it's a cozy and well equiped place. The (street) parking was easygoing, we always managed to park in front of the flat (this was in early Jan). cleaning was also great. The flat is a bit noisy as one can expect for a basement apartment on a busy avenue. The living room windows (facing the avenue) have a good temperature and sound isolation, this helps damp the sound. The heating system though might come across noisy to some of you. Cleaning was also great! I slept in the sofabed and it works well (as long as one deploys it properly). i would recommend this flat for your stay in Chicago!