Presidential Towers
555 W Madison St,
Chicago, IL 60661
$1,793 - $5,054
Studio - 2 Beds
Darlington Apartments
4700 N Racine Ave,
Chicago,
IL
60640
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Darlington Apartments
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Highlights
- Walker's Paradise
- Loft Layout
- Yard
- High Ceilings
- Controlled Access
- Fenced Lot
- Gated
About Darlington Apartments
Former vintage Uptown hotel now boutique micro units! This historic gem underwent a massive gut rehab and conversion and now boasts 48 gorgeous studio and one bedroom apartments. Located at Leland and Racine, this vintage building maintains all of the historic charm on the exterior, with completely renovated apartments that feature stainless steel kitchen appliances, beautiful new plumbing fixtures, 9' high ceilings, large showers, & in-unit washer and dryer in select units. The Darlington Apartments are walking distance to several great parks like Gooseberry Playlot Park, Aster Playlot Park, Arai Campus Park and Chase park. Venture a little further east and you can walk to Montrose Beach, Montrose Dog Beach, Clarendon Park Community Center, and The Margate Fieldhouse. In the immediate neighborhood around The Darlington Apartments you will be able to walk to some of the most famous music venues in Chicago including The Green Mill, The Riviera Theater, and The Aragon Ballroom. Other popular neighborhood spots are Gigio’s Pizzeria, The Baton Show Lounge, Demera, Uptown Bikes, and Fat Cat Restaurant. You’ll love being two blocks from Aldi, and Target for all of your daily necessities. Enjoy the convenience of public transportation when you live at The Darlington Apartments. The Lawrence CTA train station with Red Line service is one block away to the north. The Wilson CTA train station is about 2 blocks south on Broadway. At this station you will find service on the Red Line and Purple Line. CTA bus routes nearby include: 36, 81, 151. If you walk east to Marine Drive, you will find CTA bus routes: 136, 146, 148. Schools close to The Darlington Apartments are McCutcheon Elementary School, Lourdes School, Courtney School, Goudy School, James McPherson Public School, Chicago Waldorf School, and The Bridge International School.
Darlington Apartments is an apartment community located in Cook County and the 60640 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Chicago Public Schools attendance zone.
Community Amenities
Laundry Facilities
Controlled Access
Gated
Community-Wide WiFi
- Community-Wide WiFi
- Wi-Fi
- Laundry Facilities
- Controlled Access
- Lounge
- Multi Use Room
- Vintage Building
- Gated
- Fenced Lot
Apartment Features
Washer/Dryer
Loft Layout
High Speed Internet Access
Yard
- High Speed Internet Access
- Washer/Dryer
- Stainless Steel Appliances
- Kitchen
- Refrigerator
- High Ceilings
- Loft Layout
- Yard
- Lawn
4700 N Racine Ave,
Chicago,
IL
60640
Uptown is where renters choose to live if they love entertainment. Throughout the neighborhood you’ll find everything from walking tours highlighting the hangouts of Chicago gangsters to the city's hottest nightclubs and theaters to the best shops and restaurants around. Uptown Chicago stretches along Lake Michigan and includes the popular summer hotspot Montrose Beach. For those moving to Chicago with a pet, Montrose Dog Beach is also a very popular destination. In winter, Cricket Hill is one of the city's favorite sledding spots.
What is it like to live in Uptown? It’s historic, walkable, and distinctive. Uptown is home to some fantastic landmarks, such as Aragon Ballroom. The ballroom opened in 1926, and legends about secret tunnels and Al Capone abound. During the Big Band era, the ballroom hosted some of the biggest names in music, including Glenn Miller, Lawrence Welk, Guy Lombardo, Benny Goodman, and Duke Ellington.
Learn more about living in Uptown Chicago
Average Prices by Area
Compare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.
| Uptown Chicago | Chicago, IL | |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,256 | $1,633 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,757 | $2,027 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,251 | $2,545 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,349 | $3,058 |
Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 5 min | 0.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 6 min | 3.1 mi | |
| Drive: | 7 min | 3.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 8 min | 3.9 mi |
Darlington Apartments is within 5 minutes or 0.3 mile from Truman College. It is also near Loyola University, Lakeshore and North Park University.
Schools
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
208 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
1,583 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
Nearby
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades PK-12
734 Students
Nearby
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Transportation options available in Chicago include Wilson-North Inner, located 0.4 mile from Darlington Apartments. Darlington Apartments is near Chicago O'Hare International, located 13.5 miles or 24 minutes away, and Chicago Midway International, located 18.8 miles or 28 minutes away.
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| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
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Walk: | 7 min | 0.4 mi |
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Walk: | 12 min | 0.6 mi |
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Walk: | 19 min | 1.0 mi |
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.2 mi |
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.3 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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Walk: | 15 min | 0.8 mi |
| Drive: | 5 min | 2.4 mi | |
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Drive: | 8 min | 3.7 mi |
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Drive: | 8 min | 4.0 mi |
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Drive: | 9 min | 5.1 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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| Airports | Distance | ||
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Chicago O'Hare International
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Drive: | 24 min | 13.5 mi |
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Chicago Midway International
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Drive: | 28 min | 18.8 mi |
Walkability Near Darlington Apartments
Getting Around
What do Walkability, Transit, Drivability, and Bikeability mean?
Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs.
Transit measures access to public transportation.
Drivability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads.
Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling.
How It Works
Exceptionally Walkable
Walkability
100
/ 100
Strong Public Transit
Transit
80
/ 100
Fairly Drivable
Drivability
40
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
70
/ 100
Scores provided by
What do Walkability, Transit, Drivability, and Bikeability mean?
Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs.
Transit measures access to public transportation.
Drivability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads.
Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling.
How It Works
Active
Soundscore™
70
/ 100
Traffic
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HowLoud What is a Sound Score Rating? A Sound Score Rating aggregates noise caused by vehicle traffic, airplane traffic and local sources. How It WorksTime and distance from Darlington Apartments.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
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| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 3 min | 0.2 mi | |
| Walk: | 4 min | 0.2 mi | |
| Walk: | 6 min | 0.3 mi |
Darlington Apartments has 3 shopping centers within 0.3 mile, which is about a 6-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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Chase Park
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Walk: | 7 min | 0.4 mi |
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Winnemac Park
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.8 mi |
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Wrightwood Park
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Drive: | 8 min | 3.5 mi |
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Notebaert Nature Museum
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Drive: | 6 min | 3.5 mi |
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Warren Park
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Drive: | 8 min | 3.8 mi |
Darlington Apartments has 5 parks within 3.8 miles, including Chase Park, Winnemac Park, and Wrightwood Park.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 13 min | 0.7 mi | |
| Walk: | 14 min | 0.7 mi | |
| Walk: | 18 min | 1.0 mi |
Darlington Apartments has 3 hospitals within 1.0 mile, the nearest is Louis A. Weiss Memorial Hospital which is 0.7 mile away and a 13 minute walk.
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 32 min | 21.1 mi |
Darlington Apartments is 21.1 miles and a 32 minute drive from US Military Reservation Elk Grove.
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What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
What is a Sound Score Rating?
A Sound Score Rating aggregates noise caused by vehicle traffic, airplane traffic and local sources.
4700 N Racine Ave
Chicago, IL 60640