Good apartment for the money

Building is convenient, good views, nice units, functional appliances etc.

That said, the building management seems to exist only to spite its tenants. They crank the heat in the winter and charge everyone seemingly randomly for over heating the building, and respond only grudgingly. If the DMV could be a building management, it'd be the Park Evanston.

excellent location and very spacious apartment. some issues with controlling heating in the winter but overall very responsive management and good property to live in.

amazing location - short 20 min walk to Kellogg's Hub, next to whole foods, 7 blocks from Jewel/Trader Joe's, 3 blocks west of the lake and running trails, 8 minute walk to Davis L / Metra station; Great windows that take up the entire wall in bedroom and living room

value - started my lease earlier than school year so got a great deal at $1400/mo for 1B1B. Normal rent is around $1800 for 1B1B. Includes gym, sauna, and rooftop pool = these are hidden gems

BUT, there is no reason to pay that much for these outdated apartments - carpet, no in unit heat/cool control, 1960s kitchen - linoleum tiles and like plastic countertops. You should live at E2 or Optima Horizons for those prices

Parking - available but over $120/mo compared to the city of Evanston deck around the corner for $90/mo

Community - lots of Kellogg students and international undergrads

Big negatives - outdated units, universal AC/heat so building turns it on for the reason and you either sweat in the winter or freeze in the summer, paying utility bills when you can't control the AC/heat - even if you turn it off in your unit the building still has it on so you pay at least $50/mo for access + whatever your personal usage is too.

Big positive - location, potentially cheaper rent, maintenance is helpful and timely

Average; quiet; hot

The Park Evanston is located in the heart of the downtown area and is a short walk to bars, restaurants and grocery stores

Overall I have had a pretty good experience in the Park Evanston. The building is centrally located in downtown Evanston so it is easy to walk to all the nearby bars and restaurants. It is a bit farther than ideal to walk to the Hub (~15-18 min) but you can get there faster on a bike. The building is a bit older than others in the area but the apartments are fairly large and well kept. The heat and air conditioning alternate (only one can be on at a time) so it can get pretty hot at transition periods but in general it is pretty easy to keep a comfortable temperature most of the year. The building is very responsive if you every need something fixed, usually coming that day or the next to fix it. Parking is convenient but expensive ($135/month for a covered spot). There is a nice workout room and rooftop pool + a study/lounge room on the ground floor. The door staff is great and very helpful for signing for packages.

Park Evanston offers sizeable apartments in a great location for good value. It's not as nice as E2 or Optima, but the location and value can't be beat.

Park Evanston is great!

Park Evanston is incredibly conveniently located -- about as close to the Kellogg Global Hub as you can get (15 minute fast walk) and near shops downtown. The AC/heat are centrally controlled, so sometimes it's a really hot inside in the winter. The facilities are fine; nothing is particularly nice (e.g., I have no drawers wide enough for a silverware tray), but everything is clean and works. I have had a good experience with all maintenance request so far. There's a package room, but you have to ask the front desk to let you in. Bike storage is pricey if you choose to use the storage room. Ample closet space. Under ten minutes walking to the L and Metra. 24/7 front door person, in a secure area.