Big vintage top floor front apt (1br + den) 2 blocks to Thalia Hall in East/Central Pilsen. Pets OK. Freedom to be creative if so inclined. Live/work OK. Communal yard/organic garden. GREAT natural light in the front (Huge windows) & dark in back for sleeping. Zoned parking in front of building. APARTMENT FEATURES: Live/work OK Nice but not fancy Lots of storage - 4 closets, pantry, kitchen cabinets, private bike storage/mud room type storage for this apt. only. Tall ceilings (about 10 ft high) Ornate original ceiling medallion Vintage woodwork/trim Ceiling fans Big windows - great natural light in the front of apartment. Approximately 800 - 1000 sq ft Basic Appliances are included (fridge, stove/oven, & a separate microwave oven) OK to paint apt (even SOME of the floors - but not the new ones) with written approval of colors & type of paint. BR is approximately 13x15 Den is approximately 8x20 but does have a deep walk in closet. Not ideal for roommates because the only way to access the bathroom is by going thru the bedroom. Please continue reading. Building Features: Freedom, communal spirit 1870 building Pets welcome (spayed/neutered, current shots, etc). Stairwell/hallway - NOT fancy so OK to take bikes in/out. Communal yard w/raised bed planters (veggie/flower), compost bin, table w/umbrella, chairs, grill, fire pit, unique outdoor art, sculptures etc. OK to plant a garden, add more art, etc. Zoned parking spaces on this block are available. Garage parking possible later in 2022 (May?) - additional fee per parking space. Building Interior & exterior vibe is intentional - more Nelson Algren/Hunter Thompson/Tom Wolfe than Andy Griffith & Mayberry. Please continue reading. Great Location: Steps to everything that makes life easy: variety of restaurants, cafes, coffee houses, post office, library, banks, bars, big grocery store w/great prices & festive atmosphere (La Casa del Pueblo), 5 "mom & pop" grocery/convenience stores, 7 CTA bus lines, Pink line CTA train station, METRA train stop, hardware store, galleries, hair salons, barber shop, bakeries, music (Thalia Hall, HonkyTonk - music, food), Mexican Fine Arts Museum, 4 parks (2 big ones w/classes, pools, running track), record stores, thrift/vintage stores, med clinics, dollar stores, variety stores, book stores, 4 laundromats, cell phone stores, Medical District, hospitals, etc. 2 blocks to Thalia Hall - concerts, etc. Easy transportation - buses, trains, Divvy Bike, highways, Uber & Lyft in 5 mins or less. Fast, easy commute - (UIC, IIT, U of C, DePaul in Loop, Roosevelt, Columbia, S.A.I.C.), anywhere downtown/Loop, etc. Please continue reading. Utilities: Water, sewage, trash/garbage, recycling - included Please continue reading. IMPORTANT: *If your rental history is bad, it's NOT possible to rent any of our apartments. *Proof of everything is required - including on time rent payments for those with rental history. *Rent will be PRORATED if lease starts on nontraditional date. *Preference - qualified applicant who can start a lease within a REASONABLE amount of time. *Proof of ability to afford apt required. *App & full background check is required for everyone. It is $40 per person to confirm everything. Everyone will be fully vetted. *Not ideal for roommates because of apt layout. (Must go thru main bedroom to enter bathroom). *NO smoking anywhere on the property. *No Airbnb *Pets are welcome *Utilities (other than water, sewage, trash/garbage & recycling) are not included. *Interest is paid on refundable security deposit every year. *Self-employed OK - income must be verifiable & must have been doing it for at least a yr IF w/o another source of adequate income or substantial savings. *Preference: qualified applicant who can start 12 month lease within a REASONABLE amount of time. *Rent will be prorated if lease starts on nontraditional date. *As time goes by &/or more updates are made, 12 month lease will be locked in at price point you choose based on date lease starts. Please continue reading. Landlord pays for the utilities of garbage/trash, sewage, water, recycling. Other utilities are not included. Interest is paid yearly on your Security Deposit. Pets are welcome. No smoking anywhere on property. No Airbnb.
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