1749 N WELLS ST — Rent Intelligence for Old Town, Chicago

Old Town · Chicago, IL

Current rent range

$1,825 – $1,923 / mo

1 bedroom band tracked · sampled from recent listings

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1749 N WELLS ST

Chicago, IL

1749 N WELLS ST, Chicago, IL is a rental building in Old Town, Chicago. See every violation, 311 complaint, tenant review, and the LucidIQ score — before you sign a lease.

HPD violations14last 7 years · class A, B, C

Evictions filed0last 7 years

Tenant reviews42.5 ★ avg

Rent-stab units—no coverage

Building age—year unknown

311 complaints8last 7 years

01 / 09

Rental intelligence.

Neighborhood Median Rent

Old Town · March 2026

1 BR

$1,874/mo

1 listing

Compare this building's listings above against the neighborhood medians.

Seasonal Pattern

Best & worst months to sign a lease

Cheapest

May

Most expensive

December

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Potential savings: ~14% by timing your move to May.

Units Historic Rent 0 listings

—No dataNo recent listings

Neighborhood Rent Range Old Town

1 Bed1 listing

$1,874

$2,621 – $3,274

Range (P25 – P75)MedianBased on recent listings in Old Town

01 / 09

Rental intelligence.

01b / 09

Rent trends.

Downtown Chicago

Quarterly market rent, 2014–2026 (latest = Q1 2026 forecast)

Asking rent

$3,087

current quarter

Effective rent

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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.

01b / 09

Rent trends.

02 / 09

Violations, 311, & more.

hpd · dob · 311 · acris
last 7 years

Violation & Complaint Trends

Monthly counts over the last 7 years · all data sources

Improving

HPDTop Violations

14 total

All HPD violations
14

311Top Complaints

8 total

Building Violation
5
Divvy Bike Parking Complaint
4
Vehicle Parked in Bike Lane Complaint
1
E-Scooter Parking Complaint
1
No Air Conditioning
1

DOBTop Filings

22 total

DOB Violations
22

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 14 HPD records

02 / 09

Violations, 311, & more.

03 / 09

What tenants actually say.

2.5 /5

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4 reviews

5★

4★

25%

3★

25%

2★

25%

1★

25%

If you’re reading this, consider this the best advice you’ll receive today…. possibly all year. This building is a joke as I sit here in my 82 degree apartment (and climbing) on a 95 degree day because…

mixedOct 2024

Anonymous

Staff at K Square are horrible. (With the exception of the Maintenance team, who are all wonderful!) K Square's managers are unfriendly, unresponsive, and often rude. They don't care about the tenants. I'm not…

positiveSep 2024

Anonymous

K Square Apartments the worse possible rental Btructure in all of Chicago!! Peak Properties is a company that doesn't mind stealing residents hard earned money. Water on the floor upon move in, windows that leak con…

negativeAug 2024

Anonymous

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03 / 09

What tenants actually say.

04 / 09

Building amenities.

Building Amenities

35 amenities

BUILDING

Package Receiving Service
Lobby
Elevator

OUTDOOR

Pool
Roof-top Terrace

FITNESS

Fitness Center

PARKING & BIKES

Bike Racks
Off Street Parking Available
Garage

LAUNDRY

Laundry Facilities
DishWasher
Washer/Dryer
Laundry On-Site

SECURITY

Gated Access

PET FRIENDLY

Large Dog Friendly
Dog Park
Pet Walk Areas
Cat Friendly

STORAGE

Additional Storage

OTHER

Refrigerator
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On-Site Maintenance
Energy and Water Efficient Appliances
Oven
Free Weights
Cable Ready
Sundeck
High-Speed Internet
Large Closets
Air Conditioning
On-Site Management
Microwave
Vending Machine
Central Heat and Air

04 / 09

Building amenities.

05 / 09

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.

buildings

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avg score / 5

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portfolio grade

nearby owned

Ownership timeline · this building

ACRIS deeds and regulatory filings

nowCurrent ownerOwner of record per HPD registration.

