Arc at Old Colony, chicago-il

i have very mixed feelings about living here. i enjoy having 24/7 security, and a nice space on the rooftop, but that is about all i can praise here. the elevators SUCK, only two of them work and are old as hell. i got stuck in an elevator for nearly an hour and any other time i try to use the elevator you have to wait at least 5-10 minutes. the security and management are only nice to residents half the time. the apartments always have something wrong with them. my apartment (for 5 ppl) was supposed to have kitchen table or counter with chairs in the living space. it did not. how do you expect 5 people to cook with two small squares of countertop, or eat with no table? i cant even begin to explain how frustrating it is to have to buy your own table and chairs for an apartment that was supposed to come with it. the apartments also do not have overhead lighting. they provide one floor lamp per person. so if you have two people in one room, you’ll get two floor lamps in your room. there is no lighting in the living area of the apartment, so plan accordingly. the toilet was also broken when i moved in, only one lamp in my room worked, there were mysterious stains on the floor, broken appliances, and holes in walls/doors. luckily the A/C works very well. when living here you also become very aware of the train. it is convenient when you’re riding the train, but it is incredibly annoying when you’re trying to sleep and all you hear is “doors closing” every 10 minutes. there are also always tons of people at Pritzker Park at all hours of the day. they are incredibly loud and it is frustrating to be unable to focus or sleep when you hear people yelling all the time. there really isn’t much good i can say about this place besides that it has some kind of charm that i enjoy. overall, i have very mixed feelings.

Checking in and staying over the summer has gone so smoothly! Olivia and Tachinnah helped make my roommate’s and my stay so welcoming and easy.

The apartments are nice, clean and cozy. The staff is the best, especially security. I just love the amenities. The rooftop is so amazing.

I lived here not expecting much just a place to call home. The facilities were always available and if not, the maintenance was on their duty. not to forget how helpful and patient the people working in the office were.

I lived here over the summer and had a fantastic experience. The highlight of my time was the amazing security, especially Tasha. She was always so welcoming, letting me and my girlfriend in with a smile and truly looking out for me like I was family. Her kindness and care made the building feel like home. Maintenance was quick and reliable, and any time I submitted a request it was taken care of fast. The office staff were also great, always friendly and helpful, especially with handling packages. Overall, this building is not just a place to live, it is a community, and I am very grateful for everyone here, especially Tasha for going above and beyond every single day.