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2718 W CORTEZ ST

Chicago, IL
A+
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2718 W
CORTEZ ST
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  3. Violations, 311, & more
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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.

Wicker Park · 60622
Neighborhood overview
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Crime in 60622
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Incident type · 6-month trend · vs. Chicago average
Rent trends in Wicker Park
Median rent & comparables→
1BR & 2BR averages · month-over-month · current listings
Nearby neighborhoods to explore
Goose Island· 0.96 miLogan Square· 1.64 miNear West Side· 1.81 miWest Loop· 1.92 miOld Town· 2.36 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.

2718 W CORTEZ ST — Rent Intelligence for Wicker Park, Chicago

Wicker Park · Chicago, IL
Current rent range
$1,717 – $4,232 / mo
5 bedroom bands tracked · sampled from recent listings
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Wicker Park · 0 reviews
1BR rents -14% vs neighborhood median — though 10 open violations on file.
Rent fairnessMarket
Livability—
LandlordGood
ProtectionsStandard
HPD violations3last 7 years · class A, B, C
Evictions filed0last 7 years
Tenant reviews0no reviews yet
Rent-stab units—no coverage
Building age—year unknown
311 complaints0last 7 years
01 / 10

Rental intelligence.

Neighborhood Median Rent

Wicker Park · March 2026

Studio
$2,020/mo
1 BR
$2,160/mo
2 BR
$2,440/mo
3 BR
$3,130/mo
4 BR
$3,680/mo
Compare this building's listings above against the neighborhood medians.

Seasonal Pattern

Best & worst months to sign a lease

Cheapest
April
Most expensive
July
JFMAMJJASOND

Potential savings: ~12% by timing your move to April.

Units Historic Rent 0 listings

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

Neighborhood Rent Range Wicker Park

Studio
$2,020
$1,791 – $2,274
1 Bed
$2,500
$2,500
2 Bed
$1,795
$1,795
3 Bed
$2,600
$2,600
4 Bed
$3,680
$3,128 – $4,232
$1.3k$3k$4.8k
Range (P25 – P75)MedianBased on recent listings in Wicker Park
01b / 09

Rent trends.

Northwest Chicago
Quarterly market rent, 2014–2026 (latest = Q1 2026 forecast)
Asking rent
$1,386
current quarter
Effective rent
—
per bedroom only
YoY change
2.4%
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
322102022202320242025
HPD Violations 3311 Complaints 0DOB Filings 7Evictions 0

HPDTop Violations

3 total
  • All HPD violations
    3

311Top Complaints

0 total
  • Nuisance Animal Complaint
    3
  • Recycling Pick Up
    1

DOBTop Filings

7 total
  • DOB Violations
    7

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 3 HPD records
05 / 10

The landlord.

FORMA PROPERTIES 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
A9.8
Averaged across 1 building
1
buildings
4.9
avg score / 5
A
portfolio grade
0
nearby owned

Ownership timeline · this building

ACRIS deeds and regulatory filings

  1. nowFORMA PROPERTIES LLCOwner of record per HPD registration.
06 / 10

Location & daily life.

2718 W CORTEZ ST · Wicker Park · 41.900° N, -87.695° W
14
Walk
20
Transit
12
Bike
Estimated from nearby transit & amenity data
4 bus stops nearby6 min
The neighborhood

Wicker Park

Wicker Park is Chicago's original hipster neighborhood — the six-corners intersection of Milwaukee, North, and Damen anchors a scene of vintage shops, cocktail bars, and converted lofts. Gentrification is well past the tipping point.

8,119buildings tracked4.5avg LucidIQ$2,500median 1BR
53,944population$119kmedian income58%renters
HipsterNightlifeShoppingTrendyWalkable
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08 / 10

History of the building.

construction · ownership · permits
1970198019902000201020202030
now
Current owner: FORMA PROPERTIES LLC
Registered owner on file.

Recent Activity

11 events
  • 311MEDIUMMay 7, 2025

    Nuisance Animal Complaint — No details available

  • 311MEDIUMApr 7, 2025

    Nuisance Animal Complaint — No details available

  • 311MEDIUMFeb 27, 2025

    Nuisance Animal Complaint — No details available

  • 311MEDIUMMay 30, 2022

    Recycling Pick Up — No details available

  • DOBMEDIUMApr 25, 2022

    DOB Violation — ARRANGE PREMISE INSPECTION

  • DOBMEDIUMApr 25, 2022

    DOB Violation — REPAIR EXTERIOR STAIR

  • DOBMEDIUMApr 25, 2022

    DOB Violation — REPAIR/REBUILD GARAGE OR SHED

  • DOBMEDIUMSep 15, 2016

    DOB Violation — SCREEN OUTER DOORS, WINDOWS

  • DOBMEDIUMSep 15, 2016

    DOB Violation — ARRANGE PREMISE INSPECTION

  • DOBMEDIUMSep 15, 2016

    DOB Violation — SCREEN OUTER DOORS, WINDOWS

Rent Comparison

— Rents relative to area median
  • Studio
    This building: $1,717 – $2,323
    1% belowArea: $2,033
  • 1 Bed
    This building: $1,836 – $2,484
    14% belowArea: $2,500
  • 2 Bed
    This building: $2,074 – $2,806
    36% aboveArea: $1,795
  • 3 Bed
    This building: $2,661 – $3,599
    20% aboveArea: $2,600
  • 4+ Bed
    This building: $3,128 – $4,232
    —Area: —
Compared to median rents in 60622

Review Summary

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Neighborhood Vibe

Wicker Park is Chicago's original hipster neighborhood — the six-corners intersection of Milwaukee, North, and Damen anchors a scene of vintage shops, cocktail bars, and converted lofts. Gentrification is well past the tipping point.

HipsterNightlifeShoppingTrendyWalkable

Energy Score

No energy benchmarking on file.

Walkability & Transit

20
Limited transitTransit score · 4 nearby stops
Nearest TransitBus · 6 min walk
Nearby Stops4
Bus
Estimated from nearby transit stop data

Nearby Transit

BUS
  • California & Chicago94
    0.3 mi6 min
  • Chicago & Washtenaw66
    0.3 mi6 min
  • California & Chicago94
    0.3 mi6 min
  • Chicago & California66
    0.3 mi6 min

Nearby Schools & Colleges

No schools within 0.8 mi on file.

At a glance

RLTO protectedNo

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