The apartment is located 11 minutes from Addison station on the blue line. So very easy to get to from O'hare airport. The neighborhood is quite boring. There are really no restaurants, cafes or shops of particular interest. There is a Kmart and CVS store about a ten minute walk away. You need to take the train to downtown (about 40 minutes including walk to station) or walk to Logan Square (25 minute walk). However it seems like a pretty safe neighborhood to me. I felt safe there.
The room is separated by two multi paned glass doors that do not close tightly to the livingroom. So privacy is a bit limited. But Tamiz didn't really spend time in the living room, so it didn't bother me.
I apartment seems quite old. Especially the kitchen to me is a bit too rustic. But I have to say that Tamiz keeps the place very clean so it didn't really bother me.
At least for me Tamiz didn't seem too interested in being social. It wasn't a problem or uncomfortable to me. Just surprising since I find most americans are very talkative and curious towards foreigners.
I can recommend Tamiz room if you are looking for a budget option in midtown Chicago.