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I'm on my third winter now in a Chicago garden unit, and it's really not that bad. The extra space, dishwasher, and backyard my place offers makes up for the lack of view.

That said, there are a couple safety issues to beware with these units. Make sure each bedroom has an operable window you can climb out of in the event of an emergency. It's a good idea to have security bars on your windows, but they should be unlockable and the key should be stored right next to the window (but not visible from outside!).