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945 W 51ST PL

Chicago, IL

945 W 51ST PL, Chicago, IL is a rental building in Back of the Yards, Chicago. See every violation, 311 complaint, tenant review, and the LucidIQ score — before you sign a lease.

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945 W
51ST PL
  1. Rental intelligence
  2. Neighborhood risks
  3. Violations, 311, & more
  4. Tenant Reviews
  5. Amenities
  6. Landlord
  7. Location
  8. About this area
  9. History
  10. Similar buildings
  11. FAQ
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01 / 09

Rental intelligence.

01b / 09

Rent trends.

02 / 09

Violations, 311, & more.

03 / 09

What tenants actually say.

04 / 09

Building amenities.

05 / 09

The landlord.

06 / 09

Location & daily life.

07 / 10

About this area.

Back of the Yards · 60609
Neighborhood overview
Back of the Yards→
Vibe · top buildings · landlords · schools · transit
Crime in 60609
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Incident type · 6-month trend · vs. Chicago average
Rent trends in Back of the Yards
Median rent & comparables→
1BR & 2BR averages · month-over-month · current listings
Nearby neighborhoods to explore
Bronzeville· 2.13 miChinatown· 2.22 miPilsen· 2.44 miBrighton Park· 2.48 miWest Englewood· 2.74 mi
07 / 09

History of the building.

10 / 10

Frequently asked questions.

10 / 10

Chicago-specific insights.

08 / 09

Similar buildings nearby.

945 W 51ST PL — Rent Intelligence for Back of the Yards, Chicago

Back of the Yards · Chicago, IL
Current rent range
$859 – $2,116 / mo
5 bedroom bands tracked · sampled from recent listings
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Verified reviewsBPOwned byBPT-JSI PROPERTIES LLC7 bldgs
The verdictLucidIQ Score
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0.0 / 5
LucidIQ Score
Back of the Yards · 0 reviews
No published reviews yet. The verdict updates once tenants weigh in.
Rent fairnessMarket
Livability—
LandlordGood
ProtectionsStandard
HPD violations17last 7 years · class A, B, C
Evictions filed0last 7 years
Tenant reviews0no reviews yet
Rent-stab units—no coverage
Building age—year unknown
311 complaints4last 7 years
01 / 10

Rental intelligence.

Neighborhood Median Rent

Back of the Yards · March 2026

Studio
$1,010/mo
1 BR
$1,080/mo
2 BR
$1,220/mo
3 BR
$1,570/mo
4 BR
$1,840/mo
Compare this building's listings above against the neighborhood medians.

Seasonal Pattern

Best & worst months to sign a lease

Cheapest
August
Most expensive
December
JFMAMJJASOND

Potential savings: ~19% by timing your move to August.

Units Historic Rent 1 listing

3 Bed$1,4001 listing
Based on listing data at this building.

Neighborhood Rent Range Back of the Yards

Studio
$1,010
$859 – $1,162
1 Bed
$1,300
$1,300
2 Bed
$1,686
$1,686
3 Bed
$1,860
$1,860
4 Bed
$1,840
$1,564 – $2,116
$500$1.5k$2.5k
Range (P25 – P75)MedianBased on recent listings in Back of the Yards
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
4321020192020202120222023202420252026
HPD Violations 17311 Complaints 4DOB Filings 17Evictions 0

HPDTop Violations

17 total
  • All HPD violations
    17

311Top Complaints

4 total
  • Tree Trim Request (NO LONGER BEING ACCEPTED)
    2
  • Fly Dumping Complaint
    1
  • Garbage Cart Maintenance
    1
  • Rodent Baiting/Rat Complaint
    1
  • Blue Recycling Cart
    1

DOBTop Filings

17 total
  • DOB Violations
    17

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 17 HPD records
03 / 10

What tenants actually say.

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04 / 10

Building amenities.

Building Amenities

0 amenities
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Based on listing data & verified tenant reports.
05 / 10

The landlord.

