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Old Town · March 2026
Best & worst months to sign a lease
Potential savings: ~14% by timing your move to May.
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.
Portfolio-level grade reflects the landlord's buildings across the city, weighted by unit count. Individual building grades may differ.
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Old Town is Chicago charm distilled — the Second City comedy club, cobblestoned streets near Wells, and a mix of historic row houses and newer condos. It bridges the energy of Lincoln Park with the polish of the Gold Coast.
DOB Violation — PRV HIGH SIDE
DOB Violation — FIRE EXTNGSHR REQ, NONRESDNTL
DOB Violation — REPAIR EXTERIOR WALL
DOB Violation — REPAIR/REPLACE SMOKE DETECTORS
DOB Violation — PLANS & PERMITS REQ - CONTRCTR
DOB Violation — REPUTTY WINDOW PANES
DOB Violation — REPLCE WINDOW PANES, PLEXGLAS
DOB Violation — INSTALL SMOKE DETECTORS
DOB Violation — REPAIR INTERIOR STAIR SYSTEM
DOB Violation — REPAIR WINDOW SILLS