Moving from Philadelphia to Chicago is stressful enough, but moving in just one day after tenants of six years moved out added an extra layer. From the moment I expressed concerns to the property manager, Shawn, he immediately stepped in to help -- and that made all the difference. Shortly after, the landlord, Morrie, came to meet me in person. He took the time to walk through the unit with me, listen to what I needed, and ensure everything was handled quickly and thoroughly. His responsiveness and willingness to jump in personally really stood out. A huge compliment to the maintenance and cleaning team -- Hector, Marc, and Robert. They worked efficiently, were incredibly professional, and made sure everything was cleaned and prepared so I could settle in comfortably. And a special shout-out to DeAngelo, the Director of Maintenance and Facilities. He not only addressed every concern I had, but he also made me feel comfortable and supported throughout the entire process. His communication, follow-through, and kindness turned what could have been a stressful situation into a positive experience. The building itself is beautiful -- clean, secure, and in a great location. You can tell the team takes pride in maintaining the property. I'm grateful to have landed somewhere where the management truly cares. If you're looking for a place where the staff goes above and beyond, this is it. read more

I, Allonzo Murríel Perez, without reservation recommend Morrie Liebling and Central City Management. As a tenant from September 2021 to December 2022 at the Lake Shore Drive property, I have experienced a well-run management company: they responded to phone calls and e-mails when I had questions and issues. In addition, they maintained a clean lobby and laundry room. If I end up back in Chicago , I would gladly rent a room from them again. read more

Not worth it, find something better. I was paying $1295/mo for a 1bed on Cornelia Ave, I see they're now renting it for $1445. The owner, Morrie, won't take any of your requests seriously, no matter how much you try to work with him, or how reasonable you try to be. He'll weasel out of any responsibility and try to gaslight you. He makes you move in through the back stairwell, which is a real safety hazard. And...let's just say he probably won't rent to you unless you're light-skinned. Centipede infestation was terrible, and management did not care to do anything without a lot of prompting (even then it was temporary measures, not something that would actually fix the issue). There was a literal pile of dirt in the basement, so not the type of place to care about the building beyond surface appearances. Floors were beyond squeaky - you could step anywhere and it would make a sound, I felt so bad for our downstairs neighbor, but there was nothing we could do to avoid it. No insulation between the floors, you'll be able to hear your neighbors voice/TV/music unless they keep it at a super reasonable volume. Bathroom didn't have a fan, so moisture would build up fast. Shower would randomly back up when not in use, probably due to very old piping. Windows were so old they would rattle like crazy when it was windy. Maintenance team was awesome and so helpful. read more

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I am not a tenant, and will never be a tenant. I refuse to partake in business transactions with any individual that feels it is ok to defraud others and lie. My story is as follows: I went to look at a unit with my boyfriend after work. I was not told that another individual would be looking at the unit at the same time. I don't like when that happens because I scheduled a time so that I can look at the unit myself, to assess it myself, to ask the questions I want, without an audience of individuals that will be competing for the same unit. Both myself and the other prospective tenant took applications, and we were told "I need the money" in order to "hold" the unit to run the credit report, etc. I asked the landlord, Morrie, whether I have zero chance of getting unit as I was looking for a june 25 move in, and the unit was ready for 6/1. He said no - other factors would be taken into account including credit check, references, income, etc. My boyfriend and I left, went down the street to my favorite Mexican restaurant, and after analyzing everything I decided that I was going to apply. I called up Morrie (probably 20 min after I left the showing) to tell him that I would like to apply and asked what I would need to do to hold the unit. He said as long as I gave my application and checks FIRST, then it was mine. I tell this to my bf. Important piece of information: the other prospective tenant, lived in the suburbs, and had no checks with him. He said that he would be calling Morrie the following day to discuss. So fast forward to an hour later - we finish eating, I go home, fill out the application, and by that time it's 7:30. And I would have to get an uber all the way to the office, in order to drop off everything in the mail slot. I decide to call Morrie and advise that I will have everything in the slot by 6am the next morning, as it is on my way to work. I was in meetings all day so the earliest I was able to call to advise that my application and checks were dropped off was 10:30am. When I called, I was told that the other tenant had applied as well, and that Morrie would make a decision in the afternoon. Now, since I had dropped off the stuff by 6am, I'm pretty sure that I was the first to do so. But, a few hours later, I get a call advising that he "felt obligated to give the unit to the other guy", but that he "liked me better". What a bunch of BS. All of that for nothing. It would have been nice if I was told that from the start, so I didn't waste my time or energy for something that wouldn't have come to fruition. I have really GREAT credit, I make a very good amount of money, and I am an attorney. So, there really aren't any negative factors that could count against me. Fine. That fell through. Was I pissed off? Of course. But he told me that he had another unit at 1314 W Addison, did not include heat, ready for 7/1 but would check to see if the tenant was moving out - for $1445. I know it is $1445 because Morrie and I had this conversation when I was at work, it was quiet, and I WROTE IT DOWN. We schedule the appointment for 2 days out. During those 2 days, I continue to check all the usual rental sites, to see what other units come up, and on Domu I found the unit he was talking about. $1445, dining room, no heat, it was nice and big, and I thought "great, this could be a contender". Day of the showing, I come home from work early, and check the listing again to refresh my recollection of the unit. And what happens next is what is shocking: the unit now shows $1545. WOAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH that is not what 1) Morrie told me over the phone and 2) what was initially posted 2 days prior. So I call up Shawn (he works at Central City), and tell him the situation. I think I caught him off guard, because after somet silence and a lot of "uh" "um", I get this: "yeah that is the rental price". Some other fun facts to note: my maximum budget for a unit without heat was $1500. I'm also not a dummy. Why on earth would I agree to go look at a unit that was out of my budget? I wouldn't. No one would. Because that would be a waste of time. I also wouldn't purposely write down the wrong price when being told over the phone, nor is my vision that terrible that I can't differentiate between the number 4 and the number 5. So I tell Shawn, "well, this is clearly out of my budget. I would never agree to look at a place, let alone this place, if I had known it was $1545. Also, I was told it was $1445, and your listing said $1445." Response (not shocked at all): "Ok I will cancel the showing and put your other checks in the mail for you." END OF CONVERSATION. At this point - this company, and Morrie, have lied to me on 2 occasions. I proceed to email Shawn with the screenshot of their listing showing $1445 - just to prove that they are liars. I obviously never heard back. Stay away. Rent from trustworthy individuals, unless you are ok with the good ole "bait and switch. read more

