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5225 N KENMORE AVE

Chicago, IL
B
LucidIQ Score
5225 N
KENMORE AVE
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01 / 09

Rental intelligence.

01b / 09

Rent trends.

02 / 09

Violations, 311, & more.

05 / 09

The landlord.

06 / 09

Location & daily life.

07 / 10

About this area.

Uptown · 60640
Neighborhood overview
Uptown→
Vibe · top buildings · landlords · schools · transit
Crime in 60640
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Incident type · 6-month trend · vs. Chicago average
Rent trends in Uptown
Median rent & comparables→
1BR & 2BR averages · month-over-month · current listings
Nearby neighborhoods to explore
Lakeview· 1.26 miEdgewater· 1.29 miWest Rogers Park· 1.75 miLincoln Square· 1.93 miLakeview· 2.27 mi
07 / 09

History of the building.

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Frequently asked questions.

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Chicago-specific insights.

08 / 09

Similar buildings nearby.

Building record last updated 2 months ago. Sourced from HPD, DOB, 311, and Lucid Rents data syncs.

5225 N KENMORE AVE — Rent Intelligence for Uptown, Chicago

Uptown · Chicago, IL
Current rent range
$1,590 – $3,921 / mo
5 bedroom bands tracked · sampled from recent listings
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Uptown · 0 reviews
131 open violations on file; 1BR rents +18% vs neighborhood median — but 2 311 complaints on record.
Rent fairnessMarket
Livability—
LandlordMixed
ProtectionsStandard
HPD violations65last 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

Uptown · March 2026

Studio
$1,870/mo
1 BR
$2,000/mo
2 BR
$2,260/mo
3 BR
$2,900/mo
4 BR
$3,410/mo
Compare this building's listings above against the neighborhood medians.

Seasonal Pattern

Best & worst months to sign a lease

Cheapest
March
Most expensive
June
JFMAMJJASOND

Potential savings: ~9% 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 Uptown

Studio
$1,870
$1,458 – $1,523
1 Bed
$2,000
$1,645 – $2,098
2 Bed
$2,400
$2,400
3 Bed
$2,703
$2,703
4 Bed
$3,500
$3,500
$1k$2.4k$3.8k
Range (P25 – P75)MedianBased on recent listings in Uptown
01b / 09

Rent trends.

North Lakefront
Quarterly market rent, 2014–2026 (latest = Q1 2026 forecast)
Asking rent
$2,201
current quarter
Effective rent
—
per bedroom only
YoY change
4.3%
asking, vs 1 yr ago
10-year change
30%
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
2211020192020202120222023202420252026
HPD Violations 65311 Complaints 2DOB Filings 66Evictions 0

HPDTop Violations

65 total
  • All HPD violations
    65

311Top Complaints

2 total
  • Pothole in Street Complaint
    3
  • Building Violation
    2
  • Cab Feedback
    2
  • Sign Repair Request - All Other Signs
    2
  • Consumer Fraud Complaint
    1

DOBTop Filings

66 total
  • DOB Violations
    66

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 65 HPD records
05 / 10

The landlord.

KENMORE PLAZA

Portfolio of 2 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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Portfolio Grade
B7.0
Averaged across 2 buildings
2
buildings
3.5
avg score / 5
B
portfolio grade
1
nearby owned

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Ownership timeline · this building

ACRIS deeds and regulatory filings

  1. nowKENMORE PLAZAOwner of record per HPD registration · manages 2 buildings.
08 / 10

History of the building.

construction · ownership · permits
1970198019902000201020202030
now
Current owner: KENMORE PLAZA
Portfolio includes 2 buildings.

Recent Activity

20 events
  • 311MEDIUMApr 24, 2026

    Cab Feedback — No details available

  • 311MEDIUMApr 9, 2026

    Pothole in Street Complaint — No details available

  • 311MEDIUMDec 16, 2024

    Pothole in Street Complaint — No details available

  • 311MEDIUMJul 11, 2024

    Yard Waste Pick-Up Request — No details available

  • 311MEDIUMJul 10, 2024

    Tree Debris Clean-Up Request — No details available

  • 311MEDIUMJun 1, 2023

    No Air Conditioning — No details available

  • 311MEDIUMSep 8, 2022

    Street Light Out Complaint — No details available

  • 311MEDIUMJul 20, 2022

    Cab Feedback — No details available

  • DOBMEDIUMJun 8, 2022

    DOB Violation — ARRANGE PREMISE INSPECTION

  • DOBMEDIUMMay 11, 2021

    DOB Violation — MAINTAIN OR REPAIR ELECT ELEVA

Rent Comparison

— Rents relative to area median
  • Studio
    This building: $1,590 – $2,151
    26% aboveArea: $1,490
  • 1 Bed
    This building: $1,700 – $2,300
    18% aboveArea: $1,695
  • 2 Bed
    This building: $1,921 – $2,599
    6% belowArea: $2,400
  • 3 Bed
    This building: $2,465 – $3,335
    7% aboveArea: $2,703
  • 4+ Bed
    This building: $2,899 – $3,921
    3% belowArea: $3,500
Compared to median rents in 60640

Review Summary

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Neighborhood Vibe

Uptown is one of Chicago's most eclectic neighborhoods — the Aragon Ballroom, a thriving Vietnamese restaurant row on Argyle, and the Green Mill jazz club where Al Capone once kept a booth. It is gritty, musical, and rapidly changing.

EclecticMusic SceneDiverseGrittyAffordable

Energy Score

4
Low EfficiencyENERGY STAR Score
Site EUI87.9 kBtu/ft²
GHG Emissions1189.7 tCO2e
2023 benchmarking data

Walkability & Transit

20
Limited transitTransit score · 4 nearby stops
Nearest TransitBus · 11 min walk
Nearby Stops4
Bus
Estimated from nearby transit stop data

Nearby Transit

BUS
  • Sheridan & Lawrence151
    0.6 mi11 min
  • Lawrence & Kenmore81
    0.6 mi11 min
  • Lawrence & Sheridan81
    0.6 mi11 min
  • Lawrence & Kenmore81
    0.6 mi11 min

Nearby Schools & Colleges

No schools within 0.8 mi on file.

At a glance

RLTO protectedNo

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