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I just found Park Lane Villas in the apartment guide and they look great. I will be checking this place out sometime this week. Can you think of any other places similar to this around the Shaker area? If I had to choose to live between Shaker/ University and any other part of town, I would prefer the Shaker area because I do groceries at Whole Foods, watch movies at Cedar Lee Theater and go for meetings every fri at Case. So for me, the best possible option would be if I could find a modern apt around the shaker/university area. The only reason I started my search at Lakewood is because I felt they would have newer apts since there are so many tall apt complexes out there. But after checking them out I found out that they are all 80s and older. Otherwise I like Shaker neighborhood more.

Walking around University Circle and Shaker Heights in this cold is really not an option. I have a friend that lives in Shaker Heights and she said she shopped around quite a bit before deciding on the place she lives at. She told me that there arent any newer apts in that side of the town, so I think its safe to take her word on this. You are right about beachwood though, I checked it out and I wouldnt want to live there. There isnt much besides the mall.

No I looked at their respective sections in the Apartment Guide. What would you suggest?

Beachwood is on the opposite side of town and far away from the airport and good public transportation. Not very fun for singles. Many of those apartments "look" nice on the outside but are very 80s on the inside. Have you looked at Shaker Square, Ohio City, AsiaTown, University Circle, Detriot-Shoreway or Tremont? I could not find any new apt complexes in these areas.

Brussels is fun. Its very urban as in they dont have suburban areas. The entire city is full of apartment complexes. They dont speak english there though, so I gotta work on my french. I am looking for modern apts with dishwasher, dryer, washer, central ac/heating and modern amenities. I like the idea of living close to the train station. I could save quite a bit on cab money going to the airport. I moved into downtown because I wanted to be in a happening place and I think I have been happy with it so far. But with my travel and work situtation I feel I now need to move into a more relaxed environment and not pay so much for parking. I am looking at Goldberg Companies that I saw in Apartment Guide. They own the Four Seasons and the Hamptons apt opposite Beachwood Mall. Something like that would be a good fit. I am also looking into the Islander. They look like a fit too.

My work situation has changed. I will now be splitting my time between Brussels, Belgium and Cleveland, OH for the rest of the year. So I would be staying a week or two in cleveland and the rest in Brussels. I feel if I move out of downtown I could save on parking ($125/month) and rent ($700). Plus with me been gone for most of the time, I dont really need to be living in downtown as such. One place I really liked in downtown was the Bingham but felt it was too expensive - parking is $160 and rent is around $800. I am 25 and male. I didnt like any that I have seen so far in Lakewood because they were all old (12000 Edgewater, Shoreham, Marine West). I guess the neighborhood isnt going to be my biggest priority now.

I currently live off 9th street and prospect and am looking to move out of downtown. I am looking for a one bedroom apt around the $700-$800 range in a newer apt complex or recently renovated one. I have so far looked at Shoreham, Castlewood in Lakewood and Hamilton House in Mayfield Heights and did not like any of them mainly because the apts seemed older. Lakewood seemed like a nice place though. My office is in Brecksville. Can anyone recommend some places to check out. Thank you.

I think I will try the Ohio City Dry Cleaners out later during the day. They are $4.00 for pants and $1.75 for shirts. Thats a lot reasonably plus they are a short ride from where I live in downtown.

Can I ask you what sense it is to drive 5-15 miles each way to "save" a couple of dollars on dry cleaning? Doesn't sound like you're really saving anything. I usually have around 10 items each month for dry cleaning. So if there is a difference of 3 bucks per item, then I am saving quite a bit of change.

Well I dont mind driving a little far off. Parma, Mayfield, Cleveland heights as long as I dont have to pay the exhorbitant $5.99 price for my dry cleaning.

Margo is not on 2nd street. Do you know where exactly this dry cleaning place is. I could go and check it out tomorrow.

I live in downtown. Opp Winking Lizard. I have tried Avon and Margo.

Why is dry cleaning so expensive in Cleveland. Everyone I have called is charging $5.99 for dry cleaning pants. Back in NJ it was $1.00 flat rate for shirts and pants. Does any one know of any cheap dry cleaners. The other thing is, Why are the roads in Cleveland so bad? Everywhere you drive the roads are broken and beat up.