Central City Management - Proof that the rental rate is $1445. They decided to change it to $1545 telling me it was never $1445 the day of my showing. Liars. - Property Management Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Stood up by them. Don't waste your time. Very unprofessional. I confirmed an appointment twice to view an apartment at 5PM today. They sent me an email at 1:30 PM saying, "You're all set. Someone will meet you in front at 5." I left work early to be there. By 5:05, no one had arrived. I called them to be told they weren't coming. Apparently, they don't need my business. If you're a busy professional like me, don't waste your valuable time. read more

Lived in a Central City Management property on the Southport corridor for two years. As far as Chicago landlords go, this one is definitely one of the good guys (not saying much, but it's better than a lot of other companies.) Loved the online web portal for rental payments and maintenance requests. Maintenance was decent at responding to issues, and general communication was acceptable for the most part. It is worth noting however that management was slow to remove snow, and would enter the unit without notifying tenant on more than one occasion. Definitely worth considering when looking at apartments. read more

I lived in the apartment building in Elgin,IL. The place is quiet and safe. I lived there for 2 years, but I was ready to leave after the first year. The elevator is old and constantly breaking down, and people standing in front of the building smoking. My rent also went up 6% the first year. The manager was polite and friendly, but I found he would enter the apartments when he wanted. Sometimes he would post a notice informing the tenants, but other times he didn't. I walked in my apartment, and he replaced the refrigerator. That's fine, but let me know. I may have my laundry out. Another time, he went in to replace the faucet, again, he didn't mention this before hand. If you're in Elgin, go to Blackhawk Apartments. The price is about the same, but you get way more. read more

The CCM team is fantastic. My family and I have lived in one of their apartments since 2013 and the staff has been nothing but kind, professional and helpful. They've updated their online systems to make it easy to pay each month and will fix any problem we request within a day or two. Truly a great management company. read more

Never came across a management so rude and DISCRIMINATORY against ESA dog owners. When scheduling a viewing with the owner, Maury, I informed him I have a ESA dog and he stated this building, 3330 N Sheridan, is a No Dog building, which I reiterated he is a ESA dog. He then stated "I don't want the building to go to shit. You have the law on your side but it's a dog free building and I would like to keep it that way. We are starting off on the wrong foot. People will see your dog and buy a $50 piece of paper." read more

I've had an excellent experience living at 10 W. Elm since moving in almost a year ago. This building is run and maintained extremely well, is in an absolutely perfect location in the Gold Coast (close to public trans, grocery store, restaurants and bars galore), and provides a great space for singles or couples. The units themselves have a lot of charm with hardwood floors, french doors, sconces and some built ins. If I could buy a place in this building, I would! I would highly recommend living here for anyone new to the city, or those looking to try out the Gold Coast. I've lived in three apartments in the Gold Coast in five years, and by far, 10 W. Elm has been the best! read more

I lived at a unit on Cornelia/Paulina for five years. The building and unit is well maintained for an older building. I had minimal issues but the few times I needed something it was handled urgently. Definitely would recommend. read more

