We are well into fall with November just around the corner and hey, we are no fools – we know what comes next – the cold. So why are we being downright cruel by reminding everyone of the inevitable frigid temps when the weather is still pleasant and mild? Because now is the time to […]
The 411 on 911’s at Oak Park Apartments
Oak Park Apartments provides tenants with a 24/7 emergency contact service in order to report serious situations. But, there are times when a tenant may ask themselves, “Is this truly an emergency?” Here is some simple information and guidelines to help determine when you truly have an emergency situation and what your next steps should be. […]
An Apartment Laundry Revolution
Smart phone apps are making it easier and more convenient for consumers to purchase, have fun and take care of business in every aspect of our daily lives. And, as part of a desire to constantly maintain and improve our properties for tenants Oak Park Apartments regularly asks “what can we do better?”. So, with […]
Fire Prevention Tips for Your Apartment
October 9th, 2016 begins Fire Prevention Week here in Illinois. Increasing awareness surrounding how to prevent fires and how to survive a fire happens in October because of the tragedy of the Great Chicago Fire that began on October 8, 1871. Legend has it that a fire broke out after a cow – belonging to […]
Support “The Arts”
Oak Park Apartments supports the arts. Yes, we have properties in the Harrison Street Arts District which makes promoting the neighborhood arts vibe the obvious thing to do but there are so many compelling reasons to help to ensure “The Arts” sustain and thrive in our community. Here’s our reasons: Improves academic performance.Students with an […]
A Special Parking Lot – Yes, We Said Special
The parking lot on the north side of Oak Park Apartments 618 South Austin building is special. “How can a parking lot be special?”, you ask. Simply by having a large lot where you can easily park your car right next to your apartment building can qualify as something rare, and some may say special, […]
Apartment Recycling – It’s All About Capacity
Recycling while renting has historically been a challenge. Just google apartment recycling and most of the stories that pop up are about how to recycle in spite of living in an apartment. Living in Oak Park, whether in apartment or house, makes being green definitely easier. The Village provides many ways and opportunities for residents […]
Bicycle Racks: A Millennial Amenity
Oak Park is a bicycle friendly village. The Village has worked hard over the years to create a community wide bike plan, register bikes with the police department, add bike paths and bike racks to encourage pedaling and promote guidelines for bikers and motorist to peacefully co-exist. The Village’s pro-biking efforts have even earned them […]
Little Free Libraries Come To OPA
We’ve all seen them – the little structures popping up on people’s front lawns all over Oak Park. They started showing up about five years ago, many people wondering at first if they were fancy bird houses, until word got out and knowledge of the Little Free Library movement started to spread. The idea took […]
Oak Park Architecture – Frank Lloyd Write Style
Having many vintage properties Oak Park Apartments makes it a mission to preserve the historical character of our buildings to ensure the continuing legacy of many a dedicated architect. Of course, the most famous of these architects is Oak Park’s own Frank Lloyd Wright. Frank Lloyd Wright is said to be “the greatest American architect […]