The space:
Enjoy seamless living in this renovated building directly across the street from UIC and Rush. The building is fully loaded with amenities so you can live, work, and play all under one roof. And when you're ready to venture out, this convenient location provides quick access to cafes, restaurants, and bars on Taylor St as well as parks and grocery stores in walking distance for all your daily needs.
The apartment comfortably sleeps two with a queen bed and has flexible seating areas so you can work or relax at your convenience. The living room sofa may serve as an additional sleeping area, however please note it does not have a pull-out bed.
3D tour:
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Building amenities:
Fitness center, yoga studio, private work stations, conference room with printing, game room & lounge, shared outdoor pool (open Memorial Day to Labor Day), grilling stations, community walking path, vending machines, shared laundry room, Tide dry cleaning lockers, and Luxer package lockers
Apartment amenities:
Smart TV, self check-in, high-speed Wifi, memory foam mattress, dedicated workspace, dining table, and kitchen island with bar stool seating
Location:
- In walking distance: UIC, Rush, cafes, grocery stores, parks, and countless restaurants and bars
- 5 min. walk to the L stop on Polk St. The pink line provides direct access to West Loop, The Loop, and Pilsen
- 5 min. drive to West Loop and 8 min. drive to The Loop
Parking:
- Reserved parking is not included in this listing
- Metered street parking is available on Taylor St with 3-hour time limits
- Permitted street parking is available throughout the neighborhood but requires a city sticker, plus a designation for zone #5 added to the sticker. City sticker costs $95/year for standard passenger vehicles and adding a zone number costs $25/year. We will generate a rental lease for you to use in your application. The sticker will be mailed to the building and typically arrives in 1-2 weeks. More info is available here: ezbuy.chicityclerk.com/vehicle-stickers
- Daily parking stickers can be used in place of the annual permit. They are stocked in the supply closet and provided free of charge for up to two weeks
- The building offers reserved parking ($15/day or $200/month as of November 2024) in a secured 2-story structure with the bottom story covered and the top story uncovered. Upon request we can coordinate reserving a space and collect reimbursement from you. Monthly parking requires 30 days notice to cancel
Other things to note:
- The apartment has central air but the HVAC system is a two-pipe system which can only run heat or AC at any point in time. The system switches over to heat in the fall each year and switches to AC in the spring
Requirements:
1. Verify your identity by uploading a government-issued ID and selfie through our ID verification partner
2. Pay a $200 refundable security deposit. Deposit is payable online only and refund is issued after check-out assuming no damage, missing items, or broken House Rules. Refunds take 5-10 business days to appear on your statement
3. Complete rental agreement
4. Complete background screening (there is no credit check involved). Note: International background checks may require 7-30 days of lead time, please plan accordingly to avoid delays with check-in.
Fees:
- Service fees of up to 20% will apply if you choose to book through 3rd party sites like Airbnb
- A flat rate cleaning fee applies to each reservation
- We can accommodate a 1pm early check-in for a $20 fee. All requests are subject to availability
Discounts:
- Book directly on the Flexhome website to save up to 20%
1. Ages 21+ to book.
2. Authorized guests only, and no booking on behalf of others.
3. No parties, gatherings, or commercial uses.
4. No smoking of any kind anywhere on the premises including outdoor spaces ($150 fine will be assessed and additional fees for remediation may apply).
5. Quiet time after 10pm.
6. Guests must cover the cost to replace unreturned access devices such as keys, key cards, fobs, or parking passes.
7. Rental agreement required for all stays of 28+ days, all direct bookings, and otherwise at our sole discretion.
8. Guests take full responsibility for loss, injury, or damages that occur on the premises and its facilities.
*Booking a reservation constitutes an agreement to comply with the House Rules. Guests who violate these rules are liable for any associated damages, fees, or expenses and may be removed from the property without refund.
