Abbott Square
Directory area reference
Chicago, IL
Directory reference location only — this listing may cover multiple sites or use an intersection, not a street address for every unit.
Official directory · Chicago Housing Authority
CHA property details
Source snapshot: September 28, 2026. These are descriptions of housing and units, not available apartments, open waitlists, or a promise of approval. Confirm current details with CHA and the property.
Program
Family, Public Housing Program
Who the directory describes
Families and Individuals
This label is not an eligibility or screening determination.
Directory area reference
Multiple Locations (4520 S State Street and 4538 S State Street Chicago, IL 60609
This listing covers multiple locations or uses an intersection. The directory location is a reference point, not an address for every unit.
Area details
Community: Douglas
Nearby intersection: S State St & w 45th St
CHA directory wait-time information
- 0-1 bedroom:over 25 years
- 2 bedroom:over 25 years
- 3 bedroom:over 25 years
- 4 bedroom:over 25 years
These are the directory's estimates for eligibility screening as of September 28, 2026, not available apartments, an open waitlist, or a guaranteed waiting period. Check current application status with CHA.
About this property
Abbott Square includes 21 units in a mixed-income community in Chicago's Bronzeville neighborhood. It is part of the larger Legends South mixed-income community.
Directory unit breakdown
Published unit counts describe the property inventory in the CHA snapshot. They are not vacancies.
| Bedrooms | Standard | Accessible | Total units |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 40 | 3 | 43 |
| 2 | 111 | 8 | 119 |
| 3 | 85 | 7 | 92 |
| 4 | 20 | 5 | 25 |
Property-specific details
- Gas Bill
- No, it is not the resident's responsibility to pay for this utility
- Electric Bill
- Yes, it is the resident's responsibility to pay for this utility
- Water Bill
- No, it is not the resident's responsibility to pay for this utility
- Elevator
- Yes, there is an elevator at this property
- Application Fee
- There is no application fee
- Income Eligibility
- Maximum income varies by building (0-30%, 0-50%, 0-60%) of area median income (AMI). Click here to view the AMI income limits by household size.
- Work Requirement
- 30 hrs per week
- Drug Screening
- There is no drug screening
Screening and applications
Screening measures include a criminal background check and may include a credit check, home visit, etc.
The directory does not establish whether a particular conviction will be approved or whether applications are currently being accepted. Check CHA’s application portal for current status.
Reported screening information
Policies change often. Contact the property directly to verify. Approval is not guaranteed.
Reported Screening Details
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