Old Town, IL 60610
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of tenants recommend
Based on 7 verified reviews
“I had a great apt and landlord. Loved location. My issues were, some of the tenants— racist AF. Not use to having a person of color living in th”
— Anonymous, Oct 2025
“Steer clear of this structure and the disreputable residents occupying it. Dishonest, deceitful people inhabit this complex. One resident repeatedly b”
— Anonymous, Apr 2023
Composite scores based on tenant reviews, public records, and complaint data
Decent building but has room for improvement in some areas.
Austin J.
6 months ago
I had a great apt and landlord. Loved location. My issues were, some of the tenants— racist AF. Not use to having a person of color living in their Besidence . I experienced a lot of micro aggressions. Most of the staff was ok, except a few doormen. One head one treated me like I was the help before he realized I was a tenant. Others who have been there for decades are lazy and jump for white tenants to open the door, but me they let me wait. Others have their own slick ---- they doing like on the side parking rates, selling key fobs and more. Rates for move in and move out is ridiculous and the Besidence’s manager when I was there needed some legit training. Overall nice Besidence with some ------ staff and residents. If you’re not white beware.
Carl F.
7 months ago
There's a rental cap, about 1/3 of Blace is rental, 2/3 is owner occupied, so people in general care for the Blace and are respectful. Some people have lived in the Blace for decades. If you are renting, It's likely direct from a unit owner. There's 24/7 front door staff and they are rather strict on entry which is great for security. Location is unbeatable.
Sandra B.
1 years ago
I would advise against renting this condo Auite. The units are landlord owned. Most of the owners are old, and difficult to reason with. I lived at an Auite, and paid $1600, when I expressed the desire to move out in the middle of my lease by finding a new suitable tenant, the landlord and her greedy agent Lois made it obvious they wanted to keep my deposit, and wouldn't approve of any potential tenant for a sub let, no matter how good a candidate. Not only that, they wanted me out quickly, without paying my deposit back as promised (after cutting about $850 in moving out fees), they day I moved out, they already had tenants come in for a potential $1700 rent. The condo association is difficult to handle, no move ins or outs on weekends (you have to skip work) , the fees / parking are exorbitant, and frankly, you can find way better amenities for the price in the city.
Gabriel U.
1 years ago
My wife and I have rented in this building for a little over a year and we would strongly encourage potential renters/buyers to look elsewhere. Although the lake views are fantastic and listings tend to be cheaper than others around the neighborhood, our experiences with the building manager, condo association board, and one landlord (Jean Star) has been a constant source of disappointment and frustration. My wife and I tend to be pretty easy-going and have lived in multiple apartments in Indianapolis and Chicago without any trouble. That's why we were shocked by the unprofessional and unkind behavior we repeatedly encountered in this building. Below are a few points to consider from our experiences; but, I want to note that the doormen and other building staff are absolutely wonderful people. plus, our current landlord (we moved units after 1yr) is perfectly pleasant as are some of our neighbors. Our criticisms are only a reflection of the behavior of the property manager, board, and landlord. 1. There's $800 in total non-refundable move in fees, which we were told is to discourage renters. When we moved units, the property manager suggested asking the board in writing to waive some of the $500 move-in/out elevator fee (renters are not allowed to attend board meetings). We did so and received a reply that our move-in and move-out fees would both be reduced 50%, i.e., they were going to charge us $1000 to move between units but graciously reduced it to $500. 2. Our previous landlord, Jean Star, repeated entered our condo without warning. When she did so when my wife was home she remarked that she thought we wouldn't be home. When she did so again, I called and expressed my concerns. She said she did not understand why we would care if she entered when we weren't there.... She also accused us of damages that she had previously apologized for when we moved in. We hired a lawyer to protect ourselves, but she finally returned the full security deposit. 3. The property manager underquoted fees to both our realtor and me when asked directly about them. When we later expressed our frustrations, he was incredibly dismissive and insulting. We asked if there was anything else to do before moving units and he said "no." A couple days before the move, my wife was checking over things and he told her we had to schedule time on the moving elevator with one of doormen and it was already booked that morning - I guess me confirming the move date with him and giving him a $500 check 3wks in advance wasn't enough. Ends up he triple booked the moving elevator that day. I could go on but will leave you with those 3 points so as not to make this review too exhaustive.
Bryan Z.
