MedDistrict Chic 1bed/1bath + Free Laundry

Near the intersection of Leavitt St & Jackson Blvd in Chicago 60612 Renovated 1bed/1bath private (not shared) apartment in the central Medical District area, minutes from downtown Chicago ~~ Additional $85 discount may be available if you choose to provide your own towels/bedding ~~ private entrance/private bath/private bedroom/private kitchen The 2nd fl of the building, previously 1 large apartment unit, has been converted to two separate 1bed/1bath units (this listing is for 1 of the units) The space A 1-time discount of $85 may be offered if you choose to bring your own towels and bedding. This is subject to availability, and if available needs to be confirmed during the booking process - please let us know if you'd want to take advantage of this offer. __We will still provide (per bed): mattress, mattress protector, 3 pillows, pillow protectors. __We will still provide: shower curtain liner, bath rug, dish towels, Welcome Box amenity kit (pictured) ____You would likely need to bring: bath towels, sheet set+pillowcases, blankets/comforter A few initial notes :) __Please tell us a bit about yourself and what brings you to town in your message to us ___Please review our listing details in full ____We highly encourage using laptop/computer version of Airbnb, instead of mobile, to view all details easier. If you're looking at our page, you're looking for a place to stay longer than a month... __That's a long time, and that's a big decision! ___We want our residents to have the correct expectations ahead of their smooth transition to Chicago :) We are a **monthly+ stay company only** __ We operate quite differently from other Airbnb hosts whose places you may have stayed...(particularly those hosts who do very short stays) ___We operate much more like property managers for a standard long-term apartment lease. ____We don't have an onsite management office or full time staff onsite, as this is a smaller building. _____We are most responsive 8a-4p Mon-Fri and will respond within 24hrs. Within 48hrs on weekends/holidays ______We manage several apartments across a few locations in Chicago, if the exact dates you’re viewing are unavailable, we can suggest other listings. @@Parking@@ Free street parking (unmetered) on Leavitt St. as well as the 4+ blocks north on the same street, all of which is residential and not zoned/metered on both sides of the street. We've found it to be generally available to get a spot within 1-2 blocks, if not directly in front of the building, unless arriving very late at night or on very busy weekends. Very close to public transportation as well if you are not bringing a vehicle, please see “Getting Around” section **As of Sept 2023 a Resident Permit is necessary to be displayed for street parking during United Center events. This is a free sticker that can be obtained same day at the 27th Ward office by showing proof of residency (Airbnb itinerary does suffice in our experience, supplemental lease can be provided upon request.) The sticker is free and the office is 1/2mi away near the intersection of Western Ave & Madison St. @@Parking@@ Newly renovated ~450 sq ft apartment, 1 bedroom + 1 bath. 2nd Floor (top floor) apartment in a renovated Chicago walkup building. __Apartment - key details__ • Onsite indoor garage potentially available - please confirm availability prior to booking if you require this (as there are more apartments than there are garage spaces) (smaller garage, only suitable if you can back into the space, only for cars & compact SUVs) • 1200Mbps Comcast Xfinity wifi (residential plan) • Free laundry facilities (not coin operated) provided for your use - machines are in the basement of the building, secured common building access • Zinus Sleep 8" Memory Foam Mattresses – Queen • 40" & 32” LED HDTVs: TCL Roku streaming enabled • Smart keypad locks for security & convenience • Central Heat • Cooling via two window A/C units, 1 in the living room & 1 in the bedroom ###Some quirks about the place, good and bad:### • For all intents and purposes, this is an "Entire Apartment" (private entrance, private bath, private bedroom, private kitchen.) The 2nd fl of the building, previously 1 large apartment unit, has been converted to two separate 1bed/1bath units (this listing is for 1 of the units) • We provide basics in the kitchen, but may not have specific things like a blender, a grater, etc. Everything pictured should be there for you, and we can offer more detail over message if you have questions. • Heating is controlled via a thermostat not located inside the apartment; during winter months this will be set to a comfortable temperature (within a required range), but please let us know if not, as we have remote access to change it. Supplemental space heater provided as well. A/C units’ thermostats are located within the unit. • During summer months, temperature is customizable, as the A/C units’ thermostats are located within the unit. A/C units also remain installed during colder months, in case the required range of the thermostat is too warm for your liking. • There is a small portion of a shared wall with the adjoining apartment on the same floor, which has been insulated & additional sound absorbing panels installed. With shared HVAC ductwork however, some sound transfer is possible thru the vents; since the insulation + sound panels install in 2021 we haven’t received resident complaints regarding noise, and transfer has seemed to have been minimal and manageable after that point. Guest access • As most residents stay for 2+ months, we likely have fewer reviews than others. Viewing all the pictures, descriptions, and reviews of this listing, as well as other Airbnb listings in the area, is a great way to familiarize yourself with the property, location, and living experience. • We will respond onsite when necessary, but we