The studio has an excellent location. Very close to public transport, the blue line we used every day, takes you to downtown quickly. The airport is close as well, so the airplane noise can be a bit disturbing during the night specially if you live the windows open. The neighbourhood is pleasent, and seems to be safe. There wasn't any problem during our week stay. But we never went out at night as we were with a child. Near there is a nice park with a playground we used with our 6 years old son. It was a good spring brake in Chicago.