MPP is nothing special but gets the job done. My only main complaint is with the elevators. They can take forever to grab one and sometimes aren’t working.

It's an old building with old fixtures. Can find a better facility but the downside is that for most social events you will be coming to MPP. So choose based on what matters more to you.

Fine for booth

MPP is a pretty good place to live. It has its disadvantages but certainly advantages too. The apartments are quite spacious, the security and maintenance people are timely and helpful, and it is the main apartment building where Booth students live so is most convenient for group meetings, gatherings, parties, etc. Disadvantages include the small, outdated gym (but at least there is one!), communal laundry machines which I don’t think work that well, and the fact the apartments themselves look a bit old compared to some of the fancier buildings nearby. However, given the fact MPP is cheaper than the surrounding apartment buildings, I’m OK with these things.

I love my studio - it is amazingly large and plenty of space for one person. I even have room for a pull-out sofa and am able to host friends when they are in town. The kitchen is also spacious and has granite counters and stainless steel appliances. Everything was clean and in working order when I moved in. When I've had issues, maintenance is quick to respond and resolves things fully.

Things that could be better: The elevators are very slow, communal space isn't very nice, and the gym in the building is small with limited equipment and is usually too crowded for the number of people who want to work on a weeknight.

That being said - the location is great, the building is nice, and I definitely love being at the heart of the Booth community. It is a 30 second walk to get to the train that goes to Hyde Park, its a 10 minute walk to Gleacher, and restaurants and grocery stores are easy to get to.

MPP is an older building and not quite as nice as the other alternatives in the area in a similar price range. However, most Boothies live here so most parties, study groups etc. will be here and the Metra is just across the street. If you are new to Chicago and don't know any better, this is the place for you.

Great apartment if you want to be in the social scene and be close to transit

The pros: Great location, decent-looking apartments, and the maintenance staff is very good/timely in addressing issues. Gym floor with pool, free yoga classes.

The cons: The elevators are a serious issue (they break down too frequently, and are generally slow), carpeted bedrooms. The laundry facilities are not great. Very noisy from street drummers.

Not the best apartment, not the worst. Affordable. You get what you pay for in terms of amenities etc. Management can be a pain at times.

Location is great. The Metra station (Millennium Station, which you take to get to Hyde Park) is just across the street (no traffic), and almost everything you need is in walking distance. Gleacher Center is 10min walk. Also very convenient because so many Boothies live here, so you can go to study-groups and parties in your room-wear (important in winter).
Elevators are not good.Interior is fine, but wish we had more sockets. Wifi is OK. If you live on the east-side and on the higher floors, street noise is not a problem.