Fifield Companies develops luxury mid- and high-rise rental apartments, residential buildings and mixed-use properties in U.S. urban markets for residents, tenants and development partners.
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AI-researched delivery record, not yet confirmed by the developer. Dates may be approximate; original sources are linked.
AI research over published reviews and resident comments. Scores are a model’s reading of opinion, not figures stated on a page, and nothing here feeds any number above it. The links under each block are the pages that research says it used. Based on available resident reviews of covered buildings. These are reported experiences, not independent building inspections, and may not represent all residents or properties.
| Project | Overall | Structure & systems | Management & living |
|---|---|---|---|
| 727 West MadisonWest Loop, Chicago492 units | 9.0/ 10 | 7.7/ 10 AptAmigo 5/5 · 2 reviews · aptamigo.com AptAmigo publishes 5/5 from 2 reviews. Adjusted for where resident ratings usually fall, and weighted toward the 6.5 midpoint (more strongly the fewer the reviews), that gives 7.7. | 6.7/ 10 AptAmigo 5/5, 4/5, 3/5 · 2 reviews · aptamigo.com Combined from 3 published figures on 1 platform, weighted by review count, adjusted for where resident ratings usually fall and weighted toward the 6.5 midpoint where reviews are few: 6.7. |
Google’s building-level 4.7/5 from 249 reviews is the largest review base and converts to 9.1/10 under the specified curve. The score is held slightly below that anchor because the evidence also contains recurring, though less prevalent, complaints about elevator operation, doors and management/security; the smaller AptAmigo sample is reported but excluded from scoring. | |||
The available infrastructure feedback is mostly favorable: one AptAmigo resident review gave 5.0/5 for water pressure, sound insulation and temperature control, while a Google review said maintenance issues were usually resolved within an hour. Countervailing aggregated feedback on Wheree mentions inconsistent elevator operation and front or revolving doors remaining broken for months; a separate Google review said the kitchen fan was ineffective and left cooking smells. | Residents repeatedly described the day-to-day experience positively: “The management team is professional, responsive,” amenities were called “next level,” and one reviewer praised a “caring and respectful staff.” However, Wheree’s review aggregation also reports occasional management and security concerns, inconsistent elevators, and restrictions affecting use of hot tubs and pools. | ||
| The SinclairGold Coast, Chicago390 units | 9.0/ 10 | 5.6/ 10 ApartmentRatings 3/5 · 2 reviews · apartmentratings.com ApartmentRatings publishes 3/5 from 2 reviews. Adjusted for where resident ratings usually fall, and weighted toward the 6.5 midpoint (more strongly the fewer the reviews), that gives 5.6. | 5.4/ 10 ApartmentRatings 3/5, 3/5, 3/5, 1/5 · 2 reviews · apartmentratings.com Combined from 4 published figures on 1 platform, weighted by review count, adjusted for where resident ratings usually fall and weighted toward the 6.5 midpoint where reviews are few: 5.4. |
The largest published review base is Bozzuto’s 971 resident ratings, reported as 4.5/5, converting to 8.5/10 under the specified curve. The written evidence is predominantly positive about staff, amenities and upkeep, but recent complaints about management, elevators and limited-sample maintenance/noise/safety results justify a modest downward commentary adjustment; the resulting overall resident score remains 8.5/10. | |||
Residents variously described the building as “well maintained,” “immaculate,” and “beautiful and well built,” while another review said the elevators were the “world’s slowest” and that one was usually broken. ApartmentRatings’ two-review report published 3/5 for maintenance, noise and safety; these are limited-sample indicators rather than broad engineering evidence. | Most resident comments praise the staff and amenity package: one called the team “lovely - helpful, courteous,” and another said the pool, terrace and dog run were “amazing.” More recent criticism is materially less favorable: a June 2026 review alleged a “completely chaotic operation,” while a January 2026 review described a newer manager as “rude and unhelpful.” | ||
| NEXT on SixthKoreatown, Los Angeles398 units | 7.9/ 10 | —/ 10 | 7.9/ 10 |
The building-level Google aggregate of 4.2/5 from 267 reviews sets the anchor, which converts to 7.6/10 on the specified curve. The written reviews are strongly positive about management, amenities, cleanliness and security, so those recurring positives move the result modestly upward; the one detailed negative report is not a recurring complaint and does not justify a larger deduction. No separate structural rating or sufficiently broad structural evidence supports a structure score. | |||
