Living across the street from Wrigley Field? (Chicago, Addison: apartment, rental)

[chitowner123]

There is a new modern apartment building across the street from Wrigley on Addison between Clark and Sheffield. The units have very good soundproofing, so noise levels aren't a concern. But how would living in that area be? I understand it can get rowdy with a lot of drunk people. Can anyone who has spent a lot of time in that area or who lives nearby speak to what it's like living in that area and if it would be miserable or not really that bad? I appreciate any insight.

[Tenzo]

1) you will not be able to get in and out in a car or bus during game times.
2) High low level crime. Panhandling, public urination.
3) You wont want to eat out in local places.

Of course all this is not germane if you are in college

[DannFrankenstein]

Well, if you’re used to River North and the Gold Coast, it’s really only a bit rowdier than those places on weekends, I’d say. The crowds never made me miserable. It was always fun times. Probably walk to the Southport Brown Line on game days though. As a Cubs fan, I wouldn’t hesitate to live there

[GWoodle]

Originally Posted by chitowner123

There is a new modern apartment building across the street from Wrigley on Addison between Clark and Sheffield. The units have very good soundproofing, so noise levels aren't a concern. But how would living in that area be? I understand it can get rowdy with a lot of drunk people. Can anyone who has spent a lot of time in that area or who lives nearby speak to what it's like living in that area and if it would be miserable or not really that bad? I appreciate any insight.

As time goes on the Cubs keep adding on more evening/night games. The days of all day games are over. Will be a good test how good that soundproofing is.

[chitowner123]

Originally Posted by Tenzo

1) you will not be able to get in and out in a car or bus during game times.
2) High low level crime. Panhandling, public urination.
3) You wont want to eat out in local places.

Of course all this is not germane if you are in college

Haha well I'm definitely past college age. Are you saying I wouldn't want to eat at local places in general (the restaurants suck?) or just on game day?

Originally Posted by DannFrankenstein

Well, if you’re used to River North and the Gold Coast, it’s really only a bit rowdier than those places on weekends, I’d say. The crowds never made me miserable. It was always fun times. Probably walk to the Southport Brown Line on game days though. As a Cubs fan, I wouldn’t hesitate to live there

How would you feel about living there if you weren't a Cubs fan or just didn't care about baseball? lol

Originally Posted by GWoodle

As time goes on the Cubs keep adding on more evening/night games. The days of all day games are over. Will be a good test how good that soundproofing is.

Lolol sounds like a threat!

[ChiGuy2.5]

It's a great area with lots to do. The new public park outside of wrigley is very nice. They hold movie nights during the summer and it's a skating rink in the winter. The bars and restaurants nearby are actually quite good. I don't know what the other poster is trying to say but the options for food are amazing, I would love to live there for the food alone. My recommendations are Happy Camper for pizza, Big Star for Tacos, Old Crow for BBQ and Lowcountry for Seafood!

Not to mention the building you're talking about is a mall with a soon to open movie theater and other options of things to do like bowling, Arcade, shopping etc.

In addition, you're close to dispensary if that's your thing and of course bars, bars and more bars. One of my favorite bars of all time is Murphys Bleachers!

It's a great area, if you can withstand the noise. Despite the building being soundproofed, just know that there WILL be noise. But it's the city, what do you expect?

[chitowner123]

Originally Posted by ChiGuy2.5

It's a great area with lots to do. The new public park outside of wrigley is very nice. They hold movie nights during the summer and it's a skating rink in the winter. The bars and restaurants nearby are actually quite good. I don't know what the other poster is trying to say but the options for food are amazing, I would love to live there for the food alone. My recommendations are Happy Camper for pizza, Big Star for Tacos, Old Crow for BBQ and Lowcountry for Seafood!

Not to mention the building you're talking about is a mall with a soon to open movie theater and other options of things to do like bowling, Arcade, shopping etc.

In addition, you're close to dispensary if that's your thing and of course bars, bars and more bars. One of my favorite bars of all time is Murphys Bleachers!

It's a great area, if you can withstand the noise. Despite the building being soundproofed, just know that there WILL be noise. But it's the city, what do you expect?

You're actually doing a good job of selling me on the location! I think my biggest concern is not about the noise but rather the crowds and like how bad/wild things can get. Do people go crazy on all game days or just the weekends? Is it just a minor nuisance to have to deal with crowds and is it just for a block or two etc.? Trying to understand how bad living right there would be.

Regarding noise, here were some yelp comments:

"We overlook Wrigley and were worried about noise. Absolutely no issue"

"I was originally worried about the noise level in the building, given its location. However, I have never been bothered by the outside noise, even during the homestretch of the Cubs season."

So again I'm not too concerned about that aspect.

[Kmanshouse]

That spot is very 20s, and you are close, early 30s, so it might still fit you for awhile. But it's not a long term option if you are looking for that, IMHO.

Cub fans are pretty tame, generally. Mostly people who just want to drink with their friends. After the game there can be some beer muscle people though, looking to fight. But that's a minority group.

It's not the place to live if being near high-end or high-quality ethnic food is important to you, or if you want authentic bars. It's a touristy, party area, fun for the right type of person. I've heard it called the Florida of Chicago, and that sounds about right.

[chitowner123]

Originally Posted by Kmanshouse

That spot is very 20s, and you are close, early 30s, so it might still fit you for awhile. But it's not a long term option if you are looking for that, IMHO.

Cub fans are pretty tame, generally. Mostly people who just want to drink with their friends. After the game there can be some beer muscle people though, looking to fight. But that's a minority group.

It's not the place to live if being near high-end or high-quality ethnic food is important to you, or if you want authentic bars. It's a touristy, party area, fun for the right type of person. I've heard it called the Florida of Chicago, and that sounds about right.

Cool that helps! Doesn't sound miserable. And yeah, I'm fine with it not being a long term option. I'm just looking for a modern/new managed rental property (ideally with a pool) in Lakeview to see if I like living up there, and this is one of the few options.

[ChiGuy2.5]

Originally Posted by chitowner123

You're actually doing a good job of selling me on the location! I think my biggest concern is not about the noise but rather the crowds and like how bad/wild things can get. Do people go crazy on all game days or just the weekends? Is it just a minor nuisance to have to deal with crowds and is it just for a block or two etc.? Trying to understand how bad living right there would be.

Regarding noise, here were some yelp comments:

"We overlook Wrigley and were worried about noise. Absolutely no issue"

"I was originally worried about the noise level in the building, given its location. However, I have never been bothered by the outside noise, even during the homestretch of the Cubs season."

So again I'm not too concerned about that aspect.

I lived in the area for over 5 years from 25-30. Will you have a car? My biggest problem with being there on game days was that traffic was terrrrrrible. It was difficult to get around before or after the game. If you don't plan on driving, the foot traffic can be niussance but it wasn't a huge deal. I've never seen many issues on game days. Usually the worst you'll see is someone peeing in an alley or girls crying for whatever reason.

I would say the pros of being able to go watch the game with a bunch of rowdy fans outweighs any of the cons I experienced.