The Habitat Company

 16 listings          
 77 reviews
8.3
Building rating
8.1
Management rating

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What's great

  • Management are very response and attentive to any residents' needs.
  • Maintenance crew are extremely professional in their timing and efficiency.
  • Front staff office are extremely sweet and polite.

Recent The Habitat Company reviews

Decent for the price

6 management rating Reviewed by on

Not the most luxurious living for downtown but good location. Smells like marijuana frequently. Not very sociable environment. Biggest gripe is the water bugs coming out of the drain if you don't keep the lid closed.

Asbury Plaza
 / Chicago  / 1 bed, 1 bath

Getting more expensive with declining management

5 management rating Reviewed by on

Have lived here for 4 years. Extremely pet friendly. Convenient distance from NMH/Feinberg. Management has sort of mailed it in over the past two years or so. No problems, just mostly useless. Door staff and maintenance are excellent.

Asbury Plaza
 / Chicago  / 1 bed, 1 bath

Best kept secret

10 management rating Reviewed by on

Quiet condo building in lakeshore east

400 E Randolph
 / Chicago  / Studio, 1 bath

Good alternative to Mac in East Hyde Park

10 management rating Reviewed by on

I've lived in Twin Towers for my 1L and 2L year. It's right next door to Regents but less expensive and has a better management team. I've never had an issue receiving packages because everything is delivered to a locker system or (if oversized) locked in a secure package room. There are resident events once or twice a month (usually free food or drinks, like muffins, donuts, margaritas, wine tasting) as well as a 24/7 front desk, onsite gym, community grills, and pretty reliable communal laundry machines (about $3 per wash/dry load). I also really like their system for having guests over (it's all done through an app). 172 bus, Regents express bus, and metra are all very close. Maintenance has been responsive as well, although it is an old building so I've had more issues with minor leaks/plumbing issues than other friends have had - but it generally hasn't been disruptive to my life. Old building also means you either have heat or AC, not both at the same time, so there can be some sweaty/cold days when the seasons change (but most HP buildings will have that problem). The apartments are smaller than Regents/Shoreland with less updated appliances and Twin's kitchens are small (no dishwasher or microwave), but I feel like I have all the space I need and have been comfortable -- and I have a decent amount of furniture. I looked at 20+ buildings when I was considering where to live in Hyde Park and have been happy with Twin Towers. For the price and amenities, I don't think you can get any better.

Twin Towers
 / Chicago  / 1 bed, 1 bath

The Reserve Review

7 management rating Reviewed by on

Apartment has a lot of space, amenities like gym and pool are cool. Very close to the university and reasonably priced (for Evanston)

The Reserve at Evanston
 / Chicago  / 2 beds, 2 baths

Good value, responsive management but loud

10 management rating Reviewed by on

I live in a one-bedroom, one bathroom in building C. The Reserve is really nice in terms of the layouts, the building amenities, and management. My one bedroom is well laid out and big with updated cabinets/finishes. Management is really responsive to any questions and maintenance issues. The gym is good and has a Peloton in it. The lounge also has free coffee and study space. It's got a lot of Kellogg people which is nice, and it's right near E2 which is really convenient. The main problem is how thin the walls are - it is as if my really loud neighbor is talking on the phone right beside me. It was okay my first year when I had quieter neighbors but my luck ran out with my new neighbor. Ultimately, I don't regret living here because I think the price for what I get has been good, but I do really wish the walls were thicker and your neighbors' level of consideration is a big part of whether you're going to like it.

The Reserve at Evanston
 / Chicago  / 1 bed, 1 bath

I enjoy living here

8 management rating Reviewed by on

Only downside is the laundry situation

Elm Street Plaza
 / Chicago  / Studio, 1 bath

Columbus Plaza Review

10 management rating Reviewed by on

The location is amazing! Lakeshore East Park and the grocery store are nearby. Needless to say, it is in the heart of downtown Chicago so we don't have to go far to explore and have fun on the weekends. This location is also just a 5-minute walk away from the bus stop, to get on the 2 in order to come to school.

Sometimes, there can be noise issues because of the many noises that come with downtown living. Additionally, the commute to and from school takes about 45 minutes.

