Not me.... I am already here..... but my sister and her husband are moving here from Milwaukee.  My sister finally convinved that cheese-head that C-Town is the place to be... either that or he just gave in.  Anyways, they have asked my advice on their living options, so I now ask for some guidance in giving them guidance.  They ultimately want to buy but I suggested a lease somewhere so that they could get accustomed to the area and make a sound decision.  Now, the question is where do they rent?  All the help will be much appreciated.  Here are their characteristics:

 

-Both are young professionals (early 30s).

-Neither of them are much for the party scene (bars, clubs, etc)

-Currently reside in a dowtown Milwaukee highrise (near the lake) ("Yankee Hill" something or other) and are content there.

-Love movies, boardgames, family, good time with good friends, etc.

-Probably want to keep rent well under $2g's per month but can afford a nicer rental by our market standards.

-My brother in law will be working in the Huntington Building and would LOVE to be able to walk to work.  Very important to him.

-However, public transportation would be acceptable.... if he could walk to the public transportation from where he lived.  Basically, he wants to leave his car in the garage for the day while he is at work.

 

Of course, I showed them Reserve Square and the Chesterfield, being they are within spitting distance of the building he will work in.  I also showed them 1900 Euclid Avenue, the Bingham, Stonebridge, Waterstreet Apts, and Pinnacle.  What is that apartment building on East 4th called? 

 

We also drove through UC and the triangle area.  Not too familiar with the rentals down there.... any thoughts?  I was thinking that he would like the Euclid Corridor once complete and, truthfully, they would probably enjoy UC (and being close to us) more than downtown.

 

If you would be so kind, please let me know what you would recommend.  What is a good UC rental apt.?  What is the makeup of Reserve Square and Chesterfield tenants?  What about the people in the Bingham?.... they will not like puke in the hallways/elevators at 2:30 am.  Basically I am trying to find them the place with a decent amount of young professionals or other tenants who enjoy and need some respect from their neighbors in terms of noise, peace, etc.  However, all that notwithstanding, they DO enjoy somewhat of an urban setting. 

 

Ultimately, they will end up living in the Overlook-Edgehill neighborhood or just east of Coventry between Mayfield and Cedar when they find a nice house to buy.

 

Thanks in advance.  The good news is that we have two more young professionals moving here by choice, not because they were transferred or otherwise compelled.

"My sister finally convinved that cheese-head that C-Town is the place to be... either that or he just gave in."

 

What's the saying from My Big Fat Greek Wedding? "The man may be the head of the house, but the woman is the neck and she can turn the head any way she wants". :-D

^ hahaha!  That made my day.

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I can tell you that the Bingham has lots of young professionals (ages 20-30) and a friend who stayed the weekend there never said a thing about people out of control in the building. Quite the opposite -- there is a security guard in the building, who often sits at the front desk. My only complaint (and my friend's complaint) was that the hallways had wood floors. So if your unit is near the center of the hallways (or by an elevator), you had to contend with noise from the halls. But it has underground parking and a small grocery store -- both can be reached without going outside. All of the Warehouse District is accessible to the Euclid/East 9th area via free Downtown "Trolley" buses. You're also a short walk to Tower City Center.

 

You may also like Lakewood (Gold Coast area), which has frequent bus service along Clifton (#55 route) to downtown via Euclid. See www.riderta.com. It also has the #75 from W.117th/Clifton and the Circulator to much of Lakewood as well as to the West 117th Rapid station and Hopkins Airport.

Ultimately, they will end up living in the Overlook-Edgehill neighborhood or just east of Coventry between Mayfield and Cedar when they find a nice house to buy.

 

Those areas are both pretty car-dependent, aren't they? Overlook-Edgehill less so if you're willing to walk up the hill from the Rapid station, but Coventry you kinda need a car to get anywhere besides Coventry. (The commute downtown by bus is by all accounts rather hellish, especially if you miss rush hour.)

 

Sounds like living downtown would make most sense for them. E. 4th is my favorite area for rentals, and the finishes are generally nicer than in the Warehouse District. If they're ever interested in buying downtown, point them to the Park Building on Public Square... it's gorgeous.

Ultimately, they will end up living in the Overlook-Edgehill neighborhood or just east of Coventry between Mayfield and Cedar when they find a nice house to buy.

 

Those areas are both pretty car-dependent, aren't they? Overlook-Edgehill less so if you're willing to walk up the hill from the Rapid station, but Coventry you kinda need a car to get anywhere besides Coventry. (The commute downtown by bus is by all accounts rather hellish, especially if you miss rush hour.)

 

Sounds like living downtown would make most sense for them. E. 4th is my favorite area for rentals, and the finishes are generally nicer than in the Warehouse District. If they're ever interested in buying downtown, point them to the Park Building on Public Square... it's gorgeous.

 

I feel like the No. 7 & no. 9 routes service those areas pretty well.  I could be wrong.  Yet I agree you still need at least one car outside of 7AM-9PM hours.

Thanks for the advice so far.

 

I think the "head" will finally give in to the "neck" and he will have to drive once they buy..... she really wants to live in the CH area.  Besides the point anyways... they will take their time in buying and weigh all considerations.

 

I just don't know too much about the renting market in Cleveland proper other than what I read on here... which actually probably makes me more knowledgable than most on the subject.

 

Since I initially posted this thread they were shown suites in Statler Arms, Reserve Square, The Chesterfield and 1900 Euclid Lofts.  All really close to his work.  Liked Reserve Square.  Loved Euclid Lofts but availability was slim for what they wanted.  Did not like The Chesterfield and did not like management at Statler Arms.

 

I think that PLV is a great option for them.  When exactly will the Corridor be fully operational?  Don't snap at me either for not looking in that thread.

 

Also, what are the names of some recommended places to live on East 4th?  I suppose there cannot be too many given the street's size.

 

The Euclid Corridor should be complete by the end of the year, although existing buses (routes #6, 7, 9, 32) are using the sections as they are completed.

 

As for East Fourth, check http://www.east4thstreet.com/ or call the phone number listed on that site to inquire about available apartments. More apartments above the Corner Alley are due to come online sometime this spring (check with developer MRN Ltd. via the web link I gave).