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1257 N MILWAUKEE AVE

Chicago, IL

1257 N MILWAUKEE AVE, Chicago, IL is a rental building in Goose Island, Chicago. See every violation, 311 complaint, tenant review, and the LucidIQ score — before you sign a lease.

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  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.

Goose Island · 60642
Neighborhood overview
Goose Island→
Vibe · top buildings · landlords · schools · transit
Crime in 60642
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Incident type · 6-month trend · vs. Chicago average
Rent trends in Goose Island
Median rent & comparables→
1BR & 2BR averages · month-over-month · current listings
Nearby neighborhoods to explore
Wicker Park· 0.96 miWest Loop· 1.16 miOld Town· 1.46 miRiver North· 1.54 miWest Loop· 1.63 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.

1257 N MILWAUKEE AVE — Rent Intelligence for Goose Island, Chicago

Goose Island · Chicago, IL
Current rent range
$1,862 – $4,577 / mo
5 bedroom bands tracked · sampled from recent listings
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Wicker Park · 0 reviews
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Rent fairnessMarket
Livability—
LandlordMixed
ProtectionsStandard
HPD violations95last 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

Wicker Park · March 2026

Studio
$2,190/mo
1 BR
$2,340/mo
2 BR
$2,640/mo
3 BR
$3,390/mo
4 BR
$3,980/mo
Compare this building's listings above against the neighborhood medians.

Seasonal Pattern

Best & worst months to sign a lease

Cheapest
July
Most expensive
January
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Potential savings: ~14% by timing your move to July.

Units Historic Rent 0 listings

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

Neighborhood Rent Range Wicker Park

Studio
$2,190
$1,850 – $1,916
1 Bed
$2,500
$2,500
2 Bed
$2,640
$3,675 – $4,225
3 Bed
$4,650
$4,650
4 Bed
$3,980
$3,383 – $4,577
$1.5k$3.3k$5k
Range (P25 – P75)MedianBased on recent listings in Wicker Park
01b / 09

Rent trends.

Downtown Chicago
Quarterly market rent, 2014–2026 (latest = Q1 2026 forecast)
Asking rent
$3,087
current quarter
Effective rent
—
per bedroom only
YoY change
4.3%
asking, vs 1 yr ago
10-year change
27%
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
14117402019202020212022202320242025
HPD Violations 95311 Complaints 2DOB Filings 95Evictions 0

HPDTop Violations

95 total
  • All HPD violations
    95

311Top Complaints

2 total
  • Graffiti Removal Request
    4
  • No Building Permit and Construction Violation
    1
  • Stray Animal Complaint
    1
  • Street Light Out Complaint
    1
  • Water On Street Complaint
    1

DOBTop Filings

95 total
  • DOB Violations
    95

EvictionsEvictions

0 filed
  • Evictions filed
    0

Recent records

Last 7 years
  • —NO RECORDS—

    No HPD records on file in the last 7 years.

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03 / 10

What tenants actually say.

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04 / 10

Building amenities.

Building Amenities

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05 / 10

The landlord.

Owner not yet identified

No owner is currently linked to this building in public records. Ownership data is pulled from ACRIS deeds and HPD registrations.

Portfolio Grade
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No portfolio data
0
buildings
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avg score / 5
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portfolio grade
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nearby owned

Ownership timeline · this building

ACRIS deeds and regulatory filings

  1. nowCurrent ownerOwner of record per HPD registration.
06 / 10

Location & daily life.

1257 N MILWAUKEE AVE · Wicker Park · 41.905° N, -87.668° W
19
Walk
27
Transit
16
Bike
Estimated from nearby transit & amenity data
4 bus stops nearby2 min
The neighborhood

Goose Island

Goose Island is a sliver of industrial-turned-creative space wedged between the North Branch of the Chicago River's forks. Craft breweries, studio spaces, and a handful of new residential projects give it a frontier feel.

2,833buildings tracked4.5avg LucidIQ$2,500median 1BR
21,444population$138kmedian income66%renters
Industrial ChicBreweriesEmergingCreativeWaterfront
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08 / 10

History of the building.

construction · ownership · permits
1970198019902000201020202030
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No building history on file
Major milestones (construction, ownership changes, permits) appear here once recorded.

Recent Activity

20 events
  • 311MEDIUMNov 25, 2025

    Street Light Out Complaint — No details available

  • 311MEDIUMMay 8, 2024

    Water On Street Complaint — No details available

  • 311MEDIUMJan 31, 2022

    Graffiti Removal Request — No details available

  • 311MEDIUMJan 20, 2022

    Graffiti Removal Request — No details available

  • 311MEDIUMApr 16, 2021

    Graffiti Removal Request — No details available

  • DOBMEDIUMDec 5, 2020

    DOB Violation — REPAIR INTERIOR STAIR SYSTEM

  • DOBMEDIUMDec 5, 2020

    DOB Violation — FIRE EXTNGSHR REQ, RESDNTL

  • DOBMEDIUMDec 5, 2020

    DOB Violation — SCRAPE/PAINT FIRE ESCAPE

  • DOBMEDIUMDec 5, 2020

    DOB Violation — CARB MONOX DETECT IN RESID

  • DOBMEDIUMDec 5, 2020

    DOB Violation — SUBMIT STRUCT. ENG. RPT (INT.)

Rent Comparison

— Rents relative to area median
  • Studio
    This building: $1,862 – $2,519
    18% aboveArea: $1,850
  • 1 Bed
    This building: $1,989 – $2,691
    6% belowArea: $2,500
  • 2 Bed
    This building: $2,244 – $3,036
    33% belowArea: $3,950
  • 3 Bed
    This building: $2,882 – $3,898
    27% belowArea: $4,650
  • 4+ Bed
    This building: $3,383 – $4,577
    —Area: —
Compared to median rents in 60642

Review Summary

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Neighborhood Vibe

Goose Island is a sliver of industrial-turned-creative space wedged between the North Branch of the Chicago River's forks. Craft breweries, studio spaces, and a handful of new residential projects give it a frontier feel.

Industrial ChicBreweriesEmergingCreativeWaterfront

Energy Score

No energy benchmarking on file.

Walkability & Transit

27
Car-dependentTransit score · 4 nearby stops
Nearest TransitBus · 2 min walk
Nearby Stops4
Bus
Estimated from nearby transit stop data

Nearby Transit

BUS
  • Division & Ashland (Blue Line)70
    0.1 mi2 min
  • Division & Ashland (Blue Line)70
    0.1 mi2 min
  • Division & Paulina70
    0.1 mi3 min
  • Division & Paulina70
    0.1 mi3 min

Nearby Schools & Colleges

No schools within 0.8 mi on file.

At a glance

RLTO protectedNo

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