Great for dogs, lots of space, less noisy than E2 and close to it in locations.

The leasing office frequently holds events for the renters and guys there are really helpful and patient.

Very great experience

Enjoy the management, feel of the apartment, access to gym and lounge, and the location. Only downside is the pool is not very good.

There are quite a lot of Kellogg students at the Reserve and it makes sense given that the prices tend to be more affordable than some of the other managed buildings (like E2 or Centrum). Most units are updated with hard wood floors and stainless steel appliances. The outside of the building isn't that nice looking but it has been recently renovated inside so the units and common room space is great and we've used it a lot for Kellogg study group meetings and social gatherings. Free coffee is actually really good here! Package pickup can be a bit crazy some times. Management is pretty good and maintenance requests are speedy/easy to request on the website. There is a gym in the building but it's quite small so I've only used it a couple times. I can hear the people that live above me through the ceiling but it's not too bad (mostly just hear footsteps). I don't hear anything from my neighbors to the left or right but I think the way our apartment is laid out means that we would be unlikely to hear them.

The onsite maintenance is excellent and responsive, and the package reception service is very helpful. However, the walls of the actual unit are paper thin. I can hear my neighbors' normal volume conversations word for word through the walls, and it often sounds like there is a stampede upstairs.

I liked that this place is an indoor apt unit, so apts are heated by the building somewhat.
Temperature controlled parking garage for my vehicle
Close to Northwestern campus - walk down Foster
Quiet apartment building
New Lounge good for morning coffee and group meetings
I had zero pest problems. None. That was great
Gym had new equipment
Responsiveness of management

The Reserve is far and doesnt offer as nice of amenities as other building

Located very conveniently in downtown Evanston near the Davis metra and El stations. Quiet condo building that is mostly non-students so not a good spot for people who want to host frequently, but ideal for someone who is looking for a relaxing place to go home to. Great indoor pool facility that is well maintained and usually available for lap swimming. Pretty solid gym as well with a good mix of machines. Doormen are helpful and friendly. Also good indoor bike storage and basement storage units. Love this spot!

The Reserve is a great option. It may not have all the sexy amenities as some of the newer buildings, but it is cheaper, a good location and more than suitable for graduate students.