Best and Worst Apartments in Chicago - Complete Building Rankings
StreetSmart ranks residential buildings across all 77 Chicago community areas based on code violations, 311 complaints, safety records, and maintenance quality.
How Chicago Building Rankings Work
Every building receives a score from 0-100 based on official Chicago data. Higher scores indicate better-maintained buildings with fewer violations. Our scoring considers:
- Building code violations
- 311 complaint history
- Safety and fire inspection records
- Maintenance and upkeep quality
Browse Chicago Rankings by Neighborhood
Popular neighborhoods include Lincoln Park, Wicker Park, Lakeview, Logan Square, River North, West Loop, Bucktown, and many more across all 77 community areas.
About StreetSmart Building Rankings
StreetSmart provides free, unbiased apartment background checks using public data from Chicago's Building Department and 311 system. Search any address to find the best apartments in Chicago.