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Hi I drove into Cleveland on 29th July and stayed at the Wyndham for 3 days. As told, Euclid street was all torn apart and all stores closed down. The drive to Lubrizol in Brecksville is not bad at all. Highway 77 is pretty clear in the mornings since its in the opposite direction of traffic. I got pulled over in the Brecksville township for driving at 30mph in a 25mph the very first morning to work. I wanted to tell the cop 'Dude, you gotta be kidding me'!! Instead I kept my mouth shut and told him I was new to town and thought the speed limit was 35 mph (which it was a 50 meters away from where I got pulled over). So he let me go without a ticket. Wheww!!! . Then I looked at a couple places to stay, one in cleveland heights, the other at Statler farms apt in downtown but nothing worked out. I couldnt find an apt in the first 3 days and my hotel reservation was to expire. So I moved to Hyatt Place in Independence for the next four days. My company provides me with only a week of paid hotel accomodation and after that I have to look after myself. So I needed to find a place soon. And this been my first job I couldnt afford to be spending money on even a motel. I kept making calls for roomates, sublets, apt housing companies but either people did not pick up their phones, or didnt have the time to show the place or wanted someone joining in a month from now. But during my housing search, I met some interesting characters. Like this one place where 4 other men in their 40s & 50s lived together and all of them bums. So I couldnt find any place in the next four days either and was looking into the possibility of staying in the Standford hostel near sleepy hollow golf course for $17/day. But at the very last minute I found this lady that was willing to let me stay for 2 weeks at her house next to Alladins eatery in cleveland heights. So I stayed there one night, and the very next I found an apt in downtown between Prospect & 9st and thats where I have been staying. Its a great place, clean, I always find parking near the apt and in the middle of everything. So far I have been enjoying Cleveland. I love eating at Alladins bakery, their cheese pies and pitzas are so goood. Already been to Winking lizard tavern and shooters. Still looking for some grocery stores and clothing shops like B Rep and Gap, Havent seen them around. So thats the story of my move into Cleveland. Any thoughts on downtown living? Unsafe areas? Places to eat? shop? Thanks guys for all your help.

Hi Folks So I will be moving into the Wyndham Cleveland Hotel Playhouse Square on Sun. I have until Wed to find an apt. This is a nice area isnt it? Does anyone know of cheap parking close by. They are gonna charge me $22 per night for valet parking.

Hi Folks Well my situation has completely changed now. I will be driving into Cleveland and will have a car to get to work. So I no longer need to find a place thats close to public transport. Infact I am thinking perhaps downtown may not be such a good idea cos of the high parking rates. Where do the young 21 - 25 yr old professionals live in Cleveland? I need to look for a neighborhood that has low crime, is not too far from Brecksville and is hip and happening. Any ideas?

what if i bring my car to cleveland. Is there parking in the downtown area? Is it safe to park on the street. I have yet to find a place to stay so I am thinking of moving into a hotel for the first week or so. Any cheap hotels in downtown? I was looking at Intercontinental for $130 and Hamptons for $120.

Does anyone know much about the Statler Arms Apts. I am looking to perhaps move in there. Do they have any kind of furniture in the rooms or we have to get it all including beds ?

My start date has been moved to 30th of this month. It was originally this coming Mon. So that gives me enough time to look for an apt now. I was wondering if there were any cheap motels or hostels that I could stay in so that would give me an opportunity to actually visit the apts prior to moving in. Any ideas? And by cheap I mean less than 50 bucks.

I have been looking at the East 4th street apts and they look really nice to me. Plus like you said MayDay the commute is not so bad if its less than an hr. At my present job I used to drive 55 miles away to work :cry: and with gas at $3.20 thats a load of money to blow into the atmosphere. Any sources to find a roommate specially for the east 4th street area. I tried to look on craigslist but didnt really find anyone. I would prefer living with someone initially at least, since I am new to the city. All by myself would be such a bore. Also how do I look into carpooling? Ask people at work or perhaps a website you know ? Thanks a lot for your help folks MyTwoSense MayDay FrqntFlyr. I am gonna spend the rest of the weekend researching Cleveland. Looking forward to moving to your city.

Yeah they acquired Noveon. I dont know much about either of these companies except that they manufacture lubricants and they are big in size. MayDay, thank you so much for the info on cricket in cleveland. I will surely look into joining a team as soon as I settle down. I was worried I would have to quit playing for a while cos Cleveland might not have a cricketing scene but from the looks of it, there is a lot of action going on there. The east 4th street area looks very nice on their website. How long would the commute be to work from there? Also what neighborhood is this or is it downtown?

That sounds just about fine. It takes me to Cuyahoga Heights above 480 and besides 77

If you could answer the following, we can better help you determine what locations to further research: – Married or Single? Single – Male or Female? Male – Do you have children or are you thinking about having some in the future? No Children – Do you prefer: downtown living, urban city neighborhoods, older suburbs or cul-de-sac sprawling burbs? I prefer happening and lively areas so I would say downtown or urban – What's your age range? 20s, 30s or 40s 20s – how much would you like to spend housing? Rental? Purchase a condo? Purchase a townhome? Purchase a detached house? I am looking for rental anything from 500 to 800 is fine – what kind of extra curricular activities do you enjoy in your downtime/afterhours/weekends? Soccer, Cricket (ever heard of it) watch tv museums parks hang out with friends – What city and neighborhood are you currently living in? I am currently in south nj in a sprawling suburban family oriented area with not much going on My biggest priority is access to public transport as I dont have a car and cant afford one. Also I am not sure if this is in Brecksville or Cleveland but that is the address of the place. Does any one know about Lubrizol? They are a major company based in Cleveland, I will be joining them

I am moving to Cleveland next week and am looking for a place to stay as in an apt. My work location is in Brecksville http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=9911+Brecksville+Road+cleveland+ohio&sll=41.420075,-81.651249&sspn=0.057154,0.11673&ie=UTF8&ll=41.41861,-81.64155&spn=0.914491,1.867676&z=9&om=1 What is most important to me is that I be able to get to work via public transport as I dont have a car. What areas should I be looking to relocate to. Also if I were to live in downtown, is there public transport from there to the Brecksville area. Thanks