Showings by appointment only will need 48 hours notice. Apply via Zillow. Available starting July 1, 2026. Renovated 2-bedroom on Chicago Avenue in the heart of East Village / Ukrainian Village. Bright south-facing unit in a beautifully maintained 1894 vintage walk-up. Owner-operated, professionally managed building. THE UNIT - Sun-drenched south exposure with abundant natural light - Real hardwood floors throughout - Renovated kitchen: white shaker cabinets, black granite countertops, full stainless steel appliance package (gas range, refrigerator, dishwasher, built-in microwave) - Modern bathroom: subway-tiled walk-in shower with glass enclosure, updated vanity with storage - In-unit Whirlpool stacked washer/dryer - Central heat AND central A/C individually metered, tenant-controlled - 9-foot ceilings - Two bedrooms (works beautifully as 1 bedroom + dedicated home office or den) - Ceiling fan in the living room - Plenty of closet and storage space OPTIONAL PARKING One assigned off-street space in private lot behind building: $150/month. THE LOCATION (Walk Score 95 | Transit Score 71 | Bike Score 96) - Steps from the best of Chicago Avenue: Beatnik, Empty Bottle, Forbidden Root, Smoque BBQ, Cleos, Bric-a-Brac Records - Mariano's, Target, and East Ukrainian Village shops within 4-block walk - CTA #66 Chicago Ave bus at your doorstep direct line to Magnificent Mile and West Side - Division Blue Line: ~15-min walk - Damen Green Line: ~17-min walk - Easy I-90/94 Kennedy Expressway access - Divvy bike share within 2 blocks - Eckhart Park nearby for runs, dog walks, and pickup soccer UTILITIES Tenant pays: electric, gas, internet, cable Owner pays: water, sewer, trash, recycling Maintenance requests handled directly and quickly no call centers, no ticket systems. Long-term, professional tenants preferred. LEASE TERMS Duration: 12-month lease minimum. Available July 1, 2026. Rent & Fees: - Base rent: $2,200/month - Optional off-street parking: $150/month (one assigned space) - No security deposit - $400 non-refundable move-in fee per occupant (covers turn cleaning, key replacement, administrative setup) - Rent due on the 1st of each month; $50 late fee after the 5th Utilities: - Tenant pays: electricity, gas, internet, cable - Owner pays: water, sewer, trash, recycling - Heat and A/C are individually metered tenant controls their own furnace and HVAC Smoking: Strictly no smoking inside the unit or anywhere on the property, including the rear lot. Includes cigarettes, cigars, vaping, and cannabis. Violation grounds for lease termination. Pets: - 1 cat permitted with $300 one-time pet fee + $25/mo pet rent - No dogs at this time - Cat must be spayed/neutered and vaccinated; documentation required at move-in - Service animals and emotional support animals exempt from fees per Fair Housing Act Renters Insurance: Required. Minimum $100,000 personal liability coverage. Owner to be named as Additional Interest on policy. Proof of coverage required prior to move-in and at each renewal. Maintenance: Owner handles all building systems, major appliances, plumbing, electrical, and structural repairs. Tenant responsible for routine cleanliness, replacing light bulbs and HVAC filters, prompt reporting of issues, and any damage caused by tenant negligence or pet. Building Rules: - No subletting or Airbnb-style short-term rentals - No alterations to walls, fixtures, or flooring without written owner approval - Trash and recycling to be placed in designated bins; no items left in common areas Showings: Owner reserves the right to show the unit during the final 60 days of the lease with 48 hours written notice, in accordance with Chicago RLTO. Cook County Just Housing Initiative compliance: All screening criteria are applied uniformly. Criminal background is reviewed via individualized assessment per Cook County Human Rights Ordinance; no blanket bans on prior convictions.
This property is off market, which means it's not currently listed for sale or rent on Zillow. This may be different from what's available on other websites or public sources.
