MPP is a convenient building to live in and convenient for UoC graduate (Booth) students but it is lacking in amenities and its style / features might indicate one should look at nearby alternatives (MILA and 73ELake). Doorman situation is lacking and card technology is outdated / hard to use. Gym is good for treadmills but otherwise uninspiring. No outdoor pool space. Rooms are old with weird fixtures and lots of old wall-wall carpet. No disposals or good ventilation above stove. Very high (c. 200+/month) heating bills in the winter. Bad (c. 150+) in peak summer for AC. Transit convenience is a plus.

The apartment itself is fine. The common space is pretty small, as well as the bedrooms aside from the master bedroom. Walls are super thin, appliances aren't great, and the staff are generally pretty rude, especially at the package center. That being said, it's by far the cheapest option and it's also the center for Booth's social scene. If you want to be social and save money, live at MPP.

Better square footage, upkeep, finishes, and amenities — at a much better price — than you can get in NYC, San Francisco, Austin, etc.
On top of that, MPP is I ncredibly conveniently located for access to the lake, the lakeshore trail, Millennium Park, grocery stores, restaurants, bike lanes, stores, and public transit… the Metra station is literally across the street and it takes 2 minutes (no exaggeration) to go from the lobby down to the train track for the 15-20min train to campus.

It’s also great when it comes to the Booth community, because so many students live here, in this building, or within one block of here. It’s luxurious to walk to study groups, dinner parties, or apartment parties in your slippers, without a jacket.

Gets the job done and is close to the train, which is convenient.

MPP is the most affordable and comfortable option for Booth students, especially international students.

It is a good budget options right in the Loop by the train, but very few frills. A good part that many other Booth students live here so many study groups are right upstairs in the group study area.

Good location. Bad management. Perfect for Boothies. It's a no-brainer.

You live here to be part of Boothie community, there's always something going on. Management could be more on top of elevator and printer maintenance, but I've enjoyed living here. No in-unit laundry was an adjustment.

The primary feature of this place is the other Boothies that live here. The location is great, and when balancing that with the rent, can't be beat. Steps from Metra (to get to Booth's Harper Center) and CTA (airport, around Chicago). It's several hundred dollars a month more to live across the street.

Negatives:
-Older building
-Dated units
-Small fridge in studio (not terrible, just not great)
-Elevators constantly broken

I am very happy with MPP. I think the quality of the apartment is pretty good, particularly for the money and location. I have had no issues so far while living here. Elevator issues have been on the north, not south side of the building. I fond the 3 br has plenty of space, and the amenities are good. Other apartments are certainly nicer, but I think MPP more than meets my needs, and I would not pay more for the added benefits of the other buildings on my current budget. I also really like living in the heart of the community, where I can easily go meet with my friends.