820 Michigan by 3L Living Apartments

The building is in a great location, with easy access to Grant Park, the lakefront trail, transportation, grocery options, and plenty of restaurants in the South Loop. It's also nice that the property has an Amazon locker, a small fitness center on the highest floor, and a rooftop deck. I had no issues with bugs in my apartment, which is a plus.

That said, there are some drawbacks. I made multiple complaints about loud noises late at night, and about the smell of smoke coming from nearby... apartments. The dishwasher did not work for at least the first month that I lived here, despite multiple attempts to fix it. We experienced changes in management during my time here, and management did not always communicate clearly, particularly over e-mail. The gym often did not have cleaning wipes available. Also, the gym is small, meaning that you can get your workout in, but not always comfortably.

If I were to move back to South Loop, I might choose the same building if I needed to stay in the same price range, but would be eager to find another building if I could spend more on rent. My experience here was more positive than negative, but was not ideal. Read More

I have been a resident of 820 for over 2 years and this property is a hidden gem of Chicago’s south loop.

Being a historical landmark and having updated appliances and amenities is a great combination that provides residents and visitors with a unique experience of culture and upscale living on michigan Avenue.

Not to mention the complimentary rooftop yoga classes free for all residents.

You can’t beat this experience for the price you pay anywhere.

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This is a fun building which has a rooftop yoga class every Saturday which is open to all residents

The yoga instructor and fitness staff are very nice and welcoming

This rooftop yoga class also gave me the opportunity to meet other residents in the building and make new friends.

The Rooftop yoga class provided by 3L Living is a great addition and provides community engagement for new and tenured residents.

This was an office building converted to apartments and it shows. Paper thin walls you can hear your neighbors crystal clearly through. Plus there has been never ending, loud construction starting at 7am for almost 3 months with no notice. Avoid!!

This building, previously owned by Johnson Publishing, has a Chicago Landmark designation. I've lived here for almost a year now so here are the pros and cons:
- My east unit faces Grant Park so the view is great.
- This mid-rise is perfect for those who don't want to live in high rise buildings.
- This location has a very high walkability score.
- All the staff (Jack, Josh, Brandon, housekeeping and maintenance)I have come in contact with are friendly and helpful.
- My studio unit is very... small (less than 350 sq ft.) but it works for those who want a minimalistic life style.
- The walls are very thin so you want to have good neighbors.
- No in unit washer and dryer
- You may have to get used to street and siren noise. Read More