2138 S ARCHER AVE — Rent Intelligence for Chinatown, Chicago

Chinatown · Chicago, IL

Current rent range

$2,459 – $4,799 / mo

1 bedroom band tracked · sampled from recent listings

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★★★★★4.3122 reviews

Verified reviewsCYOwned byCHAN YUK P W LIVING TRUST1 bldg

2138 S ARCHER AVE

Chicago, IL

2138 S ARCHER AVE, Chicago, IL is a rental building in Chinatown, Chicago. See every violation, 311 complaint, tenant review, and the LucidIQ score — before you sign a lease.

HPD violations16last 7 years · class A, B, C

Evictions filed0last 7 years

Tenant reviews1224.3 ★ avg

Rent-stab units—no coverage

Building age—year unknown

311 complaints0last 7 years

01 / 09

Rental intelligence.

Neighborhood Median Rent

Chinatown · March 2026

1 BR

$3,629/mo

1 listing

Compare this building's listings above against the neighborhood medians.

Seasonal Pattern

Best & worst months to sign a lease

Cheapest

March

Most expensive

November

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Potential savings: ~19% by timing your move to March.

Units Historic Rent 0 listings

—No dataNo recent listings

Neighborhood Rent Range Chinatown

1 Bed1 listing

$2,389

$2,389

Range (P25 – P75)MedianBased on recent listings in Chinatown

01 / 09

Rental intelligence.

01b / 09

Rent trends.

Southwest Chicago

Quarterly market rent, 2014–2026 (latest = Q1 2026 forecast)

Asking rent

$1,167

current quarter

Effective rent

—

per bedroom only

YoY change

2.9%

asking, vs 1 yr ago

10-year change

32%

asking, since ~'16

Asking rent per bedroom type — switch tabs to see each with effective (concession-net) rent.

01b / 09

Rent trends.

02 / 09

Violations, 311, & more.

hpd · dob · 311 · acris
last 7 years

Violation & Complaint Trends

Monthly counts over the last 7 years · all data sources

Improving

HPDTop Violations

16 total

All HPD violations
16

311Top Complaints

0 total

Restaurant Complaint
2
Graffiti Removal Request
1

DOBTop Filings

28 total

DOB Violations
28

EvictionsEvictions

0 filed

Evictions filed
0

Recent records

Last 7 years

—NO RECORDS—
No HPD records on file in the last 7 years.

See all 16 HPD records

02 / 09

Violations, 311, & more.

03 / 09

What tenants actually say.

4.3 /5

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

122 reviews

5★

55%

4★

30%

3★

2★

1★

I moved here 2 years ago as I love the neighborhood , proximity to transportation (red, green lines and bus), and access to the lakefront just a few blocks away. The Blace staff are friendly and this is a secure Blace. M…

positiveMar 2026

Anonymous

I recently moved in and so far experience has been good. Troy has provided prompt responses to concerns, having a pleasant experience. Can't wait to start using all of the amenities in the Bacility, enjoyed a couple of t…

positiveMar 2026

Anonymous

Only two things I don't like is the people at the front desk continues to let visitors up without calling me and it takes to long for maintenance to reach my Aad and fix the issue I pay $3100 a month these are problems I…

negativeMar 2026

Anonymous

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03 / 09

What tenants actually say.

04 / 09

Building amenities.

Building Amenities

49 amenities

BUILDING

24-Hour Concierge
Water, Sewer, and Trash Included in Rent
Community Center
Package Receiving Service
Resident social lounge featuring a communal kitchen, TVs, pool table, and more!
Elevator
Kick back and relax on our poolside sundeck adorned with cabanas and plush lounge furniture or fire up the barbecue! The sundeck is equipped with 2 large gas grills, a seating area, and tables for outdoor dining.

OUTDOOR

Private Balcony
Pool and Spa Area
Balcony
Courtyard

FITNESS

Storage Space
Our 24-hour fitness center has everything you need to work up a sweat! We provide state-of-the-art cardio and strength training equipment, Peloton bikes, free weights, and yoga equipment.
Fitness Center

PARKING & BIKES

Covered Parking
Open and Reserved Parking Available
Street Parking Available
Garage

LAUNDRY

DishWasher
In-Unit Washer and Dryer

PET FRIENDLY

Pet Screening and Requests for Service Animals
Pets Allowed
Dog Park
Cat Friendly
Large Dog Friendly

OTHER

Disability Access
Credit Card Payments Accepted
Electronic Payments Accepted
Air Conditioner
Range
Microwave
Hardwood Flooring
Cable & Satellite
Night Patrol
Window Coverings
In Select Units Only Availale
Door Attendant
Public Transportation
Heat
Individual Climate Control

04 / 09

Building amenities.

05 / 09

The landlord.

CHAN YUK P W LIVING TRUST

Portfolio of 1 building

Portfolio-level grade reflects the landlord's buildings across the city, weighted by unit count. Individual building grades may differ.

