Frequently Asked Question (FAQ)
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There are 2 management companies in University Commons - The Building Group and Associa Chicagoland
Associa:
Donna Ciota, CMCA, AMS
Property Manager (UC5)
Office: (312) 255-5415
Email: Donna.Ciota@associa.us
(Office Location - 1150 W 15th St - UC5)
James Dequilla, CMCA
Property Manager (UC2)
On-Site Phone Number: (773) 848-7547
(Office Location - 1070 W 15th St - UC2)
Patrick Sinwelski
Community Manager (UC6)
Email: Patrick.Sinwelski@associachicagoland.com
(Office Location - 1151 W 14th Pl - UC6)
Theo Hodges, CPM
Community Associate Manager (UC4)
Phone: (773) 405-0505
(Office location – 1151 W 15th St – UC4)
The Building Group:
Main Office: (872) 255-9900
Patty Madden
Property Manager (UC1/UC3)
Office: (872) 255-9902
(Office location – 1071 W 15th St – UC3)
Farah Muhammad
Assistant Property Manager, CAM
Office: (872) 255-9900
Direct: (872) 255-9901
Email: UCSupport@BuildingGroup.com
(Office location – 1071 W 15th St - UC3)
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There are 2 management companies in University Commons - The Building Group and Associa Chicagoland
Associa:
Donna Ciota, CMCA, AMS
Property Manager (UC5)
Office: (312) 255-5415
Email: Donna.Ciota@associa.us
(Office Location - 1150 W 15th St - UC5)
James Dequilla, CMCA
Property Manager (UC2)
On-Site Phone Number: (773) 848-7547
(Office Location - 1070 W 15th St - UC2)
Patrick Sinwelski
Community Manager (UC6)
Email: Patrick.Sinwelski@associachicagoland.com
(Office Location - 1151 W 14th Pl - UC6)
Theo Hodges, CPM
Community Associate Manager (UC4)
Phone: (773) 405-0505
(Office location – 1151 W 15th St – UC4)
The Building Group:
Main Office: (872) 255-9900
Patty Madden
Property Manager (UC1/UC3)
Office: (872) 255-9902
(Office location – 1071 W 15th St – UC3)
Farah Muhammad
Assistant Property Manager, CAM
Office: (872) 255-9900
Direct: (872) 255-9901
Email: UCSupport@BuildingGroup.com
(Office location – 1071 W 15th St - UC3)
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Water, trash, sewer, common insurance, internet, cable and use of common elements.
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Bike racks/rooms, dog runs, party rooms, gyms and pool. The HOA also takes care of all landscaping on the grounds, which is award winning.
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Each building has trash rooms and a trash shoot at the end of the building. The trash rooms are located near the lobby of the building. Trash is picked up on Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
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Contact the appropriate management office and they will provide instruction. There is a fee per item associated with placing items in the trash that are large.
The Building Group is the management company for Buildings 1, 3, 4, and 6.
Phone (all hours): 872-255-9900
Property Manager: Jessi Mertz - jessi@buildinggroup.com,
Assistant Property Manager: Shana Dorsey - shana@buildinggroup.com
Associa Chicagoland is the management company for Buildings 2 and 5.
Phone: 312-255-5415
After hours emergency phone: 312-944-2611
Property manager: Donna Ciota - donna.ciota@associa.us
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Gym hours vary by building, but in general are 6 a.m.-10 p.m.
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Yes, it does, and the password is internet.
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The buildings observe 10 p.m.-6 a.m. Sunday through Thursday. Friday and Saturday the buildings observe midnight-6 a.m.
Please check your rules and regs to confirm your buildings quiet hours
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In general the pool is open Memorial Day to Labor Day. Hours are 10 a,m,-8 p.m. during the summer. After Labor Day, hours are shortened based on lifeguard availability
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Only residents of the unit are allowed to use the pool for free and must bring their pool fob and sign in.
Guest are allowed with a fee and your limited to two guests per unit
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Yes, it does, and the password is internet.
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Contact the appropriate management office for information.
The Building Group is the management company for Buildings 1, 3, 4, and 6.
Phone (all hours): 872-255-9900
Property Manager: Jessi Mertz - jessi@buildinggroup.com,
Assistant Property Manager: Shana Dorsey - shana@buildinggroup.com
Associa Chicagoland is the management company for Buildings 2 and 5.
Phone: 312-255-5415
After hours emergency phone: 312-944-2611
Property manager: Donna Ciota - donna.ciota@associa.us
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This fee varies from building to building but, in general, fees range from $150 to $200 for four hours of use with an additional two hours of setup and two hours of takedown.
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Each party room has tables, chairs, coat room or coat rack, full kitchen and a bathroom. The kitchen features a stove with an oven, refrigerator and sink.
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No. Party rooms can only be rented by one person per day.
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Ask management if the other person has fully completed paperwork or if they cancel to be a backup.
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Contact The Building Group.
Phone (all hours): 872-255-9900
Property Manager: Jessi Mertz - jessi@buildinggroup.com,
Assistant Property Manager: Shana Dorsey - shana@buildinggroup.com
Additionally, you can book amenities using your Concierge Plus account through The Building Group.
