River North vs Logan Square apartments: my winter comparison

I looked at two apartments in December, one in River North for $1800 and one in Logan Square for $1350. The River North place had a gym and doorman but the train noise was constant, even on the 8th floor. Logan Square was quieter, had a bigger kitchen, and I could walk to three grocery stores. The extra $450 a month wasn't worth it for me since I work from home and need quiet. Has anyone else found that neighborhoods feel totally different depending on the season you tour them?

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shane65514d ago

Did you see that article about how noise transfers differently in cold weather vs summer?

irismartinez14d ago

I toured a place in Lakeview last February and the heat was broken, so I couldn't tell if it was just cold or actually drafty. The landlord kept saying it would get fixed but I walked away because the whole vibe felt off in that freezing weather. It really does change how you see a place depending on what season you visit.