1851 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60622

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.

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