05 / 09

The landlord.

06 / 09

Location & daily life.

1749 N WELLS ST · Old Town · 41.914° N, -87.635° W

Walk

Transit

Bike

Estimated from nearby transit & amenity data

4 bus stops nearby8 min

The neighborhood

Old Town

Old Town is Chicago charm distilled — the Second City comedy club, cobblestoned streets near Wells, and a mix of historic row houses and newer condos. It bridges the energy of Lincoln Park with the polish of the Gold Coast.

2,143buildings tracked4.3avg LucidIQ$2,948median 1BR

42,904population$106kmedian income63%renters

CharmingComedy SceneHistoricWalkableLively

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06 / 09

Location & daily life.

07 / 09

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

311MEDIUMMar 24, 2026
E-Scooter Parking Complaint — No details available
311MEDIUMMar 23, 2026
Building Violation — No details available
311MEDIUMMar 21, 2026
Divvy Bike Parking Complaint — No details available
311MEDIUMMar 21, 2026
Divvy Bike Parking Complaint — No details available
DOBMEDIUMJan 29, 2026
DOB Violation — UNAPPROVED HEATING DEVICE
DOBMEDIUMJan 29, 2026
DOB Violation — HEAT UNIT ADEQUATELY
DOBMEDIUMDec 11, 2025
DOB Violation — CLASS B DOOR IN STAIRWELL
DOBMEDIUMDec 11, 2025
DOB Violation — INSTALL SMOKE DETECTORS
311MEDIUMNov 1, 2025
Divvy Bike Parking Complaint — No details available
311MEDIUMNov 1, 2025
Divvy Bike Parking Complaint — No details available

07 / 09

History of the building.

09 / 09

Frequently asked questions.

10 / 10

Chicago-specific insights.

Rent Comparison

Studio
This building: — – —
—Area: $1,985
1 Bed
This building: $1,825 – $1,923
36% belowArea: $2,948
2 Bed
This building: — – —
—Area: $4,175
3 Bed
This building: — – —
—Area: $5,395

Review Summary

4 reviews

2.5 / 5

Mixed feedbackBased on 4 reviews · avg 2.5 ★

MOST HELPFUL CRITICAL

"If you’re reading this, consider this the best advice you’ll receive today…. possibly all year. This building is a joke as I sit here in my 8…"

— Anonymous · Oct 2024

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Neighborhood Vibe

CharmingComedy SceneHistoricWalkableLively

Energy Score

No energy benchmarking on file.

Walkability & Transit

Limited transitTransit score · 4 nearby stops

Nearest TransitBus · 8 min walk

Nearby Stops4

Bus

Estimated from nearby transit stop data

Nearby Transit

BUS

LaSalle & Burton156
0.4 mi8 min
LaSalle & Burton156
0.4 mi8 min
Clark & Burton3622
0.4 mi8 min
Sedgwick & Blackhawk37
0.4 mi8 min

Nearby Schools & Colleges

No schools within 0.8 mi on file.

Safety & Crime

Below averageSafety score · last 12 months

LAST 12 MONTHS · 60610

Violent1,702

Property3,043

Quality-of-life1,648

Total incidents6,393

PRECINCT

Top precinct#18

Chicago Police Dept · updated weekly

At a glance

RLTO protectedNo

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1749 N WELLS ST — Rent Intelligence for Old Town, Chicago

1749 N WELLS ST

Rental intelligence.

Rental intelligence.

Rent trends.

Rent trends.

Violations, 311, & more.

Violations, 311, & more.

What tenants actually say.

What tenants actually say.

Building amenities.

Building amenities.

The landlord.

Owner not yet identified

The landlord.

Location & daily life.

Old Town

Location & daily life.

History of the building.

History of the building.

Frequently asked questions.

Chicago-specific insights.

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The landlord.

Owner not yet identified

What tenants actually say.

Rental intelligence.

1749 N WELLS ST — Rent Intelligence for Old Town, Chicago

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Building amenities.

Rent trends.

Location & daily life.

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