Joe's place was extremely clean when we arrived. Check in was easy. This place is a great deal for the price. It's definitely that vintage Chicago apartment with some really nice modern touches. It can be a bit difficult to find parking in this neighborhood, but we could usually find something within 5 - 10 minutes of driving around a few blocks. If you plan on cooking A TON (like every meal) you might not have all the utensils you need, but there was a good selection of pots and pans, etc. Plus, this neighborhood has some of the best Indian and Middle Eastern food in the city, so I would definitely encourage you to check out the local restaurants.