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* Price shown is total price based on community-supplied monthly required fees. Excludes user-selected optional fees and variable or usage-based fees and required charges due at or prior to move-in or at move-out. View Fees and Policies for details. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice. * Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.
* Price shown is total price based on community-supplied monthly required fees. Excludes user-selected optional fees and variable or usage-based fees and required charges due at or prior to move-in or at move-out. View Fees and Policies for details. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice. * Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.
The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.
One-Time Basics
Due at Application
Application Fee Per Applicant
$50
Due at Move-In
Administrative Fee
$500
Garage
Parking Fee
$125 / mo
Comments
There is no parking here at The Lawrence House, only street. There is a garage at our sister's properties; The Draper and Sally (8-10min walk away) . Priced at $125/month for unassigned parking.
Additional Parking Options
Street
Dogs
Monthly Pet Fee
$25
One-Time Pet Fee
$250
70 lbs. Weight Limit
Restrictions
There is a limit of two pets per apartment, and non-negotiable dog breed restrictions listed below:
American Pit Bull Terrier
Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Rottweiler
Doberman Pinscher
Chow Chow
Akita
Presa Canario
Wolf Hybrids
Pit Bull
Comments
We will consider any request for reasonable accommodations. Size, weight limitation, and pet fee requirements do not apply to service animals. We comply with all applicable Fair Housing laws.
Both dogs and cats are accepted. There is a $250 one-...
Cats
Monthly Pet Fee
$25
One-Time Pet Fee
$250
70 lbs. Weight Limit
Comments
We will consider any request for reasonable accommodations. Size, weight limitation, and pet fee requirements do not apply to service animals. We comply with all applicable Fair Housing laws.
Both dogs and cats are accepted. There is a $250 one-...
Property Fee Disclaimer Based on community-supplied data and independent market research. Subject to change without notice. May exclude fees for mandatory or optional services and usage-based utilities.
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Property Highlights
The Lawrence House, built as a luxury apartment hotel, has been a cornerstone of life since its construction in 1928. The flats design team restored the building's original skylight, mosaic pool tiling, and terrazzo flooring as well as establishing an open lobby that acts as a free co-working space, adjacent to retailers such as a coffee shop and bar. Additional amenities include a backyard open to the public, a rooftop lounge and communal kitchen for residents, and a 6,000-square-foot fitness center including the fully restored pool and a boxing ring.
The Lawrence House, located on the northeast corner of Kenmore and Lawrence avenue is the perfect location for an urban commuter. Just blocks away from the red line, our residents can walk, take the train, and bike to the lakefront and have ease of mind with our bike storage. The Lawrence House is a pet-friendly building and is home to cats, dogs, and even a teacup pig.
Originally an apartment hotel, famous for housing musicians from the Aragon Ballroom and talent from the silent film production house Essanay film studios, The Lawrence House has preserved the spirit of the roaring ‘20s in contemporary apartment living. The lobby is open to the public and features an art deco barrel-vaulted skylight with a co-working table, lounge seating, a Heritage Outpost coffee shop, and Larry’s bar. A rooftop lounge, deck, and backyard provide ample seating for spring and summer fun with gas grills and seating areas. The Lawrence House offers studio, lofted studios, 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom duplex apartments.
The building's historical name was the New Lawrence Hotel, of which it was one of the founding buildings of the Uptown Entertainment District - with many notable people living in or staying temporarily at the hotel.
Handicap Accessible
Pet Run
Picnic/bbq Area
Walk-In Closet/laundry Room
Apartment Features
Air Conditioning
Cable Ready
Deck
Freezer
Heating
High Speed Internet Access
Intercom
Kitchen
Large Bedrooms
Lawn
Microwave
Oven
Patio
Range
Refrigerator
Security System
Skylights
Smoke Free
Sprinkler System
Stainless Steel Appliances
Tub/Shower
Vaulted Ceiling
Views
Vinyl Flooring
Walk-In Closets
Washer/Dryer
Wheelchair Accessible (Rooms)
Wi-Fi
Yard
Community Features
Bicycle Storage
Cabana
Clubhouse
Community-Wide WiFi
Concierge
Controlled Access
Courtyard
Disposal Chutes
Doorman
Elevator
Fenced Lot
Fitness Center
Garages
Grill
Guest Apartment
Key Fob Entry
Laundry Facilities
Lounge
Maintenance on site
On-Site ATM
On-Site Retail
Online Services
Package Service
Pet Play Area
Picnic Area
Pool
Property Manager on Site
Recycling
Roof Terrace
Sundeck
Utilities Included
Vintage Building
Vision Impaired Accessible
Waterfront
Wi-Fi
Area Scores
Walkability
Exceptionally walkable100 / 100
Transit
Strong public transit80 / 100
Driveability
Moderately drivable60 / 100
Bikeability
Very bikeable80 / 100
Scores provided by
Soundscore ™
Busy66 / 100
Scores provided by
HowLoud
Transit
Subway
Argyle
1 min Drive
Subway
Wilson-North Inner
1 min Drive
Commuter Rail
Ravenswood
3 min Drive
Commuter Rail
Peterson/Ridge
4 min Drive
Airport
Chicago O'Hare International
23 min Drive
Airport
Chicago Midway International
28 min Drive
Moving to Uptown Chicago, Chicago, IL
Shopping Centers
Shoppers will appreciate The Lawrence House proximity to Weiss Plaza, 1017-1031 W Wilson Ave, and Sun Plaza. Weiss Plaza is 0 miles away, and 1017-1031 W Wilson Ave is within a 6 minute walk.
