CL3 Property Management is a boutique firm specializing in property management for individually owned, luxury condominium units, townhomes, single family homes and investment properties. CL3 is committed to exceptional service by proactively assessing and maintaining each owner's real estate investment.
We respond professionally and timely to the needs of our owners' properties and tenants. Our services ensure a positive experience for all our customers and preserve the value of the property. In addition, we strive to increase the value of your investment and take pride in managing each property as if it is our own.
We respond professionally and timely to the needs of our owners' properties and tenants. Our services ensure a positive experience for all our customers and preserve the value of the property. In addition, we strive to increase the value of your investment and take pride in managing each property as if it is our own.
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CL3 Property Management is located in Chicago's Lincoln Park neighborhood. CL3 specializes in property management for individually owned, luxury single family homes, condominiums, townhomes, and multi-unit investment properties. The original business began in 2001 and came under new ownership in 2011.
Our management services are catered to seasoned and beginning real estate investors, as well as property owners that are considering the rental investment market due to family or life or job changes. In any scenario, being a landlord can bring on a new list of responsibilities and headaches that owners are not prepared for.
CL3 Property Management's staff is built to cater to property owners with an investment mentality. With the downturn in the market beginning in 2008 and its subsequent turnaround in 2012 many of our property owners have purchased property with a long term investment in mind.
The founder of CL3 Property Management, as well as the managing broker, personally own multiple investment properties and understand the financial risks and benefits of owning individual or multi-unit properties.Our staff has over 20 years of combined real estate investment experience, and can assist you throughout the process.
The founder of CL3 Property Management, as well as the managing broker, personally own multiple investment properties and understand the financial risks and benefits of owning individual or multi-unit properties.Our staff has over 20 years of combined real estate investment experience, and can assist you throughout the process.
Thank you for using CL3 Property Management to manage your property. Our mission is to deliver exceptional service by proactively assessing and maintaining each owner's real estate investment. We respond professionally and timely to the needs of our owners' properties and tenants. Our services ensure a positive experience for all our customers and preserve the value of the property.
CL3 Property Management is committed to responding to our tenants' needs in a professional and timely manner. Please keep in mind that CL3 Property Management does not own your property. In many cases, owner or building approval will be needed for repairs. CL3 Property Management will work diligently with all parties in responding to your repair request.
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Paris Eastside
Dec 24, 2021
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CL3 did manage our 4 plex in Logan square since the day we bought it to the day we sold it (through them).
It has been a wonderful experience and we have been grateful for their responsiveness as we are out of state investors.
The property management team does a good job, and so does the real estate team.
We highly recommend them.
It has been a wonderful experience and we have been grateful for their responsiveness as we are out of state investors.
The property management team does a good job, and so does the real estate team.
We highly recommend them.
Nikki E.
Oct 29, 2021
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Very delayed response times and poor communication. There is never a clear person to address any issues with the units. They take weeks, sometimes months to fix any building or unit issues. Our brand new building has been broken in multiple times with many packages stolen from tenants constantly. They're replies are along the lines of "that's what you have renters insurance for." We were drawn to the brand new construction but it is not worth the headache or money.
Qunh T.
Oct 12, 2021
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If I could give 0 star I would. Landlords, if you care about your tenants please give your business to some other places. Tenants, if you rent with them, prepare to do everything yourself.
First, it was just the minor inconveniences. The buzz code does not work, un-updated mailbox name (important mails bounced back several times due to this), broken closet door, etc. Reaching out to them is literal hell. Tenant portal on their website and the maintenance request is useless. None of this was addressed or fixed still.
There was a major flood accident happened in the unit due to the water pipe
First, it was just the minor inconveniences. The buzz code does not work, un-updated mailbox name (important mails bounced back several times due to this), broken closet door, etc. Reaching out to them is literal hell. Tenant portal on their website and the maintenance request is useless. None of this was addressed or fixed still.
