3253 W LEXINGTON ST — Rent Intelligence for Garfield Park, Chicago

Garfield Park · Chicago, IL

Current rent range

$1,063 – $2,622 / mo

5 bedroom bands tracked · sampled from recent listings

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Verified reviewsPDOwned byPECOLA DONLEY1 bldg

3253 W LEXINGTON ST

Chicago, IL

HPD violations5last 7 years · class A, B, C

Evictions filed0last 7 years

Tenant reviews0no reviews yet

Rent-stab units—no coverage

Building age—year unknown

311 complaints0last 7 years

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Rental intelligence.

Neighborhood Median Rent

Austin · March 2026

Studio

$1,250/mo

1 BR

$1,340/mo

2 BR

$1,510/mo

3 BR

$1,940/mo

4 BR

$2,280/mo

Compare this building's listings above against the neighborhood medians.

Seasonal Pattern

Best & worst months to sign a lease

Cheapest

April

Most expensive

January

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Potential savings: ~13% by timing your move to April.

Units Historic Rent 0 listings

—No dataNo recent listings

Neighborhood Rent Range Austin

Studio

$1,250

$838 – $863

1 Bed

$1,200

$1,200

2 Bed

$1,895

$1,895

3 Bed

$1,690

$1,690

4 Bed

$2,280

$1,938 – $2,622

Range (P25 – P75)MedianBased on recent listings in Austin

01 / 09

Rental intelligence.

01b / 09

Rent trends.

Southwest Chicago

Quarterly market rent, 2014–2026 (latest = Q1 2026 forecast)

Asking rent

$1,167

current quarter

Effective rent

—

per bedroom only

YoY change

2.9%

asking, vs 1 yr ago

10-year change

32%

asking, since ~'16

Asking rent per bedroom type — switch tabs to see each with effective (concession-net) rent.

01b / 09

Rent trends.

02 / 10

Violations, 311, & more.

hpd · dob · 311 · acris
last 7 years

Violation & Complaint Trends

Monthly counts over the last 7 years · all data sources

Improving

HPDTop Violations

5 total

All HPD violations
5

311Top Complaints

0 total

Sidewalk Inspection Request
2
Tree Trim Request (NO LONGER BEING ACCEPTED)
1
Abandoned Vehicle Complaint
1
Garbage Cart Maintenance
1
E-Scooter Parking Complaint
1

DOBTop Filings

5 total

DOB Violations
5

EvictionsEvictions

0 filed

Evictions filed
0

Recent records

Last 7 years

—NO RECORDS—
No HPD records on file in the last 7 years.

See all 5 HPD records

02 / 09

Violations, 311, & more.

05 / 10

The landlord.

PECOLA DONLEY

Portfolio of 1 building

Portfolio-level grade reflects the landlord's buildings across the city, weighted by unit count. Individual building grades may differ.

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buildings

4.8

avg score / 5

portfolio grade

nearby owned

Ownership timeline · this building

ACRIS deeds and regulatory filings

nowPECOLA DONLEYOwner of record per HPD registration.

05 / 09

The landlord.

06 / 09

Location & daily life.

07 / 10

About this area.

Garfield Park · 60624

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1BR & 2BR averages · month-over-month · current listings

Nearby neighborhoods to explore

Near West Side· 1.58 mi Humboldt Park· 1.61 mi Austin· 1.85 mi North Lawndale· 2.07 mi Wicker Park· 2.63 mi

08 / 10

History of the building.

construction · ownership · permits

1970198019902000201020202030

now

Current owner: PECOLA DONLEY

Registered owner on file.

Recent Activity

14 events

311MEDIUMApr 16, 2026
Inspect Public Way Request — No details available
311MEDIUMApr 16, 2026
Tree Debris Clean-Up Request — No details available
311MEDIUMNov 24, 2025
Garbage Cart Maintenance — No details available
311MEDIUMNov 21, 2025
Tree Trim Request (NO LONGER BEING ACCEPTED) — No details available
311MEDIUMAug 30, 2025
E-Scooter Parking Complaint — No details available
311MEDIUMAug 5, 2024
Sidewalk Inspection Request — No details available
311MEDIUMJun 28, 2024
Shared Cost Sidewalk Program Request — No details available
311MEDIUMJun 13, 2024
Sidewalk Inspection Request — No details available
311MEDIUMApr 15, 2022
Abandoned Vehicle Complaint — No details available
DOBMEDIUMJul 24, 2013
DOB Violation — INSPECT CONSTRUCTION WORK

07 / 09

History of the building.

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Frequently asked questions.

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Chicago-specific insights.

Rent Comparison

Studio
This building: $1,063 – $1,438
47% aboveArea: $850
1 Bed
This building: $1,139 – $1,541
12% aboveArea: $1,200
2 Bed
This building: $1,284 – $1,736
20% belowArea: $1,895
3 Bed
This building: $1,649 – $2,231
15% aboveArea: $1,690
4+ Bed
This building: $1,938 – $2,622
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Neighborhood Vibe

Garfield Park is anchored by the stunning Garfield Park Conservatory — one of the largest in the nation — and the surrounding park system. The neighborhood faces serious challenges but offers unmatched green space and genuine affordability.

Green SpaceAffordableUnderservedCommunityEmerging

Energy Score

No energy benchmarking on file.

Walkability & Transit

Car-dependentTransit score · 4 nearby stops

Nearest TransitBus · 2 min walk

Nearby Stops4

Bus

Estimated from nearby transit stop data

Nearby Transit

BUS

Kedzie & Lexington52
0.1 mi2 min
Kedzie & Lexington52
0.1 mi2 min
Homan & Lexington82
0.1 mi3 min
Homan & Lexington82
0.1 mi3 min

Nearby Schools & Colleges

No schools within 0.8 mi on file.

At a glance

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Building record last updated 25 days ago. Sourced from HPD, DOB, 311, and Lucid Rents data syncs.