Bike-Friendly Housing

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Use this group to offer and seek bike-friendly housing (rentals, roomates, etc.). Bike-Friendly housing is space that is of special amenability to cyclists.

Location: Chicagoland
Members: 28
Latest Activity: Apr 28

Some examples of bike-friendly housing:

Feel free to post your living opportunity here! Don't forget to note what it is that makes your dwelling especially attractive to cyclists. Some desirable qualities include:

- safe and secure bicycle storage available
-storage of bicycles in apartment allowed/encouraged
-proximity to other cyclists for social, material, or informational support
-availability of resources for easy maintenance of bicycle lifestyle (e.g. trailers for loan).
-cyclist-owned or occupied

Let's offer and share great living space within the bicycle family.

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Great apartment in Portage Park (NW Chicago). Free WiFi, cable + DVR! LOTS of other stuff, AND 'Conscious Living' discounts up to 10% (includes eco-commuting bikers)

Started by Pete Aug 27, 2012.

Apt hunting

Started by Mike Zumwalt Mar 15, 2012.

Pilsen 3 BR

Started by h' 1.0 Feb 9, 2012.

Looking for Logan Square, Sept. 2 Replies

Started by Pete Fein. Last reply by h' 1.0 Aug 28, 2011.

3 bed 2 bath in west town / $700 2 Replies

Started by igz. Last reply by igz Aug 29, 2011.

large Old town apt for 5/1. looking for roommate. $745/month

Started by Amy Y Apr 4, 2011.

2 Blocks from Working Bikes-- 2BR, $550/mo 1 Reply

Started by h' 1.0. Last reply by h' 1.0 Aug 28, 2011.

Perfect home for environmentally conscious buyers who use have given up the car for a bicycle!!! 2 Replies

Started by Kris Mork. Last reply by Kris Mork Mar 28, 2011.

Bright, roomy 2-BR, Boulevard View, 24th/Marshall- $700/mo 1 Reply

Started by h' 1.0. Last reply by h' 1.0 Jan 31, 2011.

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Comment by John Stoner on June 24, 2012 at 9:09pm: still got two units ready for sale.

Comment by Julie Hochstadter on June 23, 2012 at 10:28am: John Stoner - Good call on the Hub! Anything still available?

Comment by Julie Hochstadter on June 23, 2012 at 10:28am: Brianna - Did you find something? If not, I have a room for rent if you can wait till August 1st in my house. email me at julie at thechainlink.org

Comment by Brianne D on May 27, 2012 at 5:48pm: Hi! I'm looking for either a 1-bedroom apartment or a friendly roommate to search for a place together by July 1. My budget is at most $700 a month for my share (before utilities), and I'd like to be somewhere on or near the blue line.

If you have any leads, please let me know! Thanks!

Comment by John Stoner on May 21, 2012 at 1:57pm: We have a couple possibilities down at the Hub! We have one 1 bedroom opening at the end of June, and a studio opening too. The studio folks are open to moving to the 1 bedroom if you want their space. Dishwasher, new furnaces, plumbing, hardwood floors, lots of basement storage, lots of bike tools available, welding equipment, frequent barbecues and social events, rent-to-buy options... contact me for more details.

Comment by nik was here on May 21, 2012 at 2:00am: Any bike friendly Studio/1br on the Radar out there? Anyone looking to share a bike friendly space? looking to move in this summer.

Comment by buddaa38 on April 26, 2012 at 10:20pm: I'll be having an bike friendly apt. June 1st. All remodeled. Ground up lights,plumbing, hardwood floors,etc.. Will be posting pictures A.S.A.P. For more info please contact me at: Tony@AlbanyParkBikes.org / #1-847-902-5668.

Comment by Tonya L. Johnson on June 19, 2011 at 12:17pm: H3N3 thanks for the suggestion. I've never heard of that company. I don't have the skill set to build it myself but I think that's a great idea.

Sophs, I'm interested in the rack that you have. Please send me a pic at tonyalj@gmail.com. Thanks for responding.

Comment by Sophs on June 18, 2011 at 11:05pm: We have one that we would like to donate although I'm not sure it's exactly what you want. Perhaps you could be creative about it. if you are interested could send you a pick.

Comment by h' 1.0 on June 17, 2011 at 10:41pm: That's really cool that you want to do this.

Affordable is a tough one-- a subjective term, so maybe this works for you. There are a number of options for sale by Barco:

http://www.barcoproducts.com/store/index2.asp?DEPARTMENT_ID=156

You'll want to secure them really well, such that you would have to make a hell of a lot of noise to rip them out. Be aware that most thieves carry cable cutters so you'll still want the bikes locked with U-locks even inside your "safe" space.

If it were me I'd consider making something myself with at least 1" galvanized steel, and flanges/fittings (and a little quick spot-welding here and there.)

Also consider UV metal arts-- Uvie might me willing to whip you up something cheaper than Barco. His workspace is at 37th/Morgan.