Commuting
With a TransitScore of 80, The Lawrence House has strong public transit, including 10 transit stops within 5.2 miles. Transit options include Wilson-North Inner and Argyle.
Parks and Recreation
Recreational activities near The Lawrence House are plentiful. Discover 5 parks within 3.9 miles, including Chase Park, Winnemac Park, and Notebaert Nature Museum.
Airports
Living in Uptown Chicago provides easy access to Chicago O'Hare International, located just 23 minutes from The Lawrence House. Another nearby airport is Chicago Midway International, located 18.8 miles away.
Property Details
The Lawrence House, built as a luxury apartment hotel, has been a cornerstone of life since its construction in 1928. The flats design team restored the building's original skylight, mosaic pool tiling, and terrazzo flooring as well as establishing... an open lobby that acts as a free co-working space, adjacent to retailers such as a coffee shop and bar. Additional amenities include a backyard open to the public, a rooftop lounge and communal kitchen for residents, and a 6,000-square-foot fitness center including the fully restored pool and a boxing ring.
The Lawrence House, located on the northeast corner of Kenmore and Lawrence avenue is the perfect location for an urban commuter. Just blocks away from the red line, our residents can walk, take the train, and bike to the lakefront and have ease of mind with our bike storage. The Lawrence House is a pet-friendly building and is home to cats, dogs, and even a teacup pig.
Originally an apartment hotel, famous for housing musicians from the Aragon Ballroom and talent from the silent film production house Essanay film studios, The Lawrence House has preserved the spirit of the roaring ‘20s in contemporary apartment living. The lobby is open to the public and features an art deco barrel-vaulted skylight with a co-working table, lounge seating, a Heritage Outpost coffee shop, and Larry’s bar. A rooftop lounge, deck, and backyard provide ample seating for spring and summer fun with gas grills and seating areas. The Lawrence House offers studio, lofted studios, 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom duplex apartments.
The building's historical name was the New Lawrence Hotel, of which it was one of the founding buildings of the Uptown Entertainment District - with many notable people living in or staying temporarily at the hotel.
The Lawrence House, built as a luxury apartment hotel, has been a cornerstone of life since its construction in 1928. The flats design team restored the building's original skylight, mosaic pool tiling, and terrazzo flooring as well as establishing an open lobby that acts as a free co-working space, adjacent to retailers such as a coffee shop and bar. Additional amenities include a backyard open to the public, a rooftop lounge and communal kitchen for residents, and a 6,000-square-foot fitness center including the fully restored pool and a boxing ring.
The Lawrence House, located on the northeast corner of Kenmore and Lawrence avenue is the perfect location for an urban commuter. Just blocks away from the red line, our residents can walk, take the train, and bike to the lakefront and have ease of mind with our bike storage. The Lawrence House is a pet-friendly building and is home to cats, dogs, and even a teacup pig.
Originally an apartment hotel, famous for housing musicians from the Aragon Ballroom and talent from the silent film production house Essanay film studios, The Lawrence House has preserved the spirit of the roaring ‘20s in contemporary apartment living. The lobby is open to the public and features an art deco barrel-vaulted skylight with a co-working table, lounge seating, a Heritage Outpost coffee shop, and Larry’s bar. A rooftop lounge, deck, and backyard provide ample seating for spring and summer fun with gas grills and seating areas. The Lawrence House offers studio, lofted studios, 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom duplex apartments.
The building's historical name was the New Lawrence Hotel, of which it was one of the founding buildings of the Uptown Entertainment District - with many notable people living in or staying temporarily at the hotel.
