Is 1055 W CATALPA AVE, Chicago, IL 60640 rent stabilized?

Based on available records, 1055 W CATALPA AVE, Chicago, IL 60640 is not currently registered as rent stabilized. Rents at this building are likely set at market rate.

How much has rent changed at 1055 W CATALPA AVE, Chicago, IL 60640?

Rent at 1055 W CATALPA AVE, Chicago, IL 60640 has increased by 17% since 2024-01, going from $1,150 to $1,350 as of 2025-11.

When is the cheapest time to rent at 1055 W CATALPA AVE, Chicago, IL 60640?

Based on historical listing data, March tends to be the most affordable month to sign a lease at 1055 W CATALPA AVE, Chicago, IL 60640, while June is typically the most expensive. Timing your move to March could save approximately 9% compared to peak pricing.

Who is the landlord of 1055 W CATALPA AVE, Chicago, IL 60640?

The registered owner of 1055 W CATALPA AVE, Chicago, IL 60640 is CAT-MY-TALPA LLC. You can view their full portfolio of buildings on Lucid Rents.

Is the landlord of 1055 W CATALPA AVE, Chicago, IL 60640 a good landlord?

1055 W CATALPA AVE, Chicago, IL 60640, owned by CAT-MY-TALPA LLC, has an overall grade of C (2.3/5) on Lucid Rents. Tenants have left 4 reviews. Check tenant reviews for firsthand experiences.

What is the building rating for 1055 W CATALPA AVE, Chicago, IL 60640?

1055 W CATALPA AVE, Chicago, IL 60640 has an overall grade of C with a score of 2.3 out of 5 on Lucid Rents. This score is based on violations, complaints, and tenant reviews.

What public transit is near 1055 W CATALPA AVE, Chicago, IL 60640?

1055 W CATALPA AVE, Chicago, IL 60640 has 4 transit options nearby. The closest include: bus: Broadway & Balmoral (36), 0.17 mi away.

Is 1055 W CATALPA AVE, Chicago, IL 60640 safe? What is the crime rate nearby?

The 60640 zip code where 1055 W CATALPA AVE, Chicago, IL 60640 is located had 6,237 crime incidents in the past 2 years, including 1,783 violent crimes, 2,867 property crimes, and 1,587 quality-of-life incidents. Check the neighborhood report card for 60640 for full details.

What do tenants say about living at 1055 W CATALPA AVE, Chicago, IL 60640?

1055 W CATALPA AVE, Chicago, IL 60640 has 3 tenant reviews with an average rating of 2.7 out of 5. 0 out of 3 reviewers would recommend this building.

1055 W CATALPA AVE — Rent Intelligence for Uptown, Chicago

Uptown · Chicago, IL 60640

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★★★★★2.34 reviews

Verified reviewsCLOwned byCAT-MY-TALPA LLC18 bldgs

1055 W CATALPA AVE

Chicago, IL 60640

HPD violations0last 7 years · class A, B, C

Evictions filed0last 7 years

Tenant reviews42.3 ★ avg

Rent-stab units—no coverage

Building age—year unknown

311 complaints0last 7 years

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Rental intelligence.

Neighborhood Median Rent

Chicago · March 2026

No active listings for this building

Area median: $2,358/mo

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Seasonal Pattern

Best & worst months to sign a lease

Cheapest

March

Most expensive

June

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Potential savings: ~9% by timing your move to March.

Rent vs. area median Chicago

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—Area: $1,490

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—Area: $1,695

2 BR

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—Area: $2,400

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—Area: $3,500

Units Historic Rent 2 listings

Studio$9501 listing

1 Bed$1,3502 listings

Neighborhood Rent Range Chicago

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Rent trends.

North Lakefront

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

Asking rent

$2,201

current quarter

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YoY change

4.3%

asking, vs 1 yr ago

10-year change

30%

asking, since ~'16

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Violations, 311, & more.

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Violation & Complaint Trends

Monthly counts over the last 7 years · all data sources

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311Top Complaints

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No Air Conditioning
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Building Violation
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Abandoned Vehicle Complaint
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Last 7 years

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What tenants actually say.

2.3 /5

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This building is infested with rats. I said: RATS! I have lived in Chicago all my life and never lived in an apartment with rats. The rent is the cheapest in the city, probably because of the Rats. Worse apartment buildi…

positiveMar 2022

Anonymous

This place is infested with roaches, bed bugs, and mice. I never had these problems until I moved here. I'm happy to be leaving this place. Also the elevator would break almost every single day. Millie and Yusuf wou…

negativeOct 2018

Anonymous

Stay away from this building. It's infested with bedbugs and mouse. My boyfrjend and I have been living there for almost a year now and we had to deal with bedbugs mouse and roaches. We tried to break our lease but…

negativeJun 2017

Anonymous

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What tenants actually say.

