Lobi Space & Studio

Very diverse and comfortable setting. I felt really at home here.

THE PROBLEM WITH GENTRIFICATION!
I set up an appointment to check out their available offices for rent. Mind you, this place is in PILSEN, a culturally diverse area that is known for its rich Mexican heritage.
Well…I get there and the receptionist clearly does not know anything about pricing. She first tells me pricing is not her thing, then she says something about a credit check… I should have picked up on where she was going then… THEN she says something about it being negotiable. Turns out, the guy I was supposed to meet with, Patrick, didn’t even make himself available to meet with me during my scheduled appointment to answer my questions.
Then, Patrick comes in, doesn’t say hello, doesn’t even make eye contact but the receptionist tells me he’ll be with me in a minute. So, after about 5 minutes he comes in and asks me what I do. I tell him I’m a psychotherapist… he doesn’t seem to have a CLUE what that is, neither did the receptionist. I explain…“I’m a licensed clinical professional counselor. I see clients for depression and anxiety… blah blah blah”. He says he still doesn’t understand AND he’s worried about safety! SAFETY?!
He then goes on to tell me that the other tenants need to be comfortable and that tenants have access to the entire floor (kitchen, waiting room, etc.) so he’s «concerned» about who will be coming in for appointments. Hmmmm…
I try to explain again… this time at a kindergarten level. I try the term «couples counseling»…he gets it. FINALLY! But, then he goes back to the safety issue. Hmmmm… THEN…THEN he goes into.“I’ll have to run your credit”…of course… duh! I simply said, «Patrick, I have great credit». I thanked him, shook his hand, and got the F outta there!
Now, as a black woman, I’m used to this kind of tom foolery but I would expect that in the heart of downtown NOT in Pilsen. I’m a professional… TREAT ME LIKE A PROFESSIONAL! I WOULD NEVER RECOMMEND THIS SPOT. Not to mention the people that I did see renting space there WERE ALL WHITE… NO DIVERSITY. THIS IS THE PROBLEM WITH GENTRIFICATION PEOPLE. SO SAD!

Awesome and Nothing what I expected. You walk up to the second floor in this warehouse space and you open the door to amazing, hardwood floor, contemporary space. I was greeted by smiles and offered sparkling water. The space is quite and private with roomy offices. Conference room isn’t big, but ok. They have a professional studio onsite and a 30 foot putting green. love it !! -