Perks of Living in a Chicago Brownstone Apartment vs. High-rises?! & WHAT TO EXPECT
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- Опубликовано: 14 июн 2024
- Hello! In this video, I dig into the pros and cons of living in Chicago’s older apartment buildings because I have lived in them for many years. They are differently quirky and may not be for everybody but they are a true signature style of the city that sits amongst all the towering skyscrapers that continue to pop up. Here's what you may expect.
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1:18 Pros
6:38 Cons
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Lived in an building in Woodlawn that was built in the 1800's. Radiators, clawfoot tub, big heavy doors. Loved that place
Older buildings with private or small company owners can be great. Lived in a courtyard building owned by two brothers for 13 years before I bought my own old building. The brothers were very responsive to big maintenance issues, minimal rent increases especially for long-time reliable tenants. Another building I was in prior had terrible management (hired by huge real estate company) and all-in-all just a horrific experience. Just saying.
That's awesome! It really does depend on the owners themselves. I keep ending up in weird situations lol. Sounds like you had some good ones🙌.
My big sister lived in one of those old buildings on 43rd & King Drive it was HUGE 3 bdrm 2 baths kitchen, balcony, large dining room, fireplace large living room, lots of built ins, long hallway and her rent was 600 dollars that was about 20 years ago.
I live in a 2 bed 1 bath, same description for $750. They are harder to find but still out there. Thinking of making a apt tour soon.
I live in a converted municipal building that was originally constructed in like 1908. I love, love, love the quirky details the conversion architects left or designed around, like a grand iron staircase in the lobby, mosaic floors in the public spaces, each floor has a large sitting area, or lobby, with the apartments off little halls going in different directions, some apartments are two stories, one uses the original clock tower from the building as a bedroom! Most of your "cons" are true too though.
Can't beat that character! Sounds lovely
I'll always choose an older building over the modern ones any day! Love the free radiator heating and the little character quirks. I've been lucky all the leasing companies I've rented from were generous with the heat. I don't feel the need for central AC even though I'm from the south. I like the heat and I'll turn on my window unit at night when it's time to sleep. I've lived in all older buildings and hope to continue to do so. I cat sit on the side and love seeing the quirks in other older buildings through the course of my work.
I once cat sat for someone in a newer building (built in like 2018/2019-I saw it being built) and I could legit hear their neighbors conversation through the wall. I've yet to discover that in older buildings. Not saying it doesn't happen but it hasn't been my experience. Chicago is so blessed to have such a variety in our housing options and the architecture.
Loved reading your story. I feel the same way.
Lucky you the landlords are generous with the heat, mine are still up and down😅. Now that the weather is getting better I just use fans to keep my place cool cause I'm closer the lake so it's windy.
Chicago does have so much variety!
Also Cat sitting sounds like the coolest thing ever!
@@chismprismThank you for reading. 🥰I'm by the lake as well. It's the best!😺
I'm moving now into a modern style apartment from a classic older apartment and while I obviously haven't lived in this new place for very long, I think I prefer it. It has central AC, everything in general is more clean and modern (including all of the appliances, like the in unit washer dryer!), and the color scheme is nicer -- god I hated those orange/brown cabinets. Plus my old apartment was so long: it's much nicer not having to walk a marathon just to get the kitchen when I want a midnight snack!
I totally understand. Ideally the place could be up to date, clean and have character. My dream spot is those iconic old Chicago loft buildings with modern features 😍
Great video! Super informative! Thanks for sharing and that plum look is gorgeous on you!!
Thank you so much! Glad it was helpful for you. I gotta go back to that color in the future 😅
It the depends on the area too. Cause you could be in Hyde Park brownstone 800- 1500 studio to 1bed no laundry in unit or Wrigleyville 1250-2500 studio-2bed with laundry in unit brownstone. With Chicago it’s depends on the area and your budget.
100%
I live in a chicago suburb and we got a notification that they are finally updating the neighbors lead pipes. I purchased this house over a decade ago so this is great news. But we will still use our filters
Thats huge! Right on. "But we will still use our filters"😂😂😂
Great video girl!! I just moved into a brownstone after being torn over new vs old. The crown molding, built in fire place
Yass gotta love the craftmanship🤌🏾
Girl you got that eyeliner together okay I hear you on the video but that eyeliner is on point😅😊
😂😂😂 lol thank you
The temperature issue really depends on maintenance & upkeep
It can but all the older radiator buildings I've lived in, never let me control the heat so it wasn't the best. 😪😭
Makeup is eating deownnn❤️Where do you look for older apartment buildings with the original interior?
Thanks love💕. I love Zillow and don't sleep on Facebook Marketplace. There's a lot of listings and sublets on there of great places that may get overlooked
You're also gonna want to look at the outer ring of neighborhoods from downtown. Places with fewer skyscrapers/newly constructed builds
the water in general here is gross, it doesn't matter the age of the building, it has to do with the municipal pipes, so the ones outside of the building too. Blame Daley!
😆very true. Good point
What type of 3D printer do you have?
I have an Ender 3. Pretty basic but gets the job done for small tasks
This was Hilarious! "Don't drink the tap water!" Lead pipes, aaagh! People were drinking out of those faucets with lead pipes ever since these cool buildings were built! Why didn't THEY get sick??? Simple! They RAN the water every morning before drinking it!!! Didn't your mom teach you that??? I never expected my landlords to "fix" broken lightbulbs. I changed them myself. A broken doorknob? Cancha fix it yourself??? If I had a hold somewhere I'd fix it myself. NO WAY would I ever allow a rat to get inside of my place because I was WAITING ON someone else! If there's deferred maintenance in the building these days you can bet it's because the landlords can't afford to keep up with the knuckleheads that rent from them. I've been on both sides, a renter AND a landlord and in Chicago unless you're a conglomerate it doesn't PAY to be a landlord. Too many lazy, dishonest, disrespectful tenants who tear up your place.
You're much more handy then I my friend 😂
Walk in closets aren’t a thing in older buildings.
Yeah your right. Usually those closets are tiny🥲. The place I have now has a decent closet but it ain't no walk in lol
Living in a high rise is for chumps
🤣🤣🤣Its definitely not for everyone