I would call this a larger hostel (compared to a few I have stayed at previously), and it is very well run by a smaller staff. There is daily cleaning that keeps all public areas (especially the bathrooms) clean. When there are maintenance issues, the staff is quick to rectify them.
There are many events held by this establishment at no charge to the guests which promote social interaction, which I consider a positive and a selling point (pub crawl, bar-b-que, movie night, etc).
I am not terribly fond of the Wrigleyville neighborhood, and the hostel is close to Wrigley Field, so some of the foot traffic and crowds could be an issue on game days. Even with my distaste for this area of Chicago (or maybe just baseball in general), I will always consider this location as my first choice for accommodations when I am in town.