TLC Management Co.

I absolutely loved my experience of living at The Scholar. The property manager- Mike is extremely kind and helpful. He is trying to improve the experience of the tenants.

It is nice to be able to lean in when you want and get your own space when you do not want to be very social. Great amenities as well.

I lived in this apartment building for two years and overall had a fairly pleasant experience, though of course any building has its quirks. Building amenities are pretty new and the apartment fixtures and appliances generally work well. My unit never had any heating/cooling or internet issues like some others have mentioned. Even on the highest floor, if you live on the side that faces the train tracks, you will still hear the muffled sound of the train going by when the windows are closed, but you get used to it and can mask it with the sound of a fan easily. Top floor has indoor and outdoor social spaces that can be used to host events like dinners and parties while being respectful of the other residents. A pleasant 20-25 minute walk to Kellogg Global Hub. Convenient 10-15 min walk to Trader Joe’s and Jewel Osco. Very convenient to catch the Metra or purple line across the street when traveling to/from Chicago.
Halfway through my time here the building transferred to new ownership. The new office management is great - Mike, Troy, and the maintenance team have all been very considerate and responsive in my experience and have worked hard to even take care of issues left behind by the old building owners/management that were incompetent (e.g. they improved the package room organization, added more security cameras, etc.). The new building owners, TLC Management, could improve the living experience here by 1) adding a 24-hour security person like many of the other large Evanston apartments have, especially given this building’s proximity to the Davis bus/train station and 2) having a more reasonable annual rent increase because that caused many challenges this year for the predominantly full-time student residents. Overall, the building itself is good and in a safe enough location and the onsite management team is super helpful. The building owners should consider making the above changes to make this a great rental experience.

Prior to choosing The Scholar I toured several other buildings also frequented by the Kellogg/Northwestern set. Personally, I found The Scholar to be the best of the bunch for its very usable gym, tasteful modern floorplans, and new management that took over the building about a year ago. Mike and Troy are always around and have been extraordinarily responsive. I've had no issues with my unit since moving in and based on some of the other reviews I was initially was concerned about potentially having issues with getting decent internet service, but for $30 more a month I get a gig up and down which has been flawless thus far. Everything in downtown Evanston is within walking distance and campus is just a 20 minute walk away. If you want a quieter and more elevated place to live instead of a building that feels like a dorm, I'd highly recommend The Scholar.

I am a student at Kellogg and have been living here for around 8 months. I would not recommend living here.

1. Apartments by themselves are good and spacious, but the rent is inflated because Kellogg students live here.

2. Management is extremely poor. You rarely will find someone in the office the first time you go. Maintenance issues are never addressed promptly. For example, the building has a common internet and we have had issues with the internet for months and they are still not resolved.

Though the apartments are good, extremely poor management makes your life difficult if you ever have any issues. You can find a better apartment at the same price elsewhere.

Pipe bursts, unkillable mice, rotating management, overprice and predatory pricing, inconsistent policies. This has to be one of the worst apartment buildings of all of Chicago. SEE YA

The Plaisance isn't fancy at all but it's right next to the law school and has everything you need for a good price. This is not luxury living, but it's a solid building with responsive management and a good community.

Apartment is good but management service quality and hours are not the best. The gym is one of the better ones but still not as good as a full fledged gym. There is no concierge , whereas other properties have 24/7 concierge which feels safer. No pool.

Bad Management

Great for Kellogg students as there is a big Kellogg community here. But house prices are wayyy inflated for the facilities. Also, the area has become extremely unsafe recently with robberies outside train station next door

Near school, good space. Some amenities are old and sometimes need repair (elevators, washer/dryers). Overall, it’s okay.

Perfect mix between a building with lots of Kellogg students and some peace. Close to everything, love the gym and the modern units! Management has also helped me with all maintenance requests.

Nice apartment, building, and downtown location. A little far from Hub, but pros outweigh the cons!

The strong Kellogg community is a plus for the apartment. While a bit further away from campus, it is in the heart of Evanston and a 5-10 minute walk to all other major apartment buildings.

Overall, very happy with the building. The 2 bed, 2 bath unit has a really big master bedroom suite with a spacious bathroom and tons of closet space, and the second bedroom is good size as well (perfect for an office or guest room). The kitchen is updated and the appliances all work well. Any complaints I have about the building are outside of the actual unit - the biggest issues are the package room and management. The package room has lockers that some deliverers use, but only a limited number, so most packages end up strewn across the floor or in the hallway/front door area. This makes it very difficult to find your stuff given the volume, and even makes it possible for someone to steal a package if it's left outside the front door. The volume of packages is also the reason why this is a problem in the first place so this might be the best solution, but it is nonetheless inconvenient. Management is the only other issue I have. The manager's responsiveness seems to rise and fall randomly in waves, and I haven't actually seen her in the building in weeks. Management also seems to be overly punitive towards the student population that makes up a significant portion, if not a majority, of their renters. If you're looking for a quieter option that's really nice and don't mind management putting a stop to any good times being had, this is your place. If you're looking for something where you're freer to be more social, this probably isn't the place for you.

This is a great building to be in if you want to be around a lot of Kellogg students. The apartments are new and amenities are good. This is a 25 minute walk from the Global Hub but very close to the train station and the downtown shops. The apartments are all different and the room sizes can be drastically different so highly recommend getting a tour of the actual unit you are signing a lease for. The building management is never on site but maintenance needs are fixed promptly. The walls are extremely thin and based on the room heating/air conditioning is uneven. This apartment is better priced than other popular apartment buildings.