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Mid-Rise Apartment  «  Mac Property Management
Kenwood, 1616 E 50th Pl | Chicago
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  •  Additional Storage Available
  •  Air Conditioning  
  •  Bike Storage
  •  Building Laundry Room  
  •  Cat friendly
  •  Dog friendly
  •  Doorman Building
  •  Fitness Center
  •  Granite Countertops
  •  Hardwood Floors
  •  Stainless Steel Appliances
  •  Surface Parking Lot  

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7.7
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6 Reviews

About this Location

Whole Foods Market
7 min walk
Burnham Park
5 min walk
ME (rail) - 8 min
28/6 (bus) - 2 min

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    •  Elevators
  • Kitchen

    •  Dishwasher
    •  Granite Countertops
    •  Microwave
    •  Refrigerator
    •  Stove & Oven
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    •  Building Laundry Room  
  • Living Room

    •  Air Conditioning  
    •  Hardwood Floors
  • Parking & Transportation

    •  Bike Storage
    •  Surface Parking Lot  
  • Pet Terms & Amenities

    •  Cat friendly
    •  Dog friendly
  • Sports & Fitness

    •  Fitness Center
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    •  Additional Storage Available
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Overall rating 7.7/10, based on 6 renter reviews Write a review

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5.8
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7.8
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6.3
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Solid Apartment for 1L

Pros:
- Large kitchen with updated appliances (including dishwasher)
- Large windows for lots of natural light
- Amazon Hub lockers
- Easy access to public transit: 172 bus (to law school) + 6 bus / Metra (to downtown)
- Mac Properties is responsive to maintenance requests

So-So:
- No central air, although temperature control with the window unit has been great
- No in-unit washer/dryer, but no problems with shared building machines (especially at non-peak hours)
- Wall thickness - can sometimes hear music / conversations from neighbors if they're right next to shared wall
- Shared gym - better than nothing, but I don't use it for much more than a treadmill

Cons:
- Expensive, outside (uncovered) parking - I recommend just finding street parking
- 30+ minute walk to law school - not doable unless weather is nice

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The Algonquin

Getting to school is easy: the 172 stop is a block away, and there's also a university shuttle that stops right in front of my building. Getting to other places in the city is easy too: the 6 and 28 that go downtown stop a block away, the metra is a block away and super convenient. Also, it's not far from the vibrant shops on 53rd in Hyde Park.

The Algonquin has a gym in one of the buildings, but it's a bit small: no free weights, ~2 ellipticals, ~2 treadmills, ~2 bikes, cable machine

A lot of students live in Regents which is more expensive but have better amenities. I cared more about space, so I chose the Algonquin. I also didn't like the idea of running into a bunch of classmates in my building's hallways: the Algonquin is close enough to the action at Regents without being fully in the mix.

Downsides are no in-unit laundry, the recycling bin outside gets crowded kinda quickly, and there's no doorman so it feels a smidge less secure than other buildings might.

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Quiet and High Quality

I honestly really love the Algonquin. The walls are thick so my apartment does not get any noise from neighbors. I do hear people in the hallway, quite clearly and they can hear me, but there are only 4 other units per floor, so it is not much of an issue. I have a south-facing unit so I get tons of sunlight/natural light and I was pleasantly surprised to find that I get a view of the lake and a gorgeous sunrise every morning. The unit is modern and clean and is pretty big with lots of storage. It doesn't look like it, but once all my stuff was moved in, I felt happy with the space I got. There are some issues with packages (sometimes delivery people don't put packages in the mail room), but the Amazon locker for our building is amazing. Whole Foods is super close, but other than that, the area isn't really very safe. Management is also amazing and gets back to me in a timely manner.

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Good apartment overall. Recently redone units, close to transportation downtown and to UChicago. Overall great experience so far. Problems with gym access, and occasionally my packages never arrive, which I've never had a problem with before. Good bang for your buck, but don't expect anything luxurious - this is a solid alternative to living in Regents, but it's just fine. If you're looking for something with more amenities, choose Regents, and if you're looking for an altogether more luxurious complex, choose Shoreland.

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About Kenwood

Home to Barack Obama and Muhammad Ali, Kenwood is a culturally diverse neighborhood well stocked with fantastic restaurants, amazing sights and monuments, inspiring architecture, and some of the best shopping districts in the city. Admire the serene yet impressive glory of Lake Michigan, take a trip...
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1,200
1 Bedroom
$
1,350
2 Bedroom
$
1,550

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Kenwood Reviews

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I love living near the university. I think it is very convenient for attending UChicago events. Most of our class lives here, so it makes it very easy for reunions and parties. I take the bus to the loop on the weekends. Living here does not mean you can't experience the loop fun. But people that live in the Loop usually don't come to our class parties because it is far away.
* Very safe; lots of students and families with children and pets
* Many public transit options to the Law School + Loop (the 6, the 28, the 172, the Metra)
* Close to Lake Michigan, great for picnicking, exercising, or sightseeing * Close to 53rd St. strip (restaurants, bars, a hotel, etc.) but still quiet and peaceful
Hyde Park is a great neighborhood, especially for 1L year. There is plenty to do with new bars and restaurants -- and grocery stores, like Trader Joes -- coming in every year. While it's not as "happening" as the Loop or River North, for example, it's nice to be near the Law School as a 1L and most of your classmates will be in Hyde Park as well. I've lived in Hyde Park for 6 years now and can attest that it is very walkable and very safe, and it has a nice neighborhood feel that you don't get as much in the Loop or Loop-adjacent neighborhoods.
Pretty close to campus, about a 10 minute drive/bike ride. Seems safe, at least east of MLK Blvd. Pretty quiet overall, Maple Court is right next to an elementary school so there is some noise in the morning and when the kids are at recess. Hyde Park Produce is walkable, but not super close. Whole Foods is opening up at Lake Park around 51st/Hyde Park Blvd. soon. Large shopping area at 47th and Lake Park with Walgreens and Subway. Mostly fast food on 47th St. No bars, coffee shops, or anywhere nearby to hang out.
Hyde Park is extremely boring. I live here because the school is here and the commute is easy. There are very few good restaurants and no nightlife whatsoever. Luckily, getting downtown is cheap and easy. I've never felt unsafe during the daytime, but I certainly don't go walking around at night.
Everyone in the LL.M program lives in Hyde Park and most of the people live in Regents. You will have an amazing time and the community is perfect. Even if you live alone, you will always have someone to help you with apartment-related problems or just company.
I enjoyed Hyde Park. Although I did try not to walk anywhere at night, I never had an experience that made me uncomfortable. I think Hyde Park has several very good restaurants and fun bars, and it has a nice community feel. I enjoyed living there!
I like Hyde Park. I'm close to everything on 53rd, and most of the time I don't feel unsafe. I'm also close enough to Kenwood that I can walk/run there for a more quiet, less busy experience. Kenwood Park is the best.

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