The Domu Chicago Apartments Blog
Apartments with the Best Views in Chicago
Here are our picks for apartments that offer the best views in Chicago. With so many iconic pieces of architecture in Chicago and the gorgeous lakefront that runs the length of the city, the list actually spans a pretty wide geographic area. Some of the best rooftop views in Chicago might come...
The Chicago Building Code Got Its First Update in Over 70 Years
Chicago apartments have been riding high on a wave of new construction in recent years. The city has seen a tremendous spike in new building construction over the last decade. Construction increased 400% from the 2010...
How To Pronounce Chicago Street Names
Chicago streets are aligned in a user-friendly grid, but their names can prove a little more obscure. Even locals are left guessing at the correct pronunciations of some of the city's more idiosyncratic street names...
Vintage Apartments for Rent in Chicago
Vintage apartment hunters have an abundance of choice in a city with as many pre-war and mid-century buildings as Chicago. The new constructions popping up closer to the downtown area may offer something for those who want apartments that are shiny and new, but tenants seeking a slice of old...
The Mayoral Runoff is April 2. What Does the Election Mean for Rent Control in Chicago?
The 2019 Chicago mayoral election is days away. And whether Toni Preckwinkle or Lori Lightfoot is elected as Chicago's next mayor, some Chicagoans will continue to clamor for rent control in certain Chicago neighborhoods. Where do the candidates stand on the issue?
The State of Rent...
Chicago, 2019 Is the Year for Finding Your Perfect Place
Domu was born from that deep, rooted, Chicago love.
And a desire to offer a better, simpler, happier apartment search experience. So that's what we wanted to show in our 2019 ads around the city.
It’s always been a site for locals, by locals.
Today it’s the only...
Decoding Chicago Coordinates and Chicago Grid System
In 1909, the City of Chicago decided to fight back against the growing menace of local residents continually getting lost and throwing temper tantrums. To put an end to this epidemic, it created a completely new and foolproof Chicago coordinates grid system for all addresses.
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Why Do Chicago Apartments Show So Much Love for the Chicago Flag?
The city flag is ubiquitous in Chicago. The sky-blue bars and four red stars appear on t-shirts, coffee mugs, messenger bags and the flag also serves as inspiration for plenty of tattoos. It comes as little surprise that this beloved civic symbol finds its way into the homes of many Chicagoans...
Is the Two-Flat Becoming an Endangered Species Among Chicago Apartments?
The sight of a two-flat apartment is just as familiar to Chicago apartment renters as the city’s vaunted skyscrapers or the shiny edifice of The Bean. These humble homes are one of the most ubiquitous, and affordable, housing types for Chicago apartment renters.
These houses are typically...