Pets–even a fancy French poodle or a frisky Labrador–would be welcomed at this two-flat structure built on Humboldt Boulevard at the turn of the century.
It’s a good bet that a dog residing in this two-bedroom unit would be scampering or yelping at the door in anticipation of going outside.
That’s because there are plenty of places for dogs and their devoted owners to romp, play Frisbee or walk in this neighborhood.
The wide boulevard on which the building is located features a green expanse of lawn at its center that seems to beg dogs to play.
In addition, the street is sandwiched between two large parks, Palmer Square and Humboldt Park.
After a morning walk, one would return to this two-bedroom unit that is on the first floor. The beige brick building is enclosed by a wrought iron fence where one might let a dog scamper on days when an owner is too busy for taking a long walk.
A dog’s leash and toys might be kept in the coat closet in the foyer of this unit. If your puppy wants to check the fit of a sweater you have pulled over his head, there is a full-length mirror on the door.
The door is made of oak and matches the rest of the vintage woodwork in this apartment. The next room you enter is the living room, which measures 17 by 11 square feet in size.
The living room has a ceiling fan, but its best feature is a a bay window that overlooks the fenced yard and boulevard outside. This three-window bay would be the perfect place to put a cozy chair or love seat. One could watch the goings-on outside or read a book here, joined by one’s faithful pooch sleeping peacefully on a rug.
A large open doorway from the living room leads into the dining room. It is 9-by-11 feet and has a large window that adds a bit of sunlight. If you are a cat lover, then your feline friend might like sitting in this window here or at the one in the living room. A large, chandelier with globe lights hangs over where a dining room table could be placed.
The dining room is just next to the first bedroom which is 11 by 9 square feet in size. The room is carpeted in mauve and has a huge, walk-in closet as well as a large window. For someone living alone, this room might be the perfect spot to store Fido’s play things or a warm bed for him. It also might make a nice exercise room for someone who likes to lift weights.
A hallway from the dining room leads to the kitchen. First, however, there are two bathrooms and a nook where a desk might fit. The nook is recessed under an arch in the wall. It might once have been a closet, but now it would be the perfect place to put a desk, fax machine and computer.
The nook is just next to the unit’s half-bathroom. This room has a gray, white and black tile floor. A large, glass-block window keeps this room from feeling dark or dreary. There is Hollywood lighting over the mirrored vanity and a linen closet.
Just a couple of feet from this bathroom is another larger, bathroom. It is decorated much like the first bathroom, but includes a white tub and shower.
This bathroom is just across the hall from the second of the bedrooms. This room is 10 by 8 square feet in size and includes a large window. A mirrored closet which is nearly the length of one wall is also part of this room.
The final room of the apartment is an amply-sized kitchen. It includes a porch that has been enclosed and is certainly large enough to be called an eat-in kitchen.
The address of the unit is 1825 N. Humboldt Blvd., Chicago. Rent is $850 a month, and a pet deposit is $250. Steam heat is included. For more rental information, call 773-395-3007.
