tufts0207

Hey all, just wanted to say thanks for all your input. I was in Cleveland last weekend to find a place and decided on Park Lane Villa. It's a beautiful building and can't wait to move in. My only issue with the building was that for the price of rent I was hoping for better finishing (i.e. better countertops, less carpeting, etc). Thanks again for the help!

After doing a little more research and planning a trip out to Cleveland in early May to look for a place to move in around June 15th, the places that intrigue me the most are in no particular order: Park Lane Villa, Quay 55, The Bingham, and Stonebridge condos (if I could rent from someone). I'm not sure I'm ready to buy a condo in Cleveland as I'm not sure if I will be there more than 3 years just yet. Can anyone comment on the above properties? Park Lane seems very nice and seems very accessible once the new public transport line is finished. Although not next to much nightlife, I think I could sacrifice that for convenience as long as there is some sort of public transport for late nights back to my apt (how safe is this?). Quay 55 seems amazing but I can't find much info about it and it seems far away from things and without any public transport. I can't seem to decipher the stonebridge condos from the rentals as far as how nice the units are. And I seem to hear that the Bingham is overpriced for what you are getting. Again I'm looking for either a 1BR/2BR, <$1300, secure parking, close to public transport, modern appliances/kitchen (nice countertops etc) and w/d in unit. I'm always open to other specific suggestions as I'd like to see as many properties as possible in the 3-4 days I will have in May

Oh and btw I didnt mean a doorman as in someone to open the door for me but more as a security guard of sorts

Thanks for all the responses. I went to both tufts undergrad and tufts med hence the '02 and '07. while the undergrad wasnt exactly close to anything the med school and where i live are right next to quite a few bars/clubs and restaurants and all the t stops. I think you guys have helped me narrow down to Downtown (only downside is that its dead after work hours?), Ohio city (like the idea of west side market and more ethnic restaurants), Lakewood (i would love a place on the water as long as it meets some of the other criteria) and possibly this building, park lane villas in UC (though its on the cusp of my budget). Can you recommend any buildings in downtown or ohio city? Are the places off the gold coast in lakewood too far away? I'm sure I can deal with traffic occasionally making the commute more than 20 mins and late at night I'm not sure traffic will be an issue for my commute. Thanks again

Hey, I've read quite a few of the past posts on moving to cleveland and was wondering if anyone could help me pinpoint the best place to move to (area and specific buildings). I'm intrigued by Lakewood and Ohio City. I don't know much about University Circle, Cleveland Heights, Warehouse district or the Flats. I've only been to cleveland twice, once in high school 10 years ago and then once last year for a few hours to interview so I don't have a good grasp of the layout. Here's my deal. I'm going to be starting my residency at Case/UH and would like to be at most 20 mins away from the hospital. I will also be rotating at MetroHealth, the VA hospital, and St. Vincent's. I will be taking home-call, meaning there is a good chance I will have to drive back and forth to the hospital in the middle of the night multiple times. I'm looking to rent, mostly b/c I'm not sure how hard it would be to sell a place 3 years from now. I'm used to living in downtown Boston in the middle of everything: bars, great restaurants, all public transportation, airport etc. I like living in an apartment building rather than a brownstone or a house. I like the added security, and having utilities for the most part included. Are there any new constructions on the horizon that I should look into? So what I'm looking for with rent up $1200 for a really nice 1BR or $1500 for a really nice 2BR: -Apartment building - relatively quiet (meaning good insulation from neighbors and also so I can play my music as loud as I want) -20 mins drive/walk from UH, MetroHealth, St. Vincents, and the VA -Relatively new building (either construction or rennovation) - with a modern kitchen (new appliances etc) - i like to cook and a gym/pool would be great -In-suite w/d - a huge plus for me -Accessible public transportation (a place where I wouldnt have to wait 20 mins for the next ride) -An area that is fun to hang out, close to cool bars and great restaurants. A place where there is a younger crowd. -Lastly, most importantly, a safe place - door man/indoor parking - i really don't want to have to worry about this all the time. i dont want to have to worry about my car. Thanks in advance for any help. I'm looking forward to the move after 10 yrs here in Boston back closer to home for a few years.