EnV Chicago

Great building in a great location!
Management staff is responsive and helpful. The door staff is friendly and helpful to me as well as any guests that visit the building. I love that you cannot access the elevators without a fob so I feel very safe and secure in the building knowing no strangers are running around.
The Apartments themselves are amazing. The wall to ceiling windows with incredible views of the city get me every time I walk through the door. The appliances and finishings are modern and of great quality as well. More closet space than I know what to do with. The apartments are also very large for the area.
The amenities are wonderful! The gym is a great size and the view from the rooftop pool can’t be beat.
If you are looking for a place to live in river north I highly recommend EnV.

Such a great place to live! Great apartment sizes and I love being able to walk to work in the loop. The management is very personable and helpful. I’m a big fan of the rooftop pool– it has has an awesome view of the city and plenty of places to layout or grill.

I am a current resident of EnV and I really love the location of the building. It’s so convenient to get to work for me and I love that there are a lot of other dogs in the building as well. The door staff is also incredibly nice and reliable.
My major complaint with the building is that they engage in some interesting rent-​pricing tactics. I rent a one bedroom (though it’s actually more of a convertible unit because there is no door/​fully enclosed wall into the bedroom.) I was honest with the rental agent and told them that my maximum rent price was $ 2500 a month. I was a bit skeptical when I was quoted $ 2455/​month but I was eager to move in and so I signed a lease. I was very surprised to learn that my neighbor across the hall who has the exact same square footage WITH a door on the bedroom, pays $ 2100/​month. When I brought this up with management, I was told that they have a hotel-​style method of renting and so depending on when you sign your lease, you could be quoted more or less. I, personally, find a 20% change in rent depending on the timing of the lease signing to be unconscionable, but if you are looking at renting here, you should know that this is something that they do.
My only other complaint is that they claim that the building is smoke free, but my apartment is enveloped in cigarette smoke at least once a week.

I really love this building and felt that a review was in order. First of all, the location can’t be beat. It is located centrally in River North and if you are looking for convenience like I am, this location is spot on. The maintenance and door staff are great and take pride in the building and their jobs. The finishes are modern and current making it a very trendy place both inside the apartments and in the outside common areas. I love the pool and the sense of community that it brings in the summer time. It is a great place to get to know your neighbors and I would highly suggest EnV to live at.

I currently am a resident in a building just down the street from EnV, but I have to say, I wish I was a resident here! I’m a frequent visitor of this building and it is nothing but class every time I come in.
First of all, every member of the door staff that I have come across is extremely friendly, welcoming and professional. It’s a great feeling to be warmly welcomed into a building, and they make sure to do that every single time.
Another thing I really like about EnV are the apartments themselves. From what I have seen, they are very spacious compared to other apartment buildings in this part of River North. Plus I am a huge fan of the floor to ceiling windows. I absolutely love having natural light, so the windows are probably one of my favorite features of the apartment.
Last but not least, the amenities floor. I’m so excited for summer to officially be here so I can relax by the pool! I love that it’s on the rooftop; such a great view of the city from up there.
All in all, I think EnV is awesome! Definitely recommend looking into becoming a resident if you haven’t already!

I’ve been living here for the past year and I have to say, everyone who works in this building; from the front desk to the maintenance staff to the office staff. Their service is excellent. I really feel at home. Everyone has welcoming smiles and are genuine. On top of living in a great apartment with my two puppies, and being surrounded with neighbors who are young professionals as well, the service here is icing on the cake. We love it here.

So I’ve lived in the EnV building for four months now. I can honestly say that I haven’t lived in a better building. Here are the highlights, in my opinion…
Location: I work in the loop. I walk to work in 10 minutes. You can’t beat that! Even when it’s freezing in January, you can take it for 10 minutes. I just moved back from LA, and I knew I wanted to live in River North because of all of the great restaurants and nightlife. It’s amazing. All of my favorite restaurants are basically on Kinzie or Hubbard. EnV was by far the best building I looked at in the River North area when apartment hunting based on cost and what you get.
Apartment: The inside of the apartments are really nice. I like living in updated buildings and everything about EnV is just that. Very upscale. I am in a one bedroom and the bedroom is really big. I also looked at a few of the K buildings and when I told them I had a king sized bed, they literally laughed at me and made a remark that it’s not reasonable to think I can fit a king sized bed in a one bedroom in River North. My bedroom in EnV has plenty of room to fit my bed, dresser, night stand and not feel cramped at all. Plenty of room. I also don’t ever hear any of the neighbors or much action from the busy streets while inside my unit, which a lot of times is not the case in large buildings. Also, the views from this building are really amazing. I made a lot of my friends jealous by sending them pics of my view when I first moved in.
Amenities: It’s really convenient to have dry cleaning services in the bldg. It’s also really nice to have a decent sized gym in the building too. The view from the rooftop pool is amazing too. Just a fun spot up on the rooftop… can’t wait until it’s a bit warmer and can hang out at the pool all weekend.
Staff: The entire staff has been extremely great. Everybody in the lobby is always very friendly. And I can’t say enough about the team working in the leasing office. They were so helpful and easy to work with, which was really important for me since I was making a cross country move, which isn’t always the easiest. Very accommodating. Maggie that works in the office is the best! Usually the management offices I’ve dealt with in past buildings I’ve lived in aren’t nearly as good.
Overall, I’d easily give EnV a 10 out of 10 rating and would have zero reservations recommending EnV to anybody looking to live in a nice, upscale building in a great area.

