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WATSON

Chicago
A
Portfolio Score
WATSON
  1. Portfolio at a glance
  2. The record
  3. Case file
  4. The buildings
  5. Ownership
  6. Tenant voice
  7. Where they operate
  8. Compare & act
  9. FAQ
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01 / 09

Portfolio at a glance.

02 / 09

The record over time.

04 / 09

The buildings.

05 / 09

Ownership & operations.

07 / 09

Where they operate.

Neighborhoods we operate in

  • Chatham3 buildings
  • Austin3 buildings
  • Roseland2 buildings
  • Auburn Gresham1 building
  • South Shore1 building
  • Belmont Cragin1 building
  • South Chicago1 building
  • West Ridge1 building
  • Near West Side1 building
  • Uptown1 building
08 / 09

Compare & act.

09 / 09

Questions, answered.

WATSON — Landlord Portfolio in Chicago

Chicago·Portfolio profile
16 buildingsUpdated from public records
Portfolio Record
120 · 12 violations · complaints
No buildings with 100+ violations · across Chicago
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The verdictLucidIQ Portfolio Score
A
★★★★★
4.6 / 5
Portfolio Score
16 buildings · Chicago
Right around the Chicago landlord average.
ComplianceConcerning
Tenant voiceNo reviews
ScaleMedium
TransparencyPartial
Building Code violations21city code enforcement
311 complaints12submitted last 12mo
Scofflaw flag0RLTO non-compliance
Admin hearings balance$0penalty + interest
Evictions filed0eviction filings 12mo
01 / 09

Portfolio at a glance.

16 buildings · 0 units
scored by LucidIQ

This landlord owns or manages 16 buildings across Chicago. The portfolio sits around the city average on compliance.

Grade distribution

6
1
9
A · 6B · 0C · 1D · 0F · 9
+0.2
Portfolio score vs Chicago average. 4.6 / 5 vs the city mean of 4.4.

Where they operate

  • South Side6
  • Far South Side3
  • West Side3
  • Far North Side2
02 / 09

The record over time.

violations · complaints
litigations

Every time a tenant calls 311, an inspector cites a violation, or a case lands in housing court, it shows up here. The numbers below aggregate across the entire portfolio.

HPD violations
21
across 16 buildings
311 complaints
12
100% from the worst 10% of buildings
Litigations
0
no active court cases
See the full record by building →
04 / 09

The buildings.

16 total
sorted by score

Worst 3 in portfolio

#1 · C · 5.8 / 10
8379 S BOND AVE
South Chicago
11violations0complaints
#2 · A · 9.4 / 10
6542 S GREEN ST
Englewood
7violations0complaints
#3 · A · 9.8 / 10
512 W 123RD ST
Roseland
2violations0complaints
All · 16Chicago · 3Chatham · 2Austin · 2Roseland · 2South Shore · 1Belmont Cragin · 1
GradeBuildingUnitsViolationsComplaintsScore
C
8379 S BOND AVE
South Chicago
—1105.8 / 10›
A
6542 S GREEN ST
Englewood
—709.4 / 10›
A
512 W 123RD ST
Roseland
—209.8 / 10›
A
8055 S Ada St
Chicago
—1010.0 / 10›
A
8325 S STONY ISLAND AVE
Chatham
—1010.0 / 10›
A
9233 S Woodlawn Ave
Chicago
—0010.0 / 10›
A
5137 W West End Ave
Chicago
—0010.0 / 10›
—
7212 S RIDGELAND AVE
South Shore
—124— / 10›
—
1837 N AUSTIN AVE
Belmont Cragin
—20— / 10›
—
5953 W OHIO ST
Austin
—262— / 10›
—
7234 N OAKLEY AVE
Edgewater
—252— / 10›
—
43 N LOCKWOOD AVE
Austin
—80— / 10›
—
650 N ALBANY AVE
Pilsen
—214— / 10›
—
11934 S LA SALLE ST
Roseland
—20— / 10›
—
4506 N BEACON ST
Uptown
—10— / 10›
—
121 E 79TH ST
Chatham
—20— / 10›
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05 / 09

Ownership & operations.

registration · management
updated weekly

How WATSON shows up on public housing records.

Principal & registration

Owner of recordWATSON
City of Chicago statusRegistered

Operations

Portfolio size16 buildings
Managed byWpd Management

Full ownership history (ACRIS deeds, prior sales, linked LLCs) ships in a later pass — some portfolios span dozens of entities that take time to reconcile.

07 / 09

Where they operate.

16 buildings
across 6 neighborhoods
No coordinates available for this portfolio
South Side
638%
Far South Side
319%
West Side
319%
Far North Side
213%
Northwest Side
16%
Central
16%
08 / 09

Compare & act.

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Tenant resources

File a 311 complaintReport housing conditions via Chicago 311
Know your rightsChicago RLTO rights
Report to BACPBusiness Affairs and Consumer Protection
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09 / 09

Questions, answered.

from tenant research
updated from the record

How many buildings does WATSON own in Chicago?

WATSON owns or operates 16 buildings in Chicago, totaling an undisclosed number of units.

Is WATSON a good landlord?

Across the 16-building portfolio, the average compliance score is 4.6 out of 5. 21 violations and 12 tenant complaints are on file — review The Record above for the full breakdown.

Is WATSON on Chicago's scofflaw list?

No scofflaw flag on record across their buildings. Chicago's Residential Landlord and Tenant Ordinance (RLTO) applies to all units.

How many violations does WATSON have?

21 HPD/code violations and 120 DOB violations are recorded across WATSON's buildings in Chicago.

Has WATSON been sued by tenants?

0 active housing-court cases are on file across WATSON's buildings.

What buildings should I avoid renting from WATSON?

The lowest-rated buildings in WATSON's portfolio are 8379 S BOND AVE, 6542 S GREEN ST, and 512 W 123RD ST.

How do I file a complaint against WATSON?

In Chicago, file building-code complaints with the Department of Buildings via 311 or chicago.gov/311. Document repair requests in writing and keep dated copies for housing court.