Hottest Neighborhoods in 2014 according to Redfin - Humboldt Park #10 (Chicago: sales, real estate)

[marothisu]

Originally Posted by Chi-town Native

It's not bad, but it's sure boring IMO. I cruised up California from Division to North over the weekend, and that stretch doesn't look it has changed a lick in a decade+.

It's changing a little. There's actually a handful of homes being built around California and Chicago soon, and some new apartment complexes. On Chicago ave there's some restaurants and such east of CA and west of Western whcih is fine. Hunter & Tails is just east of California on Chicago and supposed to be good. Then there's Kai Zan, etc Rootstock at California & Augusta.

I do agree that Logan Square is hotter, but that part of Humboldt Park, especially around Chicago ave is kind of a hipster area and seems to be getting better.

[BRU67]

I'm very glad our North Berwyn got recognized as No. 2 in Chicago but I also note that North Maywood is No. 4, so I'm not quite sure what to do with this one That said, I've long predicted Humboldt Park will rise. Logan Square was a dump when I lived there in the mid-1990s and I can barely recognize the place now. I think the momentum from LS will continue to carry into at least some of Humboldt. This said, I'd definitely stay as far east as I could at this stage of development.

[Chi-town Native]

Originally Posted by marothisu

It's changing a little. There's actually a handful of homes being built around California and Chicago soon, and some new apartment complexes. On Chicago ave there's some restaurants and such east of CA and west of Western whcih is fine. Hunter & Tails is just east of California on Chicago and supposed to be good. Then there's Kai Zan, etc Rootstock at California & Augusta.

I do agree that Logan Square is hotter, but that part of Humboldt Park, especially around Chicago ave is kind of a hipster area and seems to be getting better.

Good points, I guess I was thinking more of the area between Division and North. We used to go to the Clipper on an irregular basis in the late 90s/early Aughts, and it doesn't feel like much has changed in terms of commercial activity.

But then again, Western is pretty awesome. I think it is the east-west streets that need to play some catch up. It's really always been a matter of time before people start realizing that the metal Puerto Rican flags don't mean that non-PR businesses can't expand there. Nothing against the Puerto Rican community, but you just have to look at the population of the home island to realize their growth potential in Chicago was always going to be limited. They somewhat strangely (but somewhat not) have that in common with the Irish. A few large influxes, then a slow but steady tapering off.

[marothisu]

Yeah, I think that area is fine, and really around Chicago Avenue is where more business gentrification is happening. There's also places like Beetle Bar & Grill which is also west of Western there. This place called Feed just east of California is supposedly good too, though it definitely looks more like a POS hole in the wall type of place. But yeah, definitely hipsters in that area.

The I do also wish that Division and/or North would expand that way, and I think it will. There's a number of new single family homes issued new construction building permits between North, Armitage, Kedzie, and California. Though I'd say a lot of them are around the Bloomingdale Trail and north to Armitage, there's some of it also south closer to North Ave. Not sure how many of those homes are developer homes versus more actually family built ones. The 606/Bloomingdale Trail at least appears to have attracted some new development around it in areas.

[BleedCubbieBlue]

East Humboldt Park is definitely looking up. It makes total sense. You have access to a big park and the bloomingdale trail beginning later this year. It's only a short ride to Logan Square, Wicker Park, Bucktown, Uk Village, and the rest of West Town. Buses on North and Division st quickly get you to the Blue line. Then it's only 3 stops to the loop. The availability of old and cheap housing is providing great opportunities for those not afraid of non-white residents. Let's be honest, when people think of Humboldt Park they think of the area closer to Pulaski ave. East of Humboltd Blvd is very different. It's not a lily white neighborhood, which is a great thing. It definitely has a real Chicago neighborhood feel, as opposed to the transplant neighborhoods further northeast. It is definitely not a place for those who need a starbucks/trendy cocktail bar/"&" restaurants on every corner. But for those who want a nice neighborhood/community to call home and don't mind taking short trips to the happening areas, it's definitely a great place.

[MassVt]

Originally Posted by marothisu

Yeah, I think that area is fine, and really around Chicago Avenue is where more business gentrification is happening. There's also places like Beetle Bar & Grill which is also west of Western there. This place called Feed just east of California is supposedly good too, though it definitely looks more like a POS hole in the wall type of place. But yeah, definitely hipsters in that area.

The I do also wish that Division and/or North would expand that way, and I think it will. There's a number of new single family homes issued new construction building permits between North, Armitage, Kedzie, and California. Though I'd say a lot of them are around the Bloomingdale Trail and north to Armitage, there's some of it also south closer to North Ave. Not sure how many of those homes are developer homes versus more actually family built ones. The 606/Bloomingdale Trail at least appears to have attracted some new development around it in areas.

There is actually a restaurant called "Feed" in Chicago?

Only a matter of time before one is called "Food"...

[Pantless1]

There's one called "Meat"

[A2DAC1985]

Originally Posted by Chi-town Native

...It's really always been a matter of time before people start realizing that the metal Puerto Rican flags don't mean that non-PR businesses can't expand there. Nothing against the Puerto Rican community, but you just have to look at the population of the home island to realize their growth potential in Chicago was always going to be limited. They somewhat strangely (but somewhat not) have that in common with the Irish. A few large influxes, then a slow but steady tapering off.

Shots fired.

Fighting the Gentrification in Humboldt Park



EDIT: No rep to give at this moment.

[treemoni]

LOL @ everyone trying to justify why HP shouldn't be number one.

Typical City-Data Chicago responses.

[marothisu]

Originally Posted by treemoni

LOL @ everyone trying to justify why HP shouldn't be number one.

Typical City-Data Chicago responses.

Well, it's not the hottest neighborhood in town right now. Ukrainian Village and Bridgeport have a lot more movement than it and the very southern edge of Logan Square near Humboldt Park does too, not to mention a lot of business opening up in Logan Square. There's no "trying" to..Humboldt Park right now is not as "hot" as Logan Square, Bridgeport, or UK Village. The amount of new homes being built in any of these three areas, or homes that have recently been built, is a lot. I hope that by five years from now, we can say that Humboldt Park has a good amount of new business opening up (not like Starbucks though).