Echelon at K Station

It was a pleasure staying at the Echelon apartments for the past two years. The building is beautiful, the views of the city are amazing, and the folks working there are always most helpful. Wish I could stay forever! And Brook is the man!!!

Echelon at K Station has a fantastic location with great access to a grocery store. The leasing reps are very friendly and alway have a smile on their face, especially Ilana who always makes sure to say hello.

I cannot recommend Echelon at KStation enough. We’ve been living here almost two years and are thoroughly satisfied with our residency. The units are great, the prices are reasonable, location is ideal, and the facilities are top notch. The staff is extremely friendly and helpful as well.

I’ve lived at Echelon for 4 years and moved to several different apartment types. I always encounter a VERY friendly staff from the leasing office to the maintenance department. Timely and flexible with all my requests. Ideal location… The Jewel is across the street! Highly recommend making Echelon your home.

I’ve been living in Echelon at K Station for the past year and I have found it to be exceptional.
All of the staff are extremely friendly and reliable. Taking care of maintenance and other living issues have always been quick, easy, and efficient.
Given the proximity to downtown and the west loop I find the price to be very fair compared to other properties in the area. The furnishings are comfortable and new with reliable range, oven, microwave, refrigerator, and dishwasher. The granite counter tops are also a nice touch.
As of December 2015 we no longer have cleaning services in the building. That was a really great convenience, but there are at least 3 places within a one block radius.
A few reservations I have that do not really impact my living situation but make this property a bit inconvenient:
They have been redoing the façade for almost 8 months. Work has only occurred on a handful of days, yet the ugly scaffolding has stood the entire time blocking the entrance (and the building number). It is an eyesore.
The pool is busy busy busy during the summer. The space is somewhat small given the units in the building and everyone seems to bring large quantities of friends. As a leasee I think I reserve the right to at least one space to be comfortable.
I would highly recommend this building to anybody looking in the area.

I am a broker at Vesta Preferred Realty and I believe I can speak on behalf of the company when I say that Ilana Rosenbloom is easily one of the best leasing agents we have worked with in the industry. Among the dozens and dozens of agents we encounter on a weekly basis, she ALWAYS provides us with prompt responses and amazing service. Here’s to you!

When we were looking for an apartment, we were focused on the West Loop area, with my commute to the Ukrainian Village for work but more importantly, my fiancé’s commute to the suburbs. Plus, several of our graduate school friends were living in the area and it seemed like the place to be.
We looked at 16 places total, in one day (exhaaaausting). We ended up choosing Echelon for a few different reasons:
1. Price: of all the other buildings, it was the most affordable to us while offering pretty much what other buildings offered
2. Availability: They had a larger one bedroom available and given it was our first place together we needed more space
3. Parking: We have a car and needed a spot for it
4. Amenities: A pool and gym that we actually use
5. Type of residents: Alta across the street was way too bros and bitties for us — Echelon is more mellow :)
We worked with Ilana to secure our place and also took advantage of a promotion they had for the application fee. We’ve now been there over a year and the leasing office and building team are always helpful and act fast when needed. They are actually re-​doing the lounge and gym so I’m excited to see what that’s like.
The building is well located with River North being just over the bridge and Jewel Osco being right across the street. SOOOOO convenient and now I’m totally spoiled. We both walk to work now, me in River North and him to The Loop. It’s pretty nice.
I think there’s a few areas for improvement:
1. Grill area: Wish this was near the pool. Going through multiple doors to get from grill through gym to the pool can be a struggle with trays of food.
2. In-​apartment finishing: I wish we could’ve gotten the wood floors vs. the carpet when we signed without an up-​charge — the carpet collects dirt and things and my allergies definitely act up!
3. Storage space: I wish we had more space –we are really struggling with the lack of closet space or storage in the building — I wish they leased out some of the open parking spots at a much lower rate with storage bins or something so we could keep things down there — right now they’re on extra coat racks and in piles around the apartment. I’m not local so my parents place isn’t an option!
All in all, we like living here!

I lived here for 3 years from 2013 – 2015. While we stayed awhile. I thought i would share some of the concerns we ran into with this building. I will say even though the negative review their was some good. The leasing reps were extremely friendly and always remembered everyones names. The maintenance guys were both super awesome. Sad they werent in our new building
1.) constant maintenance issues (remodel of the back roundabout took 6 months and they did nothing really noticeable, garage doors breaking within every 6 months, elevators constantly down and for some reason always taking long periods to get fixed, computer lab printers always broken)
2.) door staff constantly changing. While the door staff was great when you finally get to know them they were transferred out. We inquired with the staff and they said they rotate (so you cant ever get comfortable to faces)
3.) directtv, you may like or not but either way you are stuck with it. You think you get a discount for being in the building. But our bill was constantly $ 75 with the discount and just add the normal channels and hbo (they wouldn’t upgrade our box without paying the service fee of 10 bucks a month for 2 years)
4.). Price, yes everything is expensive in Chicago, but they charge an arm and leg for rent considering the issues above. Our last year there we were paying 2400 with parking, oh btw that was for a 1 bedroom.
Lastly, and one of the things most annoying with our situation was that when we moved out we made sure to fix/​clean everything so their wouldn’t be any additional cost to us moving out. I was extremely shocked to find out they wanted us to pay over $ 300 for replacing the carpet because there was excessive wear and tear in the common areas… DUH. We lived there for 3 years in an 800 sq ft apartment, not a whole lot can be done. We paid 180 when moving in to have them replace the carpets as they had some «life expectancy» in them. I will say upon calling and complaining that they were nickeling and diming me after we just spent over $ 70k over the last 3 year that they said we could pay half. What a joke. We said we weren’t paying as it was absurd and ended up getting a collection notice.
I just figured if you are looking at places in the area, your best bet is make sure to look around. Your money can go a long way without the hassles of here