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The landlord.

CAT-MY-TALPA LLC

Portfolio of 18 buildingsManaged by 3706 N Sheffield #1A 3 Bed 2 Bath

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

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nowCAT-MY-TALPA LLCOwner of record per HPD registration · manages 18 buildings.

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Crime & safety.

60640 · last 12 months

Safety & Crime

Area averageSafety score · last 12 months

Chicago Police Dept · updated weekly

LAST 12 MONTHS · 60640

Violent1,783

Property2,867

Quality-of-life1,587

Total incidents6,237

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About this area.

Uptown · 60640

1055 W CATALPA AVE · Chicago · 41.982° N, -87.658° W

Walk

Transit

Bike

Estimated from nearby transit & amenity data

4 bus stops nearby3 min

Nearby Transit

BUS

Broadway & Balmoral36
0.2 mi3 min
Sheridan & Balmoral147151136
0.2 mi4 min
Berwyn & Kenmore92146
0.2 mi5 min
Berwyn & Broadway (Red Line)92
0.3 mi5 min

The neighborhood

Uptown

Uptown is one of Chicago's most eclectic neighborhoods — the Aragon Ballroom, a thriving Vietnamese restaurant row on Argyle, and the Green Mill jazz club where Al Capone once kept a booth. It is gritty, musical, and rapidly changing.

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67,317population$69kmedian income68%renters

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Nearby neighborhoods to explore

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History of the building.

construction · ownership · permits

At a glance

RLTO protectedNo

1970198019902000201020202030

now

Current owner: CAT-MY-TALPA LLC

Portfolio includes 18 buildings.

Recent Activity

6 events

311MEDIUMJul 30, 2026
Building Violation — No details available
311MEDIUMFeb 9, 2026
Abandoned Vehicle Complaint — No details available
311MEDIUMOct 3, 2025
Abandoned Vehicle Complaint — No details available
311MEDIUMJun 26, 2025
Building Violation — No details available
311MEDIUMJun 25, 2025
No Air Conditioning — No details available
311MEDIUMJun 25, 2025
No Air Conditioning — No details available

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Frequently asked questions.

Is 1055 W CATALPA AVE, Chicago, IL 60640 rent stabilized?
Based on available records, 1055 W CATALPA AVE, Chicago, IL 60640 is not currently registered as rent stabilized. Rents at this building are likely set at market rate.
How much has rent changed at 1055 W CATALPA AVE, Chicago, IL 60640?
Rent at 1055 W CATALPA AVE, Chicago, IL 60640 has increased by 17% since 2024-01, going from $1,150 to $1,350 as of 2025-11.
When is the cheapest time to rent at 1055 W CATALPA AVE, Chicago, IL 60640?
Based on historical listing data, March tends to be the most affordable month to sign a lease at 1055 W CATALPA AVE, Chicago, IL 60640, while June is typically the most expensive. Timing your move to March could save approximately 9% compared to peak pricing.
Who is the landlord of 1055 W CATALPA AVE, Chicago, IL 60640?
The registered owner of 1055 W CATALPA AVE, Chicago, IL 60640 is CAT-MY-TALPA LLC. You can view their full portfolio of buildings on Lucid Rents.
Is the landlord of 1055 W CATALPA AVE, Chicago, IL 60640 a good landlord?
1055 W CATALPA AVE, Chicago, IL 60640, owned by CAT-MY-TALPA LLC, has an overall grade of C (2.3/5) on Lucid Rents. Tenants have left 4 reviews. Check tenant reviews for firsthand experiences.
What is the building rating for 1055 W CATALPA AVE, Chicago, IL 60640?
1055 W CATALPA AVE, Chicago, IL 60640 has an overall grade of C with a score of 2.3 out of 5 on Lucid Rents. This score is based on violations, complaints, and tenant reviews.
What public transit is near 1055 W CATALPA AVE, Chicago, IL 60640?
1055 W CATALPA AVE, Chicago, IL 60640 has 4 transit options nearby. The closest include: bus: Broadway & Balmoral (36), 0.17 mi away.
Is 1055 W CATALPA AVE, Chicago, IL 60640 safe? What is the crime rate nearby?
The 60640 zip code where 1055 W CATALPA AVE, Chicago, IL 60640 is located had 6,237 crime incidents in the past 2 years, including 1,783 violent crimes, 2,867 property crimes, and 1,587 quality-of-life incidents. Check the neighborhood report card for 60640 for full details.
What do tenants say about living at 1055 W CATALPA AVE, Chicago, IL 60640?
1055 W CATALPA AVE, Chicago, IL 60640 has 3 tenant reviews with an average rating of 2.7 out of 5. 0 out of 3 reviewers would recommend this building.

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