Looking to move in the Tri-Taylor area (Chicago: rental, condo)

[averilln]

I just moved up to chicago and looking for a place of my own. I went through a housing service and he showed me a place on the 2400 block of West Polk Street. I was wondering about the neighborhood and if you guys had any information on it. I didn't seem like the nicest of neighborhoods but it didn't seem too bad.

[long101]

It all depends what you are looking for. I use to live at Racine and Taylor and was looking for places close to Western just cuz its so much cheaper. Its all give and take. Theres not a whole lot to do over there, but you are right next to the blue line. I wouldnt rent more then a block west of Western and no further then Harrison to the North. If you can stay a block or two East of Western that would be ideal

[tonythetuna]

Originally Posted by averilln

I didn't seem like the nicest of neighborhoods but it didn't seem too bad.

Are you a woman? If so, I would have to say no way to moving there.

[westsideJ]

Hello. I know this post is a week old, but in case you are still undecided...here are my two cents. I agree with long101 as to only one block west of Western, which would include 2400 Polk. I live in the area and it's generally fine. However, trust your gut. It is really 'block to block' when you get in that area. I know that Polk is decent. You may have decent luck finding a great condo rental on Harrison, even to 2500w which I would suggest if you are single and planning on using the CTA late at night. Keep in mind that those who tell you to 'stay east of such and such a street' are forgetting that the riff raff from west of such suggestion do not stay in one place all day. They wander around...even to the 'good side' of the street.

[Rachet301]

Hello,

I see that your post is from early March so hopefully, you've already gotten settled! I currently live in this neighborhood off of Western and Armitage. I think it sometimes gets a bad rap. There are based businesses and neighbors with a strong community. We actually will be listing our 2 bed, 2 bath condo next week because we need a larger place for our family. It's the perfect condo and building for a single, or newly married couple. We've been very happy here and our place is amazing, with views of the skyline. We're pricing it way below asking price so if interested in checking it out, send me a note. And welcome to Chicago!!

[ole69]

Western and Armitage is nothing like where they're talking about. It is much, much safer. You're talking about 2 entirely different neighborhoods.

[Brian45919]

Originally Posted by tonythetuna

Are you a woman? If so, I would have to say no way to moving there.

Don't listen to these types of comments. This is a fine place to live. The neighborhood has changed dramatically in the last 10 years and will continue to gentrify. Just remember living in any neighborhood in Chicago, always be aware of your surroundings. FYI, Lots of restaurants and places to eat starting on Taylor at Western Ave going east. All of this is within walking distance from 2400 Polk.