Quaint and satisfactory accommodations. Best perks are fully furnished, best location to campus and downtown Evanston. Interior is newly refurbished too (new wooden floors, walls, appliances) and zero cleanliness issues (haven't seen a single pest), so older reviews on poor interior are outdated. Only minor issues are mildly insufficient heating for deep winter (<20), and shared laundry room with fewer washing units due to breakdowns.

This building is primarily for Kellogg and international students but is also open to other graduate students. Pros: most ideal location (easily walkable to campus, train, downtown, lake) and convenience (furniture provided, free laundry, deal exclusively with university personnel, etc); graduate student community; mostly well-maintained and clean. Cons: expensive (can get more for your money further from campus); some dated furniture and appliances; common dorm-style living limitations. There was a major mold problem with the AC unit- the initial management response was quite inadequate, however after further communication with university staff, the unit was replaced and the issue resolved.

I love living in McManus, especially the location with proximity to campus and downtown Evanston. I don't love how much it costs. I think with how old the building is, and the appliances, it is not competitive with other one bedroom apartments in the surrounding areas. I am planning to move solely because of the cost with a graduate student stipend. The laundry machines also never work.

Best place for internationals looking for affordable living!

Apart from the fact that the water doesn't flow very well and the walls are thin so there is some noise, the apartment is impeccable!

Pros:
1. Fully furnished
2. Very close to the hub
3. No hassle for international students
4. Realtively cheaper
5. All utilities included
6. Responsive maintenance
7. Very secure

Cons:
1. Old building - furniture is good but rest can feel vintage
2. No dishwasher; Washer and dryer in a common place in the ground floor
3. Pets not allowed
4. Heating system is centralised. So little control. Can end up feeling slightly cold in the worst days of winter.

Once you take this, very hard to change apartments. So be sure before taking this.

While the convenience of the lease terms and the low cost relative to the area are attractive, the building is outdated and the apartment is basically a former dormitory. The apartment is minimal and there are a number of things wrong with it (e.g., terrible kitchen, lack of consistent heat, lack of consistent water pressure) and the overall process is frustrating, namely the inability to receive packages except when the front desk is occupied, which is very infrequent. The terrible accomodations outweigh the potential benefits.

Pros:
- Fully furnished option, super convenient for internationals who don't want to go through the hassle of furnishing
- Easy to book and move-in
- Monthly rental includes all utilities
- Great community of international students
- No need to pay rent if you go on exchange / SF quarter

Cons:
- Common spaces are small, limited; not ideal for large gatherings and parties
- Visitor entry is difficult; there isn't a system
- Building is old - no ceiling lighting, carpet flooring, window type A/Cs

Grad housing is not worth the money you are paying. There are other much better options available for the same price.
I would not recommend it, try out Centrum and OHO as better alternatives