I rented a unit in their Elgin location and it was an awesome experience! The location is 401 E. Chicago St, in Elgin. The building is thoroughly maintained by Mike Cook, an excellent landlord! I didn't have a problem at all in all these years and he made sure that stayed like that. The unit is very neat, hardwood floors, multiple closets, spacious, heat and water included, and a storage unit. It was definitely enough space for me! The apartment is also located within walking distance to Elgin downtown, multiple stores and the Metra Station, which made it very convenient when I moved here from abroad and did not have a car. I would recommend it to anyone! I was sad to leave! read more

I've lived at the building at 3330 N. Lake Shore Dr. for the past 3 years, and the only reason I am moving is that I'm buying a condo elsewhere. This apartment has been amazing - the apartment itself is really nice with far more space than I ever would have guessed I could get for the rent; the building is well kept; and the location is great! Morrie and his staff are always professional, friendly, and responsive (even though I've had very few reasons over the past 3 years to need to reach out since everything runs smoothly in the apartment and building). If you're looking for an apartment in Lakeview, I would strongly recommend this one! read more

Wish we could take the apartment and the management company with us. Lived in the Cornelia/Marshfield building for 3 years. Absolutely loved the neighborhood. The building was regularly cleaned and de-iced. The balconies are beautiful. The laundry room is easy and affordable. But that's nothing compared to the responsiveness of the management team. Every single time we had an issue, they would take care of it, sometimes on the same day. That is invaluable. read more

This is one of the greatest apartments management companies in Chicago because it is not an apartment management company. It is owned and managed by one man who takes great pride in his properties. He treats every unit like his home and keeps to a very high standard when it comes to choosing tenants. The location at State and Elm is second to none, walking distance to all the great amenities the Gold Coast has to offer. And the price is extremely reasonable, especially for the amount of space in the apartment. I would recommend anyone looking for an apartment in the Gold Coast or Lakeview to give this company a call. Ask for Morrie and he'll take good care of you. read more

We LOVED living in a building owned by Central City Management. Shawn and Morrie are very responsive, and fixed any issue we had (which were very few, since our unit/building was so well-maintained) quickly and with little bother. I also appreciated the fact that unlike most landlords, they were proactive in preventing any potential issues - during this January's "polar vortex," Morrie was calling his tenants to make sure everyone was safe and knew to run the faucets at a slow drip to prevent pipes freezing. It was much appreciated! Our decision to move out was made more difficult than normal since we loved working with Central City Management so much. Would highly recommend! read more

Professional people to deal with, make the application and renting process easy and worry free. They are always a phone call way. You won't regret renting and working with the team. I have no regrets but compliments. Thanks so much. read more

So the lockout fee isnt even bad. I guess I was mis-reading what my lease said. haha I had to get new keys made and it was like 5 dollars... thats nothing compared to what I would have paid in my prev. bldg.. read more

I loved having Morrie as my landlord! He is understanding and kind. He sees his tenants as people, not just tenants. Anything that is needed from management, is handled quickly and professionally. Morrie and Shawn at the office are easily accessible and always helpful. If you have the opportunity to live anywhere with Central City Management as your management company, I would say do it! Morrie rocks! read more

My experience living at 3330 N. Lake Shore was great; I lived there for two years and really enjoyed it. The location is awesome as it is right across from Belmont Harbor and the lake--I'm really going to miss that one-of-a-kind view! In addition to the great location, the apartment was great to live in. Throughout the two years, I never heard any of my neighbors (above, below, next door), which was key. Most importantly, Morrie and Shawn are both really helpful and easy to reach, although I really didn't have much to contact them about while living there as it was a pretty smooth experience! read more

Morrie and his staff our great! I feel completely comfortable calling Morrie's cell at any time of the day if we have an issue. They always respond quickly and Morrie often personally follows up to make sure everything is taken care of. I've rented from Central City Management for two years, and will continue to do so as long as I can! I highly recommend them. read more

I lived at the Lake Shore property (3330 N. Lake Shore Dr)for nearly 3 years and it was a great experience! If you're looking for convenience, safety and awesome strolls by the Lake, this is the place. Morrie and Shawn are very helpful and respond to emails or phone calls rather quickly. Memorable experience and if I'm ever permanently living in Chicago again, I know where I have a home! Thanks Morrie for helping a CA girl call Chicago home. read more

These guys are the best landlords! They're always super quick to respond and have a very easy online process to pay for rent and submit a maintenance request. Maintenance request are then completed within a day or two! I've been with Central City Management for 2 years now and don't have any complaints! read more

I lived at 10 W Elm for 7 years. As far as landlords go, they are as good as it gets. Any type of issue was handled immediately. After living somewhere for 7 years, you get the full picture of management. They take great care of this building to make it a good living experience. The location can't be beat as well! Affordable, rehabbed apartments with so much charm. If you are looking for a great location, affordable apartments and a receptive landlord, look no further. read more