Lived here for a year, had a corner unit with awesome floor to ceiling city views. Unfortunately I moved out right before they were set to renovate the gym, but the building, amenities and pool are great. Very friendly staff and the management at the office was always very friendly and helpful. Having grocery store across the street was so convenient, and the building is located in a good area, quick walk away from river north, the loop and the west loop. Would definitely recommend. Dog park next door was also a plus when we had to dog sit for a friend.

Great place to live! Great environment, super dog friendly, great leasing office, even better maintenance crew. It really felt like a community while living there!

Echelon at K Station is a great place to live. I was looking for a hassle free place close to the loop with a view of the city for an affordable price. I didn’t want to live in the loop which is dead on the weekend and I wanted to be close to the loop without being in River North (tourist) or South Loop. The apartment unit, location, staff, and amenities are the highlights.
Apartment Unit:
* I have had a few minor maintenance issues and the on-​line portal made it easy to submit a request and it was fixed within 24 hours. (Dripping faucet, ice maker)
* Great appliances
* Windows everywhere with amazing views
* Thick walls to where I never heard the neighbors
* Low utility bills
* I enjoyed the high shower heads with strong pressure
* In unit W/​D
Location:
* There is a Jewel Osco grocery store across the street. It is a nice Jewel too.
* There are close by restaurants (Dawson, Paramount Room, Flat Iron is opening) and bars (Jefferson Tap, Richards and Emmit’s for late night)
* Walking distance to Randolph Street restaurants
* I walk to the loop for work. It is .5 miles one way.
* There is a Divvy stand (bike sharing) right across the street. I didn’t realize how convenient this was until I started using it.
* Somewhat of a walk to River North, but doable
* Right in the middle of your friends in Lincoln Park and Wicker Park
Staff:
* Doormen and women are nice and actually want to help.
* Melissa and Ilana in the office are always available for anything you need
* Joey, the property manager, was helpful when I was transferred for my job
Amenities:
* Gym is serviceable for the average exerciser. 4 tread mills and decent free weights. It can get crowed in the mornings before work and right after work, but other than that it is empty.
* Dry cleaning on site and package pick up always worked
* Pool was clean. Calm on the weekdays. Fun on the weekends, but not too rowdy like the neighboring pools.
* 4 elevators so I rarely had to wait
Overall it is a great place to live. I would re-​up, but I was transferred for my job. Residents are mostly young professionals. Biggest trade-​off to living here is you don’t have a Wicker or Lincoln Park neighborhood feel. For me you can’t beat the unit, location, staff and amenities.

Had a great experience with Ilana, Leasing Agent at Echelon. Honestly the best leasing agent I’ve ever corresponded with. She is super and as good as it gets. Really informative and genuinely trying to make sure that questions are answered, preferences are asked about, and letting me know of availabilities as they occur. She responds so promptly and nicely as well, which is above and beyond what I expected. Echelon at K management and tenants are lucky to have her!

First I should say I lived in this building for 2 years and am a realtor in Chicago. First I will start off by saying the building staff is probably one of the nicest in the city. From the front office right down to the engineers they go out of their way and are very easy to talk with. The building it self is priced very well for the market and it’s layouts in the location they are in. With that being said the only negatives I see would be the gym could be a little bit larger with newer equipment and all units should have hardwood and they should get rid of the all the carpet. The only reason we moved is because we wanted to try something new.

I lived at Echelon a few years back. Never had a maintenance issue, the pool was always clean and the gym was great. Would recommend to anyone looking for a new apartment!

We enjoy living here, the winning combination of location, amenities, and great staff. We are so happy we can go across the street for groceries, walk to Randolph St. For the amazing restaurants, and take our dog to the park right next door. The only way it could be better is if the price was lower, but you are paying for the services/​amenities/​west loop location so it’s not unexpected.

Just moved out of the Echelon a month or so ago, what a great place. It was our first place in Chicago when we moved from DC a year ago. It’s in a really good location — nothing steps away, but everything is just a short walk. We were on the 37^th floor, corner unit with little balcony and had amazing views of the downtown skyline. The amenities are fantastic — gym, pool, business center, 24-​hour concierge, lounge, dry cleaning — and the staff is remarkable. The leasing agents (Ilana and Melissa) are awesome and the engineers/​maintenance (Brooks, Cuvo and Elliott) are always responsive to any issues going on in the unit. The front desk staff is also really really good. The building is kept very clean around the clock. I would definitely recommend this building.

