South Park Terrace, Frank Lloyd Wright-Inspired Apartment Complex, Faces Auction Amid Preservation Concerns in Washington Park
South Park Terrace, a 52-unit apartment building in Washington Park, Chicago, is slated for auction next week with a starting bid of $100,000 due to foreclosure. Designed in 1905 by Harry Hale Waterman, an associate of Frank Lloyd Wright, the complex is modeled after Wright's Francisco Terrace. The building, located at 6116 S. King Drive, has been vacant since June 2025 after city officials ordered its closure following a fire in early 2025 and numerous code violations. These violations, dating back to 2023, include missing smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, deteriorating electrical systems, and unpermitted plumbing work. The current owner, 6116 MLK LLC, also faces a housing court case initiated by the city over "dangerous and hazardous" living conditions. Preservation Chicago has listed South Park Terrace on its 2026 "most endangered buildings" list, advocating for its restoration as affordable housing.
