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Mid-Rise Apartment
Hyde Park, 1215 E Hyde Park Blvd | Chicago
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  •  Additional Storage Available
  •  Air Conditioning  
  •  Building Laundry Room  
  •  Cat friendly
  •  Dog friendly
  •  Doorman Building
  •  Fitness Center
  •  Granite Countertops
  •  Hardwood Floors
  •  Microwave
  •  Parking Available
  •  Stainless Steel Appliances  

User Rating

4.5
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2 Reviews

About this Location

Whole Foods Market
7 min via 15 (bus)
Washington Park
11 min walk
In a quiet
neighborhood
15 (bus) - 1 min
ME (rail) - 15 min

Pricing 

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath
$1,200+
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  • Building Related

    •  Elevators
    •  Smoke-Free Community
  • Included

    •  Heat Included
    •  Trash/Recycling Included
    •  Water Included
  • Kitchen

    •  Dishwasher
    •  Gas Range
    •  Granite Countertops
    •  Refrigerator
    •  Stainless Steel Appliances (some units)
    •  Stove & Oven
  • Laundry

    •  Building Laundry Room  
  • Living Room

    •  Air Conditioning  
    •  Ceiling Fans
    •  Hardwood Floors
  • Pet Terms & Amenities

    •  Cat friendly
    •  Dog friendly
  • Storage

    •  Additional Storage Available
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Overall rating 4.5/10, based on 2 renter reviews Write a review

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Location
3.0
Amenities
3.0
Management
5.5
Value
3.0
Social
3.0
Safety
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Unsafe, old, malfunction, smelly, dirty

The security of the apartment is low. Feeling unsafe staying in this apartment. No concierge so be aware that parcels can be easily stolen.

Most of appliances were broken or filthy when I moved in. For example, there was mold in the dishwasher.

The property is outdated. The elevators also. They always broken and cannot effectively used.

I smell smoke/marijuana smell. I talked to the manager and they said they cannot do anything because they have to give notice 48 hrs before inspecting apartments to see who smoke. So, nothing they can do to improve the situation.

The wall is too thin. You can even hear what the next room says or even when the next room urinate and flush the toilet.

There were rats in heater pipe because I heard rats sound. The manager said ask why I believe that there were rats in the heater because I did not see it.

The basement where the washing machines are located on is like a dungeon/storeroom. It is extremely dirty.

No other facilities. Need to consider utilities cost and internet costs which are not covered in the rental.

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Average apartment

This apartment is about average.
Pros - right on bus routes for the 2, 15, and 172; has a fenced in backyard; maintenance is responsive; quiet
Cons - walls are brick and so cell phone service can be poor and it's really hard to put anything on the walls; I've had a lot of issues with internet access (although I don't know how much of that has to do with the building or with the service provider); limited closet space; temperature is often too hot in the winter

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The Neighborhood

Signature Spots

dining 30 Recs

Harold’s Chicken Shack
Pockets
The Sit Down Cafe & Sushi Bar
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grocery 1 Rec

Whole Foods Market
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convenience 1 Rec

Walgreens
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fitness 14 Recs

CorePower Yoga
Cycle Therapy
Happy Body Wellness Center
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coffee 9 Recs

Cafe 53
Kilwins
Bridgeport Coffee
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About Hyde Park

One of Chicago's most beloved neighborhoods, Hyde Park effortlessly combines modern flair with a rich historical background. The neighborhood proudly flaunts the fact that they have more Nobel Prize winners per square kilometer than any other place on earth! Though extremely studious, residents of H...
Nice
Diverse
Walkable
Pretty Safe
Easy Commute
Good Restaurants
Quiet Neighborhood
Median rents in Hyde Park
Studio
$
900
1 Bedroom
$
1,450
2 Bedroom
$
1,950

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Parking Near Ivy at Mason

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Hyde Park Reviews

154 reviews
I like Hyde Park. I'm close to everything on 53rd, and most of the time I don't feel unsafe. I'm also close enough to Kenwood that I can walk/run there for a more quiet, less busy experience. Kenwood Park is the best.
There's nothing that compares to being in the neighborhood that UChicago is in. Great restaurants and access to the world class lakefront
I like living in Hyde park- it's close to the law school, and I have all the shops and things I need around.
I really enjoy living in Hyde Park. I love how residential and clean it is. It's a great place to go on walks and explore the beautiful historic houses throughout the area. Yet, it still has plenty of restaurants and places to go. It's nice to live in this residential area close to the Law School and still be only a 20-minute uber away from downtown. Safety is something I think about a lot, but this comes with living in any big city. I try to avoid walking alone at night and walk in groups whenever possible. I never have my music blasting. I also carry my pepper spray and keys in my hand at all times when I'm out walking.
Very close to "downtown" Hyde Park so pretty much everything is around you. Transportation to the University of Chicago is also really close by. So are several CTA bus stops and the Metra. There are several restaurants, grocery stores, and shops close by. The building is truly located in a great place.

There have been very few issues with crime and gun violence around the area but like in every major city, being vigilant is important. I have not been too worried about safety but I am careful because things do happen.
Hyde park isn't the most convenient place to live in Chicago, but it is the most convenient place to get to University of Chicago. At times it may not feel like the safest area, but personally I have never experienced any issues. The commute to school is pretty easy, give or take the accuracy of the bus times.
It's got everything you need. Biggest thing is obviously the proximity to campus.
I love living in Hyde Park, you can view lots of beautiful scenery and easily access to the Loop area for entertainment.
Though Hyde Park is safer area compared to the nearby, needless to say, you should be careful not to walk alone in the nighttime.

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