|
|
Post by krentist on Sept 5, 2020 9:45:15 GMT -6
Try to rent my old apartment it has a murder dungeon.
|
|
|
|
Post by neader on Sept 5, 2020 10:08:33 GMT -6
so, suggestions on neighborhoods? looking at logan square/wicker park currently. I think it depends on where your office is, assuming you have to report to said office when this bullshit is over Work from home half the time, the other half in various locations that are not set. So I can live wherever. |
|
|
|
Post by neader on Sept 5, 2020 10:21:22 GMT -6
Going through the thread seems that Andersonville/Uptown is where a lot of people live. Any specific reason why? I haven't lived in the city in 7 years or been in 3 so everything I know about neighborhoods I'm sure is very dated.
|
|
|
|
Post by Tweet on Sept 5, 2020 10:44:50 GMT -6
Shit happens that's why!
|
|
|
|
Post by alady on Sept 5, 2020 10:49:14 GMT -6
I liked living near the lake and the red line (back in the days when we took public transit). Currently in the process of moving very far west off the blue line so trying to find things to like about that.
|
|
|
|
Post by Tweet on Sept 5, 2020 10:50:46 GMT -6
I liked living near the lake and the red line (back in the days when we took public transit). Currently in the process of moving very far west off the blue line so trying to find things to like about that. Sleeping Village and maybe that guy? |
|
|
|
Post by Tweet on Sept 5, 2020 10:55:21 GMT -6
Neader I would say Wicker Park is probably the best landing spot for you if money is no object. You might also be the kind of Young Working Professional who enjoys the West Loop even though there is only one spot in the West Loop worth a damn for my tastes. If you have a car, Logan, Humboldt Park, and/or Bridgeport can be on the table too as places you'd probably like.
I'm over Lincoln Park but one can't deny the location
|
|
|
|
Post by Pale Hose on Sept 5, 2020 11:01:50 GMT -6
Try to rent my old apartment it has a murder dungeon. Did you used to live in HH Holmes old spot? |
|
|
|
Post by Pale Hose on Sept 5, 2020 11:07:37 GMT -6
so, suggestions on neighborhoods? looking at logan square/wicker park currently. My suggestion would be to think of things that are very important to you and go from there. Do you want need to be near any of the following? Particular train/bus routes The highway Grocery stores Cool bar/restaurant scene Access to easy street parking Parks Bike/running trail The beach/lake By narrowing down to the things that are most important, you'll eliminate certain neighborhoods. I don't think any spot has all of the above. |
|
|
|
Post by Tweet on Sept 5, 2020 11:12:02 GMT -6
*rings bell* And the last time I lived with the landlord in the same building he also tried to fleece me of my security deposit and hang $3k worth of damages on me (that he had admitted and I had in writing were before we moved into the building) that he never did. Fuck that shit. Never again. Every other building I’ve lived in has been owned by a person who doesn’t live there. That’s the fuckin ideal Edit: on the plus side, this was the genesis of my dad and I starting to talk again (since he's a lawyer and all) which we hadn't done in like 5 years to that point. So I guess that's something Lulz I live in the same building as my landlord and its v chill never listen to me |
|
|
|
Post by neader on Sept 5, 2020 11:26:43 GMT -6
so, suggestions on neighborhoods? looking at logan square/wicker park currently. My suggestion would be to think of things that are very important to you and go from there. Do you want need to be near any of the following? Particular train/bus routes The highway Grocery stores Cool bar/restaurant scene Access to easy street parking Parks Bike/running trail The beach/lake By narrowing down to the things that are most important, you'll eliminate certain neighborhoods. I don't think any spot has all of the above. In order Cool bars/restaurants Trains/bus routes in general for easy access Parks Street parking I suppose The rest is a wash. The first two are by far the most important. |