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Currently it is $50 for four hours.
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The theater rental includes the following:
28 seat theater with Apple TV, DIRECTV, DVD player and streaming options. The DIRECTV is all channels including premium channels.
Full kitchen use is included which features a stove, oven and refrigerator.
There are also two bathrooms in the building to use as well.
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If you have purchased or are renting you must fill out a building move packet and hand into the building. All moves are to be scheduled 10 days before your move date.
Once you have completed the paperwork, the building will allow you to move in. There is a fee to move in and an elevator hold fee.
If you do not schedule your move out or in you can be fined by the board of directors.
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Moves can be scheduled 8 a.m.-noon or 1 p.m.-5 p.m.
Moving before or after hours can result in a fine
Moves are Monday to Saturday. No moves on Sunday
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Each building has a rental cap and the number of rentals must be below 35%. Investors or owners should check with the office to see if they can rent their unit. There is a waitlist in several buildings that are over the limit.
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The building charges fees to the landlord to rent the unit. Renters also must pay a move in and move out fee to the building as well.
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No AIRBNB and no short term rentals.
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Yes you may but you should register your roommate with the office to let them know
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A Lease must be one year in length.
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Yes. Each building has their own package and contract. Internet speeds range from 50MB to 100MB.
Cable package is DIRECTV Extra Choice
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Yes. You can pay for more channels, premium channels and higher speed internet.
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There are several ways to connect with your neighbors including the TownSq app for Building Five owners. You can also join the University Commons Neighborhood Association (UCNA) group on and the University Commons Chicago group on Facebook
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The HOA members hold many events in the area including the holiday egg hunt in the spring, 4th of July activities, fall fest in the fall and various other activities including food trucks on weeknights or weekends for residents.
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There are several options near the HOA to obtain food and there are seven grocery stores within 1.5 miles of the HOA.
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Click here to meet your neighbors & Many residents enjoy the proximity to downtown and all of the green space.
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The community has a variety of members and a variety of activities for residents.
Residents give back through community clean up days, holiday events and annual fundraisers to help others in need in Chicago.
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Each building has a janitor and there are three engineers for the buildings as well to handle engineering and larger projects.
Buildings managed by The Building Group have a full time property manager, assistant property manager and office secretary.
Phone (all hours): 872-255-9900
Property Manager: Jessi Mertz - jessi@buildinggroup.com,
Assistant Property Manager: Shana Dorsey - shana@buildinggroup.com
Buildings 2 and 5 have a full-time janitor and full-time property manager.
Phone: 312-255-5415
After hours emergency phone: (312) 944-2611
Property manager: Donna Ciota - donna.ciota@associa.us
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Contact management right away to inform them of the leak. Leaks that occur can be from roof or facade or from your neighbor.
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Owners are responsible for frames in. If the frame has an issue or broken seal, the HOA will handle. Owners are responsible for broken glass or springs.
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The only approved vendor is:
5800 N. Northwest Hwy.
Chicago, IL 60631
Office: 773-774-6400 x12
Fax: 773-774-6506
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It varies and is best to have Softer Lite Window Company review.
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Contact your management company.
Currently all buildings but Building Four use garage door openers. Cost to replace is $50.
Building Four uses an RFI system and cost is $20 to replace.
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Contact the management company and they will turn them off.
Building Five does not have a fob system and all keys for common areas are purchased through the management office.
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Contact The Building Group
Phone (all hours): 872-255-9900
Property Manager: Jessi Mertz - jessi@buildinggroup.com,
Assistant Property Manager: Shana Dorsey - shana@buildinggroup.com
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You should provide a copy of your key to the office so, in case of emergency, they can get in.
In addition to reaching out to the office during business hours, you may contact a locksmith for after hours.
The HOA does not have a preferred locksmith, but many use Mike G. He can be reached at 1-708-769-5059.
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Many of the delivery companies have access to the buildings and packages will be left in the mail area.
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When you register with the building, your phone number will be imported into the call box at the front door.
Food delivery providers will be able to dial you and, by pressing #9 or #6, you can buzz them into the building.
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There is a $75 replacement fee from the office and it can take several days to get a new copy.
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The HOA does not have a preferred plumber, but many residents have recommended Ethan at ES Mechanical, who can be reached at (773) 307-6171.
You can also check the University Village Neighborhood Association (UVNA) Facebook group for additional recommendations.
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The HOA does not have a preferred handyman, but many residents when asked on TownSq and Facebook have recommended Octavio at OMS Remodeling, who can be reached at (630) 615-9202.
You can also check the University Village Neighborhood Association (UVNA) Facebook group for additional recommendations.
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OMS Remodeling has worked with several residents in the development. They can be reached at 630-615-9202.
Other general recommendations can be asked via the University Commons Neighborhood Association (UCNA) group and the University Commons Chicago group on Facebook
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The HOA does not have a preferred insurance agent. However, members of the community recommend Ryan Wahlheim with State Farm. His office number is (630) 541-6350
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