The property is located on a highly visible intersection in the North Rogers Park neighborhood. Immediately west of the property is the Howard Street Red Line "L" stop. Four major rapid transit lines converge on Howard Street all day, carrying thousands of commuters from the northern suburbs into the city. Pedestrian traffic and vehicular traffic are above normal in this location due to the proximity to the train and bus connections. The currency exchange business located within the building has located on the street for nearly fifty years, forty of which have been at this location.