Morrie and the rest of the crew were so helpful. They take care of a hundred year old building with the respect it deserves. The only time this landlord scolded me was when I didn't mention a problem with the air conditioner soon enough ... "Hey, we would have gotten you a new one days ago". Welcome home! read more

Avoid dealing with this management company. Morrie Liebling backtracks and reneges on agreements. I attempted to rent one of Morrie's apartments off of Southport and had an absolutely awful experience. We viewed the apartment, liked the place, and decided to fill out our applications on the spot. We left Morrie with a deposit and were told several times that us turning over a deposit would reserve the apartment for us and take it off the market and he would stop showing the place. We also verified several times that we would have a few days (once we received it) to review the lease and get it back to him signed. We received the lease about 24 hours after turning over our applications and deposit (6pm). The next morning Morrie called frantic that we hadn't gotten our lease turned in yet. We reminded Morrie that we were told we could have a couple days to review the lease (and his pages of rules) and get all of us together to sign- not 17 hours. He then begins to threaten us with other potential tenants that viewed the unit after us that are willing to pay more than his asking price. He continued to call throughout the day making threats that he would let other people have the unit despite the earlier assurances that our deposit held the place for us. We assured him that we had every intention of signing the lease, but not all of us had access to printers/faxes and we had to wait until after work. In the early evening, after having the lease about 24 hours, he called to tell us he gave the apartment to the other tenants. I am sad to have missed out on a nice apartment, but I am happy we escaped, because it sounds like Morrie would have been an awful landlord. We would have been excellent tenants. read more

Morrie and his team are unorganized, unfair and rude. Don't waste your time! I spoke to Karen in the office about the fact that we have an 11 month old son, and she sent me two different applications. After submitting our application, Morrie told me that having an 11 month old baby was unacceptable and that we wouldn't be considered. - that this whole "situation" had happened without his knowledge and that Karen was new and should know better! He even told me he knew we'd be wanting a larger space once our son grew older. And that we wouldn't want to live there anyway because its noisy at night when the bars let out. Who is this guy? What a jerk. Two thumbs down. Way down. A total waste of our time. read more

Called Morrie to ask if the layout of a 4-room 1-bedroom would allow for the dining room to be used as a second bedroom. When I called, he took another call at the same time without pressing mute. It was his daughter on a landline. He asked her to call him back, "sweetie." When I asked my question for the 5th time, having been interrupted numerous times, he said, "No I don't convert into bedrooms in my buildings, but thank you for calling." I restated that I was just wondering if it could be used as a bedroom, no converting necessary. He grilled me about who it would be with (my roommate!) and why I'd want that (because I want a 2-bed!). He disdainfully told me that he does not do that. "Not in my building. I don't allow roommates in a 1-bed in my building." What is this, Victorian England? I definitely would not rent from him. read more

Morrie Liebling is not to be trusted. We are approaching 20 years since renting from him and still remember the fast one Morrie pulled on us. Our apartment had hardwood floors and it was completely dirty with work boot marks everywhere. We assumed he had last minute work done before our move in date and forgot to have the floors cleaned. We told him about it and he offered 200 dollars off our next rent check which we accepted. When we moved out 2 years later he kept 750 of our security deposit. After many unsuccessful attempts to reach him after we discovered this, he mockingly acknowledged that even though we left the apartment in perfect condition he was getting us back for the money he lost when we moved in. What a scumbag move to do to us. He knew we were getting married a week later. Do not rent from this man. My wife had many in person encounters with this man and still considers him the single most disrespectful man she has met in her life. read more

We rented from Morrie & Co. at 3330 N. Lake Shore for over 11 years. I can't say enough great things about the apartment, the building, or the management. Morrie keeps his apartments in superior shape and the rent is very reasonable. He also doesn't suffer bad tenants. If someone moves in who is a problem he will get rid of them, so you don't have to worry about bad neighbors. I would highly recommend Central City. read more

My fiancé had a one bedroom apartment at the Elgin property, Mike was an amazing property manager, always attentive and helpful to her needs. Due to a job change, she asked about her options for getting out of her lease early, not only were Mike and Morrie willing to work with us, they even helped when we brought a new tenant to them, I recommend these professionals any day! read more

I have lived at 10 W Elm St for over 8 years and am sad to leave later this month. Morrie and Shawn (in the mgmt. office) have been so accommodating and great to work with. If I ever had an issue, it was immediately addressed. You can't beat the location, the size of apartment, etc. Very highly recommend if you are in the market for a new place! read more

i' lived at 3330 n lake shore dr for 2 years... and my experience was not great.. at all.. there was always a problem to fix stuff and they had roach's ... and they keep my deposit .. for cleaning .. when i have clean ... before i moved... read more