the building makes up for it.

    AVOID NICHE 905! I…read morehave lived in multiple high-rises over the last 7 years and this building doesn't even come close to the amazing places I've lived in yet paying by FAR the most here for half of the great things about the other buildings. This is the only building on the planet with no freight/move-in elevators so they take the other elevator completely out of commission giving ONE elevator to 18 busy floors of 20ish units. I've waited 10+ minutes just to get in the elevator and have been late for work on multiple occasions because they give the elevator to people moving in during PEAK hours. To add insult to injury, the cold/unkind and totally apathetic leasing office takes the elevator ONE FLOOR UP AND DOWN instead of using the stairs. All the residents constantly look at each other in disbelief every time it happens. They never say hi to anyone and inconvenience residents on a daily basis. Resident Events are nonexistent and when they do, they're either BYOB (seriously?) cold cheap pizza or 1 seltzer. Gee, thanks! I really feel the appreciation and value of my $2908/mo for one small bedroom. Last but not least, between the drunk people fighting leaving LIQR Box next door and the addiction clinics lining the street - this is a pocket of River North that is totally unsafe. There are ALWAYS issues out front and was even accosted by someone mentally aill walking to my car out front one day. I called Neha in the leasing office (also the biggest culprit of riding the elevator one floor up and down) to help me get the garage open to run in. It was laughable how little she cared, zero sense of urgency and didn't even ask if I was okay or follow up with me. Why hire people who clearly don't give a flying f about residents or their jobs? What's the point? Skip the overpriced bedrooms, unfriendly leasing office, lack of any resident appreciation and concern for you as a human being and go literally anywhere else. There are a ton of beautiful and amazing buildings I wish I lived in instead of Niche. Their only saving grace is the amazing front desk staff (Sherrice and Durandt) and maintenance team which has kept me here. I wish I never lived here, the office team here is TERRIBLE and the only apartment I've ever regretted signing a lease with. RUN! Picture below of comical free cocktails they were giving out (one sip sized!)

    The Streeter - Office Area

    The Streeter

    (45 reviews)

    River East, Near North Side

    Allow me to introduce myself. My name is Parveen and I have really enjoyed my stay here at the…read moreStreeter. The staff are helpful and friendly. This building and its halls are kept spotless! Whenever I call maintenance they are always prompt and they get the job done. I am extremely picky about where I choose to live and the Streeter does not disappoint. I especially enjoy dealing with Noah who is always helpful, patient and friendly! The amenities are plentiful. The jacuzzi's are maintained and kept clean. Other buildings have failed in their attempt to keep their jacuzzi clean. Sauna and steam rooms are immaculate! They have a swimming pool adjacent to the jacuzzi. They have an awesome gym too! Close proximity to everything! Unbeatable!!! The Amazon package room is run well and they haven't lost a package yet. This is impressive and difficult to achieve. Elevators run smoothly and I never have to wait. The building really demonstrates how they care about their tenants and they take pride in their jobs and it shows. I have given them a five star rating because they earned it and they deserve to be praised for their work ethic and dedication to their tenants and the community. I highly recommend the Streeter. I cannot say enough good things about them! The Streeter is welcoming and I encourage everyone who wants a good quality of life and a clean environment to move to the Streeter. I stress to you all that this is the only place where I felt comfortable and at home. Highly satisfied.

    Warning: South-facing units are a sauna and management isn't transparent…read more We were specifically told we'd have independent temperature control -- our #1 priority when signing -- but management quietly shut off the building A/C for the season without notifying tenants. Even with outside temps in the 30s & 40s and windows open, our south-facing apartment reached 82°F during the day and stayed at 76°F overnight. When we requested an early lease termination due to a medical condition that makes me sensitive to heat, management refused, falsely stating that allowing it would be discrimination against other tenants. They also refused any cost assistance to transfer units, despite the high cost and effort of having to move again. Even with a portable A/C and windows open, the temperature never drops below 74°F and still climbs to 80°F daily. It's made working from home impossible and sleeping uncomfortable. If temperature control or transparency matters to you, think twice before signing here -- particularly for south-facing units.

    Sentral Michigan Avenue - apartments - Updated May 2026

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