BobB3

Close proximity to downtown is a plus for Pilsen.
Good grocery stores with low prices.
It is a good hood for people like us of low income jobs.
Rents are slowly increasing and for no good reason I can see.
Interesting mix of people.
Decent local library.
Alderman's assistant is good at replying to questions or issues
you may contact that office about.
Laid back neighborhood.
Lots of families and kids.


CONS
Lots of gang/macho culture.
Bike patrols where removed 3 years ago and yuo will rarely see a police cruiser
anymore either. We joke and say "Did u see that? A cruiser!"
We hear gunshots at 1 , 2 and 3 am in our gang heavy area near Morgan and Cullerton.
You will never see an area of the city with more\reserved handicapped spots.

If you rent an apartment in Pilsen beware of dangerous and faulty wiring/electricity
A building inspector was in place for years here who took bribes.
He was tossed out 5 years or ago and now you see legit permits are on display.
Many landlords refuse to abide by Chicago tenants rights laws and will enter
your apartment when you are gone whenever they feel like it.
Honestly there is a small portion of Mexican residents who don't take kindly
to Caucasian(life long Chicagoans) moving onto their block.
Choose your block carefully..
Many people of our ilk move in and then are gone 6 months alter??
We are middle aged working couple, residing in Pilsen for 7 years now.