I rented a one-bedroom apartment for twelve months in 2014. Mygirlfriend, who had already graduated, was the only other person living there with me. When we moved in, the apartment was quite dirty, but we left it cleaner than we found it. To our surp I rented a one-bedroom apartment for twelve months in 2014. Mygirlfriend, who had already graduated, was the only other person living there with me. When we moved in, the apartment was quite dirty, but we left it cleaner than we found it. To our surprise, Mason Properties charged us extra for cleaning on top of the carpet cleaning fees. None of the walls had any holes due to our not hanging any pictures, yet they still charged us for fixing the walls. The rent was relatively low, but the water heater was insufficient in providing hot water for more than ten minutes. The electric heating was costly in the winter and the poor insulation made it uncomfortably warm in the summer. Additionally, I had a few rodent infestations. I recommend going to the laundromat on Lincoln highway instead of the one on the premises as the dryers are not efficient and it will take longer to get the laundry done. The majority of the neighbours were permanent residents instead of students, but I never had any issues with anyone. Mason Properties's maintenance staff responded promptly, yet they could not provide a effective solution. I would not suggest renting there unless you only plan to sleep and have a few meals. Lastly, expect Mason Properties to keep most of your deposit regardless of the condition you left the apartment in. more ... hide ...

I am completely brokenhearted about this place. All that is offered are hollow promises. The apartment I have at Eastbury East is fantastic, but the rest of the property leaves much to be desired. In addition to being full of stains and filth in the I am completely brokenhearted about this place. All that is offered are hollow promises. The apartment I have at Eastbury East is fantastic, but the rest of the property leaves much to be desired. In addition to being full of stains and filth in the hallways, there was even a rotting turkey! It seemed like every few weeks someone would discard their rubbish right in the parking lot and it would stay there for days. Mason Properties claims that it's a safe, family-oriented location, yet I'm constantly greeted with weed smells and loud party music from my neighbors shouting at each other in the middle of night. Despite me talking to them multiple times about potential solutions nothing has been done; they just tell me to call police or make up stories about putting a note on people's doors when they don't even do that! Before moving here I did read some reviews with similar complaints but assumed those were exaggerated by people who owed money or something along those lines - which isn't true for me as I'm generally quite reserved and quiet; all I wanted was a place near my job without college students partying all around me. Unfortunately this isn't right spot for me as it could be really nice if Mason Properties employees weren't apathetic NIU students themselves - making it an unattainable goal. more ... hide ...

Theyre absolute con artists

One of the buildings has a rodent inside its ceilings and walls In some places it is chewing through walls to the apartments It can be heard running around at all hours Management seems to be indifferent on this which is quite mindblowing I will take One of the buildings has a rodent inside its ceilings and walls In some places it is chewing through walls to the apartments It can be heard running around at all hours Management seems to be indifferent on this which is quite mindblowing I will take down this review when they finally fix the problem more ... hide ...

Do not rent As dozens of reviews say they will nickel and dime your whole deposit away If you must rent video the apartment before you move in after you move out and write literally anything and everything on your move in paperwork because they will Do not rent As dozens of reviews say they will nickel and dime your whole deposit away If you must rent video the apartment before you move in after you move out and write literally anything and everything on your move in paperwork because they will charge you for itnCleaning estimates include 5 mins to clean EACH dusty switch and outlet But they will give you a 20 cleaning credit for wear and tear They claim that this credit has covered other tenants whole cleaning costs Im still trying to understand how a 20 credit can cover a persons whole costnRent at your own risk more ... hide ...