Let me begin by saying that Echelon at K Station is a great place to live! My husband and I have lived in the building since late June 2013 and just renewed a few months ago — we love it. The building has everything we could possibly need, most importantly, convenience! Jewel is literally across the street — we both walk to work from the building — and the employees are all so nice and friendly.
The front desk associates always say good morning when we leave in the morning and welcoming us back in the evenings when we return. Maintenance is also great — always friendly and completing requests within a day. The Leasing Agents are also very friendly and helpful.
I actually moved from Denver last June to be with my (then) fiancé in Chicago — and I was very nervous about finding the right place for us — especially coming from out of town and not knowing what neighborhood we would like. This was the final building we looked at and we really liked it — I loved the model apartment layout that we saw as well. The renting process (paperwork, etc.) was pretty easy and all done through email. It ended up being the perfect place for all of our needs/​wants. We have a one bedroom with a great view of the city (down W. Upper Wacker) which I love.
All things Lobby: Dry Cleaning, Package Pickup, Coffee Machine, Grills, Gym, Pool, Pool Table, TV, Business Center, Mailboxes.
Dry Cleaning & Package Pickup are in the lobby and their services are great and organized! Suzanne is very efficient and always so sweet.
The gym is small, but has lots of machines; it’s never too crowded to not have your own space and is kept clean. We do use the gym often and it’s great that it’s right downstairs.
The pool is also a great feature — we have used it so much (last summer and this summer). There’s also a fire pit… which I have never used personally, but that is a nice feature as well. The only thing I don’t like about the pool deck/​fire pit area is that the door outside locks in the winter — it would be nice to have the ability to go outside (even though it may be cold).
Outdoor Grills are also provided (separate from the pool deck) and can be used by residents at any time — which is great.
Business Center with PC and Mac computers as well as and printers/​copiers/​fax available for use.
Mailboxes are also in the lobby and are easy to get to — located right next to the business center.
In the Resident Lounge:
There is also a great coffee machine in the lobby that I have used very often — especially on the weekends.
They also have a large TV and pool table — I can’t speak to it, as I have never used it — but I do see it used often.
Tables/​couches are also provided in the lounge which is great for studying, working, etc.
Echelon also has a parking garage available for residents whom own cars — very convenient and there are always spots available. Both reserved and open parking spots are available.
Echelon is also very close to lots of restaurants, coffee shops, etc. — and within walking distance of Blue Line, Merchandise Mart, Randolph Street. They also have a great little park/​green space right next to the building.
Overall, great place to live and would recommend to anyone looking for convenience.

We’ve been living at Echelon for 4 months so far and I think the place is great. I highly recommend it.
If you’re looking to move it, take a tour and you’ll see how nice the apartments are. Here’s some stuff the other reviews might not tell you:
— Good sound proofing — the windows and walls provide plenty of sound proofing, we cannot hear the neighbors, or their dogs. Be warned however, if you’re on the north east side of the building, noise from the chocolate factory is so loud, your balcony becomes useless.
— Package delivery — they’ll email you when you have a package
— Easy taxi and über — getting either of these only takes a few minutes from here
— There are 4 elevators and the wait time is never more than 1 minute, even at peak times
— Friendly office staff and concierge (s).

I can proudly say «this is home.» I have usually moved out of an apartment complex after each year with disappointment but Echelon at K station is the first apartment complex I have happily renewed. The amenities are fantastic, pricing is comparable to other apartments in the area, but most importantly, a building is good because of it’s people.
We found the apartment through
. Ilana has been my point of contact in the leasing office since we moved in and has never disappointed us. In many other places I have lived in, once the lease is signed it takes forever to get a response, and you realize you were quickly forgotten after you were just part of someone’s quota. I have received the same first class service as a resident as I did when I was a prospect.
The building is constantly being cleaned and it is well maintained — the hallways were recently renovated. The pool is always spotless and so is the gym. I love knowing that the gym always smells freshly cleaned. Let’s be honest, there are plenty of sketchy apartment gyms.
I would have to say the unsung heroes of our experience would be the maintenance team. Whenever we have an issue (and we rarely do, but every once in a blue moon, things happen) Brooke & Elliot are always on it in a very timely manner. They are also incredibly friendly and say hi when we are passing in the building.
I would have to say the heart of this place is the fantastic staffing. It didn’t take me long to decide to renew my lease here. Look no further, you’ve found home.

Ok, so on my way out of the building, I’m sad to go! But, alas, I need to move larger, and the building doesn’t have anything within my budget.
The office staff is so nice. They are really great to residents, and really care about the people who live there. I’ve never had any maintenance issues, and anything I ever needed fixed was done within 8 hours – even on the weekends. The door people are super friendly, they just redid the carpet in my hallway, and are making lots of improvements constantly! If my living needs change again, this building is the first place I’ll look. The cost compared to other high rises is about the same, and the people here are way nicer.