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7600 S ESSEX AVE

Chicago, IL

7600 S ESSEX AVE, Chicago, IL is a rental building in South Shore, Chicago. See every violation, 311 complaint, tenant review, and the LucidIQ score — before you sign a lease.

C-
LucidIQ Score
7600 S
ESSEX 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.

South Shore · 60649
Neighborhood overview
South Shore→
Vibe · top buildings · landlords · schools · transit
Crime in 60649
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Incident type · 6-month trend · vs. Chicago average
Rent trends in South Shore
Median rent & comparables→
1BR & 2BR averages · month-over-month · current listings
Nearby neighborhoods to explore
Chatham· 2.01 miWoodlawn· 2.15 miSouth Chicago· 2.41 miHyde Park· 3.36 miEnglewood· 3.75 mi
07 / 09

History of the building.

10 / 10

Frequently asked questions.

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Chicago-specific insights.

08 / 09

Similar buildings nearby.

7600 S ESSEX AVE — Rent Intelligence for South Shore, Chicago

South Shore · Chicago, IL
Current rent range
$1,054 – $2,599 / mo
6 bedroom bands tracked · sampled from recent listings
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Verified reviewsMAOwned byMID-CITY APARTMENTS LLC1 bldg
The verdictLucidIQ Score
C-
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0.0 / 5
LucidIQ Score
South Shore · 0 reviews
No published reviews yet. The verdict updates once tenants weigh in.
Rent fairnessMarket
Livability—
LandlordMixed
ProtectionsStandard
HPD violations121last 7 years · class A, B, C
Evictions filed0last 7 years
Tenant reviews0no reviews yet
Rent-stab units—no coverage
Building age—year unknown
311 complaints2last 7 years
01 / 10

Rental intelligence.

Neighborhood Median Rent

South Shore · March 2026

Studio
$1,240/mo
1 BR
$1,330/mo
2 BR
$1,500/mo
5 listings
2 BR
$1,500/mo
3 BR
$1,930/mo
4 BR
$2,260/mo
Compare this building's listings above against the neighborhood medians.

Seasonal Pattern

Best & worst months to sign a lease

Cheapest
March
Most expensive
November
JFMAMJJASOND

Potential savings: ~10% by timing your move to March.

Units Historic Rent 0 listings

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

Neighborhood Rent Range South Shore

Studio
$1,250
$1,250
1 Bed
$785
$785
2 Bed5 listings
$1,686
$1,686
3 Bed
$1,930
$1,179 – $1,726
4 Bed
$1,300
$1,300
$500$1.3k$2k
Range (P25 – P75)MedianBased on recent listings in South Shore
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.

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

Improving
1085302020202120222023202420252026
HPD Violations 121311 Complaints 2DOB Filings 137Evictions 0

HPDTop Violations

121 total
  • All HPD violations
    121

311Top Complaints

2 total
  • Abandoned Vehicle Complaint
    2
  • Street Cleaning Request
    2
  • Sign Repair Request - One Way Sign
    2
  • Tree Trim Request (NO LONGER BEING ACCEPTED)
    1
  • Sign Repair Request - All Other Signs
    1

DOBTop Filings

137 total
  • DOB Violations
    137

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 121 HPD records
03 / 10

What tenants actually say.

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04 / 10

Building amenities.

Building Amenities

3 amenities
BUILDING
  • Library
OUTDOOR
  • Courtyard
FITNESS
  • Spa
Based on listing data & verified tenant reports.
05 / 10

The landlord.

MID-CITY APARTMENTS LLC

Portfolio of 1 building

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
C-4.0
Averaged across 1 building
1
buildings
2.0
avg score / 5
C-
portfolio grade
0
nearby owned

Ownership timeline · this building

ACRIS deeds and regulatory filings

  1. nowMID-CITY APARTMENTS LLCOwner of record per HPD registration.
06 / 10

Location & daily life.

7600 S ESSEX AVE · South Shore · 41.757° N, -87.564° W
18
Walk
26
Transit
15
Bike
Estimated from nearby transit & amenity data
4 bus stops nearby3 min
The neighborhood

South Shore

South Shore's lakefront location is its greatest asset — the South Shore Cultural Center (where the Obamas held their wedding reception) and Rainbow Beach anchor a neighborhood of large apartment buildings and cultural pride.

6,599buildings tracked4.4avg LucidIQ$785median 1BR
50,143population$40kmedian income76%renters
LakefrontCulturalAffordableHistoricCommunity
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08 / 10

History of the building.

construction · ownership · permits
1970198019902000201020202030
now
Current owner: MID-CITY APARTMENTS LLC
Registered owner on file.

Recent Activity

20 events
  • 311MEDIUMApr 26, 2026

    Stray Animal Complaint — No details available

  • 311MEDIUMApr 6, 2026

    Finance Parking Code Enforcement Review — No details available

  • 311MEDIUMFeb 13, 2026

    Pothole in Street Complaint — No details available

  • 311MEDIUMJan 15, 2026

    Sign Repair Request - One Way Sign — No details available

  • 311MEDIUMJan 15, 2026

    Sign Repair Request - One Way Sign — No details available

  • 311MEDIUMJan 15, 2026

    Sign Repair Request - All Other Signs — No details available

  • 311MEDIUMOct 5, 2025

    Street Cleaning Request — No details available

  • 311MEDIUMMay 7, 2025

    Street Cleaning Request — No details available

  • 311MEDIUMApr 24, 2025

    Abandoned Vehicle Complaint — No details available

  • 311MEDIUMApr 24, 2025

    Abandoned Vehicle Complaint — No details available

Rent Comparison

— Rents relative to area median
  • Studio
    This building: $1,054 – $1,426
    1% belowArea: $1,250
  • 1 Bed
    This building: $1,131 – $1,529
    69% aboveArea: $785
  • 2 Bed
    This building: $1,500 – $1,686
    11% belowArea: $1,686
  • 3 Bed
    This building: $1,641 – $2,220
    33% aboveArea: $1,453
  • 4+ Bed
    This building: $1,921 – $2,599
    74% aboveArea: $1,300
Compared to median rents in 60649

Review Summary

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0.0 / 5
Mixed feedbackBased on 0 reviews
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Neighborhood Vibe

South Shore's lakefront location is its greatest asset — the South Shore Cultural Center (where the Obamas held their wedding reception) and Rainbow Beach anchor a neighborhood of large apartment buildings and cultural pride.

LakefrontCulturalAffordableHistoricCommunity

Energy Score

No energy benchmarking on file.

Walkability & Transit

26
Car-dependentTransit score · 4 nearby stops
Nearest TransitBus · 3 min walk
Nearby Stops4
Bus
Estimated from nearby transit stop data

Nearby Transit

BUS
  • 75th Street & Phillips75N5
    0.1 mi3 min
  • 75th Street & Phillips75N5
    0.1 mi3 min
  • 75th Street & Kingston75N5
    0.1 mi3 min
  • 75th Street & Kingston75N5
    0.1 mi3 min

Nearby Schools & Colleges

No schools within 0.8 mi on file.

Safety & Crime

0
Below averageSafety score · last 12 months
LAST 12 MONTHS · 60649
Violent5,684
Property5,611
Quality-of-life4,439
Total incidents15,734
PRECINCT
Top precinct#3
Chicago Police Dept · updated weekly

At a glance

RLTO protectedNo

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