|
|
|
Post by krentist on Sept 5, 2020 11:27:40 GMT -6
Try to rent my old apartment it has a murder dungeon. Did you used to live in HH Holmes old spot? John Holmes actually |
|
|
|
Post by andrewvb on Sept 5, 2020 11:42:30 GMT -6
My suggestion would be to think of things that are very important to you and go from there. Do you want need to be near any of the following? Particular train/bus routes The highway Grocery stores Cool bar/restaurant scene Access to easy street parking Parks Bike/running trail The beach/lake By narrowing down to the things that are most important, you'll eliminate certain neighborhoods. I don't think any spot has all of the above. In order Cool bars/restaurants Trains/bus routes in general for easy access Parks Street parking I suppose The rest is a wash. The first two are by far the most important. if you’re going to various locations for work I would think being close to the highway would help |
|
|
|
Post by neader on Sept 5, 2020 12:02:15 GMT -6
In order Cool bars/restaurants Trains/bus routes in general for easy access Parks Street parking I suppose The rest is a wash. The first two are by far the most important. if you’re going to various locations for work I would think being close to the highway would help Yes probably |
|
|
|
Post by krentist on Sept 5, 2020 12:05:01 GMT -6
Probably Logan Square then
|
|
|
|
Post by krentist on Sept 5, 2020 12:05:49 GMT -6
My humble opinion is that getting on the blue line during rush hour sucks shit if you're off one of the wicker park stops
|
|
|
|
Post by nanatod on Sept 5, 2020 13:22:25 GMT -6
neader, pick an apartment where you are close enough to walk / stumble home drunk from either schubas or metro or both once they reopen.
unless you don't like malkmus and the jicks, or the now disbanded priests.
|
|
|
|
Post by clouddead on Sept 5, 2020 13:41:14 GMT -6
Does Metro exclusively book Malkmus?
|
|
|
|
Post by Pale Hose on Sept 5, 2020 13:53:04 GMT -6
He seems to rotate between Metro and Thalia.
|
|
|
|
Post by clouddead on Sept 5, 2020 14:04:37 GMT -6
Metro Malkmus 365.
|
|
|
|
Post by kb on Sept 8, 2020 9:21:26 GMT -6
i stan ukrainian village (even though i technically now live in ~east village~) cuz it's cheaper than wicker park, friendlier, less awful, has better bars, and is even closer to downtown (if you're cool with taking a bus to blue line. some wimps are not.). also decent highway access.
|
|
|
|
Post by concertgoer on Sept 8, 2020 9:33:35 GMT -6
I’ll throw in a plug for East Lakeview. Lots of good bars and restaurants, easy access to public transit and parks. Also walking distance to the lakefront and multiple concert venues.
|
|
|
|
Post by Pale Hose on Sept 8, 2020 9:59:53 GMT -6
Don't come live in my neighborhood, there's enough people here already.
|
|
|
|
Post by chvrchbarrel on Sept 8, 2020 10:00:57 GMT -6
#OccupyHoseHood
|
|
|
|
Post by mookie on Sept 8, 2020 10:09:01 GMT -6
Don't forget Hoffman Estates! We have a drive-in theater now!!
|
|
|
|
Post by chvrchbarrel on Sept 8, 2020 10:12:56 GMT -6
And you can walk to spring awakening!
|
|
|
|
Post by ten15 on Sept 9, 2020 10:09:36 GMT -6
neader - If you think you will be traveling to the suburbs, I think that Ukranian Village/Wicker/Bucktown/Logan Square/Avondale are good bets because of highway access.
I like Andersonville/Edgewater and Lincoln Square as well - they are not close to highways, but have good train access to downtown.
|
|
|
|
Post by neader on Sept 9, 2020 18:51:02 GMT -6
Just put a holding deposit down on a nice two bedroom that's a 10 min walk north of the Western stop. It's about 25% less than it was pre-pandemic. Shout out avb for finding it.
|
|
|
|
Post by Tweet on Sept 9, 2020 19:31:33 GMT -6
See you at Maplewood when this shit blows over
|
|
|
|
Post by nanatod on Sept 9, 2020 20:23:41 GMT -6
walk north of the Western stop. there are 5 western avenue stops across the entire cta train system. I'm assuming it's one of the two on the north side. |
|