There was a major flood accident happened in the unit due to the water pipe
Michael Mielzynski
Jul 02, 2021
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When pursuing an opportunity to work outside the US in 2011, I used CL3 to manage my condo. They were great and handled everything with minimal effort from me while I was thousands of miles away. I recently used them to sell the condo and was able to walk away with way more than I would have been able to in 2011.
Jose M.
Apr 19, 2021
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John and his team at CL3 managed my rental property for two years. They did a great job. They found me great tenants that continued to pay rent thru the pandemic and were able to handle any issues with the condo without much involvement from me except for approving any expenses that came up for needed repairs.
Marguerite V.
Jan 27, 2021
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Repost ... I can't say enough wonderful
things about CL3 !!!! Brett and Thomas did a fabulous job selling my home. The guidance and sincere interest in my property, as well as , excellent negotiating skills resulted in a great sell and a great overall experience . I highly recommend CL3 for getting you what you deserve in buying /selling or management of your property
things about CL3 !!!! Brett and Thomas did a fabulous job selling my home. The guidance and sincere interest in my property, as well as , excellent negotiating skills resulted in a great sell and a great overall experience . I highly recommend CL3 for getting you what you deserve in buying /selling or management of your property
Jeffrey Williams
Aug 15, 2020
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We have used CL3 for about 5 years now to manage a property we have in Lakeview. Their service is fantastic. They are always responsive to any questions. Are quick to fill the unit with tenants. We have also needed work done on our unit, redo flooring, new HVAC and dishwasher, they always get multiple quotes and execute the work flawlessly. Recently we were considering purchasing another property in the city but eventually decided on the suburbs which was out of their area of operation. They still helped on our purchase by showing us properties, recommending a mortgage broker and a lawyer. We were
Soumiya P.
Apr 10, 2020
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I used this management company for over 5 years and they eventually sold my condo for me as well. They took care of a very high maintenance tenant, and I didn't have to lift a finger. Other people have told me nightmare stories about their property management team so I feel
Very blessed to have had this amazing company to work with. I really can't thank them enough for their hard work and patience.
Very blessed to have had this amazing company to work with. I really can't thank them enough for their hard work and patience.
Eric Allen
Dec 04, 2019
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I've lived in a CL3 property for the past 3 years and they are the best management group I have had in the city. Their tenet portal is easy to use and their team is SUPER responsive. They always responded in the same day for next steps on requests and communicated proactively on building maintenance. Their maintenance team was really friendly too. One time I got locked out on a Sunday morning and needed to call after hours support and they responded immediately getting me into my unit within 30 minutes and were super nice about the situation too. John Materna was a great broker and always provided
Jeff B.
Sep 20, 2019
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Shannon W.
Sep 12, 2019
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Lizz M.
Sep 09, 2019
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I dread having to deal with CL3.
My husband and I are currently renting a condo managed by CL3 and every time we have an issue it is like pulling teeth with these people.
When we moved in we had a whole list of items we wanted addressed. It took them months to address the majority of them--and there's still stuff from our original list that isn't closed out.
We've had two weekend instances where there has been water coming into our bedroom and we've been met with "it's easier if you solve this". Honestly, if I tried doing this in my job I would be fired
My husband and I are currently renting a condo managed by CL3 and every time we have an issue it is like pulling teeth with these people.
When we moved in we had a whole list of items we wanted addressed. It took them months to address the majority of them--and there's still stuff from our original list that isn't closed out.
We've had two weekend instances where there has been water coming into our bedroom and we've been met with "it's easier if you solve this". Honestly, if I tried doing this in my job I would be fired
Jeremy B.
Aug 22, 2019
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Brad Z.
Jul 24, 2019
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Yang J.
Apr 23, 2019
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This management team is disorganized and careless. It took them 3 tries to get the lease right yet still failed to attach the correct link for tenants to sign. Later on, they sent a confirmation email with incorrect move-in date, incorrect keys pick-up date, and incorrect contact information to reserve a move-in spot with the condo association. And that's not the end of it. They neglected to disclose additional transition fee required by the condo association AND neglected to inform new tenants about move-in rule changes. It is endless unpleasant surprises one after another. Dealing with CL3
Mick B.
