Dedicated Washer/Dryer Instead of In-Unit Chicago

[Paul Garcia]

Hi All,

I have an offer in on a 4-flat in Chicago, 2 and 2 side by side style. I want to add individual washer and dryers to the units, but won't be doing any other work. The process will be a bit of a hassle; tenants in place, awkward location for exhaust, etc. 

I had an idea about creating a dedicated room in the basement for each unit (maybe 6'x6') that would be there own "laundry room." Tile floor, drywall, good lighting. Maybe a folding table and side by side units. Would be a much better place to do laundry then the typical hallway closet in-unit. But not in the actual unit. Would have to walk down the enclosed porch 1 to 2 stories. 

I have not seen this setup before. Wanted to see what peoples thoughts are on this setup? 

Rents are currently $1,600 and would want to try for $1,700. In Avondale neighborhood.

Thanks! 

[Christopher Grannen]

as a renter, my last few places have had a laundry situation that is downstairs in a basement, 1 or 2 floors below where the apartment is. It's one of the more annoying parts about the spaces, and I dream of the day where I can have access to in-unit laundry without having to wonder whether it's time to switch it over or not, and not forget about it for a day and a half because I moved onto other tasks that were in the apartment, and not the basement.

i dont know what the typical renter would prefer, but I would pay more for in-unit laundry than I would for a clean, well-lit laundry facility in the basement. just my 2 cents!