First the good:
-Good spacing all around, plus tons of storage. Even if 2 people move in, sharing the bedroom and living room should be no problem.
-Centrally placed A/C (not a heater!)- The unit is quite strong as well; running this just a few hours kept me chilled for days. However, do note that it is cooling only, no heat.
-New furnishings give the apartment a very sheik, modern look.
-The internet outlet is located in the back corner of the living room. Great for keeping your computer station out of the way, less so if you want it in the bedroom.
-Laundry & rubbish disposal are right down the hallway.
-Spacious parking lot
-Kitchen has a small island, very handy if you don't have or want a full-sized kitchen table.
The balcony is nice for the short time you can use it (see Cons)
-Maintenance requests are very timely.
-Emergency services arrived in ~7 minutes (false alarm due to construction)
So with all this going for the place, what could be wrong? Well...
-Starting with the big issue; the management. Upon investigating this residence, I was assured that the recreational facilities would be completed by the end of Summer. I moved on this basis (figured a few months lapse was still worthwhile). As of this posting, they owe me ~6&1/2 months of cumulative back-rent for services not rendered. Although said facilities will likely be operational by the time you read this, management's behavior here is how you can expect to be treated should any problems arise. Incompetent at best, and greedy liars at worst. You've been warned.
-There is an industrial grade floodlight mounted on the corner of the adjacent residence, and it is pointed directly at your bedroom. The provided blinds do nothing to shield you. If you wish to get any sleep, you will have to invest in heavy-cloth light blocking curtains. This will set you back ~$80.
-This light also makes your balcony, another premium feature, completely useless from late afternoon onwards.
-Fire alarm: If your bedroom door is closed, there is a good chance you won't hear it. Simple as that.
-The A/C, as I mentioned earlier, does not do heating. If you set the temperature above 65 degrees, it shuts off. Admittedly, the apartment does have good insulation, but still.
So yeah; very promising at a glance, but having lived here 8 months now, I can assure you it is simply not worth the risk and hassle. If you want a touch of luxury features, there are so many other options both in and around Glenview. Caveat Emptor! read more