Just recently moved ( to sunny Arizona) after a 9 year lease. Overall, a positive experience. Our…read moreunit faced both Grove Avenue and Riverside from the 4th floor; great views of downtown. I think we experienced the usual challenges of downtown rental living, but management was always responsive and professional. Our unit -- and the living spaces throughout -- we're clean and maintained (of course, the maintenance and cleanliness of the tenant space is primatily the tenant's responsibility). Speaking from a nearly ten year perspective, we were very satisfied with Fountain Square. Now that we're back in a single-family home, I miss the conveniences, friendships, and consistency of Fountain Square living -- Amd we miss Elgin.

I have to comment again about our property manager, Glenn Fitch. With the 100 degree heat wave…read morewe've had this summer, Glenn had the foresight to maintain our a/c system BEFORE the worst of the weather. Fountain Square and my unit have been an oasis from the oven outside. Thank you Glenn.

Save your money and find a better place to live with good quality of life. I would not recommend…read moreliving in this place to anyone.

Poorly built, overpriced, cheap finishes, no insulation so you can hear neighbors through all the…read morewalls, what you are told one day can change the next based on management needs, faulty electric in the unit I had, lack of amenities now that they expanded. Truly happy to be gone... the only good thing about the place was my neighbors.

I can't say enough good things about this place. Although I'm not A resident my brother lives close…read moreenough to be. When I say close enough I mean you can hear the fire alarm beeps from his bedroom, and you can hear the mousetraps snapping. This resort style community is a fixture and perfect example of what it means to be a Carpentersville resident. This is peak Carpentersville. The place is moving like Oppenheimer.

Meadowdale Apartments are the most Ghetto I have seen in carpentersville worse then Fox view. They…read moretake forever to fix things and the hallways are always dirty with trash in them. U can't vacuum after 8pm or u will get a $250 dollar ticket. Just letting you know the police come for everything and I will never in life move here again also if you fall a little behind on your rent because of family problems or u loose your job they don't care smh they will let you know you have a court date after the fifth day they will try to Evict you. I Rate them a 0 hands down That's why a lot of there Apartments are empty now cause nobody wants to live there anymore trust me

We currently live in a Dawson floor plan at Algonquin Square Apartments (2 bed + den/2 bath), and…read morecouldn't be happier. We've been in our apartment for nearly a year now, and have really enjoyed being here! The apartment is spacious and gorgeously appointed. I love that I have a gas stove! There are plenty of windows for natural lighting, high ceilings, and the den is the perfect playroom for our toddler son. We've met some great people living here, too! From our neighbors to the team (office and maintenance alike) -- everybody is great! I've been especially impressed with the office team. We are always notified if we have a package or they'll just leave them inside the apartment - huge plus when I get home after office hours! I've spoken with the Property Manager on several occasions, and she has been so courteous, polite and professional even when I felt like a question or request was petty/silly. Questions are answered quickly, and any minor issue has always been resolved within a matter of hours (such as an issue with our shower). Another huge plus, living right next to the Commons! Everything we need is within walking distance, which is great in the summer when we want to get outside. We were only able to take advantage of the pool a few times last summer, but it was never over crowded and always the perfect temperature. The fitness room is perfectly adequate for what we need. I read some of the other reviews and was a bit surprised about the negative comments. My guess for people who said their rent was increased mid-lease is that they didn't understand how their concession would be applied/didn't pay attention when it was explained to them. I really can't say enough good things about the community. The buildings and apartments are beautiful. The only thing I wished it had was a play area for kids. I'd definitely recommend AS to anybody searching for a home in the area!

My ceiling suffered from water damage from above. Notified Algonquin Square via work order. Abraham…read moreand Nestor stopped by, photographed the damage. Within a couple of days the office called regarding a time to complete the work. The worker came, very polite and professional, did the work to perfection. Once again, the staff at Algonquin Square Apartments make living here a joy.

Always on site promptly with any issues big or small, all the people in the area are nice and…read morerespectful.

I have been renting for two years from this company . They have been supper responsive to every…read morerequest to fix anything that is broken. They clearly use high quality vendors to fix all of the problems that come up when renting. They have a easy to use website to pay rent and submit maintenance request. They have a good communication with the owner and get back fast when it came to renewing the lease. I would highly recommend them to renters and owners. Thank you Grid 7 properties management. I will miss renting from you.

I'd say living at hunters ridge apartments is nice, the rent at this point is a little high for us…read moreto afford but all the amenities it includes it good the staff in the office are super nice, we had a few issues in the building itself but above all I'd say its one of the best apartment homes we have ever lived in

Greatest customer service experience ever! Super clean apartment with lots of space inside. Highly…read morerecommend this place if you are looking to rent an affordable apartment!!

