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Originally Posted by the urban politician
On a related note, I own 2 rental properties that have the L running directly behind them.
One of them is separated by a decent sized yard, so that one hasn't been a problem.
The other one is on N Bissell in the Ranch Triangle area of Lincoln Park and has the L running literally right out the rear window.
Despite being a kick ass apartment, I have often had difficulty getting the top floor apartment rented. My leasing agent tells me that countless prospects love the apartment until they get to the bedroom next to the L. Then they stop, stare out the window, and watch the L go by over and over again.
Afterwards, they leave and never call her back!  |
Living next to an elevated train is a dealbreaker for me. When I first moved to NYC I rented a room in an apartment for a few months that was next to an elevated train. If I was in my room on the phone when the train passed I would have to pause the conversation because I couldn't hear anything. Never again.