Mar 15, 2019
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We have been living at the apartment located in Lincoln Park and we have had continual issues with rodents over the two years with our lease. We have been told time and time again that this will be handled, yet the issue still persists. We have been notified that the issue will be rectified. we opened this issue up nearly 2 years ago, while we do admit that CL3 has attempted to resolve this rodent issue, they have been unsuccessful. They keep coming back and setting more traps and catching more rodents which doesn't seem to be the correct resolution. Please feel free to reach out about any
Jordan K.
Dec 11, 2018
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We used CL3 to rent out and manage our condo while we lived abroad and they couldn't have done a better job. Except for the occasional email request from the tenant they took care of everything without us having to deal with it at all. They also gave us some really good advice on how to structure the financial elements of renting out our place. They organized and facilitated a handful of cleanings for us and then returned our operating account deposit in a timely fashion. I would recommend CL3 to anyone in need of property management.
S. U.
Jul 16, 2018
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CL3 has been amazing to work with as the property manager for our condo in Lakeview. They provide end to end service and are incredibly responsive in addressing situations from both a tenant and owner perspective. They are well worth their fee if you want a no hassle rental experience. I highly recommend the team at CL3.
Chris Anderson
Nov 13, 2017
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I've been using CL3 for about three months now and have had a great experience! They've been very responsive, quick to action, and my tenant is happy with them as well. I would definitely recommend using them.
UPDATE: After 2 1/2 years I've continued to be very happy with CL3! As an out of state landlord I've had to rely on them for almost everything and they've been incredibly helpful.
UPDATE: After 2 1/2 years I've continued to be very happy with CL3! As an out of state landlord I've had to rely on them for almost everything and they've been incredibly helpful.
Stephanie Z.
Apr 11, 2017
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CL3 has been managed the condo that I rented the last 5 years in the south loop and I can't say enough great things about them! From move in to move out they were great to work with. Anytime I needed anything in the condo repaired or looked at I got an immediate response from John or his team.
Making monthly rent payments was super easy with the tenant online portal. They even give an option to just schedule monthly payments. There were a few times when I locked myself out and they were there within 30 minutes to get me back into the condo. If I hadn't purchased a new home in
Making monthly rent payments was super easy with the tenant online portal. They even give an option to just schedule monthly payments. There were a few times when I locked myself out and they were there within 30 minutes to get me back into the condo. If I hadn't purchased a new home in
Jeffrey Nagar
Sep 22, 2016
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I've lived in a CL3 managed property for almost 2 years and I'm so impressed with how they've handled anything that's come their way. Mind you, I haven't experienced many issues that require CL3's attention, but any minor issues that have developed, CL3 was always immediately on top of. Their communication process is stellar, their promises are always kept, and they are always willing to help. I would highly recommend living in a building that is managed by CL3.
Elizabeth P.
Aug 23, 2016
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My husband and I moved to chicago July 2011 and stayed in the same location for 5 years. CL3 (under another name at the start) was our property management company the entire time. They were extremely friendly/welcoming when we moved to the city. They were also very responsive to emails and inquiries leading up to our move.
The addition of the online tenant portal was a great business move for them. This allowed for us to pay online and set up a scheduled payment so that we never missed our courtesy window for rent payments. Because let's be honest, who wants to mail a check in. The tenant
The addition of the online tenant portal was a great business move for them. This allowed for us to pay online and set up a scheduled payment so that we never missed our courtesy window for rent payments. Because let's be honest, who wants to mail a check in. The tenant
Benjamin Keating
Nov 23, 2015
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My wife and I have used CL3 to manage our property from their very beginning, and they've been nothing but excellent in their management of our property and tenants. The entire staff was always quick to respond to any inquiries we had, they were willing to work through problems together, and were extremely forthright and professional.
We had found our own tenants in the beginning, and they turned out to be a nightmare. We then hired the CL3 team to manage our property, and they dealt with the tenants by going above and beyond to find solutions to problems we encountered.
