1642 E 56TH ST — Rent Intelligence for Woodlawn, Chicago

Woodlawn · Loop, IL, 60637

Current rent range

$1,715 – $3,200 / mo

3 bedroom bands tracked · sampled from recent listings

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★★★★★3.342 reviews

Verified reviewsMPOwned byMac Properties60 bldgs

1642 E 56TH ST

Loop, IL, 60637

1642 E 56TH ST, Loop, IL, 60637 is a rental building in Woodlawn, Chicago. See every violation, 311 complaint, tenant review, and the LucidIQ score — before you sign a lease.

HPD violations0last 7 years · class A, B, C

Evictions filed0last 7 years

Tenant reviews423.3 ★ avg

Rent-stab units—no coverage

Building age—year unknown

311 complaints0last 7 years

01 / 09

Rental intelligence.

Neighborhood Median Rent

Loop · March 2026

Studio

$1,832/mo

1 listing

1 BR

$2,072/mo

1 listing

2 BR

$2,897/mo

1 listing

Compare this building's listings above against the neighborhood medians.

Seasonal Pattern

Best & worst months to sign a lease

Cheapest

August

Most expensive

May

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Potential savings: ~15% by timing your move to August.

Units Historic Rent 4 listings

Studio$1,5355 listings

1 Bed$1,88016 listings

2 Bed$2,9301 listing

3 Bed$3,2752 listings

Neighborhood Rent Range Loop

Studio1 listing

$995

$995

1 Bed1 listing

$1,200

$1,200

2 Bed1 listing

$1,860

$1,860

Range (P25 – P75)MedianBased on recent listings in Loop

01 / 09

Rental intelligence.

01b / 09

Rent trends.

South Lakefront

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

Asking rent

$1,435

current quarter

Effective rent

—

per bedroom only

YoY change

2.7%

asking, vs 1 yr ago

10-year change

31%

asking, since ~'16

Asking rent per bedroom type — switch tabs to see each with effective (concession-net) rent.

01b / 09

Rent trends.

02 / 09

Violations, 311, & more.

hpd · dob · 311 · acris
last 7 years

Violation & Complaint Trends

Monthly counts over the last 7 years · all data sources

Steady

HPDTop Violations

0 total

No violations
0

311Top Complaints

0 total

Street Light Out Complaint
5
Water Quality Concern
2
Pothole in Street Complaint
2
Building Violation
1
Rodent Baiting/Rat Complaint
1

DOBTop Filings

0 total

DOB Violations
0

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 0 HPD records

02 / 09

Violations, 311, & more.

03 / 09

What tenants actually say.

3.3 /5

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

42 reviews

5★

12%

4★

45%

3★

14%

2★

17%

1★

12%

It's unfortunate that a historical landmark as Windermere is receiving such negative reviews because It's a beautiful building and it has ammenities you can appreciate but living with personal experience; I can relate It…

mixedMar 2026

Anonymous

People should be allowed to smoke in their own apartments, IF the smoke did not stink up the entire floor. But it does, and for that reason, the building should be smoke free. Why is renovation taking forev…

negativeMar 2026

Anonymous

I moved out of Windermere having lived there for 11 years, looking for a change. I lived in both a studio and a one bedroom unit both large compared to what I´ve seen now that I´ve experienced living elsewhere.…

positiveOct 2025

Anonymous

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03 / 09

What tenants actually say.

04 / 09

Building amenities.

Building Amenities

12 amenities

BUILDING

Elevator

FITNESS

Fitness Center

PARKING & BIKES

Garage
Parking

LAUNDRY

Dishwasher
Laundry Facilities

PET FRIENDLY

Large Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Pet Friendly

OTHER

Hardwood Floors
Air Conditioning
Hardwood Flooring

04 / 09

Building amenities.

05 / 09

The landlord.

Mac Properties

Portfolio of 60 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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buildings

4.5

avg score / 5

portfolio grade

nearby owned

Their Other Buildings

Top 5 by score · of 60 total

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Ownership timeline · this building

ACRIS deeds and regulatory filings

nowMac PropertiesOwner of record per HPD registration · manages 60 buildings.

05 / 09

The landlord.

06 / 09

Location & daily life.

1642 E 56TH ST · Loop · coordinates missing

Walk

Transit

Bike

Estimated from nearby transit & amenity data

The neighborhood

Woodlawn

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.

4,898buildings tracked4.3avg LucidIQ$1,200median 1BR

51,145population$37kmedian income74%renters

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06 / 09

Location & daily life.

07 / 09

History of the building.

construction · ownership · permits

1970198019902000201020202030

now

Current owner: Mac Properties

Portfolio includes 60 buildings.

Recent Activity

13 events

311MEDIUMSep 22, 2025
Street Light Out Complaint — No details available
311MEDIUMSep 19, 2025
Street Light Out Complaint — No details available
311MEDIUMSep 15, 2025
Street Light Out Complaint — No details available
311MEDIUMJun 30, 2025
Street Light Out Complaint — No details available
311MEDIUMJun 29, 2025
Lead Inspection Request — No details available
311MEDIUMJun 29, 2025
Street Light Out Complaint — No details available
311MEDIUMDec 18, 2024
Restaurant Complaint — No details available
311MEDIUMApr 18, 2023
Rodent Baiting/Rat Complaint — No details available
311MEDIUMMar 29, 2021
Water Quality Concern — No details available
311MEDIUMJan 8, 2021
Pothole in Street Complaint — No details available

07 / 09

History of the building.

09 / 09

Frequently asked questions.

10 / 10

Chicago-specific insights.

Rent Comparison

Studio
This building: $1,715 – $1,950
84% aboveArea: $995
1 Bed
This building: $1,990 – $2,155
73% aboveArea: $1,200
2 Bed
This building: $2,595 – $3,200
56% aboveArea: $1,860
3 Bed
This building: — – —
—Area: $2,950
4+ Bed
This building: — – —
—Area: $1,350

Review Summary

42 reviews

3.3 / 5

Mixed feedbackBased on 42 reviews · avg 3.3 ★

MOST HELPFUL CRITICAL

"It's unfortunate that a historical landmark as Windermere is receiving such negative reviews because It's a beautiful building and it has ammenities you can app…"

— Anonymous · Mar 2026

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Neighborhood Vibe

TransformingHistoricAffordableInvestment ZoneCommunity

Energy Score

No energy benchmarking on file.

Walkability & Transit

Limited transitTransit score · 0 nearby stops

Nearby Transit

No transit stops within 0.8 mi on file.

Nearby Schools & Colleges

No schools within 0.8 mi on file.

Safety & Crime

Below averageSafety score · last 12 months

LAST 12 MONTHS · 60637

Violent4,011

Property4,108

Quality-of-life2,992

Total incidents11,111

PRECINCT

Top precinct#3

Chicago Police Dept · updated weekly

At a glance

RLTO protectedNo

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1642 E 56TH ST — Rent Intelligence for Woodlawn, Chicago

1642 E 56TH ST

Rental intelligence.

Rental intelligence.

Rent trends.

Rent trends.

Violations, 311, & more.

Violations, 311, & more.

What tenants actually say.

What tenants actually say.

Building amenities.

Building amenities.

The landlord.

Mac Properties

The landlord.

Location & daily life.

Woodlawn

Location & daily life.

History of the building.

History of the building.

Frequently asked questions.

Chicago-specific insights.

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Building amenities.

The landlord.

Mac Properties

What tenants actually say.

Violations, 311, & more.

Rental intelligence.

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