It’s a Corporate Apartment to use while in Chicago on business for my company. I like the security. I like the front desk people… very helpful when I need them to get me an address or call a cab. Maybe placement of the apartment is the key — I have the trash room on one side and maintenance on the other… so I NEVER hear my neighbors except when their bratty children are screaming in the hall outside my door. It’s quiet, it’s comfortable. Amenities — pool and fitness center — are very good. It’s NOT a resort… it’s an apartment. People should quit b*tching and stop stressing!

This building is amazing. My wife and I were a bit worried in the beginning because we had heard it was a «party building» and we are slightly past the post-​college days. Plus, there were some reviews compalining about noise. We shouldn’t have worried. We loved everything about EnV. The apartments themselves and the amenities are first class. The location is second to none. The maintenence folks were wonderful and very responsive. A major plus was working with Anthony, the leasing manager. He was super responsive and great to work with. Further, he really took good care of us throughout the entire leasing process, especially when we were forced to sublet the last few months of our lease when the suburbs and a baby came a calling sooner than expected. We already miss EnV and highly recommend it. Give Anthony a call!

Honestly… Living at EnV has been amazing. Some people have stated their disapproval with the management team which I find surprising. They can not be more accommodating — — easily reached through email, phone, or a short elevator ride upstairs.
Love the front desk team! Amenities are great! Can’t wait to use the upstairs space since it’s getting warmer!
If you’re looking to move into river north I’d definitely reccomend giving EnV a look!
**Super pet friendly which is a plus for us!
Edited to add:
They actually have a room to pick up packages now – so the front is never cluttered.
Also. Yes you can’t get anywhere on the elevator without a fob. I appreciate this because random people aren’t roaming my hallway.

Since I am now officially moved out I feel as though I can write a review from move in to move out experience.
Management– this is where the building needs MAJOR work. Its weird– when we told them we wanted to move in– it took US calling them constantly to get all of the paperwork filled out and a move date set in place, no one was ever available, voicemails constantly that we almost decided to cancel our application.
Also, if you are stuck working with Equilla– RUN. We have no idea how she manages to stay employed but she has to be responsible for losing tenants.
Anthony was a better option to work with– but only if you managed to get him on the phone (which was rare) or set up a face to face meeting with him (dont bother with email).
Be prepared for a lot of hand holding with the management if you need to move in or out. Seriously. I’m not sure what these people are doing all day but its certainly not helping tenants move in or out of the building which is pretty much their job description as a leasing office.
God speed and we hope you have A LOT of patience.
**Just wanted to update that we received a «bill» after our move out date. Claiming they needed to redo all of our bamboo flooring in the unit. Mind you we lived in the unit for 4 months. The flooring was cheap when we moved in with plenty of spaces between the slats.
They claim that it was $ 1800 to replace but were «only» going to bill us $ 240.00
Such a scheme. This place sucks money out of you any way that they can. You are better off elsewhere.

I’ve only lived in the building for a month, but I’m loving it so far. Some of the reviews on here talk a lot about paper thin walls… honestly I have only heard my neighbors once. It’s called living in an apartment building. The staff is great. Can’t say enough kind words about them. It makes a big difference. The interiors of the units are very nice and upscale. My only complaint is that the front hall closet is very small. Overall, I’ve very pleased.

I have lived at ENV for about 18 months and just wanted to say that the management team is the best I’ve ever seen in Chicago. I’m a lifelong Chicagoan and have rented and owned in the city for years. Anthony Kranz is absolutely the best, he will go out of his way for you. The maintenance staff are always accessible and quick, very pleasant and courteous. Not to mention the first rate front desk staff headed up by the wonderful Carlos. Amenities are fantastic, building is clean and new. I would highly recommend this building to anyone looking in the River North area.

It’s awesome to live here: great group of people, amazing management, and really nice building. Will probably re-​sign next year!

I have lived in this building since June and it is by far the best place I have ever lived. The place is constantly maintained and the door staff is excellent.