The available reviews do not establish a structural defect, framework problem or broad systems failure. One 1-star resident report alleged that “sewage smells also come out now and then in the hallways,” while other residents described the property as “very well maintained” and their apartments as “nice, clean and updated.” | Daily-life feedback is mostly favorable: residents called the office team “exceptional,” said questions were handled quickly, and praised the gym, workspaces, pool, dog run, security and package lockers. The main counterpoint was one detailed complaint that the jacuzzi was often not working, the pool was “disgusting,” and alarm testing could last “from 9am to 5pm”; Wheree’s review summary also notes occasional cleanliness or pet-waste concerns. | ||
| Avida AventuraMiami266 units | 7.7/ 10 | —/ 10 | 7.0/ 10 |
The largest published review base is the 4.3/5 aggregate from 146 reviews, which converts to 7.0/10 under the specified curve and sets the level. The 4.2/5 aggregate from 109 reviews is consistent with it; positive staff, cleanliness and amenity themes are offset by the reported persistent train and other noise, leaving the score at 7.0. | |||
The published resident feedback contains limited physical-system evidence rather than an engineering assessment. One resident reported that “the walls are paper-thin” and that “the ventilation system carries every sound,” while other reviews described the property as clean and well-maintained; no structural-failure rating or documented plumbing, HVAC, electrical or waterproofing defect was found. | Day-to-day reviews frequently praise the staff and upkeep: residents called the team “helpful and accommodating,” described management as “professional” and “easy to communicate” with, and praised clean, well-maintained amenities. The main reported downside is noise: one resident said freight trains were shaking the apartment nightly and that trains, cars and loud neighbours were constant; the same account alleged poor management response and an unrequested storage charge, so those allegations should be treated as individual reported experiences rather than established facts. | ||
| Arden EnglewoodEnglewood302 units | 7.5/ 10 | 6.7/ 10 Find My Place 4.6/5 · 5 reviews · findmyplace.co ApartmentRatings 1/5 · 1 review · apartmentratings.com Combined from 2 published figures on 2 platforms, weighted by review count, adjusted for where resident ratings usually fall and weighted toward the 6.5 midpoint where reviews are few: 6.7. | 6.9/ 10 Find My Place 4.6/5 · 5 reviews · findmyplace.co ApartmentRatings 2/5 · 1 review · apartmentratings.com Combined from 2 published figures on 2 platforms, weighted by review count, adjusted for where resident ratings usually fall and weighted toward the 6.5 midpoint where reviews are few: 6.9. |
Find My Place supplies the largest numeric building-specific aggregate found, 4.6/5 from five resident reviews, which converts to approximately 8.8 before the small-sample constraint. The score is capped at 7.5 under the instruction to keep an under-10-review result within one point of 6.5, with mixed operational commentary preventing a higher result; no structure score is assigned because the evidence is not sufficient for a reliable separate fabric score. | |||
The available infrastructure feedback is mixed. One review says the building is “very quiet and clean,” but other published feedback describes “multiple issues in an otherwise new building,” recurring elevator problems, and stained floors or rough sink finishes; ApartmentRatings reports 1/5 for maintenance and 2/5 for noise from one review. | Day-to-day reports are polarized. Positive reviews call the staff “responsive,” “professional” and “kind,” and praise the sauna, hot tub, massage chairs and gym; negative reviews mention elevator failures, a market closure and smoke entering units, with one resident saying management “brushes them off.” | ||
| Logan ApartmentsLogan Square, Chicago220 units | 7.4/ 10 | —/ 10 | 7.4/ 10 |
The largest published resident rating is Google’s 4.0/5 from 93 reviews, which converts to 7.0 under the requested curve and sets the level. ApartmentRatings’ smaller 4.4/5 result supports a moderate upward adjustment, while the written commentary is mostly positive but contains one serious unresolved HVAC report, producing a final 7.4 overall/living assessment. No structure score is assigned because the published material does not provide a building-wide structural rating. | |||
Reviews describe modern apartments with “large, insulated windows” and little to no noise, and one reviewer said the property was “well taken care of.” A serious contrary report says the unit remained in the 80s because the resident had no control over the thermostat and that the issue remained unresolved for months; this is an individual report, not evidence of a building-wide failure. | Day-to-day reviews are mostly favorable: residents describe staff as “helpful,” “friendly and accommodating,” and say management is “reliable,” while the pool, amenities, resident events and location receive repeated praise. The main operational warning is a resident’s report that repeated maintenance requests did not resolve an apartment-temperature problem for months; another prospect reported an unexpected 30-minute wait after a missed appointment. | ||
