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View Poll Results: Is this place a great place to live for a young professional
Place Best in Chicago 3 75.00%
Not a great place to be 1 25.00%
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Old 03-30-2014, 02:27 PM
 
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I am moving to Chi-Town and some told me that gold coast/streeterville is a great place for a young professional since shopping,restaurants, and malls are close by. Is this true? If so my friend suggested the following building that currently has a studio for rent [url=http://www.dreamtown.com/properties/550-N-St-Claire-903.html]550 N. St Clair #903, Chicago, IL 60611 | Streeterville Condo[/url] ... any more information and advice will help?
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Old 03-30-2014, 02:48 PM
 
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Old 03-30-2014, 02:51 PM
 
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Post in the Chicago city forum. The suburbs forum won't get you that much advice.
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Old 03-30-2014, 02:54 PM
 
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Can I re post or do I have to do a new one?
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Old 03-30-2014, 02:54 PM
 
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There are one or two posters that thnk these are terrific areas but even they are looking for places to rent in hipper areas.

Lots of tourists and an odd mix of residents that trend a bit older are some of the downsides.
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Old 03-30-2014, 03:26 PM
 
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Just wondering what "trend a bit older" means ...

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Old 03-30-2014, 03:37 PM
 
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Default The average agre of both renters, but especially owners...

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Just wondering what "trend a bit older" means ...

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...is higher in Gold Coast than pretty much any other desirable Chicago area with similar rents for high rises. Certainly not as "geriatric" as may once have gotten but given the often very high prices / levels of HOA fees many buildings are actively discouraging more value-oriented just out of college tenants & shoppers.

Similarly Streeterville is somewhat dominated by folks that really are not "dialed into" the bigger drivers of Chicago's overall condo / rental market -- it is not "neighborhood oriented" and really is not popular with folks looking for identifiable "hotspots" be that sports bars of Wrigepyville, the hipper dining / drinking / music venues of Wiicker Park, the more charming / carriage trade type feel of Lincoln Park or even the "brand consciousness" of the Gold Coast botiques... Great access to NU Law & Med, many law firms nearby, some real hardcore "road warriors" in marketing / advertising love walk to work convenience when they are in town but overall a very UN-Chicago vibe..
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Old 03-30-2014, 03:49 PM
 
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Thanks Chet >>> I learned alot from your post.

Oh a went to Stan's Donuts near wicker (yummy) ... I am working in NBC tower. I was wondering if 1600 price point is very high. I will not be buying only renting for the first couple of years and I checked with the realtor and she said I would not be paying the HOA fees and that all utilities except hydro is included in the rental price. Do you know if any other buildings and places that are great and where I can bike or walk to work?

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Old 03-30-2014, 04:16 PM
 
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Oh that link did not work because it requires registration... here is a link that work

[url=http://www.zillow.com/homedetails/550-N-Saint-Clair-St-APT-903-Chicago-IL-60611/119088432_zpid/]550 N Saint Clair St APT 903, Chicago, IL 60611 is For Rent - Zillow[/url]
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Old 03-31-2014, 06:51 AM
 
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My perception is its okay but most of the in the know about Chicago young professionals don't live there. I am sure there are some. I think Lincoln park, parts of Lakeview, Wicker Park or Bucktown are all places that would be more popular. Also Ukrainian village and for a more hipster address, Logan Square. I know my son is 27 and if you ever suggested he live in Gold coast or Streeter ville, he would look at you as if you had two heads.
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