As a young single woman in Chicago, safety and excellent property management were of utmost importance to me. Env is located in a well-​lit part of River North where, even if I’m coming home late in the evening, I’ve never felt unsafe. Property management really does everything (& the maintenance guys are on staff so often times, even on weekends, they get stuff done). I had trouble moving shelves in my closet, couldn’t carry a table down to the basement to trash — property management took care of it. I have long hair that sometimes got the bathtub clogged — they took care of it. If your lightbulbs go out on the fixtures, they take care of it & provide new bulbs without any extra charges.
Excellent, excellent gym. I moved somewhere else because it was cheaper and I miss the super nice gym with great views of the city. Definitely miss the amenities in general, my friends visited from out of town and were blown away. I miss the Env Exclusive Cards which get you a discount to many nice restaurants nearby. Anthony and Yesi really try to get to know the residents, and are great listeners and give great advice. It’s a place that will really try to take care of things for you.

I lived at the Env for a year before buying a place. I want to say it was a great experience. The units are modern and a cut above the rest of the competition. The things people complain about on Unilocal are issues with all condo buildings in the city. The main thing I loved about living here is how accommodating the management staff is. Anthony is the man. If I ever needed anything it would be done. If I had a problem they would listen and come to a compromise even if I was wrong because I didnt know the rules. I have lived in other buildings where the rules are the rules, no exceptions. The rooftop pool and common areas are fun. There is also free starbucks for residents. Do yourself a favor and check the place out. Ask for Anthony or Yesi!

I first lived here for 16 months from August 2010 through December 2011.
I had such a positive experience that when I relocated back to Chicago in June of 2013 from having spent the past year living in the Ritz Carlton Residences in San Francisco, my first phone call was to EnV’s management team. Anthony jumped through some serious hoops for me and really helped my move back to Chicago be seamless.
I’ve only leased their 2 bedroom corner units, but they have a great layout, giving ample space to the living area and kitchen.
The concierge staff have always been very courteous, and I have had no issues with noise from my neighbors.
I spend a considerable amount of time working from home, so, if there were any issues, be it noise or other inconveniences, I would most certainly include that in my review.
Regardless of what other reviewers might say, this place feels like home, and the staff are great.

I’ve lived in EnV for a year now and I love the building. The management is top notch and Anthony has always been very accommodating to my needs. Not to mention he sets up a free happy hour once a month at various restaurants. One of my favorite things about living here is the special card they give you to get discounts at barleycorn and moes and a ton of other places! Last but not least it is in a great location close to EVERYTHING!

I don’t live here, but in the past I’ve been a frequent guest. Based on my experience, I’d never recommend this building to anyone, and here’s why…
(-) Guest Entry. So this place was designed like Fort Knox from a security perspective. If you’re a guest someone literally needs to walk you to the elevator, swipe the fob and then push the floor button to let you in. Seems super inefficient.
(-) So Noisy. The walls are paper thin and there’s about a 2-​inch gap under the main apartment doors. What does this mean? In the morning you’ll literally hear your neighbor open the shades. Loud enough that it will wake you up. Don’t have a dog? Well you better hope your neighbors don’t either. If they do it will be like their little fuzzy barking friend is also sharing your place.
(-) Parking. Expensive ($ 300/​mth) and cold. Oh, and it’s a year long lease. Every building I’ve lived in has allowed month to month parking for no additional charge.
(-) Maintenance/​Services. Need a shelf in your closet moved, or anything else for that matter? Forget it. They don’t keep staff on hand that can do this for you. Maybe I’m spoiled, but my building will do anything from move a towel holder, reconfigure the closet to install overhead lighting to install laminate flooring. Yes, there’s a cost, most of the times small, but they’ll do it quickly and with a smile.
(-) Poor Use of Space. I live in a small 1-​bedroom unit in another building and I easily have quadruple the closet space of the one bedroom I’ve seen at EnV. The «coat» closet is a joke. Forget using nice big wooden hangers, it’s too narrow. You might as well call some of their one bedrooms a convertible. No door on the bedroom, only a half wall and you need to walk through the bedroom to get to the bathroom. The bathroom is huge, but why so big? I’ve never needed to do a cartwheel in my bathroom, apparently the architect thought the residents of EnV might need to. Also, large pillars in the main living space make setting up the living room a pain. Overall lots of wasted space.
(-) Lighting. Plan on investing in some additional bathroom lighting to do your make-​up. The bathroom is like a dungeon with only one can light above the sink. Careful doing your makeup in the dark, you might come out into the daylight looking like a clown.
(-) Washer & Dryer. So tiny, so very tiny. Plan on having your bedroom linens laundered. Want to wash 3 towels? Nope, only two will fit. No space in the w/​d area for your detergent and fabric softner unless you’re tall enough to put it on top of the dryer.
All in all this place talks a big game and on the surface looks nice but it’s basically an expensive pig with lipstick.