| Catherine Phase ISanta Monica89 units | 6.7/ 10 | 7.2/ 10 ApartmentRatings 4.5/5 · 2 reviews · apartmentratings.com ApartmentRatings publishes 4.5/5 from 2 reviews. Adjusted for where resident ratings usually fall, and weighted toward the 6.5 midpoint (more strongly the fewer the reviews), that gives 7.2. | 7.7/ 10 ApartmentRatings 4.5/5, 5/5, 4.5/5, 5/5, 4.5/5 · 2 reviews · apartmentratings.com VeryApt 9.5/10, 10/10, 8.5/10, 7/10, 9/10, 9.5/10 · 3 reviews · veryapt.com Combined from 11 published figures on 2 platforms, weighted by review count, adjusted for where resident ratings usually fall and weighted toward the 6.5 midpoint where reviews are few: 7.7. |
The largest published review base located was the Google aggregate reported by Birdeye: 3.7/5 from 153 reviews, which converts to 6.1/10 under the requested curve. The smaller Apartments.com, ApartmentRatings and VeryApt results disagree materially, and the recurring operational complaints modestly outweigh the recurring praise, producing a rounded one-decimal resident-experience score of 6.0; the structural score remains lower because physical-condition evidence is mixed and limited. | |||
Residents gave mixed physical-condition feedback. Positive comments described the building as “built well for the most part” and “secure and well-maintained,” while other reports mention appliances failing from move-in, a Phase I plumbing problem, and gym noise and vibration reverberating through apartments; no independent engineering inspection was located. | Daily-life reviews praise staff members by name—one resident said the staff was “uniformly great,” while others described the building as clean, secure and rich in amenities. The negative experience is substantial but not uniform: residents reported that the building was “loud all day and night,” packages were left exposed, and maintenance issues could take months to address; later reviews also describe improvement under new management. | ||
| WesterlyRiver West, Chicago188 units | 6.2/ 10 | 7.9/ 10 ApartmentRatings 5/5 · 3 reviews · apartmentratings.com ApartmentRatings publishes 5/5 from 3 reviews. Adjusted for where resident ratings usually fall, and weighted toward the 6.5 midpoint (more strongly the fewer the reviews), that gives 7.9. | 7.7/ 10 ApartmentRatings 4.7/5, 5/5 · 3 reviews · apartmentratings.com Combined from 2 published figures on 1 platform, weighted by review count, adjusted for where resident ratings usually fall and weighted toward the 6.5 midpoint where reviews are few: 7.7. |
Yelp's 3/5 from 6 reviews is the largest directly usable resident review base, but it is below ten reviews, so the score is kept within one point of 6.5 at 5.5. The smaller ApartmentRatings and VeryApt results are reported but excluded from anchoring; the reviewed themes contain praise but no qualifying recurring complaint or severe failure to move the score. | |||
The available building-specific reviews contain positive physical-condition feedback rather than reported failures: ApartmentRatings publishes 5/5 for maintenance and 5/5 for grounds. One resident described the amenities and upkeep as 'great,' while no reviewed source reported leaks, HVAC, plumbing, electrical or structural failures. | Residents repeatedly praised the staff: one said the front desk is 'top tier' and another said reception staff were friendly and knew residents by name. The reviews also describe the pool patio, workspace and terrace lounge as great spaces, while the VeryApt review calls the building 'very secure' with kind 24/7 door staff. | ||
| Catherine Santa Monica Phase IISanta Monica191 units | 6.1/ 10 | 7.2/ 10 ApartmentRatings 4.5/5 · 2 reviews · apartmentratings.com ApartmentRatings publishes 4.5/5 from 2 reviews. Adjusted for where resident ratings usually fall, and weighted toward the 6.5 midpoint (more strongly the fewer the reviews), that gives 7.2. | 7.5/ 10 ApartmentRatings 4.5/5, 5/5 · 2 reviews · apartmentratings.com Combined from 2 published figures on 1 platform, weighted by review count, adjusted for where resident ratings usually fall and weighted toward the 6.5 midpoint where reviews are few: 7.5. |
The largest review base is the Google aggregate republished by Birdeye: 3.7/5 from 153 resident reviews, which converts to 6.1/10 before commentary. Recurring resident complaints about noise, management response, maintenance, access/security and upkeep pull the result down, while repeated praise for staff, amenities and cleanliness provides a smaller offset; the resulting evidence-based living score is 5.6/10. Structural scoring remains null because the published material does not provide a dependable building-fabric aggregate. | |||
Structural evidence is limited and mixed. Residents described the building as “built well for the most part,” but another review reported gym weights and medicine balls causing noise and “quaking” through apartments, while a separate resident account mentioned unresolved plumbing issues in Phase I; these are resident reports, not an engineering inspection. | Daily-life feedback is sharply mixed. Positive reviews call the staff “uniformly great,” describe “clean and amazing amenities,” and praise security, but negative reviews say there were no quiet hours, packages were stolen, amenities were broken and maintenance issues took months; more recent accounts also describe improvement under the new team. | ||
