How's the neighborhood near North and California?

[Vlajos]

Oh well, I was hoping it was a sign of new things. At least it's being finished!

[Chicago76]

Originally Posted by hwoods

My husband and have found a great condo to buy near North and California...but how's the neighborhood? Is it "changing" for the better? We are coming from the West Loop so we know it will be different, but anything we should be aware of before buying?

Any input is appreciated.

I think long term, that area will be an absolute gem. HP east of the Park isn't what it used to be and the area is much more racially integrated than it was ten years ago. With the park there and those two terra cotta buldings on two of the corners, that will eventually be a very nice area in about 10 years.

That said, as others have mentioned, further gentrification seems to have derailed given the economy. Other weakness is the one mile distance between the intersection and the two nearest els (North/Damen + Armitage/Western).

It's much safer than it was 10 years ago, but it really comes down to what you're willing to put up with over the next few years and how long you're willing to hold onto the place.