Review for Okonski Corporation Apartments

Lived here for a few years, mostly b/c no time to look for a place every time that time of year rolls around - that and finding a place nearer to the lake with a parking as an option is nearly impossible unless you live in one of these buildings. Its one of the more affordable places in the area but the management has made some major changes (all new windows, some units with newer air conditioners, new hardwoods, and some with new cabinets and bathroom vanities - and it has heat included.) but unfortunately now are charging through the roof - but at least if you have to pay like this - this seems to be one of the better buildings like this. Some will charge the same prices but have no updates at all. Its a nice street area with lots to do around it. another good note - the 1 beds have great space for a 1 bedroom - studios are large too and probably doable for a year.

Some major downsides though - You're getting a boxy, 4 plus one building - basically a big box divided into apartments with cheap walls/structure. Parking is underneath (spaces are too many and extremely tight, your car will get dented and scratched, but at least you have spot - but not work the $140+ you will pay of course). You will get no air circulation in the hallways - no windows, no ventilation (they usually smell fairly unpleasant too). And in the apartment you only have only one side of windows, not much air flow in the apt. itself either. You can usually hear your neighbors through the thin walls - and often smell their dinner cooking. I even hear them when they sneeze!

The buildings do have bug problems (one with roaches, one with ants or something). They have exterminators every month, and if you dont call to be put on the list those bugs will head straigt for your place - but if you call when they put the sign up that the exterminator is coming then you are usually ok with only an occasional sighting - but still gross, yes.

Maintenance is decent - usually do it. You will have to keep asking/reminding, but at least they do it.

only reason i haven't moved is for fear that the next place could be more expensive but worse than this one! At least its not "vintage". Welcome to Chicago.....