Ryan's place is a great old house with amazing rooms and vintage details that will transport you to a different era. The area is slightly sketchy in a couple of places, but nothing to worry about. It is very convenient and you will be Downtown in no time. If you are carrying a lot of luggage, you'd better get a cab (uber) from another station, no escalator nor lift to come down or go up.
Our room, Teal Room, was huge, very nicely decorated and clean. We even had a fireplace and a little sitting area.
The common areas are great. A very nice kitchen, living-room and a dining-room with a pool table.
The shared bathrooms when the house is full can be a bit of a challenge, but hey, this is an adventure and a different way of travelling. We've all shared with our brothers and sisters and fellow students at one time or another. :)
Ryan was very helpful and attentive and replied swiftly to all our questions.
I would totally recommend this place to any friends intending to visit Chicago and not wanting to stay right in the city center.