Columbus Plaza Apartments
 / Chicago  / Studio, 1 bath

Med student + Spouse, VERY pet friendly

8 management rating Reviewed by on

We have absolutely loved living in Asbury Plaza. Management, door staff, maintenance staff, everyone is friendly, supportive, and dedicated to making the residents feel like it's their home. We have a pet ferret and unlike some places in Chicago that describe themselves as pet-friendly, there aren't any "except for..." in the leases here. Southwest side of the building have great views with the building oriented diagonally across the block (haven't seen NE, but they just built One Chicago on that side of the building), floor plans are unique, kitchens are updated, gym is well maintained, and management hosts building events ~monthly including a holiday party at a nearby restaurant. The location just can't be beat. Tons of restaurants around, Red line Chicago station 1 block away, Brown/Purple ~4 blocks away, easy access to Loop lines. If you're a Northwestern student, 10min walk to the Chicago campus. Choice of grocery stores (within walking distance: Whole Foods, 2x Jewel-Osco, Aldi, Trader Joes). The only downside I can really think of is the building is either AC or heat, residents don't have control over when that switches due to Chicago heat ordinances. The building tends to run warm, so we often have our balcony door cracked throughout the winter.

Asbury Plaza
 / Chicago  / 1 bed, 1 bath

Great value, and beautiful apartment but walls are thin

7 management rating Reviewed by on

We love our apartment - new floors, appliances, lots of space and great price for it. Still a good amount of amenities (pool, outdoor fireplace, gym, fireplace and parking) but MUCH better price than other complexes.

Only complaint is that our walls are SUPER thin and we've had a lot of issues with upstairs neighbors being too loud.

The Reserve at Evanston
 / Chicago  / 2 beds, 1 bath

Solid lower cost building

7 management rating Reviewed by on

Overall I am pleased with The Reserve. It is lighter on the amenities than other apartment buildings, but the apartments themselves are generally more spacious and less expensive. Shorter walk to Kellogg than other buildings (~15 minutes) but tradeoff being that it's a bit further to downtown Evanston. Walls are a bit thin and sound travels pretty easily, but nothing that can't be managed in my opinion. Overall, I would recommend if you're looking for a lower cost option to E2, Albion, or Centrum.

The Reserve at Evanston
 / Chicago  / 1 bed, 1 bath

Good location but with a few sacrifices

6 management rating Reviewed by on

I chose the Reserve because it was walking distance to the Hub and is close to lots of other popular, but more expensive, living options in Evanston. Overall it's been an average experience. The location is great, the community is quieter and a bit more family-friendly than others. For those with pets, there is no monthly pet rent. However, the walls are extremely thin and you can hear your neighbors very well. You'll also have to deal with occasional internet outages that, since the internet is included in your rent and you have no choice which provider is used, you have very little control of. The gym is pretty small and doesn't have a lot of equipment. The HVAC system is extremely loud (like, people on the phone can hear it). The property was recently sold and so far the management has been pretty responsive, but is much more "analog" than the previous company. The website is not as informative and they don't have any app for submitting maintenance requests (but are responsive to emails so not the end of the world). Overall, it's a pretty good value if you can tolerate the minor inconveniences.

The Reserve at Evanston
 / Chicago  / 1 bed, 1 bath

Kellogg 2nd year

9 management rating Reviewed by on

The best ppsf, good amenities, nice staff. It's worth signing a 2-year lease to minimize rent increases. Be mindful of the room selection whether it gets a lot of natural light or not will be important in the Winter.

The Reserve at Evanston
 / Chicago  / 2 beds, 2 baths

Mostly Great but Thin Walls

8 management rating Reviewed by on

The units are nice, and the price is good relative to most of the high-rises. Amenities are nice, and the large property is great for pet owners. We really like it, except the walls are extremely thin. We hear every footstep our upstairs neighbor takes, and if any of our neighbors are having people over we will hear them late into the night until their guests leave. If you're a light sleeper, this may not be for you.

The Reserve at Evanston
 / Chicago  / 1 bed, 1 bath

Great experience

10 management rating Reviewed by on

I have really enjoyed living at the Reserve. They recently were acquired and have new property managers that go above and beyond to make it a great experience. It's in a fantastic location and my unit is updated/relatively large for Evanston! In addition, it is pretty close to the CTA train and a nearby park.

The Reserve at Evanston
 / Chicago  / 1 bed, 1 bath