| Next on LexDowntown Glendale, Glendale494 units | 5.9/ 10 | —/ 10 | 5.9/ 10 |
The Google Reviews/Maps aggregate of 3.7/5 from 273 reviews sets the level; applying the stated conversion curve gives an anchor of approximately 6.1/10. The reported maintenance and smoking complaints pull the result down, while repeated praise for staff partly offsets them; the result is 5.9/10, with structure left unevaluated because no reliable structural rating was published. | |||
The published reviews contain no engineering assessment or systematic building-condition score. Resident reports nevertheless include “constant maintenance issues,” a claim that “everything is falling apart,” and a separate report of a “BROKEN MAIN DOOR” and “BROKEN ELEVATORS”; these are individual reports rather than verified current conditions. | Daily-life reviews are mixed: positive reviewers call the property “clean, modern, and very well maintained,” praise the staff, and describe the amenities and location as excellent. Negative reviewers report cigarette or marijuana smoke, loud children, and frustration with maintenance; one review says the main door and elevators were broken, while the page’s latest published examples are dated through March 5, 2026. |
Fifield Companies, Co-Developer - F&F Realty, Co-Developer - Ares Management, Equity Partner
owner F&F Realty and Fifield, in its role as co-developer
Bank of the Ozarks, Construction Lender
Lendlease, General Contractor
Cypress Equities, Co-Developer
Essex Property Trust, Equity Partner
W.E. O’Neil, General Contractor
CrowdStreet, Equity Syndicator
Sencorp, Equity Partner
Bank OZK, Construction Lender
Current Builders, General Contractor
Carroll Properties, Co-Developer
Northwestern Mutual, Equity Partner & Construction Lender
McHugh Construction, General Contractor
Fifield Companies, Co-Developer - F&F Realty, Co-Developer - Ares Management, Equity Partner
owner F&F Realty and Fifield, in its role as co-developer
Current Builders, General Contractor
Carroll Properties, Co-Developer
Northwestern Mutual, Equity Partner & Construction Lender
McHugh Construction, General Contractor
Bank of the Ozarks, Construction Lender
Lendlease, General Contractor
Cypress Equities, Co-Developer
Essex Property Trust, Equity Partner
W.E. O’Neil, General Contractor
CrowdStreet, Equity Syndicator
Sencorp, Equity Partner
Bank OZK, Construction Lender
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| United States | active 10 projects tracked |
| Residential, for rent | 10 of 10 |
| Retail | 9 of 10 |
| Mixed use | 3 of 10 |
Demand for urban infill and suburban communities with robust “downtowns” will continue to be our focus.Multi-Housing News April 7, 2020https://www.multihousingnews.com/fifield-cos-ceo-expect-uneven-impact-on-multifamily-market/
University of Chicago
Steve Fifield is identified on the company profile.
Foundation Board member of Northwestern Medicine Prentice Women’s Hospital
Foundation Board member of Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago
Demand for urban infill and suburban communities with robust “downtowns” will continue to be our focus.
Founder and Chief Executive Officer
As Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Fifield Companies, Steve Fifield founded the company and continues to drive its development strategy. The company credits his leadership with more than $7 billion in development and a large residential and office track record.
Founder
Chief Executive Officer
MBA
$7 billion
YPO GOLD
Founder and Chief Executive Officer
Case Western Reserve University
Erin DiPaola Spears is identified on the company profile.
WLI Advisory Board member
Prior to joining Fifield, Heitman.
Prior to joining Fifield, Pearlmark.
Prior to joining Fifield, J.P. Morgan Securities.
President
As President of Fifield Companies, Erin Spears oversees national operations and strategic growth. Her documented background includes senior acquisitions work at Heitman, multifamily investments at Pearlmark and investment banking at J.P. Morgan Securities.
President
almost $4 billion
Heitman
Pearlmark
Case Western Reserve University
President
University of Illinois
Illinois Institute of Technology
Kevin Farrell is identified on the company profile.
Prior to joining Fifield, Related Midwest.
Prior to joining Fifield, First Union Real Estate.
Chief Operating Officer
As Chief Operating Officer of Fifield Companies, Kevin Farrell oversees Fifield’s national development projects and has worked on $2 billion of multifamily construction and value-add development. His earlier roles included Related Midwest and First Union Real Estate, and he returned to Fifield in 2008.
Chief Operating Officer
$2 billion
Related Midwest
First Union Real Estate
MBA
Chief Operating Officer
University of Wisconsin–Madison
Lindsey Senn is identified on the company profile.
