Aurea E. Martinez Apartments
5525 West Diversey Avenue
Chicago, Illinois 60639
The Aurea E. Martinez Apartments is a 98-unit multifamily rental project for low-income households. It qualified for development funding under the Low Income Housing Tax Credit program, which is administered through the Chicago Housing Authority. The three-storey brick building occupies a large portion of a city block and is provided with direct access from the sidewalk. The design features projecting bays along the façade that contribute to the visual interest of the building.