NEMA Chicago offers more comprehensive amenities and smart home features, but it faces challenges with management responsiveness and amenity upkeep. The Rise NoMa provides a calm and secure environment with a helpful maintenance team, but it suffers from frequent elevator and garage door malfunctions and potential street noise. The choice depends on whether extensive amenities and smart features outweigh potential management issues, or if a quieter environment and responsive maintenance are more important despite infrastructure problems.
| Attribute | NEMA Chicago | The Rise NoMa (Washington, D.C.) |
|---|---|---|
| Name | NEMA Chicago | The Rise NoMa (Washington, D.C.) |
| Monthly Rent (Studio, 1BR, 2BR) | Studio: $2,293 - $2,684, 1BR: $2,784 - $3,876, 2BR: $4,041 - $5,699 | $1,697 - $9,111 |
| Square Footage (Studio, 1BR, 2BR) | Studio: 402 - 585 sq ft, 1BR: 591 - 991 sq ft, 2BR: 962 - 1,396 sq ft | Studio: 422 - 599 sq ft, 1BR: 599 - 827 sq ft, 2BR: 920 - 964 sq ft |
| In-unit Amenities | Washer/Dryer, Balcony/Patio (in many units), Smart Home Features (Lutron Caseta lighting, Ecobee3 thermostat, keyless entry), Floor-to-ceiling windows, Hardwood floors, High Ceilings, Walk-in Closets | Washer/Dryer, Air Conditioning, Dishwasher, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliances, Microwave, Refrigerator, Hardwood Floors, Cable Ready, High Ceilings, Large Closets, Carpeting |
| Building Amenities | Pool (indoor lap pool and outdoor sunning pool), Gym (with boxing ring, and state-of-the-art equipment), Co-working Space, Pet Amenities (pet spa/grooming, play area, dog park access), Resident lounge, Sports bar/game room, Chef's kitchen, Media lounge, Kids club, Golf simulator, Squash and basketball courts, Sauna/steam rooms, demonstration kitchen, Multiple resident lounges, Outdoor Terrace and Indoor Private Bar Lounge | Fitness Center, Elevator, Business Center, Gated, Package Service, Maintenance on site, Property Manager on Site, Public Transportation, Conference Rooms, Sundeck, Courtyard, Rooftop Outdoor Lounge, Clubroom with Kitchen, Individual Work Space |
| Parking Availability and Cost | Covered parking available for an additional fee (e.g., $300-$350/month). Assigned parking may cost $500. | Garage parking is available. |
| Pet Policy (Restrictions, Fees) | Restrictions: Breed restrictions apply for dogs. Maximum Pets: 2. Fees: $500 one-time fee per pet. | Pets allowed (some breed restrictions apply), $500 non-refundable fee, $50 per month pet rent, New law caps pet rent, eliminates non-refundable fees, ends breed restrictions |
| Lease Terms (Minimum/Maximum Length) | 12+ months | Contact the leasing team for details. |
| Location and Walkability Score | 1210 S Indiana Ave, Chicago, IL 60605, in the South Loop/Grant Park area. Walk Score: 91-95/100 (Walker's Paradise), Transit Score: 100/100 (Rider's Paradise), Bike Score: 90-93/100 (Biker's Paradise) | Located in the NoMa neighborhood of Washington, D.C., Walk Score of 92 (walker's paradise), Rider's paradise, Biker's paradise |
| Public Transportation Access | Close to CTA bus routes on Michigan Avenue. Roosevelt CTA train station (Red, Green, Orange Lines) is nearby. Museum Campus Metra Train Station is also close. | Direct access to the Metro Red Line and the DC Streetcar's H/Benning Line, Close to Union Station and a Greyhound Bus Station, Near the NoMa-Gallaudet U Metro Station, Multiple Metrobus lines run through NoMa |
| Security Features | Doorman (24-hour), Controlled Access, Package Service, Gated entry, Touchless access | Gated, Controlled Access |
| Resident Events and Community Programs | Full calendar of events and fitness classes. NEMA Life app for event RSVPs. | Management sometimes hosts tenant events. |
| Noise Levels | Sound Score of 68/100 | Utterly silent between floors and neighbors but pretty bad for street noise. |