Apartment Buildings Chicago (lease, home, living)

[stephei2000]

Hi I have just moved into the city after living years in the inner suburbs. I have moved into a 4+1 building and the circulation in horrible and have been feeling bad to the point of moving. I was trying to live in something modern like in the suburbs but are the vintage buildings better. I was trying to avoid those but are these better kept buildings. Is there anything inbetween with air conditioning or updated features

[soulful]

There are highrise and some midrise buildings that have central a/c. However, a number of those have window or wall mounted units if the building is a bit older.

Personally, I love vintage buildings. The courtyard style with multiple entrances and I've lived in several. They do generally have window a/c units. Some have been rehabbed and have central a/c but those are harder to find.

I've never liked 4 plus 1 buildings. Apparently, they really sprouted up here in the late 60's or 70's due to the low cost. I just don't think they are nearly as well built as most vintage buildings.

[gomexico]

Originally Posted by stephei2000

Hi I have just moved into the city after living years in the inner suburbs. I have moved into a 4+1 building and the circulation in horrible and have been feeling bad to the point of moving. I was trying to live in something modern like in the suburbs but are the vintage buildings better. I was trying to avoid those but are these better kept buildings. Is there anything inbetween with air conditioning or updated features

Open a couple of windows, an inch or so each. Warm weather will be here soon, and you can keep your windows open when at home and circulation will increase. I'm supposing you signed a lease, and, therefore, may have little choice but to adjust to life in the city.