If you want a safe experience of the real Chicago, stay in this vibrant neighborhood with good transportation on bus or train. If you drive, parking is available on the street, and you can usually find a place within a block or two. The apartment itself is very clean, with air conditioning for the summer, when I stayed. The shower could use a little more pressure, but that is par for the neighborhood. Check out the local art and the restaurants (5 Rabanitos, anything on 18th street and especially the Jumping Bean and the Juice House. Walk around day or night. My daughter lives around the corner.