1851 W Chicago Ave Unit 2F

About This Home

2-bedroom on Chicago Avenue in the heart of East Village / Ukrainian Village. Bright south-facing unit in a beautifully maintained vintage walk-up. Owner-operated, professionally managed building. THE UNIT - Sun-drenched south exposure with abundant natural light - Real hardwood floors throughout - Renovated kitchen with white shaker cabinets, black granite countertops, and full stainless steel appliance package: gas range, refrigerator, dishwasher, and built-in microwave - Modern bathroom with subway-tiled walk-in shower, glass enclosure, and updated vanity with storage - IN-UNIT washer/dryer (Whirlpool stacked) - Central heat AND central A/C (individually metered, tenant-controlled) - 9-foot ceilings - Two bedrooms (works beautifully as 1 bedroom + dedicated home office / den) - Ceiling fan in the living room - Plenty of closet and storage space OPTIONAL PARKING - Off-street parking available in private lot behind building: $150/month (two spaces, included in lease) THE LOCATION (Walk Score 95 | Transit Score 71 | Bike Score 96) - Steps from the best of Chicago Avenue: Beatnik West Town, Empty Bottle, Forbidden Root, Smoque BBQ, Match A, Cleos, Bric-a-Brac Records - Mariano's, Target, and East Ukrainian Village shops within 4-block walk - Multiple CTA options: Division Blue Line (~15 min walk), Damen Green Line (~17 min walk), Chicago Ave #66 bus at your doorstep - Easy access to I-90/94 Kennedy Expressway - Divvy bike share station 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 LEASE TERMS - 12-month lease minimum - Available July 1, 2026 - No security deposit - $400 non-refundable move-in fee per occupant - $50 application fee per occupant - Pet-friendly: $300 one-time pet fee (one pet maximum, breed restrictions apply) APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS - Minimum 650 credit score - Verifiable monthly income of 3x rent ($6,600 gross for unit + parking) - Stable employment history (2+ years preferred) Move-in ready. Owner-managed. Maintenance requests handled quickly. Showings by appointment only — 48 hours notice required.