work best with those guests who are open to troubleshooting minor issues remotely over Airbnb message. We appreciate friendly guests who don't mind changing a light bulb or two or some batteries here and there :) • During the warmer season, we limit use of the “Cool” mode on the A/C units to only when residents are inside the apartment as they expend a lot of electricity (and cool down the place effectively within a few minutes when residents return). • Permission to enter – per standard Chicago ordinances, we will provide at least 24h notice if a staff member or tech needs to respond onsite to address something, except in case of emergency and/or unless you authorize someone to enter earlier -There is a chance that the owners will be transitioning this apartment to a long-term rental later this year, but it will not have any effect on canceling or shortening any reservation that is booked. For all dates that are booked, you will be able to stay in the apartment. It may require that showings for interested long-term tenants will need to be accommodated, and in those cases we will always provide at least 24h notice and a member of our maintenance team and/or leasing team will be accompanying the person viewing the apartment Other things to note Please note that the entire reservation amount is NOT due at the time of booking :) One month's rent is charged, and then the rest is charged by Airbnb in monthly installments. Please view Airbnb FAQ "How Do I Pay for My Long-Term Reservation" ###DISCOUNT REQUESTS### The question we receive the most: "Do you offer discounts for monthly stays?" The answer is yes :) The pricing you're seeing in the calendar and on your inquiry already considers that the guest would stay at least 1 month - as we are a monthly stay company only. Aside from the linens/bedding discount, we don’t have the ability to offer further discounts. We have to escalate it to our bosses (the owners) and wait for their response. They do not offer discounts, but they may “price match” to comparable listings if it’s apparent that our listing is considerably more expensive than others. For us to escalate your request to price-match, we need all of the below information: __links to 2 or more comparable Airbnb listings you are considering that are offering a lower price for the same dates __if the links get blocked, please provide the *complete listing title* so they can look it up that way. ___what brings you to Chicago, and names of all individuals that would be staying about the place ____details about yourself and other resident(s) that would help them feel you would be a good fit for the space. _____Mentioning the color yellow somewhere in your first message, to assure us that you read through the entire (lengthy!) description :) Our pricing is updated automatically and is designed to be below market rates, but it’s always worth a second look! We’re happy to start the process once we receive the above – thank you! __A note for remote workers/those planning to work from home: We *strongly* recommend having/bringing a hotspot, and/or an extender you can set to your own private network for only your work device. As noted, throughout this building are several 1200mbps plans (fastest available) by Comcast that most consider the most reliable in Chicagoland, but it is a residential (not business) plan. Inclement weather can cause temporary outages as well as Comcast area upgrades that can affect performance, over which we have no control. The apartments in this building’s wifi networks and supplementary mesh coverage enhancements were set up by a smart home consultant and designed to be the optimal setup and capable of high bandwidth usage, but ultimately we are at the mercy of the provider, and want to ensure we are managing expectations of our incoming residents who may depend on 100% uninterrupted service. The owners of this apartment building invested a significant amount of time, money, and resources into a complete renovation in the summer of 2018. That said, the building is over 40 years old and, though greatly cared for, shows its age in some places. Plumbing is a mix of old & new, so only toilet paper can be flushed (no baby wipes, etc. even if it states on the pkg that they're flushable). Expect to find some loving wear, quaint aging and minor quirks that you might not find in a brand new high-rise :) ##PAYMENTS## Please view Airbnb FAQ "How Do I Pay for My Long-Term Reservation" We rely on Airbnb for all payment processing. We have limited visibility into guests’ scheduled payments and amounts; Airbnb typically shows us only our payout amount and payout date, which are different from your scheduled dates and amounts. For scheduled monthly payments (that typically occur starting 20 days after reservation start date), a $125 additional late fee will be assessed for any payment issues that are not resolved within 12 hours of us notifying you. Sending us proof of payment that you resolved the missed payment, via a screenshot of a receipt sent to us via email or Airbnb message, is required to not have the fee assessed. We expect guests to familiarize themselves with the Airbnb payment procedures, plan for the charges ahead of time, and ensure that their payment method is up to date and has funds available prior to being charged for payments beyond the initial booking payment. An additional $75 per day fee will be assessed for each subsequent day that the payment issue is not resolved, unless/until the reservation is canceled. The same $125 initial fee/$75 per additional day fee will be assessed in the case of payment issues that may result from reservation date changes. To check when you’ll be charged for upcoming payments: please follow the steps outlined in the last few pictures of the listing. We would appreciate a screenshot of this page for our records and to send you payment reminders if you wish.