FAQs

There are 3 studios, 30 one-bedrooms, 2 two-bedrooms, and 2 live/work units. View our floor plans and contact our leasing office at 708-613-7236 to learn more. 

Financing that made The 801 possible requires the use of income limits, which are set as a percentage of Area Median Income as established by HUD.  Different apartments at The 801 will have different maximum incomes.  However, the highest income limits, as currently provided by HUD, are provided below.  These limits are updated annually. Contact our leasing office at 708-613-7236 to find out if you qualify.

Household Size Income Limit at 60% of Area Median Income

*As of 4/1/24

• 1 Person $47,100
• 2 Persons $53,820
• 3 Persons $60,540
• 4 Persons $67.260

As of 4/01/24

• Studio – $1,177
• 1-Bedroom – $1,261
• 2-Bedroom – $1,513

* Net payable rent will be reduced by a utility allowance applicable to the unit size.

The 801 delivers well-appointed apartment homes with the latest amenities. Our tenants are responsible for paying for their own gas, electricity, phone, and internet. Water service, trash, and recycling are included at no cost. View floor plans and contact our leasing office at 708-613-7236 for more informaiton.

A live/work unit is an apartment that includes both living quarters and a workspace. The 801 offers two 1-bedroom live/work units that allow tenants the opportunity to seamlessly transform from play to work throughout their day. One of the live/work units has both an income restriction and an artist preference.

We understand that artists work within a wide spectrum of creative pursuits. Consequently, our definition of “artist” broadly includes individuals actively engaged in artists and literary activities including; visual arts, theater, multi-media, dance, music, writing, design, and functional art such as furniture making. During the application process, evidence of professional commitment will be requested which can be done through:

• A resume and/or portfolio that evidences art education, professional training, exhibitions, performances, samples of work, and any career-related information that demonstrates professional intent
• Advanced education and/or training or knowledge or art or;
• Other evidence of the attainment of special artistic skills as a workman or craftsman.

Artistic processes that are extremely noisy, require industrial zoning, or involve hazardous materials will not be permitted to be conducted in or adjacent to the building. For example, welding, woodworking using power tools, or glass blowing would not be allowed. Contact our leasing office at 708-613-7236 or start your rental application online and a representative will contact you to continue processing your application.

A&D Property Services will manage The 801. As they are a small but growing firm based in Chicago, IL, they have enlisted Realty & Mortgage, a 100+ year nationally known property management firm specializing in managing affordable tax-credit housing and mixed-use properties. A&D Property Services will engage with Realty & Mortgage to ensure responsive, respectful, and responsible service to the residents, commercial tenants, and surrounding neighborhood. Contact our leasing office at 708-613-7236 or start your rental application online and a representative will contact you to continue processing your application.

The parking lot will only be available for residents of The 801. On-site parking does have an additional charge.

Building amenities include secured bicycle storage, on-site parking*, trash chute, accessible / elevator access to all floors and 9′ ceilings. The top floor includes a multi-purpose room with expansive glass facing a roof-top terrace overlooking the quaint retail corridor below. The roof-top terrace will be used as a social gathering place for residents to engage in community and enjoy time with one another. The setting is intimate and will be highlighted with comfortable seating.

Unit amenities include well-designed units focused on contemporary open plan living, in-unit washers and dryers, Energy Star dishwashers, microwaves, and tenant-controlled heating and cooling.  High-quality plank flooring will be used through the living areas and ceramic tile in the bathrooms.  Two live/work units on the first floor will provide an opportunity for small business owners to live and work affordably while positioning their work for quality access and visibility to the commercial corridor.  Extensive use of low-energy LED lighting and ample daylighting are employed to reduce energy consumption.

*On-site parking available at extra cost

Yes, a number of apartments are set aside for extremely low-income individuals or families. Contact our leasing office at info@The801OakPark.com or call us at 708-613-7236 for more information about rent and floor plans. Get your application started and find and a representative will contact you to continue processing your application.

The Community Builders is one of the nation’s leading non-profit, mission-driven real estate developers.  Our mission is to help build and sustain communities where all people can thrive.  For over 50 years, our business, infrastructure and community program investments help make neighborhoods work for people of all incomes.  For twenty years, The Community Builders has been dedicated to supporting mixed-income communities in metropolitan Chicago.  

For more information or questions regarding The 801, please contact our leasing office. 

For more information or questions regarding The 801, contact our leasing office and a member of our team will reach out to you. 

708-613-7236 |  info@The801OakPark.com