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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 / mo
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 on...
Cats
Monthly Pet Fee
$25 / mo
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 on...
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
Transit
Subway
Argyle
1 min Drive
Subway
Wilson-North Inner
1 min Drive
Commuter Rail
Ravenswood Station
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 Uptown Retail, Sun Plaza, and Windsor Center. Uptown Retail is 0 miles away, and Sun Plaza is within a 7 minute walk.
Commuting
With a TransitScore of 80, The Lawrence House has strong public transit, including 10 transit stops within 5.1 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
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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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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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.
5/25/22
Super social, helpful staff, and small kitchens
The Lawrence House is a beautiful space with lots of ammenities in the building. Having a bar and cafe in the building is great gor a social life. Leasing with Flats Life gives you access to the amenities in all the buildings in Chicago, not just the Lawremce House, which is nice, although only one is in walking distance. in-unit washer/dryer is amazing. The only complaint I have is the kitchen size. It's pretty miniscule in most apartments. It's acceptable if you decide to live alone, but... anything more than that, you could be strapped for space. If you can get padt that, though, The Lawrenve House is a great place to live.
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Hello, thank you for your detailed review of the Lawrence House! We appreciate you sharing a few highlights of the community - our bar, cafe, great social atmosphere, in-unit washer and dryer, plus the FLATS amenity access to our unique communities... throughout Chicago. We understand that our residents may outgrow their homes, which is why we have so many other options available! Don't hesitate to reach out if you're looking for a change, we're here to help!
11/2/18
Not the worst, not the best, here's the scoop
I've lived here about 7 months and definitely won't be re-upping my 1 year lease. It's alright, and having someone at the door 24/7 makes me feel safe even if it is just the doorman and not also the security guard (who is usually there at night). You need a key fob for the elevators, so really only the lobby (bar, patio, coffee shop) is open to the public which is fine.
A studio here is probably the newest/best amenities you can get for living alone in Chicago at this price. However, here is... the weird stuff: building is SUPER humid. The A/C units use water and drip, and because there is just one window that opens a crack and no vent in the bathrooms it is STEAMY. I bought a dehumidifier pretty cheap which works well. In-unit washing machine/dryer combo is the worst. Gets SO hot even if you pick low heat on the dryer setting. Can smell funky too since these units dry by sucking water out and not blowing air in (kinda mildew-y). Takes about 6 hours for one load. I had to buy a clothes-drying rack. I do not dry my clothes in this machine anymore. Ruined so many of my clothes. Kitchen is tiny and was ok at first, but it just gets tiring being so cramped with no counter space, and hand-washing in the tiny sink is such a pain. If you like cooking, maybe consider elsewhere.
Being super close to the Red line is one of the best perks here. Uptown is Uptown, so you just have to be aware of where you're choosing to live.
Property management is hit or miss. Some people are great and friendly in responding and some act put out by tenant requests. They do get fixed eventually (there was mold in my bathroom when I moved in) but it can take some constant communication to get them to follow through.
I'd say just get a roommate in a 2 bedroom somewhere else, you'll spend less and have more space.
