Optima Views Evanston — Local services in Evanston Township

Terrible management. First, I have lived here for over one year and there is rarely a time when all three elevators were working, and often only 1 was operational at a time. In addition, the management and board have no idea how to handle the pandemic. They are keeping us in the dark on when facilities in our own building will open, despite the fact that the governor has stated it is safe for spaces to open with limited capacity. There is absolutely no plan in place. The building manager, April, is a rude and often nasty woman who rarely replies to emails within one business week. In addition, the front desk worker Rohan has hung up on unit occupants and refused to follow the rules set in place for the pandemic. I do not recommend buying or renting in this building until there is a complete change in management and the pandemic is over. It is not worth your...

Unfortunately not a great experience. Building is nice but often in need of repair: one or both elevators down for weeks at a time, gym frequently out of order, pool often closed. Steep fees for moving in/out, reserving elevators etc. Not ideal for students who need to spend a summer or semester away--many buildings in the area allow summer/semester sublets, but this one very strictly...

Steep move in/move out fees. Lots of building repairs and amenities out of service. Building manager, Carolina, often unhelpful and...