Pullman area - your thoughts? (Chicago: house, neighborhood, to buy)

[oldhousegirl]

The thing about Pullman is that yes, the houses are quaint and all. But what about lifestyle stuff like running to the post office, grocery shopping, the gas station, the dry cleaners? When you look at really living your life there, to me it's an entirely different story. The closely surrounding areas, as in across the street in some cases are pretty rough around the edges and would certainly be a huge factor. Dealing with those type of issues gets old very fast.

[Chicagoland60426]

Originally Posted by scottl333

pullman is not that nice. there are a lot of latin kings there. it is mostly hispanic. blacks who walk through there are known to get beat up or in some cases even shot. i wouldnt move there if i was gay. you might get harassed.

You got it mistaken for the Eastside neighborhood. Pullman is around 80% black. Plus as far I'm concern, there isn't a known LA type racial tension between blacks and latinos in Chicago. Most likely it's more gang related than race

[Chicagoland60426]

Originally Posted by surlycue

I love historic Pullman. It is a stunning neighborhood but I do agree for the most part with the other posters. There is just not enough of a buffer zone between it and the more dangerous neighborhoods around it that would entice me into buying there. I would think Kenwood, Hyde Park, Beverly, Mt Greenwood and Bridgeport would be better SS options for you.

If your heart is set on Pullman why don't you try to find a summer sublet there? June, July and August are the most dangerous months in Chicago so if after living there for a summer you feel safe and comfortable then by all means dive in. As it gets colder you might have better price point negotiation with sellers as well.

Mt.Greenwood and Bridgeport is no different from Pullman as for sexuality issues. The only difference I see is racial demographic. If I was a gay person living on the southside, I would choose Hyde Park/Kenwood or Beverly. However as surprising it might seem, there are gay/bi people in rough hoods on the southside.

[ajolotl]

Originally Posted by Chicagoland60426

You got it mistaken for the Eastside neighborhood. Pullman is around 80% black. Plus as far I'm concern, there isn't a known LA type racial tension between blacks and latinos in Chicago. Most likely it's more gang related than race

What is typically called "Historic Pullman" (not an official chicago neighborhood and a subset of pullman) is probably 60% white.

[Irishtom29]

Originally Posted by Chicagoland60426

However as surprising it might seem, there are gay/bi people in rough hoods on the southside.

Well it would only be surprising if we had a stereotypical notion of gay people.

[skyeINIL]

Originally Posted by oldhousegirl

The thing about Pullman is that yes, the houses are quaint and all. But what about lifestyle stuff like running to the post office, grocery shopping, the gas station, the dry cleaners? When you look at really living your life there, to me it's an entirely different story. The closely surrounding areas, as in across the street in some cases are pretty rough around the edges and would certainly be a huge factor. Dealing with those type of issues gets old very fast.

I lived in the historic part of Pullman for two years (112th and Champlain) and the "lifestyle stuff" was just as normal for me as it was in other places I'd lived. Since it is right by a major expressway, it is easy for one to "escape" and do business in other areas. However, I frequently used a local cleaners and the post office in next door Roseland with no problems. I also walked back and forth between the Kensington Metra station and home when I worked downtown. I think it all depends on your tolerance for "urban issues".

[skyeINIL]

Originally Posted by ajolotl

What is typically called "Historic Pullman" (not an official chicago neighborhood and a subset of pullman) is probably 60% white.

I don't think it is anymore. When I lived there it seemed that it was mostly Latino and black. I think it may be just about an even mix of the three now.

[mas23]

nah. pullman is mostly black, but i think the white and latino population is dead even. nice neighborhood but most of the spots around it are str8 hood!

[Runuova]

Any idea as to the future of this unique area?

[sunnyandcloudydays]

I believe some retail is going up soon or maybe they even started the project.
Beleive its a wal mart super center.

I also remember hearing some federal dollars that were allocated to that area.

Just drove thru that area last week and it seems okay in the light of day.

Night time is when you may wish to drive thru.

Yes the expressway is close and several shopping centers are within a comfortable commute.

Not sure if Beverly is out of your range but at least its stable.
Pullman is definatley something to keep your eye on.

I love the historical bldgs and homes its unique

Believe the trib did a write up this past summer