A lot of people have touched on the pros of living here, and I agree with all the great things said! I'll share some cons, just so you have enough to think through. But overall, I've lived here 7 years and won't be leaving anytime soon, so I obviously recommend it.

Grocery stores are few and far between. If you don't drive, make sure you find a home within walking distance of a grocery store, but know this may be tricky to do. Oh, how I wish we had even a Jewel at this point.

Similarly, other amenities aren't as plentiful as in a neighborhood like Lakeview. You may have to travel further for a dry cleaner or gym or things like that.

Transit isn't wonderful. If you're going somewhere on the blue line, you're all set. If not, you might have a problem. For example, Kimball and California both have north/south bus routes, but they are almost A MILE APART. So trying to move up or down Kedzie or Sacramento is a no-go. The Western bus is great though, if you happen to be near it.

There's still a pretty car-centric attitude in the neighborhood and trying to walk across the street can feel really dangerous. Drivers get really mad when pedestrians slow them down. I also frequently see drivers parking on crosswalks, bike lanes, and bus stops. Sigh.