I love love love living here! Im conflicted in writing this review because on the one hand I dont want other people to discover the best kept secret and the most underrated building in Chicago (and risk a rent in crease if it becomes really popular), but this place is too good not to share!Living here the past year has been such a great, classically Chicago experience, I highly, highly recommend it. I moved in during the height of the pandemic, and living here has really made me feel like Im part of Chicago, part of the city even without being able to go out and enjoy the nightlife, that I would recommend this building to anyone moving from out of town or in my case, out of the country.The building management have been nothing but consistent, helpful and lovely to deal with here. Andrew W in the leasing office is a real standout just an exceptional guy, who was wonderful, relaxed, welcoming and super informative about the neighborhood and leasing process, particularly for someone new to the area (and the country).Theres an app for getting alerted about packages, authorizing visitors, paying bills, lodging maintenance requests.The maintenance team is really helpful, prompt, friendly and capable Darryl, Clint and (Ive forgotten his name but he runs the team, I think Alex?).The team at the door are very friendly and helpful Shamar (Mars for short) was helpful and welcoming when I moved in. Brandon, Kelly, Jonae and many others (sorry for forgetting names) are just so thoughtful and nice, really create a neighborhood atmosphere in the building.Were two blocks from Grant Park (where there is a great dog park called Grant Bark Park), 10-minute walk from the art institute, even less to the Field Museum and Aquarium, and really close to the lake for runs, walks and even to take a ferry to Navy Pier! Were also just a block over from Dearborn Park, a small park where you can take your dog.Transportation - were within two blocks of a Red, Orange and Green line train station, which makes it super easy to get anywhere you need to go.There is a South Loop Market (convenience store) literally in the base of the building, gyms, grocery stores and banks nearby.Theres way more of a Chicago neighborhood feel to this area even though its high-rises than in areas like Streeterville. Theres bars, cafes and restaurants within a block or two.Honestly though, its the view for me. People sleep on the South Loop, but where else in Chicago could you have such an amazing unobstructed view of the skyline? Looking at all these great buildings in the skyline feels so old-world Chicago to me, and there are even Jazz bars and Lou Malnatis deep dish pizza just around the corner for that true Chicago feel.If youre looking at dog-friendly apartment buildings, this building is definitely dog friendly! My dog loooves the balcony (which is massive by the way and not counted in the square footage of the apartment).This is one of the very, very few buildings in Chicago with an indoor pool. Its shallow (4ft) but if you dont do a bunch of kickflips, you can really get a workout by swimming laps. Theres also a sauna and a steam bath which is just so bougie! Its like living in a hotel!Theyre redoing the lobby right now, so ignore all the old pics the new design looks really elegant. Theyve also built a beautiful co-working space with a view on the 10th floor.Some reviews on here mention the elevators Ive never waited more than 2 minutes for an elevator even in peak times, and it takes 1 second per floor, so Ive literally taken longer to enter and leave my house when I lived in a house than here.Aesthetically it doesnt have to be so modern Ive got more of a cozy eclectic vibe going on, so high-rise living doesnt necessarily mean cold and minimalist.My dog barks when people talk in the hallways, and I can hear others too but during the day (I work from home), you cant hear anything from the other apartments at all. Its pretty peaceful for being in the heart of the city. more ... hide ...
