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1237 West is a student apartment community for over 580 DePaul University students, providing two-bedroom, three-bedroom, and four-bedroom units near the DePaul University Lincoln Park campus

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Why 1237 West

1237 West is a 21st century student apartment community for over 580 DePaul University students. The building offers all single occupancy bedrooms in combinations of two-, three- and four-bedroom units, 24-hour security, state-of-the-art technology and amenities and convenience all within steps of DePaul University’s Lincoln Park campus.

1237 West is the DePaul University preferred and affiliated housing facility owned and operated by MJH Education & Healthcare Assistance Foundation, an independent non-profit organization established to exclusively support DePaul University and the housing needs of our students.

When you live at 1237 West, you get:

• Student housing facility filled with DePaul students
• 24-hour doorman
• Loft-style living with all single occupancy bedrooms
• Variety of two-, three- or four-bedroom units
• All-inclusive utility package includes intra-building, local (312 and 773) calls as well as 9-1-1 service
• Roommates – you pick them or let us make a match
• Over 42 Mbps of Internet bandwidth in the building, with connections in your bedroom and living room; Wi-Fi in common areas
• Satellite television connections in every living room and bedroom
• On-site management office and staff
• On-site laundry room, bike room, and study rooms on each floor
• Extensive lobby lounge area
• Key-card access to units with each bedroom having its own private lock
• Academic or Annual contract term
• Financial Aid can be applied

Each unit provides:

• Fully furnished accommodations
• Single occupancy bedrooms
• Condominium-quality design and finishes, including granite countertops in the kitchen
• Fully carpeted living room areas; area rugs provided in bedrooms
• Full kitchens, with a full-size fridge, microwave, and stove/oven
• Bathrooms that are either private or shared (never by more than two students)

Modern furniture designed by Herman Miller:

• Bedrooms include an extra-long bed, desk, chair and wardrobe
• Living room has a comfortable sofa, contemporary storage unit , coffee table and two chairs
• Kitchens have an island and two stools

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Location. Style. Convenience.

1237 West is a 21st century student apartment community for DePaul University students, offering state-of-the-art technology and amenities, all within steps of DePaul University's Lincoln Park campus. The building offers all single occupancy bedrooms in combinations of two-, three- and four-bedroom units and 24-hour security.

If you are a DePaul University student, the staff at 1237 West is happy to accommodate your needs. Simply fill out an application and you are on your way.

• The building is located steps from the DePaul University Lincoln Park campus and is just west of the Fullerton/Racine intersection
• The building is four blocks from the CTA Red/Purple/Brown Line “Fullerton” station entrance
• Starbucks, Uncle Sammy’s Sandwiches, Citibank, Touch Nail Salon, Sports Clips and Ultimate Exposure Tanning Center are located on the first floor of the building
• The building is two blocks from the DePaul library, and across the street from Clifton-Fullerton, Belden-Racine and Munroe residence halls.

I Need A Roommate

No Roommate? No Problem.

We provide plenty of opportunity to meet other DePaul students and socialize. The building is designed with a large lobby, featuring a pool table and multiple seating areas, along with student study rooms on each floor.

If you are a DePaul University student and do not currently have roommates, the staff at 1237 West is happy to accommodate your needs. Simply fill out an application and you are on your way.

I Have A Roommate

If you can fill it, you can pick it.

If you can fill a two-, three- or four-bedroom unit, we will let you select your own unit. When you look out your window, do you want a glimpse of Chicago's famous skyline or DePaul's campus? If you fill the unit, we'll let you select your view (subject to availability).

Your contract at 1237 West is for your own bed space, so there is no need to fill a unit and you have no responsibility for your roommate's expenses. [b]If other bedrooms in your unit are not occupied, you don't have to pay for them.[/b]

When applying, [b]be sure to include the name and e-mail address of your preferred roommates[/b] (they must also be college students) and we will send an e-mail notifying them of your request and provide them with an application to complete.

[b]$100 cash for every referral![/b] 1237 West residents will receive $100 for referring each new applicant who is approved and contracts to live at 1237 West Lofts for 2008–2009. There is no limit on referrals. Refer 10 new residents and receive $1,000! Each applicant must identify the referral at the time of application.

Amenities

Everything is included. Period.