BPT-JSI PROPERTIES LLC

Portfolio of 7 buildings

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

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Portfolio Grade
A-8.6
Averaged across 7 buildings
7
buildings
4.3
avg score / 5
A-
portfolio grade
6
nearby owned

Their Other Buildings

Top 5 by score · of 7 total

See all 7 →
  • A829 W 54th PlChicago10.0 / 10
  • A5720 S HERMITAGE AVEEnglewood10.0 / 10
  • A1109 W 69TH STEnglewood9.4 / 10
  • A-624 W 61ST STEnglewood8.8 / 10
  • C+4932 S PRINCETON AVEBronzeville5.4 / 10

Ownership timeline · this building

ACRIS deeds and regulatory filings

  1. nowBPT-JSI PROPERTIES LLCOwner of record per HPD registration · manages 7 buildings.
06 / 10

Location & daily life.

945 W 51ST PL · Back of the Yards · 41.801° N, -87.650° W
20
Walk
28
Transit
17
Bike
Estimated from nearby transit & amenity data
4 bus stops nearby2 min
The neighborhood

Back of the Yards

Back of the Yards takes its name from the old Union Stock Yards — today it is a working-class, predominantly Mexican neighborhood with affordable housing, strong parish communities, and a growing commercial strip on Ashland.

4,034buildings tracked4.4avg LucidIQ$1,300median 1BR
63,241population$47kmedian income60%renters
Working ClassAffordableLatino CultureCommunityHistoric
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08 / 10

History of the building.

construction · ownership · permits
1970198019902000201020202030
now
Current owner: BPT-JSI PROPERTIES LLC
Portfolio includes 7 buildings.

Recent Activity

20 events
  • 311MEDIUMMar 27, 2026

    Tree Removal Inspection — No details available

  • 311MEDIUMApr 6, 2020

    Tree Trim Request (NO LONGER BEING ACCEPTED) — No details available

  • 311MEDIUMJun 5, 2019

    Rodent Baiting/Rat Complaint — No details available

  • 311MEDIUMJun 5, 2019

    Blue Recycling Cart — No details available

  • 311MEDIUMJun 5, 2019

    Garbage Cart Maintenance — No details available

  • 311MEDIUMJun 5, 2019

    Tree Trim Request (NO LONGER BEING ACCEPTED) — No details available

  • 311MEDIUMMar 23, 2019

    Fly Dumping Complaint — No details available

  • DOBMEDIUMJun 8, 2017

    DOB Violation — REPAIR SCREENS

  • DOBMEDIUMJun 8, 2017

    DOB Violation — REPAIR ROOF

  • DOBMEDIUMJun 8, 2017

    DOB Violation — REPAIR SCREENS

Rent Comparison

— Rents relative to area median
  • Studio
    This building: $859 – $1,162
    —Area: —
  • 1 Bed
    This building: $918 – $1,242
    17% belowArea: $1,300
  • 2 Bed
    This building: $1,037 – $1,403
    28% belowArea: $1,686
  • 3 Bed
    This building: $1,335 – $1,805
    16% belowArea: $1,860
  • 4+ Bed
    This building: $1,564 – $2,116
    —Area: —
Compared to median rents in 60609

Review Summary

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Mixed feedbackBased on 0 reviews
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Neighborhood Vibe

Back of the Yards takes its name from the old Union Stock Yards — today it is a working-class, predominantly Mexican neighborhood with affordable housing, strong parish communities, and a growing commercial strip on Ashland.

Working ClassAffordableLatino CultureCommunityHistoric

Energy Score

No energy benchmarking on file.

Walkability & Transit

28
Car-dependentTransit score · 4 nearby stops
Nearest TransitBus · 2 min walk
Nearby Stops4
Bus
Estimated from nearby transit stop data

Nearby Transit

BUS
  • 51st Street & Morgan51
    0.1 mi2 min
  • 51st Street & Peoria51
    0.1 mi2 min
  • 51st Street & Aberdeen51
    0.2 mi4 min
  • Halsted & 52nd Street8
    0.2 mi4 min

Nearby Schools & Colleges

No schools within 0.8 mi on file.

Safety & Crime

0
Below averageSafety score · last 12 months
LAST 12 MONTHS · 60609
Violent2,260
Property2,235
Quality-of-life1,699
Total incidents6,194
PRECINCT
Top precinct#9
Chicago Police Dept · updated weekly

At a glance

RLTO protectedNo

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