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5321 S RACINE AVE

Chicago, IL

5321 S RACINE AVE, Chicago, IL is a rental building in West Englewood, Chicago. See every violation, 311 complaint, tenant review, and the LucidIQ score — before you sign a lease.

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5321 S
RACINE AVE
  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.

West Englewood · 60636
Neighborhood overview
West Englewood→
Vibe · top buildings · landlords · schools · transit
Crime in 60636
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Incident type · 6-month trend · vs. Chicago average
Rent trends in West Englewood
Median rent & comparables→
1BR & 2BR averages · month-over-month · current listings
Nearby neighborhoods to explore
Englewood· 1.64 miChicago Lawn· 1.98 miAuburn Gresham· 2.62 miBrighton Park· 2.67 miBack of the Yards· 2.74 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.

5321 S RACINE AVE — Rent Intelligence for West Englewood, Chicago

West Englewood · Chicago, IL
Current rent range
$893 – $2,208 / mo
5 bedroom bands tracked · sampled from recent listings
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0.0 / 5
LucidIQ Score
Englewood · 0 reviews
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Rent fairnessMarket
Livability—
LandlordGood
ProtectionsStandard
HPD violations0last 7 years · class A, B, C
Evictions filed0last 7 years
Tenant reviews0no reviews yet
Rent-stab units—no coverage
Building age—year unknown
311 complaints2last 7 years
01 / 10

Rental intelligence.

Neighborhood Median Rent

Englewood · March 2026

Studio
$1,050/mo
1 BR
$1,120/mo
2 BR
$1,270/mo
3 BR
$1,630/mo
4 BR
$1,920/mo
Compare this building's listings above against the neighborhood medians.

Seasonal Pattern

Best & worst months to sign a lease

Cheapest
September
Most expensive
May
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Potential savings: ~12% by timing your move to September.

Units Historic Rent 0 listings

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

Neighborhood Rent Range Englewood

Studio
$1,050
$893 – $1,208
1 Bed
$1,120
$952 – $1,288
2 Bed
$895
$895
3 Bed
$1,630
$1,386 – $1,874
4 Bed
$1,300
$1,300
$500$1.4k$2.3k
Range (P25 – P75)MedianBased on recent listings in Englewood
01b / 09

Rent trends.

Southwest Chicago
Quarterly market rent, 2014–2026 (latest = Q1 2026 forecast)
Asking rent
$1,167
current quarter
Effective rent
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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

Steady
8642020192020202120222023
HPD Violations 0311 Complaints 2DOB Filings 64Evictions 0

HPDTop Violations

0 total
  • No violations
    0

311Top Complaints

2 total
  • Building Violation
    2
  • Abandoned Vehicle Complaint
    1
  • Garbage Cart Maintenance
    1

DOBTop Filings

64 total
  • DOB Violations
    64

EvictionsEvictions

0 filed
  • Evictions filed
    0

Recent records

Last 7 years
  • —NO RECORDS—

    No HPD records on file in the last 7 years.

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03 / 10

What tenants actually say.

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04 / 10

Building amenities.

Building Amenities

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

The landlord.

TRANDAFIR SURD

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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portfolio grade
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nearby owned

Ownership timeline · this building

ACRIS deeds and regulatory filings

  1. nowTRANDAFIR SURDOwner of record per HPD registration.
06 / 10

Location & daily life.

5321 S RACINE AVE · Englewood · 41.797° N, -87.655° W
16
Walk
23
Transit
14
Bike
Estimated from nearby transit & amenity data
4 bus stops nearby5 min
The neighborhood

West Englewood

West Englewood faces persistent economic challenges but maintains deep community roots — churches, block clubs, and longtime families anchor the neighborhood. Housing is among the most affordable in the city.

7,202buildings tracked4.4avg LucidIQ$1,686median 1BR
29,833population$30kmedian income50%renters
AffordableCommunity-DrivenResidentialUnderservedResilient
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08 / 10

History of the building.

construction · ownership · permits
1970198019902000201020202030
now
Current owner: TRANDAFIR SURD
Registered owner on file.

Recent Activity

20 events
  • 311MEDIUMDec 12, 2023

    Building Violation — No details available

  • DOBMEDIUMMay 19, 2022

    DOB Violation — REPAIR FENCE

  • DOBMEDIUMMay 19, 2022

    DOB Violation — REPAIR PORCH SYSTEM

  • DOBMEDIUMMay 19, 2022

    DOB Violation — REPAIR EXTERIOR STAIR

  • DOBMEDIUMMay 19, 2022

    DOB Violation — REPAIR GUTTER

  • DOBMEDIUMMay 19, 2022

    DOB Violation — PROVIDE GUARD RAIL 42 IN HIGH

  • DOBMEDIUMDec 3, 2021

    DOB Violation — REPAIR EXTERIOR DOOR

  • DOBMEDIUMDec 3, 2021

    DOB Violation — REPAIR EXTERIOR DOOR

  • DOBMEDIUMDec 3, 2021

    DOB Violation — ROACHES

  • DOBMEDIUMDec 3, 2021

    DOB Violation — REPLACE DEFECTIVE VALVE,PIPING

Rent Comparison

— Rents relative to area median
  • Studio
    This building: $893 – $1,208
    —Area: —
  • 1 Bed
    This building: $952 – $1,288
    —Area: —
  • 2 Bed
    This building: $1,080 – $1,461
    42% aboveArea: $895
  • 3 Bed
    This building: $1,386 – $1,874
    —Area: —
  • 4+ Bed
    This building: $1,632 – $2,208
    48% aboveArea: $1,300
Compared to median rents in 60636

Review Summary

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0.0 / 5
Mixed feedbackBased on 0 reviews
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Neighborhood Vibe

West Englewood faces persistent economic challenges but maintains deep community roots — churches, block clubs, and longtime families anchor the neighborhood. Housing is among the most affordable in the city.

AffordableCommunity-DrivenResidentialUnderservedResilient

Energy Score

No energy benchmarking on file.

Walkability & Transit

23
Limited transitTransit score · 4 nearby stops
Nearest TransitBus · 5 min walk
Nearby Stops4
Bus
Estimated from nearby transit stop data

Nearby Transit

BUS
  • Garfield & Racine55
    0.2 mi5 min
  • Racine & Garfield44
    0.2 mi5 min
  • Racine & Garfield44
    0.3 mi5 min
  • Garfield & Throop55
    0.3 mi5 min

Nearby Schools & Colleges

No schools within 0.8 mi on file.

Safety & Crime

0
Below averageSafety score · last 12 months
LAST 12 MONTHS · 60636
Violent4,591
Property3,727
Quality-of-life3,799
Total incidents12,117
PRECINCT
Top precinct#7
Chicago Police Dept · updated weekly

At a glance

RLTO protectedNo

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