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- Business Center
- Central A/C
- Controlled Access
- Dishwasher
- Fitness Center
- Granite Countertops
- Hardwood Floors
- Laundry
- Microwave
- Parking Available
- Pet Friendly
- Stainless Steel Appliances
About this Location
Mariano’s
4 min walk
4 min walk
In a quiet
neighborhood
neighborhood
Lots of bars and
restaurants nearby
restaurants nearby
Lincoln Park
6 min walk
6 min walk
156/77 (bus) - 4 min
36 (bus) - 3 min
36 (bus) - 3 min
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Bathrooms
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Bath Tubs
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Bedrooms
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Walk-in Closets
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Building Related
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Elevators
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Convenience
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Business Center
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Included
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Basic Cable Included
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Heat Included
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Water Included
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Kitchen
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Garbage Disposal
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Luxury Cabinets
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Refrigerator
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Stove & Oven
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Living Room
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Ceiling Fans
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Hardwood Floors
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Large Windows
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Parking & Transportation
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Bike Storage
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Security & Maintenance
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24 Hour Emergency Maintenance
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Controlled Access
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Storage
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Additional Storage Available
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Overall rating 5.0/10, based on 2 renter reviews Write a review
9.0
Location
3.5
Amenities
6.5
Management
3.0
Value
5.5
Social
7.5
Safety
6
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515 W Briar Pl
Overall good. The maintenance man is only responsive through email, he will not answer his phone or return a call. There are minimal utilities/perks and they continuously try to raise the price. The walls are thin, which means you can hear people outside at all times and in the stairwell.
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Reviewed by
Working Professional
July 18, 2017
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1 bed / 1 bath
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Nice, but expensive for not much
It's nice and new looking inside, but it's a small 300 sq ft studio for nearly a grand, no utilities included. So it looks nice and location is good, management has been great, but it's far too expensive for far too small and cramped a space
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Jan. 13, 2016
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Studio / 1 bath
The Neighborhood
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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...
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 Near 515 W Briar
No parking is available at 515 W Briar, but there is parking nearby.
2960 N. Lake Shore Dr. - Valet
10 min
$225 / month
Hawthorne House Garage
15 min
$175 / month
Alley Entrance - 3730 N. Lake Shore Dr. Lot
24 min
$275 / 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
196 reviews
I'm technically at the intersection of Lakeview, Buena Park, and Wrigleyville so I feel like I get a mix of all three neighborhoods in my day to day. Buena Park is much more family oriented and a bit more affordable, but it is small so finding an apartment there is tricky. Lakeview is very good for young professionals and pets but is definitely pricier. Wrigleyville is even more expensive, but has good nightlife and restaurants. All three are super easy to access transit from and get to the Chicago campus.
I love how convenient the location is. There's a ton of great restaurants really close by, so many bus lines right around the corner or within a 5 minute walk, and Lincoln Park right across the street. My commute downtown is only 15 minutes and there's also a bus available to get to the brown and purple L trains. There's a Mariano's, Trader Joe's, and Target all within 10 minute walking distance so shopping is very convenient. I generally feel really safe walking in this area as the streets are busy and well lit.
Similar crowd (young professionals), close to the lake, parks nearby, safe, accessible grocery stores and shops and restaurants.
Quiet, very residential, mostly families because of the great CPS schools nearby
Lakeview is a great spot for young professionals and those looking for an active social life. The area comes alive in the summer with baseball games and is not far from beaches and great shopping and eating areas.
Lakeview has plenty of beautiful, tree-lined neighborhoods and a robust bar and restaurant scene. It is a destination neighborhood with tons of boutiques, Wrigley Field, and a welcoming environment. I chose to live here because I am gay and wanted to have very easy, direct access to the lakefront path for running and biking.
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.
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.