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Lakeview, 541 W Briar Pl | Chicago
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  •  Additional Storage Available
  •  Air Conditioning
  •  Building Laundry Room
  •  Cat friendly
  •  Doorman Building
  •  Elevators
  •  Fitness Center
  •  Granite Countertops
  •  Hardwood Floors
  •  Stainless Steel Appliances
  •  Surface Parking Lot

User Rating

6.0
Average
2 Reviews

About this Location

Mariano’s
4 min walk
Lots of bars and
restaurants nearby
156/77 (bus) - 4 min
36 (bus) - 3 min
Lincoln Park
6 min walk

Pricing 

Studio, 1 Bath
$885+
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath
$1,340+

  • Building Related

    •  Elevators

  • Kitchen

    •  Dishwasher
    •  Microwave
    •  Refrigerator
    •  Stove & Oven

  • Laundry

    •  Building Laundry Room

  • Living Room

    •  Air Conditioning
    •  Hardwood Floors

  • Parking & Transportation

    •  Surface Parking Lot

  • Pet Terms & Amenities

    •  Cat friendly

  • Storage

    •  Additional Storage Available
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Overall rating 6.0/10, based on 2 renter reviews Write a review

8.0
Location
3.0
Amenities
7.0
Management
4.5
Value
3.5
Social
6.5
Safety
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Great location but could use a face lift

I just moved to Chicago 3 months ago and found my apartment in an online search. Although management has been great, the elevator is often out of service, uncovered parking is over priced, and my heat-controlled apartment is always way too hot! I am happy with the way management has handled the issues i have faced so far as a tenant, but think the building needs a remodel (probably like most older buildings in the area). I will say that the location is great -- I could not be closer to restaurants and coffee shops... and the lake!

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  • 1 bed / 1 bath
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Good location

When apartment hunting, this apartment was one of my favorite due to the location, large windows overlooking the street, and its spacious floor plan. Unfortunately, after moving in, we have been frustrated with a number of issues and will likely move out as soon as the lease has ended. Management has been great, but this apartment is not for us.

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  • Couple
  • 1 bed / 1 bath

The Neighborhood

Signature Spots

dining 22 Recs

Crisp
Chicken Hut
Zachi Express
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grocery 2 Recs

Mariano’s
Walmart Supercenter
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convenience 1 Rec

CVS Pharmacy
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fitness 30 Recs

Lakeview Athletic Club
UFC Gym
Fitness 19
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parks 3 Recs

Chicago Lakefront Path
Dog Beach at Belmont Harbor
Margaret Donahue Park
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coffee 11 Recs

Intelligentsia Coffee
Argo Tea
Paciugo Gelato & Caffe
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About Lakeview

A massive and lively neighborhood, Lakeview offers great shopping, tasty dining options, celebrated pubs and bars, and a host of other entertainment options including live music, comedy shows, and exciting street festivals. Take an excursion to Krista K Boutique for tasteful brands and the latest fa...
Clean
Lively
Easy Commute
Unsafe At Times
Fun Neighborhood
Proximity To Lake
Diverse Population
Median rents in Lakeview
Studio
$
1,250
1 Bedroom
$
1,600
2 Bedroom
$
2,300

Getting around Lakeview

156/77 (bus)

4 min

36 (bus)

3 min

135/146 (bus)

8 min

22 (bus)

8 min

Parking at 541 W Briar Pl

Surface Parking Lot

Parking Near 541 W Briar Pl

2960 N. Lake Shore Dr. - Valet

10 min
$225 / month

Hawthorne House Garage

14 min
$175 / month

The Pierre Garage - Valet

35 min
$130 / month
Parking rates are for informational purposes only and may vary — for most up to date pricing, please reach out to the garage directly.

Lakeview Reviews

176 reviews
Reviewed by Feinberg Med Student living at 908 W Roscoe st, apt 3
I mostly chose to live in Lakeview because I wanted to be walking distance from the Synagogues. But I really love the area. It's definitely city, but there's still some grass/trees. The main areas are exciting and alive, but the side streets are still pretty quiet. It really has character, and it's got both Wrigleyville for the sports bar scene and the whole Northalsted (previously known as boystown) scene as well. Much more bang for your buck than a streeterville apartment. Depending on where exactly you live you'd either take the train or the bus to streeterville, but either way your commute is probably 30-40 minutes, which isn't so bad. Unless you have a car, in which case your commute is more like 10-15 minutes
Reviewed by UChicago Law Student living at 3130 N Lake Shore Drive
With COVID, I haven't been out much but I love Lakeview's access to the lake front and restaurants. Unlike Woodlawn, where I used to live, there are plenty of grocery stores within walking distance (10 minutes or less). In the fall and spring, I can also bike down the lake front path to school, which is a really pretty and relaxed way to commute.
Reviewed by Feinberg Med Student living at 3550 Lake Shore
Lake view is an excellent neighborhood to be a young professional. Easy access to downtown if you work there, yet has the neighborhood feel that separates work from home.
Reviewed by Feinberg Med Student living at 2850 N Sheridan Rd
Quieter / more family oriented neighborhood but still with plenty of bars/restaurants in walking distance.
Reviewed by Feinberg Med Student living at 3033 N Sheridan Rd
Great place to live and easy commute to Streeterville. Lots of green space, restaurants, and safe.
Reviewed by UChicago Law Student living at 3600 Lake Shore
My wife and I couldn't imagine living in any neighborhood other than Lakeview.
Reviewed by Local Resident living at The Van Der Rohe Apartments
The main reason we moved here was the neighborhood. Broadway, Clark, Diversey and Belmont are all within walking distance and offer all of the shops, restaurants, bars and grocery stores you could need. It really is in a prime, unbeatable location. Not to mention it's a block from Lake Michigan and walking distance to Lincoln Park and a short bike ride from Montrose Beach.
Reviewed by Working Professional living at Elaine Place
My street and neighborhood are usually fairly quiet. Sundays seem to be the going out day in the neighborhood but it isn't disruptive to my every day life. Overall it seems like a very safe area and being a young woman living alone, that is very important. Would definitely recommend to friends and family.

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