I’m from Chicago. This was a staycation. I grew up on the south side but I’m familiar with the area. Zed’s place could be such a gem if the basic aesthetics were spruced up- fresh coat of paint, a real sweep and mop of the floor, a thorough wipe down and cleaning of the entire apartment from top to bottom. It felt more like I was staying in a desolate bachelor pad. Hiring a real cleaning service would be a great investment and give you a good start to renovating.