Love MPP! Not the nicest building but definitely the best to live in.

MPP has the basics and is very close to all Booth students. That said, management is not helpful and safety is not enforced.

Nothing amazing but nothing crappy. The building is a bit run down

All I wanted was an apartment with AC and Heat.

If you're looking for no frills, then MPP is for you. It is quite convenient especially for first years to meet each other or stop by your friends' place real quick. I'd highly recommend for first years to live in MPP and after that move to a nicer place. In your first year, its important to build those friendships and living in the same building as all your friends definitely helps. It might sound trivial at first because MILA and 73E is so close by, but when its pouring rain or freezing cold outside, you won't want to walk over there. Same for the train. Its ten steps outside of MPP, but 2 crosswalks away from MILA and 73E, which is farther than you think when you walk in the rain. I didn't realize how inconvenient it would be for me to not have a washer and dryer. I used to leave all my clothes in the dryer until I had free time to fold them, but you can't do that here. The amenities like the gym and pool aren't that great, but if you are recruiting for IB or consulting - you probably won't use them that often until February. Since MPP is so cheap, you can live here and then get a membership at Lakeshore. Same for the laundry, MPP is cheaper than MILA and 73E, so you can probably pay to get your laundry done and folded. The best views are the 3 bedrooms ending in 04 and 03. It gets very noisy during the weekend - terrible singers singing loudly, drummers, and Mexican Independence week. If you value your sleep or afternoon naps, I'd live above the 30th floor to avoid these noises.

The apartment itself is fine. The common space is pretty small, as well as the bedrooms aside from the master bedroom. Walls are super thin, appliances aren't great, and the staff are generally pretty rude, especially at the package center. That being said, it's by far the cheapest option and it's also the center for Booth's social scene. If you want to be social and save money, live at MPP.

MPP is a convenient building to live in and convenient for UoC graduate (Booth) students but it is lacking in amenities and its style / features might indicate one should look at nearby alternatives (MILA and 73ELake). Doorman situation is lacking and card technology is outdated / hard to use. Gym is good for treadmills but otherwise uninspiring. No outdoor pool space. Rooms are old with weird fixtures and lots of old wall-wall carpet. No disposals or good ventilation above stove. Very high (c. 200+/month) heating bills in the winter. Bad (c. 150+) in peak summer for AC. Transit convenience is a plus.

Complex is relatively clean but the amenities and appliances are average at best. There's little to no security so non-residents can come and go as they please before 10pm or so.

For downtown Chicago, the rent here is extremely competitive. The apartment is average in terms of amenities, cleanliness, etc. I really value the location and environment being a student.

Cheap, everything is ok, security concerns abound

What you would expect for a building at this price point in the Loop. Old building with utility package. Location not ideal given traffic and other activities on Michigan Avenue.

Management team is alright. Maintenance staff is good and timely.