They've since been wonderful
We had found our own tenants in the beginning, and they turned out to be a nightmare. We then hired the CL3 team to manage our property, and they dealt with the tenants by going above and beyond to find solutions to problems we encountered.
They've since been wonderful
Anissa K.
Aug 24, 2015
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My wife and I used CL3 to manage our property since their inception, and they've been nothing but excellent in finding tenants, managing the property, expectations, and renters as well as handling all administrative tasks in a timely and transparent manner.
Brett and his team always went out of their way to find solutions when problems popped up. However, the best recommendation I can give is that when CL3 was managing our property, we simply never worried about it. Our property was in excellent hands with CL3, and both my wife and I cannot recommend them enough.
Brett and his team always went out of their way to find solutions when problems popped up. However, the best recommendation I can give is that when CL3 was managing our property, we simply never worried about it. Our property was in excellent hands with CL3, and both my wife and I cannot recommend them enough.
Rob L.
Jul 26, 2015
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We moved into an apartment managed by CL3 in June.
There were a few bumps in the road, but I anticipated an out-of-state move would not be perfect.
Ronnie was and has been our point of contact. He spent most of a Sunday in the office waiting for us to arrive so that we could get keys. I didn't know it until we arrived, but that was an exception to their normal routine. Had I known it sooner I would have worked a lot harder to be on time.
There were a couple minor issues with storage and mailbox keys that Ronnie was quick to take action on to ultimately serve us better.
I enjoy the option to
There were a few bumps in the road, but I anticipated an out-of-state move would not be perfect.
Ronnie was and has been our point of contact. He spent most of a Sunday in the office waiting for us to arrive so that we could get keys. I didn't know it until we arrived, but that was an exception to their normal routine. Had I known it sooner I would have worked a lot harder to be on time.
There were a couple minor issues with storage and mailbox keys that Ronnie was quick to take action on to ultimately serve us better.
I enjoy the option to
Keith Downham
Nov 01, 2014
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CL3 Property Management managed our property for the last six years and did a great job. During some difficult circumstances with our Association, they represented us well and were able to provide solid advice and guidance. They were very prompt and responsive, which was particularly helpful while we lived overseas. When we were ready to sell, they worked seamlessly with our Realtor for a great transaction. Definitely recommend.
Wendy Kauffman-Stachowiak
Oct 12, 2014
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CL3 Property Management is a great choice for your real estate needs. We are thrilled at the level of professionalism, quality, and solid management we have received. They took over management of our condo in Wicker Park in the winter. Their very thorough approach to screening and back ground checks assured us that we got a solid tenant. Their management structure makes owning real estate investment property care free from our perspective- they tend to everything quickly and responsibly. We will continue to use CL3 and highly recommend them.
Bryse Toothaker
Sep 13, 2014
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CL3 managed our property for over two years. They handled themselves in a professional manner and were extremely responsive to requests and inquiries. CL3 managed our property through some very difficult times and expertly managed repairs and improvements. In fact, they not only protected the asset, they added value. If you're looking for a reliable and professional management company with integrity I'd recommend CL3.
Jeffrey O.
Dec 18, 2013
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Edit Update: Since this post I have had them reach out to me to improve the relationship. I honestly believe they care. They've demonstrated improvements by fixing our sink leak in a quick 24 hour turnaround. Bravo! I've thus revised the review to 3 stars.
Initial Review:
CL3 used to be Post Oak Management. To be fully prepared you should at least take a look at those ratings (http://www.yelp.com/biz/post-oak-property-management-chicago)
My personal experience has been filled with broken promises, hostile customer service, and subpar conditions. The positives are cheap rent
Initial Review:
CL3 used to be Post Oak Management. To be fully prepared you should at least take a look at those ratings (http://www.yelp.com/biz/post-oak-property-management-chicago)
My personal experience has been filled with broken promises, hostile customer service, and subpar conditions. The positives are cheap rent