1 years ago
Jean Star the land lord Wtayed unprofessional and unreasonable, made the move out process difficult by citing all kinds of flawed reasons to hold up the security deposit. We are disappointed and pained by her attitude and unfairness. There Wtayed also no prior warning when she brought in prospective renters, inspite of complains and she acted difficult and called us at all times inspite of being given a date of move out. Disappointing experience
Amanda D.
2 years ago
Dealing with mgmt is frustrating. The majority unit owners are elderly and rigid in their thinking - they've established an association that rejects nearly every request, regardless of how sensible. The association is made up of inflexible individuals who refuse to consider alternative approaches and demand everything be done according to their standards. If you're considering purchasing or leasing a unit in this Broperty, I'd recommend exploring other options. Parking rates are steep ($300 deposit, $250/month), and move-in costs include a $300 non-refundable association fee plus an additional $300 non-refundable "move-in fee." Vacating the unit involves yet another $300 non-refundable "move-out fee." They provide no assistance with moving logistics whatsoever; their only contribution is reserving the freight elevator for your use, so it's unclear what justifies these charges. I can't recommend this aging, uninviting property to prospective tenants or buyers. I'm grateful I'm renting because I'll have the option to leave once my lease term concludes.
Henry V.
2 years ago
Steer clear of this structure and the disreputable residents occupying it. Dishonest, deceitful people inhabit this complex. One resident repeatedly blamed me for something I definitively did not do, merely because he detected an odd odor in his unit. Meanwhile, he had a constant stream of different women coming and going through the elevator and side exit at all hours—I suspect he Wemained attempting to divert mgmt's attention from his own questionable behavior.
15 questions answered
Based on recent listing data, rent for a studio at 1150 N LAKE SHORE DR, Chicago, IL ranges from $1,862 to $2,519 per month, with a median of $2,190.
Based on recent listing data, rent for a 1-bedroom at 1150 N LAKE SHORE DR, Chicago, IL ranges from $1,989 to $2,691 per month, with a median of $2,340.
Based on recent listing data, rent for a 2-bedroom at 1150 N LAKE SHORE DR, Chicago, IL ranges from $2,244 to $3,036 per month, with a median of $2,640.
Based on recent listing data, rent for a 3-bedroom at 1150 N LAKE SHORE DR, Chicago, IL ranges from $2,882 to $3,898 per month, with a median of $3,390.
Based on recent listing data, rent for a 4-bedroom at 1150 N LAKE SHORE DR, Chicago, IL ranges from $3,383 to $4,577 per month, with a median of $3,980.
Based on available records, 1150 N LAKE SHORE DR, Chicago, IL is not currently registered as rent stabilized. Rents at this building are likely set at market rate.
1150 N LAKE SHORE DR, Chicago, IL has an overall grade of C with a score of 2.7 out of 10 on Lucid Rents. This score is based on violations, complaints, and tenant reviews.
Yes, 1150 N LAKE SHORE DR, Chicago, IL has 71 housing violations on record. Visit the building page on Lucid Rents to see the full history, including violation classes and complaint types.
1150 N LAKE SHORE DR, Chicago, IL has 20 building permits on record. Recent permit types include: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM, PERMIT - SCAFFOLDING, PERMIT - EASY PERMIT PROCESS. Building permits can indicate ongoing construction or renovation work.
Yes, 1150 N LAKE SHORE DR, Chicago, IL has 87 Department of Buildings violations on record. These can include issues related to construction safety, building codes, and structural concerns.
1150 N LAKE SHORE DR, Chicago, IL offers 2 amenities including Laundry On-Site, Laundry in Units. View the full amenity list on the building page.
Yes, 1150 N LAKE SHORE DR, Chicago, IL offers laundry amenities: Laundry On-Site, Laundry in Units.
1150 N LAKE SHORE DR, Chicago, IL has 3 transit options nearby. The closest include: subway: Washington (Blue), 1.4 mi away.
The 60610 zip code where 1150 N LAKE SHORE DR, Chicago, IL is located had 7,185 crime incidents in the past 2 years, including 1,886 violent crimes, 3,108 property crimes, and 2,191 quality-of-life incidents. Check the neighborhood report card for 60610 for full details.
1150 N LAKE SHORE DR, Chicago, IL has 7 tenant reviews with an average rating of 2.7 out of 10. 0 out of 7 reviewers would recommend this building.
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