RECOMMENDATIONS on Gold Coast apts!!!

[jessiegirl_98]

Originally Posted by Anthera

No locals would consider them "gold coast".

As I local, I did, but apparently, I was wrong I really don't see the difference.

[Anthera]

Originally Posted by jessiegirl_98

I lived at 1 W Superior for 2 years and LOVED the building, amenties, etc. That is in your price range.

I would not consider this to be the "Gold Coast", so maybe we differ on our opinion as to what constitutes a "local". I'm not slamming the Near North, but its not "Gold Coast", neither is Streeterville.

Lincoln Park West is kinda cool, but its also not "Gold Coast". I'm not saying that the Gold Coast is better than the Near North, or Streeterville, it just is what it is.

[Anthera]

Originally Posted by jessiegirl_98

As I local, I did, but apparently, I was wrong I really don't see the difference.

Avengerfire has already pointed out that the official city maps consider them "Near North".

[jessiegirl_98]

Originally Posted by Anthera

Avengerfire has already pointed out that the official city maps consider them "Near North".

I understand that due to the official city map it is not Gold Coast and pointed out that I just thought it was Gold Coast. As someone who lived in the area, I don't see the difference in terms of this area vs. technical Gold Coast.

[Anthera]

Originally Posted by jessiegirl_98

I understand that due to the official city map it is not Gold Coast and pointed out that I just thought it was Gold Coast. As someone who lived in the area, I don't see the difference in terms of this area vs. technical Gold Coast.

IMO - Soulless highrise apartment buildings on sterile streets vs Midrise buildings and brownstones with charming front gardens with high owner occupancy(owners are usually more invested in the community). People who don't know their neighbors vs North Dearborn Association, the garden walk, various block parties. Butch Mcguires annual dog party, St. Chrys's blessing of the animals, & Tony the beat cop.

The Near North is younger, more urban, the Gold Coast is more of a community

[Mark and Marty]

Originally Posted by Anthera

The best way to find an apartment in the Gold Coast is to just walk the streets(IMO - LSD to Dearborn, from North Ave to Oak Street, but narrowing at Division to East of State). Many buildings do not advertize and if you look around you might find a cute coachhouse apt. The rental sheets will be posted by the front door of teh smaller buildings, and the larger buildings will have signs with the management companys' info.


Good luck!

What is a coachhouse?

[aragx6]

A coach house is in the backyard of a property, and they used to house horses and their tack, often along with some servants. Seeing as we haven't got much use for that these days, many of been converted to rental units, which are still called coach houses.