Moving to Greektown area - Lake Street Lofts - is this area OK (Washington: apartments)

[1914BU]

I'm starting a new job next month that is located on West Monroe Street, and I'm moving into the Lake Street Lofts (well it isn't finalized quite yet). I have a few question.

Lake Street Lofts are located at 910 West Lake Street , just west of 90/94 and just north of 290 (I'm going to visit this weekend and finalize things if I like the exact area). What is that area like. I have checked out Apartment ratings.com and the rating for these apartments is very high - but there isn't much about the neighborhood.

Mapquest indicates that it is less then 2 miles from work to home, but of course I'm crossing 90/94, so I will need to drive - or is public transportation good in the area.

Any info you can give me on the neighborhood would be greatly appreciated

[jdiddy]

You'll be near the heart of greektown. Tons of great restaurants and nightlife. You're either a short walk or a quick bus ride to the Grand stop on the blue line, which would take you to Monroe and Dearborn. I can't say I spend a ton of time down there, but its a very nice area.

[1914BU]

Originally Posted by jdiddy

You'll be near the heart of greektown. Tons of great restaurants and nightlife. You're either a short walk or a quick bus ride to the Grand stop on the blue line, which would take you to Monroe and Dearborn. I can't say I spend a ton of time down there, but its a very nice area.

Thanks.

Anyone else

[oakparkdude]

Near Greektown and Fulton market, lots of trendy restaurants are popping up. The whole area is full of new construction mid-rise condos and loft conversions. If you have a car, you'll probably need off street parking. Lots of bus lines and close to the el, so you could probably live without a car. Don't even think about driving to work. Crime should be fairly low around there also.

[Drover]

Driving to work is an excellent idea if you enjoy paying $300/mo to park downtown and engaging in hand-to-hand combat for a parking space when you get home (or alternately, paying another $200/mo for off-street parking in your neighborhood). The Washington/Madison Express bus (Route X20) stops at Halsted and Washington inbound, and at Halsted and Randolph outbound, which is a three and two block walk respectively from your address. It will drop you off at any stop along Washington, which is two blocks north of Monroe.