Elevators don't work consistently, there has been multiple days during my time here where there has been no elevator service AT ALL and this is 10 floor building. Really bad package theft with no locked package delivery system. Lots of roach problems, an array or plumbing and water issues in this building. IVY Management team is highly unprofessional and will NOT respond to issues, do your research before renting in Hyde Park! STAY AWAY FROM IVY!

The apartment is good for the budget-conscious who want to have a parking lot. I was able to reserve a spot in this apartment as early as April, so that's also a plus. The paint job on inside was really unprofessional, but all the appliances worked, so that was good enough for me. Packages will go missing, but the easy remedy is the Amazon locker, UPS point in the Kimbark Plaza. Right next to the 171 and the Hyde Park Express pickup, so ease of access to the University as well. Good space and wood floors make it easy to clean. I don't have a pet, but most residents do, which suggests its good place for the pet owner. Not recommending a pet for 1L success though.

I have moved three times during law school; once out of school run graduate housing. This apartment is the best one I have found yet. It's biggest problems is the management team, but there is usually at least one competent person around that can solve issues. This means you may have to call multiple times to get an issue taken care of, but the other management companies I have dealt with (TLC and Gradhousing) usually never solve anything-- especially TLC. I have heard of similar experiences with Mac properties. These apartments were recently refurbished and look good. Great views of the city in north-facing apartments above the 7th floor. Also, it is right behind the 53th Street shopping and restaurant area-- the main hub in Hyde Park.

Nice building, lots of dogs

It's cheap in both senses of the word, but allowing pets (for free!!!!) was what was most important for me. Pretty good management, no real problems yet (except mail thieves).

Great value! But heaters are radiators and they work a little too well

Unsafe apartment building with multiple break-ins, thefts, and a mugging in the lobby. Management was unresponsive for months. Ultimately they promised to post security and install a camera. However, they did neither of these things.