1237 West features state-of-the-art technology throughout the building, in each unit, and in every bedroom.

Technology

• Fiber optic internet service, providing approximately 42 Mbps of bandwidth in the building, with a live jack in every bedroom and living room; ready for Voice-over-IP and other network services too.
• Satellite television service is provided in each unit -- in the main living space and each bedroom ... if you want additional channels, you can upgrade your package. The current satellite package offers [font color='#299ee0'][a href='docs/USA_WIRELESS_Channel_Lineup.pdf' target='_blank']65 channels.
• 802.11g Wi-Fi throughout all public areas, including lobby, study rooms, and laundry room.
• All-inclusive utility package includes intra-building, local (312 and 773) calls as well as 9-1-1 service

The Neighborhood

• Located steps from DePaul University’s campus.
• Located in the heart of Lincoln Park.
• Located two blocks from the DePaul library.
• Located four blocks from the Red/Purple/Brown CTA lines.

The building is in the Lincoln Park neighborhood, which is home to numerous restaurants, retail and shopping establishments. You will have plenty of opportunity to eat, shop and play, starting at the building’s first floor, which includes Starbucks, Touch Nail Salon, Uncle Sammy’s sandwiches, Ultimate Exposure Tanning center, Citibank and Sports Clips. Within blocks you will find Dominick’s Fresh Food Store, White Hen Pantry, Subway, McDonalds, Walgreen’s, among other food, retail and specialty stores.

Safety

From the moment you enter the building:

• Doorman at all times – day and night
• Dedicated 911 emergency telephone in each unit
• Personalized key card access into the building and into your unit
• Key lock access into each bedroom
• Duress buttons installed in the parking area, laundry room and stairwells
• Video cameras in public areas
• Monitored perimeter door status

Parking

Limited indoor heated parking is available to residents. The building also offers limited parking spaces in the DePaul surface parking lot immediately east of the building.

The following is required to qualify:

• Proof that you own your car or that a parent or guardian has authorized your exclusive use
• Liability insurance as mandated under Illinois law
• A valid driver’s license

Parking spaces will be assigned based upon availability, with a limited number available for specific unit types. Access to the indoor garage is via the east-west alley immediately behind the building. The surface parking lot can be accessed by way of West Medill Avenue, just off of Racine Avenue.

Parking is available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Also, non-exclusive parking spaces may be available off site. We suggest that you contact DePaul University for parking availability.

Policies

• The building will not have curfews or overly restrictive visitation policies. Therefore, we seek mature, responsible students.
• The policies and procedures will substantially follow but are separate from DePaul’s Code of Conduct to help ensure a respectful environment.
• The building is reserved exclusively for college and university students. Contracts are provided on a per-bed basis, and financial aid can be used to pay for housing charges.
• Prior to move-in, you must read the 1237 West Resident Handbook, sign an acknowledgement, and submit it to us on your move-in day before you can receive your room key. [a href='docs/R_H_2008_09.pdf'][font color='#299ee0']Download[/font][/a] the 1237 West Resident Handbook

Retail

The building offers 15,000 square feet of retail space on the first floor. The building is currently occupied by the following tenants: Starbucks, Citibank, Uncle Sammy’s sandwiches, Touch Nail Salon, Ultimate Exposure Tanning Cener and Sports Clips. We expect to execute a lease for the remaining vacant retail space within the next few months.

Please check back for updates.

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Arrange a Tour

A furnished on-site model unit is available.

To schedule a tour, please call 773.395.4500 or write to us at info@1237west.com

Office hours are Monday-Friday 9-5 and Saturdays by appointment only.

Contact Us

Please call or write us for additional information at:

• tel: 773 395 4500
• fax: 773 395 4567
• info@1237west.com

1237 West
1237 West Fullerton Avenue
Chicago, IL 60614

Office Hours: M-F 9-5pm, Saturday by appointment

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is eligible to live at 1237 West?

The building is available to DePaul University students, regardless of age or class standing. The building will also welcome students attending other Chicago-area universities. You will need a valid student identification number to reside at the building.

What is included in the rent?

• Electricity
• Gas
• Water
• Satellite television in each bedroom and living room
• High-speed Internet access
• 24-hour doorman/security
• Furniture package
• Use of all building amenities

Will my financial aid cover 1237 West’s housing charges?

1237 West’s charges can be covered by financial aid, just like on-campus housing. Any available financial aid funds, after university charges are satisfied, are released to the student for non-institutional expenses, such as off-campus housing. These funds can be used to pay charges at the building. We will work with the student and adjust payment dates according to disbursement of aid.

When can I move into 1237 West?

If you are a returning resident, you can either elect to extend your contract or enter into a new contract with us. If you are a new resident, we offer both academic term contract (September 6, 2008 –June 13, 2009) or calendar term contracts (September 6, 2008 – August22, 2009). In either case, you can move into the building beginning the first week of September, 2008. We will schedule a move-in date and time with you once you sign a Housing Agreement.

