4321 N Tripp Ave Apartments

Functional - no real complaints but not exactly what I want at the moment. I don't particularly like living in buildings owned by management companies.

Fair- nice building in a safe neighborhood with numerous commuting options, which is key as I work in the city and north/western suburbs on alternate days. Unit renovations were also very nice. What do you like most: Overall while I do not live in the most ""desirable"" Chicago neighborhood if measured by trendiness, nightlife, or amenities, I enjoy Old Irving Park due to its great highway and CTA location (right by I-90/94 split and blue line), which equals an easy commute to downtown and O'Hare. Parking is also hassle free in comparison to lakefront neighborhoods. While I wish the neighborhood had more restaurants, bars, attractions, I'm not far from hotspots such as Wicker Park and Lincoln Square/Ravenswood. Most importantly the neighborhood is safe and quiet. With regards to my apartment, the unit is recently renovated and when repairs are needed, they are generally timely. What do you like least: Even though the building was recently gutted just a few years ago, there have been numerous issues with the heat, washer/dryer, plumbing. Management is also sometimes challenging to deal with if questions on rent changes are brought up, especially since there is no direct landlord in the building (property management owns about 5-10 buildings in the Northwest side of the city).