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Gimme Shelter: The Chicago Weekly’s annual guide to Hyde Park housing

By Sam Feldman

Spring is in the air. Soon birds will be building their nests, couples will canoodle in newly-green parks, and students sick of their dorms or their roommates will begin the hunt for a new (or first!) apartment in Hyde Park. The world-weary staff of the Weekly, who collectively have occupied at least 30 apartments,... »

Gimme Shelter: Chicago Weekly’s guide to Hyde Park housing

By Rose Schapiro

In the first part of this issue’s feature, we introduce some of the basics of apartment-hunting. Finding an apartment in Hyde Park can be a tumultuous journey, full of pitfalls and unexpected turns. The best way to suit up for apartment hunting season is to plan ahead and familiarize yourself with the options available.... »

Big Players: Hyde Park’s largest realtors

By Sam Feldman

In the second part of this issue’s feature, we profile the major real estate companies serving Hyde Park. »

Best of the Rest: Local landlords, high rises and more

By Sam Feldman

In the third part of this issue’s feature, we look at some larger apartment buildings and lesser-known realtors. »

The Stuff of Legends: Livin’ large at infamous undergraduate social haunts

By Rachel Reed

I can’t promise that either of these housing options will be available for you this fall—that’s your problem. But these two residences have a reputation for friendly, socially active students. Familiar to those whose friends inhabit them or have been to a to party there, but generally unknown territory to first-years, here are two... »

Where It’s @: @properties is turning South Side neighborhoods into hot spots. But is that a good thing?

By Katie Buitrago

The foyer of @properties’ Fulton Street office is canopied by an expansive, lush tree, reaching its branches over a bustle of young, pointy-shoed realtors who compliment each other on looking “very Lincoln Park” today. The tree grows up and out, bursting at the seams of its artificial confinements. Perhaps @’s choice of flora is... »