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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

7.0
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The property is outdated.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
$
1,000
1 Bedroom
$
1,850
2 Bedroom
$
2,350

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Parking Near Ivy at Mason

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Hyde Park Reviews

222 reviews
I prioritized living close to the law school in an area with restaurants, coffee shops, and grocery stores. 5252 offered all these things. I can also easily walk my dogs to the lake from my building.
Comfortable and walkable, decent selection of amenities (restaurants, grocery stores, etc.) and close to the lakefront. Not much nightlife
Hyde Park is a fantastic place to live. My girlfriend and I see ourselves staying there for a long time.
Great neighborhood close to the school. Many students live here, which is good for social events.
Hyde Park is a pretty place, very lowkey though. Not much going on (few bars & restaurants). A bit far from other happening neighborhoods in Chicago. There are crime issues (cars broken in, muggings) but not horrible--just have to be vigilant about avoiding risky situations.
Hyde Park is quiet and feels a bit more like a neighborhood, but it is easy to get downtown via the CTA buses or the Metra Electric. The neighborhood itself has some nice cafes and things, but there is less to do outside the school
Hyde Park is the BEST. It's beautiful, active community of people who just really care about the neighborhood. I feel safer living in Hyde Park than any other neighborhood I've lived in Chicago (Lakeview, Logan, Wicker) because the people who live in HP have done so deliberately; they came here either due to the University or simply a desire to live here, which means people say hi on the street, strike up conversations in grocery lines, remember you when you see them at brunch, etc. That being said, I wouldn't recommend it for people who want to be in the middle of the action (the Loop). I chose HP because I have no patience for the bustle....and because it's way cheaper. My apartment would rent for twice as much if it were near MPP.
I don't get why people dislike Hyde Park so much. Although, to be fair, I do not go out much and when I do, I have a car. But, I really like being able to walk to school everyday rather than have to commute. Plenty of grocery options, especially now that trader joe's is open. Decent number of restaurants around and they're good; nothing spectacular. As for safety, be aware and don't walk by yourself at 2am; use common sense and you'll be fine.

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