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Chicago South Side · Premium Residences

Live Where Quality
Meets Community

Snowlake Capital manages a curated portfolio of multi-family residences across Chicago's most vibrant neighborhoods — from South Shore to Woodlawn and beyond.

15
Properties
351
Total Units
5+
Neighborhoods

Available Now

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Browse available units across all our buildings. Filter by neighborhood to narrow your search.

Why Snowlake

The Best on the Block

Our Tenant First model delivers results that speak for themselves — for residents and investors alike.

90%
Resident Retention
Nearly 2× industry average
95%
Occupancy Rate
Consistent rental collections
15–20%
Target Annual Returns
Exceeding stock market
100%
In-house Operations
Lean cost structure
Our Mission

"Chicago's premier affordable housing provider — built on respect."

Our entire team lives and works on Chicago's South Side. We acquire, improve, and manage apartment buildings in affordable neighborhoods, treating every tenant with the care they deserve.

Tenant First Model
90%+ resident retention
Nearly double the industry average
Team owns equity in our properties
Aligned incentives at every level
All management done in-house
Maintenance, leasing & operations
Technology-forward buildings
Solar power, Amazon lockers & more

Our Values

How We Operate

Three principles guide every decision we make — for tenants, investors, and our community.

Ethical
We aim to always do right for our tenants, vendors, communities, investors, and employees — treating everyone with respect.
Responsive
We recognize the importance of keeping residents happy — responding, fixing, and following up with every request as quickly as possible.
Innovative
We modernize our buildings with technology — from solar power to smart access systems — making them the best on the block.

Our Team

Meet the People Behind Snowlake

A driven, dedicated team that lives and works on Chicago's South Side.

Michael Ansusinha
Founder & President
Northwestern University graduate ('20), BA Economics & Psychology (Honors). Formerly at Goldman Sachs Investment Banking and AQR Capital Management (world's 2nd largest hedge fund). Moelis Fellow, Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania ('25). On the Associate Board of the Chicago Coalition for the Homeless, After School Matters, and Chicago Scholars.
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Ted Ansusinha
Advisor
Founder of Entiera (SaaS), acquired by Fair Isaac Corporation (NYSE: FICO). Former Partner at Accenture, leading the US Customer Analytics practice for Fortune 100 companies.
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Darshaya O.
Operations Head
Former Head of Leasing for 3,500 units at one of Chicago's largest property management firms, with experience managing high-rise apartment complexes.
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Martin S.
Tenant Relations Head
Retired 30-year Chicago police officer and former Head of Harvey's Police Department. Oversees all tenant relations at Snowlake.
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Carlos N.
Maintenance Head
Trained carpenter and electrician. Leads Snowlake's full maintenance and cleaning team across all South Side properties.
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Josue H.
Maintenance
Assists with day-to-day maintenance tasks. Lives in one of Snowlake's South Side properties.
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Janitorial Team
Carlota · Emhily · Rocio · Karla
Cleans all Snowlake buildings on a weekly basis and ensures all units are pristine for tenant move-ins.

Resident Life

Built for Modern Living

We go beyond property management — we build communities where residents feel at home.

Quality Housing
Well-maintained units across Chicago's South Side with responsive upkeep from our dedicated team.
Online Portal
Pay rent, submit maintenance requests, and manage your lease — all from one convenient place, 24/7.
Bilingual Team
Our dedicated staff speaks both English and Spanish to serve every resident with care.
Fast Maintenance
Submit work orders online for rapid response from our experienced field maintenance team.
Transparent Leasing
Clear screening criteria and straightforward lease terms — no surprises, ever.
Quick Move-In
Streamlined application and screening so you can start your new chapter without delays.

Tenant Resources

Everything You Need

Helpful resources for every Snowlake resident — from move-in to day-to-day living.

Utility Setup
People's Gas 866-556-6001
ComEd 800-334-7661
Comcast 800-266-2278
Tenant Referral
$300 Bonus

Earn $300 for every person you refer who signs a lease at one of our buildings. Contact your property manager to get started.

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Resident Handbook

Building rules, rent information, and utility transfer instructions. Everything you need to know about living in a Snowlake property.

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Community Resources
Cash Assistance Programs
Food Stamps (SNAP)
Medicare Savings Program
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