The Alfred - Loop

Claire Matlock a year ago

I’ve lived at The Alfred for two years, and now that I’m finishing med school and moving out, I feel well-qualified to write a comprehensive review. I hope this helps future tenants and serves as a sincere thank you to the incredible team at The Alfred for making my time here so special. Firstly, the staff is amazing. From the building manager to the reception/security and maintenance teams, everyone is incredibly kind, attentive, and truly feels like family. Issues were rare, and whenever they did arise, they were resolved within 48 hours—often faster. Most recently, an item was fixed within an hour, personally attended to by the building manager! Many of the staff have been here for years, which speaks volumes about the environment and team. Secondly, the location is phenomenal. I don’t have a car and relied exclusively on the CTA, with all 8 color lines just a 30-second walk from The Alfred and 6 of them right outside my window. While this comes with some city noise, I quickly adjusted and would choose this level of convenience again without hesitation. The location made exploring the city easy for myself and my visitors. Divvy bikes are available on the same street. Everyday essentials are nearby, with a Target just down the block for groceries and a Trader Joe's one metro stop away. An underrated feature that I haven't seen mentioned before is the UPS/USPS/Amazon return shop located around the corner. This has been a huge time-saver as a busy person—ordering items directly to the building and returning them quickly and easily if they don't work. There's also a Staples across the street, so I didn't need a printer in my unit. Thirdly, the building’s amenities are top-notch. The gym is well-equipped and never overcrowded, the rooftop is stunning (perfect for summer BBQs and quiet evenings), and the co-working and lounge spaces are beautifully designed and consistently peaceful. The tenant-to-amenity ratio is ideal: enough people to keep it social, but never so many that it feels busy or disruptive. As someone with a demanding schedule, this balance made a huge difference. I could truly enjoy the amenities when I had the chance. The elevators are quick, and the garbage chute on each floor is always clean and accessible. Mailroom is secure and staff with collect and distribute your packages at all hours. Fourthly, my unit itself was perfect. I lived in a studio. The high ceilings and massive windows made the space feel airy and bright—visitors were always impressed! Though compact, the layout is very well designed, with tons of storage, an in-unit washer/dryer, and modern appliances, including a gas stove and dishwasher. The bathroom is spacious and bright, with a large shower and strong water pressure. Lastly, there’s a certain charm about living here. The Alfred isn’t a massive complex, so it feels special and boutique-like, adding to the sense of exclusivity. They also host fun events, most recently Sabrina Carpenter’s “Short n' Sweet Cafe” pop-up and occasional rooftop concerts, which added to the unique experience. I will genuinely miss this place. It's hard to beat. I’ve had the best stay and feel so grateful. Thank you to The Alfred team for all you do.

C C 7 months ago

One of this building’s biggest assets has always been its staff - the people who made it feel secure, convenient, and worth the price. Unfortunately, management seems to see it differently. They’ve scaled back from nearly 24/7 doorman coverage to limited business hours, leaving residents to deal with delayed package pickups and diminished security. For anyone who works standard hours, collecting a delivery can now take days. The convenience and peace of mind that justified the rent are gone. Anyone signing a lease should know: the service you think you’re paying for no longer exists.

Lynna T a year ago

I had a great experience touring this building. Their website is easy to navigate and the leasing Manager, Lakisha is very responsive. She is easy to reach and communicative with prospective tenants. She was straight forward with the requirements and application process. Overall very helpful in moving things along. The other staff in the building also seemed friendly with other tenants which is always a good sign!

Tania Longoria a year ago

On Monday July 22, will be the 3rd Monday that the dog park has been limited. As of today, they decided to fence the construction area and now this small portion is considered their potty area. We never received updates on this nor any heads up that the dog area would be occupied. It feels cruel to have this small space for all the residents dogs especially when no one knows how long the inspection will last. The elevators tend to not work all the time. The staff downstairs…some are great and some are so rude. It’s always so dark and dull in the hallways. They are very strict on the 11pm rule for the shared area, which doesn’t make sense especially when there’s been multiple occasions of no one being downstairs to receive the packages or open the door for people. My neighbors guest somehow got into my apt, the way management and the security guard handled it, it wasn’t okay. To this day nobody knows why or how this happened… didn’t hear much back on this. Unnecessary trauma… The apt itself is nice and location is convenient.

Vere Lo 8 months ago

My unit partially faces the metro, so it feels like living inside a train station. Upstairs, one resident plays video games every night, shouting and laughing for hours — the kind of intermittent, explosive noise that could drive anyone to the edge. Management has intervened after repeated complaints, and even calling the police hasn’t helped the situation, the late-night noise still continue. It’s hard not to worry about the mental state of someone who games from afternoon till 2 a.m. every single day. The walls are paper-thin; every sound becomes a shared experience. The location is great and the rent is reasonable — if you don’t mind slowly losing your sanity. Still, with google ratings this high, one can’t help but wonder if five-star reviews come with a rent discount.