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4549 N HAMLIN AVE

Chicago, IL

4549 N HAMLIN AVE, Chicago, IL is a rental building in Lincoln Square, Chicago. See every violation, 311 complaint, tenant review, and the LucidIQ score — before you sign a lease.

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4549 N
HAMLIN 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.

Lincoln Square · 60625
Neighborhood overview
Lincoln Square→
Vibe · top buildings · landlords · schools · transit
Crime in 60625
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Incident type · 6-month trend · vs. Chicago average
Rent trends in Lincoln Square
Median rent & comparables→
1BR & 2BR averages · month-over-month · current listings
Nearby neighborhoods to explore
West Rogers Park· 1.32 miAvondale· 1.62 miUptown· 1.93 miLakeview· 2.44 miWest Ridge· 2.49 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.

4549 N HAMLIN AVE — Rent Intelligence for Lincoln Square, Chicago

Lincoln Square · Chicago, IL
Current rent range
$1,445 – $3,553 / mo
5 bedroom bands tracked · sampled from recent listings
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Verified reviewsGROwned byGARY R CARLSON5 bldgs
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Lincoln Square · 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 complaints0last 7 years
01 / 10

Rental intelligence.

Neighborhood Median Rent

Lincoln Square · March 2026

Studio
$1,700/mo
1 BR
$1,820/mo
2 BR
$2,050/mo
3 BR
$2,630/mo
4 BR
$3,090/mo
Compare this building's listings above against the neighborhood medians.

Seasonal Pattern

Best & worst months to sign a lease

Cheapest
October
Most expensive
August
JFMAMJJASOND

Potential savings: ~5% by timing your move to October.

Units Historic Rent 0 listings

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

Neighborhood Rent Range Lincoln Square

Studio
$1,200
$1,200
1 Bed
$1,820
$1,731 – $1,794
2 Bed
$2,050
$2,100 – $2,500
3 Bed
$2,750
$2,750
4 Bed
$3,090
$2,627 – $3,553
$750$2.4k$4k
Range (P25 – P75)MedianBased on recent listings in Lincoln Square
01b / 09

Rent trends.

Northwest Chicago
Quarterly market rent, 2014–2026 (latest = Q1 2026 forecast)
Asking rent
$1,386
current quarter
Effective rent
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per bedroom only
YoY change
2.4%
asking, vs 1 yr ago
10-year change
30%
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
75420202120222023202420252026
HPD Violations 0311 Complaints 0DOB Filings 29Evictions 0

HPDTop Violations

0 total
  • No violations
    0

311Top Complaints

0 total
  • Pothole in Street Complaint
    2

DOBTop Filings

29 total
  • DOB Violations
    29

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

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

The landlord.

GARY R CARLSON

Portfolio of 5 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
B6.6
Averaged across 5 buildings
5
buildings
3.3
avg score / 5
B
portfolio grade
4
nearby owned

Their Other Buildings

Top 4 by score · of 5 total

See all 5 →
  • A3701 W SUNNYSIDE AVELincoln Square9.2 / 10
  • C-2842 W MONTROSE AVELincoln Square4.0 / 10
  • —4458 N HAMLIN AVELincoln Square— / 10
  • —3724 W LELAND AVELincoln Square— / 10

Ownership timeline · this building

ACRIS deeds and regulatory filings

  1. nowGARY R CARLSONOwner of record per HPD registration · manages 5 buildings.
06 / 10

Location & daily life.

4549 N HAMLIN AVE · Lincoln Square · 41.964° N, -87.723° W
16
Walk
23
Transit
14
Bike
Estimated from nearby transit & amenity data
4 bus stops nearby4 min
The neighborhood

Lincoln Square

Lincoln Square is Chicago's European village — the DANK Haus German cultural center, an old-world commercial strip along Lincoln Avenue, and the Davis Theater anchor a neighborhood that feels like a small town inside the city.

5,794buildings tracked4.5avg LucidIQ$1,763median 1BR
80,296population$84kmedian income60%renters
European FeelFamily-FriendlyCulturalQuietCommunity
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08 / 10

History of the building.

construction · ownership · permits
1970198019902000201020202030
now
Current owner: GARY R CARLSON
Portfolio includes 5 buildings.

Recent Activity

20 events
  • 311MEDIUMApr 14, 2026

    Pothole in Street Complaint — No details available

  • 311MEDIUMMar 18, 2026

    Pothole in Street Complaint — No details available

  • DOBMEDIUMAug 20, 2021

    DOB Violation — ARRANGE PREMISE INSPECTION

  • DOBMEDIUMAug 20, 2021

    DOB Violation — REPAIR EXTERIOR DOOR HARDWARE

  • DOBMEDIUMAug 20, 2021

    DOB Violation — SCREEN OUTER DOORS, WINDOWS

  • DOBMEDIUMAug 20, 2021

    DOB Violation — REPAIR EXTERIOR STAIR

  • DOBMEDIUMAug 20, 2021

    DOB Violation — WORK NOT ALLOWED

  • DOBMEDIUMAug 20, 2021

    DOB Violation — REMOVE

  • DOBMEDIUMAug 20, 2021

    DOB Violation — DEBRIS, EXCESSIVE

  • DOBMEDIUMJan 11, 2011

    DOB Violation — REPAIR PORCH SYSTEM

Rent Comparison

— Rents relative to area median
  • Studio
    This building: $1,445 – $1,955
    42% aboveArea: $1,200
  • 1 Bed
    This building: $1,547 – $2,093
    3% aboveArea: $1,763
  • 2 Bed
    This building: $1,743 – $2,358
    11% belowArea: $2,300
  • 3 Bed
    This building: $2,236 – $3,024
    4% belowArea: $2,750
  • 4+ Bed
    This building: $2,627 – $3,553
    —Area: —
Compared to median rents in 60625

Review Summary

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Neighborhood Vibe

Lincoln Square is Chicago's European village — the DANK Haus German cultural center, an old-world commercial strip along Lincoln Avenue, and the Davis Theater anchor a neighborhood that feels like a small town inside the city.

European FeelFamily-FriendlyCulturalQuietCommunity

Energy Score

No energy benchmarking on file.

Walkability & Transit

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

Nearby Transit

BUS
  • Montrose & Hamlin78
    0.2 mi4 min
  • Montrose & Hamlin78
    0.2 mi5 min
  • Montrose & Lawndale78
    0.3 mi5 min
  • Montrose & Springfield78
    0.3 mi5 min

Nearby Schools & Colleges

No schools within 0.8 mi on file.

At a glance

RLTO protectedNo

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