Overall Review of Restoration Tower
caveat
4 reviews mention this
Mandatory meal costs raise concerns
Residents describe a mandatory meal program that adds monthly costs.
Several reviews mention a mandatory meal program and describe tenants being required to pay a food bill, including when they do not eat what is prepared. One review raises concerns about how the program is handled, while another specifically mentions monthly meal payments and EBT use. A separate review also criticizes the meal program as being too processed and sugar- or starch-heavy.
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5 reviews mention this
Staffing and management get mixed reviews
Residents point to both caring service and frustrating management issues.
Some reviews describe caring, kind staff and say the building feels like home. Others report problems with staff turnover, management conduct, and how residents feel they are treated. At least one review also claims frequent apartment entry and describes safety concerns in the surrounding resident community.
common
8 reviews mention this
Cleanliness inside and out varies
Residents mention cleaning both positively and negatively.
A number of reviews highlight a clean building and praise maintenance, including clean common areas during visits. Other reviews counter that the grounds are not clean or that the property is dirty and poorly run. Several comments also credit cleaning efforts tied to ongoing work at the property.
common
5 reviews mention this
Renovations are underway
Multiple reviews reference reconstruction and active renovations.
Residents describe the property as being rebuilt or refurbished, and they also note that renovations are currently happening. One review says the renovations harmed cell phone reception and even affected TV or internet access, requiring residents to go outside or use a different spot to get signal. Another review links renovation progress to improved cleaning of the site.
caveat
2 reviews mention this
Cell reception is reported as poor
Reviews report weak cell reception inside the building.
One review says cell phone reception is terrible throughout the building and improves only when moving very close to the outside. Another review ties reception problems to the renovations, adding that residents may need to use the patio door or go outside to place calls.
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3 reviews mention this
Food is described as good and problematic
Residents mention both good food and frustration around meals.
Some comments call the food good and describe prepared meals delivered for holidays. At the same time, other reviews criticize the mandatory meal program and what residents feel is being served, including complaints about processed meals and added costs. A separate review also mentions waiting for a food truck, reflecting gaps around meal timing.
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