Park Tower Condominium Assoc

I’m really happy that I bought here as a first time homeowner. All the amenities are here for those that love high rise living. The assessments are much better than those of Lakeview buildings and the units and location are just better. The staff, the office, the board are all just first rate. I really like everything about it. Also, this building has one of the MOST aggressive bedbug policys in the US. They are so on top of it that other buildings from around the globe consult with them. The finances of the building are also in great shape. A major plumbing project was done with NO special assessment.

Awesome Building. Lot of amenities. Nice Neighborhood. Easily accessible to Public Transportation.
Views from the apartment is great. Building has great mix of nationalities. Friendly neighbors.
I am very happy with this place. Quite peaceful & Fun community.

To be completely honest, I have experienced nothing but a lack of professionalism from the assistant manager in particular at the management office. The management office appears to show poor communication with staff. I have not had very positive experiences with the EDGEWATER park tower condo association…

Wow… I have to disagree with you Rachel. The building, association, and store have to be looked at separately. As an owner, I love the building. The lobby might need a ‘bit of a redecorate, but the location is second to none. Two blocks from two ‘el stations on the 24 hr Redline, express buses to downtown stopping right outside your door, the lakefront bikepath right outside your back door along with two beaches withing a few blocks, and stunning views of the lake or city through floor to ceiling windows make the building awesome.
As far as the grocery store that is privately owned, I’ve never had any problems but I’m a guy. If he creeps you out, don’t shop there. That’s your right as a customer. Vote with your feet or complain to him.
The staff could stand to be a little friendlier. The building manager is great but some of the doormen and office staff is very hit and miss. I think they sometimes forget who works for who.
I agree on some of the rules and the enforcement. The answer to everything is a fine. That’s ridiculous. At work when I do something that’s borderline, I’m given a reminder. At home, I have to write a check. I think they could lighten up a little on the fines, give more warnings, and brighten the mood and attitude of the residents. They probably think we’re all crabby all the time but in reality, we’re just tired of being hassled whenever we slip up and do something that could be relatively minor. Something more social than a summer picnic might be nice also. Other buildings have meet and greets, Christmas party, some even do trips. We have hot dogs and hamburgers on the deck once a year. This might be a more of a social committee thing.

Worst building I have ever lived in, EVER! Rules are incredibly strict, costs for pool, doormen, are excercise room are outrageous, creepy man working in the grocery store who I can see in the glass reflection checking me out everytime I leave (I CAN SEE YOU!), lobby décor is hurting for an update, no street parking, and finally, the condo board is extremely unflexible and RUDE TO RENTERS. If you didn’t purchase your unit, don’t expect to get your voice heard. In general, don’t expect to enjoy living here!

An Ok condo building. Getting a bit older now.
55 stories tall and the biggest building in the surrounding neighborhoods
The lobby is always clean and the ancillary staff is friendly
Diverse mix of residents. Seems to be a lot of gays –a fair mix of older senior people… not too many (on a % basis) younger 20s-​early 30s types (my demographic)
Security is better than average. Even if the morning doorman Les is a bit passive aggresive.
Good mail service
Dry cleaners are pricy and average at best
Good market — but the owner, often running the register, is often displaying an angry if not impatient affect.
Over all a clean, safe building. nice gym as condo gyms go too