River North, IL 60654
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of tenants recommend
Based on 3 verified reviews
“I wouldn't suggest it living at 640 N Wells. It's over priced, the rooftop pool is fake, you will probably not use it given the restrictions. You've g”
— Anonymous, Nov 2025
“This property shows a blatant disregard for Chicago's tenant protection laws and consistently violates them. The mgmt team has made unauthorized entri”
— Anonymous, Apr 2023
Composite scores based on tenant reviews, public records, and complaint data
Decent building but has room for improvement in some areas.
Alice L.
4 months ago
I wouldn't suggest it living at 640 N Wells. It's over priced, the rooftop pool is fake, you will probably not use it given the restrictions. You've got more affordable places to live in River North with better offerings both in the Auite, and the amenities. This mgmt is hell bent on raising rents 20%+ / year, they are apathetic towards residents. this place is going downhill fast.
Frances T.
1 years ago
The property manager at 640 is completely mediocre, unfit, and absent. Elevators are regularly breaking down/stuck/slow despite the property being relatively new. The parking garage door has gotten stuck multiple times. The garage has been broken into on multiple occasions. There's graffiti on multiple areas of the property exterior that's been neglected by mgmt for years. Residents pile trash in the chute rooms. There have been multiple wide-scale issues with the heating/cooling (including water) across the property. mgmt replaced the (free) Starbucks coffee machine you get at most River North properties with a pay-per-cup coffee machine (what a Guperb perk). If you want to be able to enjoy drinks at the pool with friends, expect to be berated by temp pool attendants with no training that try to act like bouncers - it's an "extreme issue" here despite every other property allowing their residents to have drinks wherever they please in the pool area without issues. Expect constant noise disturbances from neighbors and little-to-no consequences by mgmt despite explicit lease requirements and Chicago noise ordinances... that's what happens when half the units on every floor are studios and convertibles with 20-23 year olds occupying them. Speaking of - you'll hear all-night pregames and your neighbors shouting about being high and taking drugs/pills. 640 has easily been the worst living experience ever - it's nowhere near the quality standard set for residential living in this neighborhood. mgmt is unhelpful in resolving issues and constantly drag their feet. Many across the community (including employees) have stated tension with the property manager and her absence at 640, including never meeting/seeing her, getting actual help from her, or just seeing her held accountable for basic job performance. The leasing consultants (namely Farid) play a more significant role as pseudo-property manager than the one who collects the paycheck for it while shirking all responsibility. I've never once seen the property manager at the office or in the halls to do any sort of "check-in" on the property, proactively talk to residents, walk the halls, etc. It's entirely unacceptable and a direct reflection of why this property has gone downhill. I've yet to see a single thing implemented by mgmt that adds value for residents in the multiple years I've lived here.
Donna H.
2 years ago
This property shows a blatant disregard for Chicago's tenant protection laws and consistently violates them. The mgmt team has made unauthorized entries into my unit without okay advance notice, behaving more like residential advisors than legitimate property managers. Repeated unexpected visits, impromptu walkthroughs, and even coming back with a second person when residents don't respond immediately? Completely unprofessional. The structure has cycled through numerous mgmt companies, and the present team appears just as unskilled as their predecessors. This falls a lot short of the upscale residing environment promised—it feels more like being watched constantly!
| Type | Price Range |
|---|---|
| Studio | $2,640 – $2,765 |
| 1 Bed | $3,010 – $3,116 |
| 2 Bed | $4,121 – $5,242 |
| Unit | Rent | As Of |
|---|---|---|
| 703 | $2,544/mo | Apr 2026 |
| — | $2,702/mo | Mar 2026 |
| — | $2,702/mo |
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Based on recent listing data, rent for a studio at 640 N WELLS ST, Chicago, IL ranges from $2,640 to $2,765 per month, with a median of $2,702.
Based on recent listing data, rent for a studio at 640 N WELLS ST, Chicago, IL is approximately $2,544 per month.
Based on recent listing data, rent for a 1-bedroom at 640 N WELLS ST, Chicago, IL ranges from $2,640 to $8,196 per month, with a median of $5,418.
Based on recent listing data, rent for a 1-bedroom at 640 N WELLS ST, Chicago, IL ranges from $3,010 to $3,116 per month, with a median of $3,063.
Based on recent listing data, rent for a 1-bedroom at 640 N WELLS ST, Chicago, IL is approximately $3,130 per month.
Based on recent listing data, rent for a 2-bedroom at 640 N WELLS ST, Chicago, IL ranges from $4,121 to $5,242 per month, with a median of $4,681.
Based on recent listing data, rent for a 2-bedroom at 640 N WELLS ST, Chicago, IL is approximately $4,563 per month.
Based on available records, 640 N WELLS ST, Chicago, IL is not currently registered as rent stabilized. Rents at this building are likely set at market rate.
640 N WELLS ST, Chicago, IL has an overall grade of C with a score of 2.3 out of 10 on Lucid Rents. This score is based on violations, complaints, and tenant reviews.
Yes, 640 N WELLS ST, Chicago, IL has 16 housing violations on record. Visit the building page on Lucid Rents to see the full history, including violation classes and complaint types.
Yes, 640 N WELLS ST, Chicago, IL has 16 Department of Buildings violations on record. These can include issues related to construction safety, building codes, and structural concerns.
| Mar 2026 |
| Unit | Rent | As Of |
|---|---|---|
| 703 | $3,130/mo | Apr 2026 |
| — | $3,063/mo | Mar 2026 |
| — | $3,063/mo | Mar 2026 |
| Unit | Rent | As Of |
|---|---|---|
| 703 | $4,563/mo | Apr 2026 |
| — | $4,681/mo | Mar 2026 |
| — | $4,681/mo | Mar 2026 |
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640 N WELLS ST, Chicago, IL offers 43 amenities including Gated Access, Office, Den or Flex Space Available, Spa, Walk In Closets, Covered Lot, Cat Friendly, Group Exercise Classes, Proud Supporter of Move for Hunger, and more. View the full amenity list on the building page.
640 N WELLS ST, Chicago, IL lists pet-friendly amenities (Pet Friendly). Contact the building management to confirm current pet policies and any breed or size restrictions.
Yes, 640 N WELLS ST, Chicago, IL offers laundry amenities: Frontload Washer and Dryers.
640 N WELLS ST, Chicago, IL has 3 transit options nearby. The closest include: subway: Harrison (Red), 1.4 mi away.
The 60654 zip code where 640 N WELLS ST, Chicago, IL is located had 7,239 crime incidents in the past 2 years, including 1,602 violent crimes, 3,400 property crimes, and 2,237 quality-of-life incidents. Check the neighborhood report card for 60654 for full details.
640 N WELLS ST, Chicago, IL has 3 tenant reviews with an average rating of 2.3 out of 10. 0 out of 3 reviewers would recommend this building.
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