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Chicago · March 2026
Best & worst months to sign a lease
Potential savings: ~15% by timing your move to August.
Asking rent per bedroom type — switch tabs to see each with effective (concession-net) rent.
Monthly counts over the last 7 years · all data sources
No HPD records on file in the last 7 years.
Woodlawn sits just south of Hyde Park and is experiencing one of Chicago's most dramatic transformations — the Obama Presidential Center is under construction, bringing investment and controversy in equal measure.
DOB Violation — REPAIR/REBUILD GARAGE OR SHED
DOB Violation — SERVICE WALK, PASSAGE, AREAWAY
DOB Violation — REPAIR FENCE
DOB Violation — BUILDING IN DISREPAIR
DOB Violation — PARAPET & COPING
DOB Violation — REPAIR EXTERIOR WALL
DOB Violation — REPAIR LINTELS
DOB Violation — REPAIR EXTERIOR STAIR
Building Violation — No details available
Building Violation — No details available