TLC Management Co.

I love the building. Leasing/management/maintenance is extremely responsive and friendly. They really work hard to help you with whatever you need. The building is always very clean and quiet...sometimes I think I am the only person living there. It is also in a great location - very walkable and there is a bus stop right outside. They have paid parking too but I don't use it. The gym could use some work and is my biggest let down, but everything else is great.

It is an older building so sometimes things break, but this hasn't bothered me at all because maintenance is so responsive and friendly. They go above and beyond and it really is sort of like a small community.

The apartment is old and has constant minor to major issues. The elevators (all of them) kept breaking down, the hot water stopped working, the drains keep getting clogged. The apartment is close to the Law School which is a plus and is otherwise relatively cozy (when things are working properly).

One bedroom is spacious and located at the end of the building so separated from hallway noise. Clean, no pests. Occasional minor maintenance issues, it's an old building, but fairly responsive. Only one dryer (in the basement) works well. Large elevator has been out for several months, and small elevator occasionally gets stuck, so better to use stairs.

Scholar Apartments

While the Plaisance is certainly not a luxury experience, the proximity to the law school and the price are hard to beat. Additionally, the property management is usually pretty on top of any requests and maintenance. The only issue is that the elevators are a little old, so they are often out of order.

The apartment itself is fine but a little small (I don't really have anywhere to put a dining table). Kitchen has good appliances and counterspace. I don't love that living room is carpeted, but the carpet is clean. I submitted some minor maintenance requests upon move-in that were ignored, but I never followed up. When I did have need for urgent maintenance (clogged sink) a plumber came promptly. Some of my neighbors can be noisy at times, but there's not much to be done about that.

Not a safe or sanitary building - mice in multiple units, ceilings nearly caving in from leaks in multiple units, days without running water, multiple break-ins due to management’s negligence

Feel like we get a good value for our money. Upsides - good space and the building is quiet for how big it is. Downside - no 24/7 security, no parking on site

Nice units that have little cabinet / closet space (can rent storage unit). Maintenance is responsive, appliances are nice, gym is a good size for the building.

Centrum (no one calls it The Scholar) is very expensive considering the mediocre quality of finishes, amenities, and management. Almost half of the units lost heat for several days in early 2024 during a severe cold snap. TLC Management took no accountability beyond providing electricity-intensive space heaters without offering rent concessions to those impacted. There are zero social benefits for a Kellogg student to live at Centrum; there is very little socializing between residents. Units also sorely lack storage. On the bright side, the kitchens are better than those at other buildings popular with Kellogg students. Units are also quiet thanks to the thickness of walls and concrete floors.

The management so far is okay. They are responsive and they address issues quickly. The downside of this building is the location right next to the railway. If you are sensitive to noise you should NOT rent here. In addition to train noise, this building has thin walls. Can literally hear my upstair neighbor walking on top of ceiling. This building has central temperature control and the AC is loud when its on.

Staying in 2B2B, have all needed amenities. Dryer washer in unit and dishwasher is available. Floor plan is good and it's fairly spacious. Internet has been patchy after vendor change recently - hopefully it'll get cleared soon. Overall, the apartment is really good. Not the cheapest compared to other options in Evanston, but it's worth the money you pay

Great Apartment

I absolutely loved my experience of living at The Scholar. The property manager- Mike is extremely kind and helpful. He is trying to improve the experience of the tenants.

It is nice to be able to lean in when you want and get your own space when you do not want to be very social. Great amenities as well.

I lived in this apartment building for two years and overall had a fairly pleasant experience, though of course any building has its quirks. Building amenities are pretty new and the apartment fixtures and appliances generally work well. My unit never had any heating/cooling or internet issues like some others have mentioned. Even on the highest floor, if you live on the side that faces the train tracks, you will still hear the muffled sound of the train going by when the windows are closed, but you get used to it and can mask it with the sound of a fan easily. Top floor has indoor and outdoor social spaces that can be used to host events like dinners and parties while being respectful of the other residents. A pleasant 20-25 minute walk to Kellogg Global Hub. Convenient 10-15 min walk to Trader Joe’s and Jewel Osco. Very convenient to catch the Metra or purple line across the street when traveling to/from Chicago.
Halfway through my time here the building transferred to new ownership. The new office management is great - Mike, Troy, and the maintenance team have all been very considerate and responsive in my experience and have worked hard to even take care of issues left behind by the old building owners/management that were incompetent (e.g. they improved the package room organization, added more security cameras, etc.). The new building owners, TLC Management, could improve the living experience here by 1) adding a 24-hour security person like many of the other large Evanston apartments have, especially given this building’s proximity to the Davis bus/train station and 2) having a more reasonable annual rent increase because that caused many challenges this year for the predominantly full-time student residents. Overall, the building itself is good and in a safe enough location and the onsite management team is super helpful. The building owners should consider making the above changes to make this a great rental experience.