The Lawrence House is located in Chicago, IL in the 60640 zip code.
Contact
Property Address: 1020 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago, IL 60640
The Lawrence House is the worst building I've ever lived in, plain and simple. Despite them advertising themselves as having in-unit AC, the AC system in the building is subpar and always shutting down. Your AC unit will shut-down every night with a "CH150" error code, and there's no way to fix it until maintenance just resets your unit manually. This happens constantly, usually multiple times a week, especially at night when no-one is there to fix it, so you'll have to spend summer nights... sweltering in the heat.
Also, management is super incompetent and condescending. Maintenance simply recommends you "buy a fan" to fix your cooling problem, and building mangement won't reimburse you for weeks of unusable AC, despite the fact that you're paying for it. They always say they're working on a solution for the AC, but the problem is always getting worse, and the AC breaks down more frequently.
The apartment walls are incredibly thin, and you'll hear your neighbors talking constantly. Residents are noisy and messy - they play loud music in the halls, or throw parties in the middle of the week in their rooms late at night, and leave trash in the elevators.
Do yourself a favor and stay away from The Lawrence House and all Flats buildings.
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5/18/26
Not at all surprised about the reviews
I'm truly unsure who reached out to me on yesterday, whomever it was completely deterred me from wanting to rent with the Lawrence House. I received a call asking had I called the Lawrence, which I explained yes, I was trying to complete my application, but it wouldn't allow me to move pass the income portion because I didn't have a months' worth of checks. I just moved to Chicago with my new job, so I only had 1 check stub, however I had my offer letter. The person then stated, did you not... try and upload the documents to other documents, I explained yes, and then it was an attitude from that point on. The Winnie staff on the other hand was extremely helpful and very pleasant
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Property Manager at The Lawrence House responded to this review
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We are very sorry to hear that your recent interaction left you feeling discouraged, especially during what should be an exciting transition into a new home and a new city.
We understand that... application requirements can sometimes feel frustrating or confusing, particularly when starting a new position and working with limited paystub history. We regret that the communication you received did not come across as as helpful and welcoming as intended, and we appreciate you bringing your experience to our attention.
At Lawrence House, we always want prospective residents to feel supported throughout the application process, and your feedback has been shared internally as an opportunity for continued coaching and improvement in how we communicate and assist applicants.
If you are still interested in moving forward or would simply like additional assistance with your application, please feel free to contact Alexis directly at aboyan@flatslife.com. We would be more than happy to help review your documents, answer any questions, and assist in making the process as smooth as possible.
Thank you again for your honest feedback, and we wish you all the best as you settle into Chicago and your new role.
11/11/25
Clean, Communicative, Kind, Caring
I feel very at home at LH. I feel safe, new management is available and much nicer, I’ve never seen a bug, maintenance requests are timely (during the week). My only ask would be to invest in installing a heater in the pool.
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Property Manager at The Lawrence House responded to this review
Your review is appreciated. We are glad to hear you feel at home at The Lawrence House and appreciate your feedback on the pool heater suggestion. Thank you for sharing your experience with us.
7/26/25
Abhorrent
I had submitted work requests no less than 30 times for my HVAC system to be fixed…in 10 months. I begged for help from maintenance to understand what was wrong. The “fix” was to just reset the HVAC system when I got an error code that shut off my HVAC… every few days. They finally permanently fixed the HVAC system, 10 months into my lease. Absolutely no accommodation was made for this serious inconvenience. DO NOT RENT!!!
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Property Manager at The Lawrence House responded to this review
Thank you for your feedback. We know the HVAC issues have been frustrating, and we truly appreciate your patience.
Please know we’ve responded to all of your 14 work orders within 24–48 hours and have made every effort to resolve the recurring CH... 150 error through service calls, diagnostics, and repairs. As mentioned, this error code can occur due to how the system is designed—especially with breaker resets, switching between modes, or mechanical faults.
We’re encouraged that the system has been working well recently, and we believe that’s due in part to a better understanding and use of the system by residents. While the error may still occasionally appear, we’ll continue to support you in keeping things running smoothly.
Sincerely, The Lawrence House Team
5/31/22
Horrible
My unit was disgusting. The staff doesn’t care about you or their job. You quality of life goes down the second you sign this lease. Do not make the same mistake I did.
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Hello, we're sorry to hear your experience has not been pleasant. We find your review to be concerning and would like the opportunity to discuss it in more detail to determine which unit you're in, and how we can rectify any concerns that haven't... been addressed. Please reach out to our management team at lawrencemgmt@flatslife.com - we look forward to speaking with you.