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buildings

4.3

avg score / 5

A-

portfolio grade

nearby owned

Ownership timeline · this building

ACRIS deeds and regulatory filings

nowCHAN YUK P W LIVING TRUSTOwner of record per HPD registration.

05 / 09

The landlord.

06 / 09

Location & daily life.

2138 S ARCHER AVE · Chinatown · 41.854° N, -87.633° W

Walk

Transit

Bike

Estimated from nearby transit & amenity data

4 bus stops nearby4 min

The neighborhood

Chinatown

Chinatown is one of the most vibrant in North America — dim sum halls, herbal shops, and the ornate Chinatown Gate welcome visitors, while residents enjoy a tight-knit community, affordable rents, and Red Line access at Cermak.

2,305buildings tracked4.3avg LucidIQ$2,389median 1BR

52,707population$72kmedian income62%renters

Chinese CultureFoodieAffordableCommunityWalkable

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06 / 09

Location & daily life.

07 / 09

History of the building.

construction · ownership · permits

1970198019902000201020202030

now

Current owner: CHAN YUK P W LIVING TRUST

Registered owner on file.

Recent Activity

20 events

311MEDIUMAug 9, 2025
Restaurant Complaint — No details available
DOBMEDIUMSep 9, 2019
DOB Violation — PROVIDE
DOBMEDIUMSep 9, 2019
DOB Violation — OBSTRUCTIONS IN EXIT WAY
DOBMEDIUMSep 9, 2019
DOB Violation — POST APPROVED OCCUPANCY CARD
DOBMEDIUMSep 9, 2019
DOB Violation — HOLDOPEN DEVICE, STAIR 3+ FLRS
311MEDIUMAug 27, 2019
Restaurant Complaint — No details available
311MEDIUMJul 25, 2019
Graffiti Removal Request — No details available
DOBMEDIUMMar 28, 2016
DOB Violation — OBSTRUCTIONS IN EXIT WAY
DOBMEDIUMMar 28, 2016
DOB Violation — NO KEY TO USE EXIT DOOR
DOBMEDIUMMar 28, 2016
DOB Violation — MAINTAIN EXIT SIGN ILLUMINATED

07 / 09

History of the building.

09 / 09

Frequently asked questions.

10 / 10

Chicago-specific insights.

Rent Comparison

1 Bed
This building: $2,459 – $4,799
52% aboveArea: $2,389
2 Bed
This building: — – —
—Area: $2,889
3 Bed
This building: — – —
—Area: $1,744

Review Summary

122 reviews

4.3 / 5

Would recommendBased on 122 reviews · avg 4.3 ★

MOST HELPFUL POSITIVE

"I moved here 2 years ago as I love the neighborhood , proximity to transportation (red, green lines and bus), and access to the lakefront just a few blocks away…"

— Anonymous · Mar 2026

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Neighborhood Vibe

Chinese CultureFoodieAffordableCommunityWalkable

Energy Score

Low EfficiencyENERGY STAR Score

Site EUI169.1 kBtu/ft²

GHG Emissions3281.5 tCO₂e

2023 benchmarking data

Walkability & Transit

Limited transitTransit score · 4 nearby stops

Nearest TransitBus · 4 min walk

Nearby Stops4

Bus

Estimated from nearby transit stop data

Nearby Transit

BUS

Wentworth & 23rd Street24
0.2 mi4 min
Wentworth & 23rd Street24
0.2 mi4 min
Archer & Canal62
0.3 mi6 min
Wentworth & 24th Street24
0.3 mi6 min

Nearby Schools & Colleges

No schools within 0.8 mi on file.

Safety & Crime

Below averageSafety score · last 12 months

LAST 12 MONTHS · 60616

Violent2,455

Property3,750

Quality-of-life2,231

Total incidents8,436

PRECINCT

Top precinct#9

Chicago Police Dept · updated weekly

At a glance

RLTO protectedNo

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2138 S ARCHER AVE — Rent Intelligence for Chinatown, Chicago

2138 S ARCHER AVE

Rental intelligence.

Rental intelligence.

Rent trends.

Rent trends.

Violations, 311, & more.

Violations, 311, & more.

What tenants actually say.

What tenants actually say.

Building amenities.

Building amenities.

The landlord.

CHAN YUK P W LIVING TRUST

The landlord.

Location & daily life.

Chinatown

Location & daily life.

History of the building.

History of the building.

Frequently asked questions.

Chicago-specific insights.

Similar buildings nearby.

Rental intelligence.

The landlord.

CHAN YUK P W LIVING TRUST

Building amenities.

What tenants actually say.

2138 S ARCHER AVE — Rent Intelligence for Chinatown, Chicago

Violations, 311, & more.

History of the building.

Rent trends.

Location & daily life.

Chinatown

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