I found a listing for one of their units on Facebook Market Place. The tenant wanted to sublease so…read morehe could accept a job out of state without receiving their steep lease termination fines. The office suggested he post on Facebook and worked with all parties to make sure there was a smooth transition. They worked to get us approved which took several weeks. We signed the new lease and I asked all my questions about what comes next with the tenant moving away, the gate, auto pay, email updates, etc. They told us how to remove the subleasing tenant when the lease was up so we can renew in his stead since he was moving to Florida. Even told him to keep a hold of his keys just in case. Since moving in we have had ants and ticks in our apartment, landscape neglected in front of our unit and grass up to mid-calf at times, garbage completely overloaded, the dog park cut down to half it's size, and dog bad dispensers constantly out. The floater garage unit that shares our bedroom wall has someone "working out of it as their personal office" making all sorts of noise. The pool was closed down during the summer. Power out for nearly a full day. Mind boggling rent increase and high utility bills in addition to the pricey rent. With limited housing options for a family with a large dog, we begrudgingly decided to renew our lease. Suddenly we have to re-qualify making 3 times the NEW raised rent. We could not prove we could make that amount so we did not re-qualify. Then they emailed us that since we didn't give 60 days notice, we now owe them a fine, the last months rent and an additional month's rent to make up 60 days notice from rejection of renewal. We explained that we didn't re-qualify and it wasn't that we didn't want to renew. We explained about the subleasing which they say they never did and is in fact against company policy. They proceeded to tell us that until now, they didn't know that the other tenant wasn't living in the unit with us. Keep in mind, this is a one bedroom apartment and they thought was all lived together in it. They sent emails that were rude, condescending, and acted like they were doing us a favor. We ended up paying $2,193.90 just to leave at the date specified on our lease. Then two days after moving out we get an email that they can't find the keys we left on the island of the kitchen per their instruction. After getting all three parties upset and reaching out to a phone they never seem to answer, they emailed back that they looked in the wrong apartment. All of our neighbors and other tenants we met at the dog park were also moving because of the management of the site and ridiculous rent increases or policy changes that always benefit the company, leaving the tenants screwed. Save yourself and keep looking.

Living in a fancy ghetto!…read more There is so much wrong with 1900 at Canterfield. Let's start with the community and it's amenities. Gym: doesn't ever have any sanitizing wipes to wipe down machines!!! No hand sanitizer. Always dead bugs around. Pool: Dirty and gross, leaves and dirt always at the bottom. Has closed 3 times now due to chemical imbalance. Also, don't have any fun! Or else neighbors will complain and you'll get emails about how bad our pool behavior is. No music, no drinks, don't splash, don't laugh, don't blink. Car Washing station: just a power wash on the wall. Detergent can be dispensed but there is never any and the trash can next to it is always overflowing. Trash valet: has left our trash a few times and animals get to it overnight and we are unaware until the next day. Gate: takes way too long to dial our phones for us to let guests in so there is always a line/rude people honking. Has broken down twice now. Grilling area: small charcoal trays located next to a dog park. The community itself is okay. The new management office never answers phones so don't expect to speak to someone right away. As for the apartment itself, I feel catfished. The first major problem was the huge lump in our floor as soon as you walk through the door. There was most likely an issue that they just covered up with the laminate. The "granite" counter tops... no, it's the outdated counter tops with a laminate over it. Have requested maintenance to fix an issue that they deemed fixed, but is still an on going issue. And don't even get me started on the bugs. It's insane. I'm best friends with all the spiders and centipedes. Overall very unhappy with this place, especially for how much we are paying. The amenities are what really sold me and I 100% regret it. Half the time your unit is not available until you move in, so you are blindly signing a lease. We got to see a model unit, but then you can't see what's wrong with your unit. For what your spending, I would try the newer apartment buildings on Randall.

Highly recommend Manny and his team. They were courteous and professional in the 2 times I've used…read morethem. First time he couldnt fix because of a kinked line, but went out of his way to clean the system and try first to see if he could get running, and charged me half of what I thought. High integrity company, Manny went out of his way to make things right, and I applaud him and his company for that, rare to see these days. Its those type of values in a company that would influence my decision making in using him and his team again!

I had the pleasure of working with Manny's team at Smurf Inc. on five occasions. Each time they…read morehave come well below budget and far exceeded my expectations, but not just in the quality of work, but with their skill, courteous and polite nature, their quickness to both return and schedule appointments, their prompt arrival when they say they will be there, and the respect they have for me as a customer and towards my household. Don't be on the fence about this one. If you value honesty and integrity above all else, do yourself a favor and call Smurf Inc. no BS is a nice thing. Fairness is a nice thing. Kindness is a nice thing. Respect is a nice thing. They've got all that. But the work is also top-notch and professional. While the price will blow your mind! Believe me I'm not afraid to be insulting, and if I could say something bad I certainly would. Just to warn fellow users. But after three years of working with Manny, I have only good things to say.

Read google reviews. Avoid this complex at all costs. Not a good place to rent. Multiple…read moremanagement companies in the last two years, each worse than the last.

This place will steal your money. We applied two months ago and our application was cancelled. We…read morewere told we'd receive the $300 administrative fee that we paid refunded in a check within 40 days. It's been two months and every time I call it's "we'll follow up" or "I have to check with our team" or "the manager will call you back" ... and nothing. Haven't heard back from anyone. No check, still out $300. Zero accountability from the front office and organization as a whole.

I really enjoyed living in this building. It's only a couple of blocks away from downtown Elgin, so…read moreit's an easy walk to local shops and bars. Parking was limited as you are only assigned one spot, but street parking is plentiful as long as you follow the odd/even rule properly. The apartment itself was lovely. We had a one bedroom corner unit. Beautiful wood floors and lots of windows (they didn't open and close very smoothly, but they did their job! We were lucky to have a lovely view of the lovely historic home just across the street, which had a beautifully maintained yard and often featured cats at play. Utilities weren't costly at all. Heat and hot water was included which meant we only paid for AC/electricity. The building manager, Mike was very friendly and highly responsive with every issue we did have. I couldn't speak more highly of him. We had an issue with a couple of our packages being stolen from the front entrance inside of the secured doors. We brought the problem up to him, and he had cameras installed all around the building about a week later! Though we only stayed in Elgin for a year, we couldn't have been more happy with our little home at 401 E Chicago!

From the owner: Located in the Heart of Elgin's Historic District, 401 E. Chicago Street offers tenants a clean,…read morequiet place to call home. On site management and an owner who really cares, sets this apartment community apart from the rest. This 5-story elevator building is comprised of renovated, studios, 1 bedrooms and 2 bedroom apartments. There is a community laundry room, a surface parking lot and free storage lockers. Rent includes heat, hot water and trash. No hidden fees.