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Old 08-23-2011, 11:09 PM
 
Location: Chicago,IL
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Hey desperately seeking insight here. I am about to sign a lease on a building off Clark st. 525 W. Arlington . I checked it out , I like it a lot ( for what it is ), I am well aware of all the negative feedback online about both this property, as well as the management. I have not had any bad vibes with each, I just would like to know if anyone lives here currently and if they have any problems.Reason I post is My last place had horrible reviews and the year and half I lived there , I had absolutely no issues, so please if anyone could help ! DM or post !
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Old 08-24-2011, 07:44 AM
 
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I don't know anything specifically about this place. But if you like it, go for it. It's only a 1 yr lease, right?

As we all know, online comments aren't worth much.
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Old 08-24-2011, 12:50 PM
 
Location: Chicago
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What vlajos said. If you don't like it, get a sublettor and move out. Then write a bunch of scathing reviews online.
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Old 08-24-2011, 12:52 PM
 
Location: Tower Grove East, St. Louis, MO
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I wouldn't worry about it too much. I don't think I've ever seen an apartment with good online reviews.
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Old 08-24-2011, 01:27 PM
 
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I wouldn't worry about it too much. I don't think I've ever seen an apartment with good online reviews.
This. People are more prone to go online and vent about something than talk about how great their building is.
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Old 08-24-2011, 04:34 PM
 
Location: Chicago, IL
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Googled that address and this is what popped up:

Was 525 W Arlington Place Chicago a hotel in the 1920s

Did a murder occur at 525 W Arlington Place Chicago

So apparently there's a 1 in 50 chance some lady was stabbed to death in your bathtub.
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Old 08-25-2011, 10:21 AM
 
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OP, did you get your question answered?
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Old 09-02-2011, 07:52 PM
 
Location: Chicago,IL
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Sorry I don't check threads enough. I signed the lease, as for the murder and the bad yelp reviews I have already checked those out ... I'm a firm believer on you get what you pay for ... I'm not paying much so my expectations are not the highest. So far no complaints yet. Thanks everyone for the feedback!
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