OLD Building
March 19, 2025 - Review from Apartments.com
Apartments are close together, resulting in frequent noise complaints. We’ve encountered issues with neighbors, including excessive partying and disruptive behavior. This isn’t limited to festive days; people get carried away and endanger themselves and others.
Contractors have consistently delayed projects, often taking over six or more months to complete them, even if they’re finished at all. They disregard any residents who live there. They work during weekends and after hours, causing ...
excessive noise with drilling and hammering that has worsened over the years. Some of this is due to the building itself, which fails to inform anyone when it’s going to make a lot of noise to fix pipes and other issues. They constantly use the service elevator.
Elevators are perpetually malfunctioning, with jarring stops between floors and loud doors that give the impression of being on a roller coaster. Even during holidays like St. Patrick’s Day, the rules seem to be disregarded, allowing an excessive number of people to fit inside.
Laundry on the 20th floor is a major issue. People disregard the common areas and the machines with your clothes inside. They take your belongings, leave their clothes hanging for hours, and even steal valuables. To make matters worse, the machines are frequently broken.
Marina City Valet Parking has significantly deteriorated. We pay $280 per month to endure a 30-minute wait to retrieve our car, only to be subjected to another 10-minute wait to exit the chaotic traffic that forms in the combined parking lot of the House of Blues and Marina City whenever there’s an event, such as a Marathon, St. Patrick’s Day, or any other event. Valet employees expect a tip, or they will retaliate against you.
Balconies are a significant problem. They lack a proper drainage system, causing large puddles of dirty water to form after every snowfall and rainstorm. Every balcony requires maintenance every two years, and it’s advisable to bring your belongings inside, even if it’s not your floor, as maintenance workers may carelessly spread dirt and debris. Residents constantly have a mess on their balconies, despite the beautiful view some apartments have, which is ruined by their mess.
Security guards can become complacent in their duties, especially when things are quiet, which can lead to a lack of vigilance.
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