Will I have to share a bedroom?

All units offers single occupancy bedrooms, so there will only be one bed, wardrobe, desk and chair in each bedroom.

Are private bathrooms available?

Definitely. Select units offer this amenity.

Can I live with my friends?

Absolutely. The building offers two-, three- and four-person units. You can select your roommates, or we can help match you with other students. If you can fill an entire unit with friends, we will allow you to pick your location in the building (subject to availability).

Each unit is contracted by bedroom, rather than by unit. This means that you are only responsible for paying for yourself – not your roommates. Even if your roommates move out, you never have to pay housing charges for anyone but yourself.

Are the units furnished?

Yes. Every unit is filled with furnishings designed exclusively by [font color='#299ee0'][a href="http://www.hermanmiller.com/" target="_blank">Herman Miller[/a]. Residents will receive a furniture package containing:

• Extra-long twin bed
• Desk with chair
• Wardrobe
• Sofa in living room
• Lounge chairs in living room
• Storage unit with television pedestal in living room
• Coffee table in living room
• Stools for kitchen island

Care of common area furnishings is the responsibility of all roommates. All of the furniture/furnishings placed in the unit at occupancy cannot be removed from either your unit or building. They may be moved between bedrooms within the same unit.

Can I park my car at 1237 West?

The building contains approximately 65 heated indoor spaces, which are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. The building also has limited parking spaces available in the surface parking lot immediately east of the building. If you are interested in qualifying for a parking space, please indicate so on your application. Parking is available on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Management/Ownership

ICL Management Inc's ("ICL") mission is to support independent, considerate interaction among mature university and college students. While security is a critical concern, we expect to operate the building in much the same way as the experience of entering any upscale apartment or condominium building.

ICL assumed management responsibility of the building in September 2007 and maintains regular office hours in the management office, located on the first floor of the building. There are five full-time office staff, two building engineers as well as 10 live-in Community Assistants (that are also DePaul students). To reach the management office, please feel free to call or email:

Main Office

• 1237 West Fullerton
• tel: 773 395 4500
• fax: 773 395 4567
• info@1237west.com

Nori Greenstein

Director
773 661 5111
nori@1237west.com

Mary Jane Resendiz

Assistant Director
773 661 5110
maryjane@1237west.com

Jackie Scanlon

Marketing Coordinator
773 395 4500
jackie@1237west.com

Kari Kaplan

Resident Service Manager
773 661 5106
kari@1237west.com

Brian Arnoldt

Residence Life Manager
773 661 5112
brian@1237west.com

Ownership

MJH Education Assistance Illinois IV LLC (MJH) is the building owner. MJH was formed by the MJH Education and Healthcare Assistance Foundation, a not-for-profit foundation that exclusively supports DePaul University. Other entities formed by the foundation have assisted DePaul University in constructing and acquiring housing to support DePaul University students. MJH developed and operates 1237 West.

MJH's name-sake is Michael J. Horne who was born in Western Pennsylvania in 1939. He attended high school in Los Angeles and graduated from UCLA in 1961 with a Bachelor of Arts degree. While taking post-graduate courses at UCLA in English Literature, he also served as a Teaching Assistant there.

In his short life, his talents and capabilities propelled his professional pursuits in a myriad of different directions. As a young man, his desire to change the world and love of humanity led him to pursue social work as a vocation. Later, unable to deny his artistic soul, his strong visual sense and technical expertise inspired him to express himself as a professional photographer. Eventually, his inclination toward business inherited from his family prompted a natural turn, which led to a successful career in real estate development.

On a personal level, he exuded warmth that few men possess. He was a man who loved opera and muscle cars with equal passion.

He possessed a charm and complexity that is often found in characters crafted by Chicago’s literary Nobel Laureate, Saul Bellow – “… an artist and intellectual and yet a businessman too; comfortable on the street, in the halls of academia and in the boardroom, too.” While at home in all those venues, Michael’s first love was English Literature.

Michael passed away in 1985 of a heart attack. At the time of his death, he had lived a full life but only begun to scrape the surface of his promise. While his sudden loss touched his many friends and family, none were as bereft as his fiancé and best friend, Eileen Dunne. The intensity of the relationship between them led Michael’s family to recognize that his memory would be honored well through support of Catholic educational institutions, as had the family of Eileen. Continuing that effort in Chicago where her family has been so active unites all of those interests.

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$100 DOLLARS CASH FOR EVERY REFERRAL

Contracted residents will receive $100 for referring each new applicant who is approved and contracts to live at 1237 West for 2008–2009. Refer 10 new residents and receive $1,000! Each applicant must identify the referral at the time of application.