The Parc Chestnut Condiminium Association

Great area, great building, and great staff. Very convenient, next to brown line and red line trains. Restaurants, bars, and some small boutique stores around the area.

I’ve lived here for a few weeks now (renting), and my overall impressions are positive so far.
Pros:
–Gym in the building with plenty of machines
–VERY pet-​friendly, there are dogs here of all sizes
–Business center in the building with computers (slower, but functional) and free wireless
−24÷7 security guards
–In-​unit washer/​dryer
–A block away from the Chicago/​Franklin stop on the Brown Line, Walgreens, and Starbucks
–VERY friendly residents, many of which seem to be male, handsome and single
–The unit I’m renting is very homey, with a fireplace, hardwood floors and granite counter tops; but also has an industrial feel with the ceiling/​lighting
–Location-​wise, just hop on the 66 bus toward Navy Pier, and you’re right at Water Tower Place, Michigan Ave., etc (essentially a shopper’s heaven) in just 10 minutes, which is probably my favorite aspect!
Cons:
–This seems to be in an area of town that’s still in the development phase, meaning it doesn’t feel as safe as, say, Lincoln Park or Lakeview
–Along those lines, there’s a methadone clinic right next to the Starbucks, meaning you frequently get a lot of people walking inside the store and begging you for money
–For those of you who are rush hour commuters like me, you’re at kind of a crappy El stop, because by the time it gets to you, the cars are already completely full
–The closest affordable grocery store, Jewel, is a 15 minute walk away and not in the safest area. Whole Foods is a 10 minute walk, and Trader Joe’s is just a bit further.
Lastly, I guess this depends on your perspective, but to me, it’s a negative that this place isn’t within reasonable walking distance of any really social bars, restaurants, bookstores, coffee houses, etc. That’s something I miss about my old place in Evanston. But hey, if you like the quiet, this would probably be a perfect area for you.
Despite the few cons of the location, I really can’t justify giving the condo building itself less than 4 stars. It’s a great place to live — lots of social people and great aesthetics — but just be aware of the fact that it’s not in a really vibrant location. (My next place will probably be in Old Town or Lincoln Park.)