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3853 W MADISON ST

Chicago, IL
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3853 W
MADISON ST
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  2. Neighborhood risks
  3. Violations, 311, & more
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01 / 09

Rental intelligence.

01b / 09

Rent trends.

02 / 09

Violations, 311, & more.

06 / 09

Location & daily life.

07 / 10

About this area.

Garfield Park · 60624
Neighborhood overview
Garfield Park→
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Crime in 60624
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Incident type · 6-month trend · vs. Chicago average
Rent trends in Garfield Park
Median rent & comparables→
1BR & 2BR averages · month-over-month · current listings
Nearby neighborhoods to explore
Near West Side· 1.58 miHumboldt Park· 1.61 miAustin· 1.85 miNorth Lawndale· 2.07 miWicker Park· 2.63 mi
07 / 09

History of the building.

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Frequently asked questions.

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Chicago-specific insights.

08 / 09

Similar buildings nearby.

Building record last updated 2 months ago. Sourced from HPD, DOB, 311, and Lucid Rents data syncs.

3853 W MADISON 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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Austin · 0 reviews
1BR rents +12% vs neighborhood median — though 14 open violations on file.
Rent fairnessMarket
Livability—
LandlordGood
ProtectionsStandard
HPD violations4last 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
01 / 10

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
JFMAMJJASOND

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

Units Historic Rent 0 listings

—No dataNo recent listings
Based on listing data at this building.

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
$500$1.8k$3k
Range (P25 – P75)MedianBased on recent listings in Austin
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.

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
3221020222023202420252026
HPD Violations 4311 Complaints 0DOB Filings 10Evictions 0

HPDTop Violations

4 total
  • All HPD violations
    4

311Top Complaints

0 total
  • Pothole in Street Complaint
    1

DOBTop Filings

10 total
  • DOB Violations
    10

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 4 HPD records
06 / 10

Location & daily life.

3853 W MADISON ST · Austin · 41.881° N, -87.723° W
21
Walk
30
Transit
18
Bike
Estimated from nearby transit & amenity data
4 bus stops nearby1 min
The neighborhood

Garfield Park

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.

5,001buildings tracked4.3avg LucidIQ$1,200median 1BR
35,664population$32kmedian income72%renters
Green SpaceAffordableUnderservedCommunityEmerging
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08 / 10

History of the building.

construction · ownership · permits
1970198019902000201020202030

Recent Activity

8 events
  • 311MEDIUMJan 22, 2026

    Pothole in Street Complaint — No details available

  • DOBMEDIUMSep 2, 2022

    DOB Violation — NO PERMIT FLAT SIGN

  • DOBMEDIUMSep 2, 2022

    DOB Violation — NO PERMIT FLAT SIGN

  • DOBMEDIUMSep 2, 2022

    DOB Violation — NO PERMIT FLAT SIGN

  • DOBMEDIUMOct 5, 2017

    DOB Violation — ARRANGE COMPLETED PERMIT INSP.

  • DOBMEDIUMOct 5, 2017

    DOB Violation — NO ENTRY

  • DOBMEDIUMAug 28, 2017

    DOB Violation — ARRANGE COMPLETED PERMIT INSP.

  • DOBMEDIUMApr 26, 2011

    DOB Violation — SEND EX. METAL LETTER

Rent Comparison

— Rents relative to area median
  • 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
    —Area: —
Compared to median rents in 60624

Review Summary

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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

30
Car-dependentTransit score · 4 nearby stops
Nearest TransitBus · 1 min walk
Nearby Stops4
Bus
Estimated from nearby transit stop data

Nearby Transit

BUS
  • Madison & Springfield20
    0.0 mi1 min
  • Madison & Hamlin20
    0.1 mi3 min
  • Pulaski & Madison53
    0.1 mi3 min
  • Pulaski & Madison53
    0.1 mi3 min

Nearby Schools & Colleges

No schools within 0.8 mi on file.

At a glance

RLTO protectedNo

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