Matthew Bahnson

  • Local Expert 228 points
  • Reviews 4
  • Questions 0
  • Answers 9
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Reviews

4/5 rating details
  • Neighborly Spirit 2/5
  • Safe & Sound 4/5
  • Clean & Green 3/5
  • Pest Free 4/5
  • Peace & Quiet 1/5
  • Eating Out 5/5
  • Nightlife 5/5
  • Parks & Recreation 4/5
  • Shopping Options 5/5
  • Gym & Fitness 5/5
  • Internet Access 5/5
  • Lack of Traffic 1/5
  • Parking 3/5
  • Cost of Living 1/5
  • Resale or Rental Value 5/5
  • Public Transport 5/5
  • Medical Facilities 5/5
  • Schools 3/5
  • Childcare 4/5
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"Streeterville"

Streeterville is part of the Near North Side from the Chicago River on the south, north to the lake, west to Michigan Ave and the Lake on the east. This area includes the Northwestern Memorial Hospital campus along with the associated medical facilities and physicians. But, has so much more to offer from world class hotels and restaurants to museums and theatres to some of the best shopping in the city. It can get congested with tourists, but always has something happening. Public transportation is good with many bus lines running down Michigan Ave and the Red Line not too far to the west.
Living in Streeterville offers easy access to everything the city has to offer, but does come at a price. Apartments and condos can be expensive even for small living areas. With excellent restaurants, shopping and entertainment at your doorstep you pay for the privilege.
Oak Street Beach and Millenium Park are outside of Streeterville, but offer outdoor space within a few blocks.
Pros
  • Lots to do
  • Exciting, with things always happening
  • Trendy and safe
Cons
  • Expensive living
  • It can get loud
  • Tends to be a lot of traffic
4/5 rating details
  • Neighborly Spirit 3/5
  • Safe & Sound 1/5
  • Clean & Green 2/5
  • Pest Free 3/5
  • Peace & Quiet 2/5
  • Eating Out 4/5
  • Nightlife 5/5
  • Parks & Recreation 5/5
  • Shopping Options 4/5
  • Gym & Fitness 4/5
  • Internet Access 5/5
  • Lack of Traffic 4/5
  • Parking 3/5
  • Cost of Living 5/5
  • Resale or Rental Value 3/5
  • Public Transport 5/5
  • Medical Facilities 3/5
  • Schools 3/5
  • Childcare 3/5
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"A diverse neighborhood with a little bit of everything and a lot of music"

Uptown is a very diverse neighborhood with several sub-neighborhoods with their own flavor. Take some time to explore different areas like Margate Park, Buena Park and Little Vietnam. Along with diverse neighbors you will find diverse restaurants like Demera (Etheopian), Bar on Buena (Pub Fare), Tank Noodle (Vietnamese), Furama (Dim Sum) and Magnolia Cafe (American Bistro). But Uptown may be best known for the music venues. A Chicago must visit is the world class jazz club, Green Mill Cocktail Lounge. Fare warning, DO NOT talk during the live music. Close by are two large venues Aragon Ballroom and Riviera Theatre.
The Red Line and Express Bus service to downtown make this a good neighborhood for commuters. The Montrose Harbor and Montrose Beach make lake and park access easy.
Pros
  • Diverse Restaurants
  • Great Beach/Park Access
  • diverse population
  • Great for music lovers
Cons
  • Loud
4/5 rating details
  • Neighborly Spirit 5/5
  • Safe & Sound 4/5
  • Clean & Green 4/5
  • Pest Free 4/5
  • Peace & Quiet 5/5
  • Eating Out 4/5
  • Nightlife 3/5
  • Parks & Recreation 4/5
  • Shopping Options 2/5
  • Gym & Fitness 3/5
  • Internet Access 5/5
  • Lack of Traffic 3/5
  • Parking 4/5
  • Cost of Living 5/5
  • Resale or Rental Value 4/5
  • Public Transport 5/5
  • Medical Facilities 3/5
  • Schools 3/5
  • Childcare 3/5
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"Friendly and Affordable with great options for entertainment and restaurants"

Rogers Park has many quite tree lined streets which lends itself to a home town feel. The Red Line connects Rogers Park to both downtown Chicago, and further south, and the Howard stop allows access to the Purple Line to Evanston. With new restaurants, bars and entertainment venues Rogers Park is evolving into an excellent place to live on the far north side of Chicago.
Pros
  • Restaurants
  • Public Transportation
  • Close to Evanston
  • Affordable
  • Beach access
  • Quiet
  • lots to do
  • Pretty good bars
Cons
  • Traffic can get heavy
  • Too far from downtown
4/5 rating details
  • Neighborly Spirit 4/5
  • Clean & Green 3/5
  • Pest Free 5/5
  • Peace & Quiet 4/5
  • Eating Out 5/5
  • Nightlife 4/5
  • Parks & Recreation 5/5
  • Shopping Options 5/5
  • Gym & Fitness 5/5
  • Internet Access 5/5
  • Lack of Traffic 4/5
  • Parking 4/5
  • Cost of Living 5/5
  • Resale or Rental Value 5/5
  • Public Transport 5/5
  • Medical Facilities 4/5
Just now

"Great Neighborhood for everything"

Close to the lake, excellent restaurants, theaters, music venues and much more, Edgewater is the place to be!
Pros
  • Friendly Neighbors
  • Proud Gay Community
  • safe
  • charming environment
  • plenty of shopping
Recommended for
  • Trendy & Stylish
  • Beach Lovers

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