Anyone live/lived in the presidential towers in West Loop? Looking at 1 beds and they’re about $200/$300 cheaper than most other spots in the area…

Just wondering what the catch is, if any?

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Correct it is not real west loop. Walkable to west loop sure. Lots of corporate long term housing. Had a gf who lived there, it’s not like a horrid pit so if you are ok with it and want to save money go for it.

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I have lived in PT. It is definitely bare bones with no amenities like gym/pool etc. but like any other old building. Getting in tower-1 is easier from access perspective and closer to exit.

I would rather save $300 and walk 3 extra blocks to Randolph and spend it there.

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Yea what? That rooftop pool is gone? I used to work in that Pepsi building and would dream about a pool day when I was at work all the time.

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You should tour it - the building is DATED AF.

also kinda in the middle of nowhere - not really the West Loop.

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I lived there 20 years ago and it was great! I agree you should tour as have no clue on upkeep but I do know when I went back a few years ago to visit that the main floor was entirely different and not nearly as open/fancy and full of stores and restaurants as it was in my day. Location was great for commute but not for social.

It’s like the Walmart of high rise living.

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“GREAT VALUE”

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+1 to touring. It is a very old building that doesn’t have quality construction - it gave me the impression of paper thin, 2007 construction

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oh no - much old than that. think mid 80s.

it gives a college dorm vibe.

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It feels like a prison with how big it is and all the weird checkpoints in the middle.
Also lots of transient residents - lots of corporate housing, short term rentals, etc.

Don’t do it. You’re welcome

Good if you’re looking for bare bones / cheaper place to live. Not good if you’re looking for anything else.

Felt old in 2007 when I was put up there for long term assignment. It was… adequate.

Why not find something in the south loop north of 16th street, tons of newer buildings at a reasonable price point, while still being close to lake, park, bars, and the L

My friend lived there and had a nice renovated unit but he hated everything else about it

Presidential towers is a great place to live if you regularly catch the metra or want to save a few hundred $. Otherwise, look elsewhere.

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