Burt Fujishima

I had the pleasure of renting from Burt for the last 4 years and it’s not a rare occurrence for his tenants to move from unit to unit just to stay within his building. He is a wonderfully kind landlord who truly hears what his renters need. Burt is always reachable and reacts to problems or repairs with quick solutions.
If I didn’t have to relocate out of state for a job I would still be renting from him! I would recommend him to anyone.

Burt has been my landlord for almost 2 years, and like other reviewers mention he instantly responds to any concerns and does what he can to resolve any problems. It is clear that he wants to maintain the building and is very proactive about making repairs. I also get the feeling that he would be a great realtor and that he knows Chicago’s real estate landscape very well. He’s a kind and stand-​up kind of guy and I would definitely trust him if I were looking to buy a home in Chicago.

One thing that you look for in your landlord while renting a place is a person who hears you out! Burt has got amazing dedication at solving his tenant’s problem. He is pro-​active. This was my first experience where a land lord asks you if you are having problems rather than waiting for tenant to mention.
He is extremely fast, he responds in no time! He is solution-​oriented and makes you feel very comfortable. His office is always very well kept and creates a very good impression on you. He is a thorough land lord and gentleman!

BEST LANDLORD EVER. As one reviewer said, Burt is the landlord you dream of. Tops points about living in one of his units:
1. During the application process, he calls your references and really asks a ton of questions. As my references told me, he kept saying he really wants to know the kind of people he’s renting out to. The best part of this is that everyone in the building is legit, responsible, and you know you won’t have sketchy neighbors.
2. He is ultra fast at responding to and resolving issues. For instance, late last night I emailed about 2 issues and today they were both resolved! He also sends out monthly emails to see if anything needs to be repaired. This shows me that he cares about his property and investment, and he cares about our comfort.
3. Great building! Fantastic location to the heart of Logan Square and the blue line. The courtyard and lawn is stunning– friends always comment on how attractive it is. And the landscaping is thoughtful– there is always something flowering and blooming which makes it a real joy to come home to. The units are older but very charming and we are always complimented on how awesome our unit is.
4. Burt keeps your safety a top priority. You will get a zillion keys but its bc there are several security gates. He also encourages relationships with neighbors on our street. Every year there is a big block party and he puts money towards it for our apartment complex (one of the only non-​single family homes on the block) to participate and to encourage neighborhood bonds which in turn promotes a feeling of trust, knowledge, and community.
I respect Burt a lot and I am so thankful to have him as a landlord!

Dude. Burt is a landlord you can only dream about. When you mail him about an issue in the building he responds not with in 24 hours, but within 24 seconds. He also emails his tenants proactively on a regular basis to ask if we need anything taken care of! Have you ever HEARD of a landlord doing that? I have lived in probably 7 different buildings in Chicago and have never had a landlord like Burt. He keeps up this property meticulously and has a landscaper out here often. (And I live in Logan Square… this is more like the Lincoln Park treatment.) Anyway, he’s amazing. Oh, and for xmas he gives his tenants gift cards to Target just as a thank-​you for paying rent on time! *speechless.

I’ve lived here for about 6 months and love it. I’m a single female who lives alone and I feel very safe within the gated building. The building is a bit older and it had some creaking when people go up and down the stairs, but it’s in a relatively quiet neighborhood with very respectful tenants. I highly recommend this building for anyone just starting out or still in school. And it’s only a couple of blocks from the blueline train, which is very convenient.