Prior to joining Fifield, Ridge Property Trust.
Chief Development Officer
As Chief Development Officer of Fifield Companies, Lindsey Senn oversees the national multifamily development and acquisitions pipeline and works with ownership on strategic objectives. She also closed Fifield’s first GP fund in 2021 and began her career at Ridge Property Trust.
Chief Development Officer
$1.7 billion
GP fund
Ridge Property Trust
40 Under 40
Chief Development Officer
Miami University
Andrew Evans is identified on the company profile.
Prior to joining Fifield, Transwestern Development Companies.
Chief Financial Officer
As Chief Financial Officer of Fifield Companies, Andrew Evans leads accounting, finance, tax, treasury, compliance and day-to-day business functions, including investor relations. Before Fifield he was CFO of Transwestern Development Companies, where he supervised finance for 88 projects totaling $6B in project costs.
Chief Financial Officer
Transwestern Development Companies
88 projects
$6B
Masters of Accounting
Chief Financial Officer
University of Colorado Boulder
Chris Fifield is identified on the company profile.
officer of the Lincoln Park Builders Club of Chicago
Prior to joining Fifield, Fifield Construction and Realty.
Prior to joining Fifield, Power Construction.
Prior to joining Fifield, Corus Bank.
Principal
As Principal of Fifield Companies, Chris Fifield is responsible for capital raising, client relations, development, construction management and asset management. Before joining Fifield, he owned Fifield Construction and Realty and held roles at Power Construction and Corus Bank.
Principal
capital raising
Fifield Construction and Realty
Power Construction
Corus Bank
Principal
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| Project | Location | Type | Units | Floors | Area | Cost | Payment plan | Launched | Construction start | Original target | Handover | Delay | Confidence | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arden Englewood | Englewood, United States | residential for rent | 3021 | 4 | — | — | — | 2023 | February 10, 2023 | Jan 2024 – Dec 2024 | Feb 2025 | +7.5 mo (+2.0 to +13.0) | estimated | completed |
| Avida Aventura | Miami, United States | residential for rent, retail | 2661 | 8 | — | — | — | 2022 | February 3, 2022 | Jun 2024 | Jan 2025 – Dec 2025 | +12.5 mo (+7.0 to +18.0) | sourced | completed |
| Catherine Santa Monica Phase II | Santa Monica, United States | residential for rent, retail | 1911 | 5 | 155,450 sq ft | — | — | 2018 | February 22, 2018 | Jan 2021 – Dec 2021 | Dec 2021 | +5.5 mo (0.0 to +11.0) | sourced | completed |
| Westerly | Chicago, United States River West | residential for rent, retail, mixed use | 1881 | 11 | — | — | — | 2019 | July 16, 2019 | Jan 2020 – Dec 2020 | Sep 2020 | +2.5 mo (−3.0 to +8.0) | sourced | completed |
| Catherine Phase I | Santa Monica, United States | residential for rent, retail, mixed use | 891 | 5 | 77,758 sq ft | — | — | 2018 | February 22, 2018 | Nov 2019 | May 2020 | +6.0 mo (+6.0 to +6.0) | sourced | completed |
| Logan Apartments | Chicago, United States Logan Square | residential for rent, retail, mixed use | 2201 | five and six stories | — | — | — | 2016 | December 2016 | Nov 2019 | Mar 2020 | +4.0 mo (+4.0 to +4.0) | sourced | completed |
| 727 West Madison | Chicago, United States West Loop | residential for rent, retail | 4921 | 45 | — | — | — | — | — | Sep 2018 – Dec 2018 | Jun 2019 | +7.5 mo (+6.0 to +9.0) | sourced | completed |
| Next on Lex | Glendale, United States Downtown Glendale | residential for rent, retail | 4941 | six stories | — | — | — | 2016 | February 2016 | Mar 2019 – May 2019 | Jan 2019 – Dec 2019 | +2.5 mo (−4.0 to +9.0) | sourced | completed |
| NEXT on Sixth | Los Angeles, United States Koreatown | residential for rent, retail | 3981 | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | Nov 2017 | Nov 2017 | 0.0 mo (0.0 to 0.0) | estimated | completed |
| The Sinclair | Chicago, United States Gold Coast | residential for rent, retail | 3901 | 35 | — | — | — | 2015 | October 27, 2015 | Jun 2017 – Aug 2017 | Jan 2017 – Dec 2017 | −0.5 mo (−7.0 to +6.0) | sourced | completed |
| Coverage | active |
| Tracked since | October 10, 2026 |
| Last checked | October 11, 2026 this month |
| Profile last researched | October 11, 2026 |
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