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851 W WAVELAND AVE

Chicago, IL
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851 W
WAVELAND AVE
  1. Rental intelligence
  2. Neighborhood risks
  3. Violations, 311, & more
  4. Tenant Reviews
  5. Amenities
  6. Landlord
  7. Location
  8. About this area
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01 / 09

Rental intelligence.

01b / 09

Rent trends.

02 / 09

Violations, 311, & more.

04 / 09

Building amenities.

05 / 09

The landlord.

06 / 09

Location & daily life.

07 / 10

About this area.

Lakeview · 60613
Neighborhood overview
Lakeview→
Vibe · top buildings · landlords · schools · transit
Crime in 60613
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Incident type · 6-month trend · vs. Chicago average
Rent trends in Lakeview
Median rent & comparables→
1BR & 2BR averages · month-over-month · current listings
Nearby neighborhoods to explore
Lakeview· 1.02 miUptown· 1.26 miAvondale· 2.23 miLincoln Square· 2.44 miEdgewater· 2.51 mi
07 / 09

History of the building.

10 / 10

Frequently asked questions.

10 / 10

Chicago-specific insights.

08 / 09

Similar buildings nearby.

Building record last updated 2 months ago. Sourced from HPD, DOB, 311, and Lucid Rents data syncs.

851 W WAVELAND AVE — Rent Intelligence for Lakeview, Chicago

Lakeview · Chicago, IL
Current rent range
$1,862 – $4,577 / mo
7 bedroom bands tracked · sampled from recent listings
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Lakeview · 0 reviews
94 open violations on file; 1BR rents +21% vs neighborhood median — but 4 311 complaints on record.
Rent fairnessMarket
Livability—
LandlordGood
ProtectionsStandard
HPD violations0last 7 years · class A, B, C
Evictions filed0last 7 years
Tenant reviews0no reviews yet
Rent-stab units—no coverage
Building age—year unknown
311 complaints4last 7 years
01 / 10

Rental intelligence.

Neighborhood Median Rent

Lakeview · March 2026

Studio
$2,190/mo
1 BR
$2,340/mo
2 BR
$2,640/mo
3 BR
$2,995/mo
1 listing
3 BR
$3,390/mo
4 BR
$4,395/mo
1 listing
4 BR
$3,980/mo
Compare this building's listings above against the neighborhood medians.

Seasonal Pattern

Best & worst months to sign a lease

Cheapest
February
Most expensive
June
JFMAMJJASOND

Potential savings: ~9% by timing your move to February.

Units Historic Rent 0 listings

—No dataNo recent listings
Based on listing data at this building.

Neighborhood Rent Range Lakeview

Studio
$2,190
$1,225 – $1,429
1 Bed
$2,340
$1,893 – $2,418
2 Bed
$4,200
$4,200
3 Bed1 listing
$2,245
$2,245
4 Bed1 listing
$4,395
$4,395
$750$2.9k$5k
Range (P25 – P75)MedianBased on recent listings in Lakeview
01b / 09

Rent trends.

North Lakefront
Quarterly market rent, 2014–2026 (latest = Q1 2026 forecast)
Asking rent
$2,201
current quarter
Effective rent
—
per bedroom only
YoY change
4.3%
asking, vs 1 yr ago
10-year change
30%
asking, since ~'16

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

02 / 10

Violations, 311, & more.

hpd · dob · 311 · acris
last 7 years

Violation & Complaint Trends

Monthly counts over the last 7 years · all data sources

Steady
3221020192020202120222023202420252026
HPD Violations 0311 Complaints 4DOB Filings 94Evictions 0

HPDTop Violations

0 total
  • No violations
    0

311Top Complaints

4 total
  • Tree Emergency
    3
  • Rodent Baiting/Rat Complaint
    2
  • Ice and Snow Removal Request
    2
  • Tree Debris Clean-Up Request
    2
  • Tree Removal Inspection
    1

DOBTop Filings

94 total
  • DOB Violations
    94

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 0 HPD records
04 / 10

Building amenities.

Building Amenities

3 amenities
LAUNDRY
  • Dishwasher
OTHER
  • Air Conditioning
  • Hardwood Flooring
Based on listing data & verified tenant reports.
05 / 10

The landlord.

NELSON

Portfolio of 12 buildings

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

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Portfolio Grade
A9.6
Averaged across 12 buildings
12
buildings
4.8
avg score / 5
A
portfolio grade
6
nearby owned

Their Other Buildings

Top 5 by score · of 12 total

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  • A3814 W CORNELIA AVEAvondale10.0 / 10
  • A10050 S DR MARTIN L KING JR DRRoseland9.8 / 10
  • A1922 N CLEVELAND AVELincoln Park9.4 / 10
  • A454 E BOWEN AVEBronzeville9.4 / 10
  • A4217 W GLADYS AVEAustin9.0 / 10

Ownership timeline · this building

ACRIS deeds and regulatory filings

  1. nowNELSONOwner of record per HPD registration · manages 12 buildings.
08 / 10

History of the building.

construction · ownership · permits
1970198019902000201020202030
now
Current owner: NELSON
Portfolio includes 12 buildings.

Recent Activity

20 events
  • 311MEDIUMApr 3, 2026

    Water On Street Complaint — No details available

  • 311MEDIUMJan 2, 2026

    Ice and Snow Removal Request — No details available

  • 311MEDIUMDec 1, 2025

    Ice and Snow Removal Request — No details available

  • 311MEDIUMNov 5, 2025

    Tree Debris Clean-Up Request — No details available

  • 311MEDIUMSep 29, 2025

    Tree Debris Clean-Up Request — No details available

  • 311MEDIUMJun 9, 2025

    Restaurant Complaint — No details available

  • 311MEDIUMJun 6, 2025

    Graffiti Removal Request — No details available

  • 311MEDIUMApr 29, 2025

    Tree Removal Inspection — No details available

  • 311MEDIUMApr 4, 2025

    Finance Parking Code Enforcement Review — No details available

  • 311MEDIUMNov 15, 2022

    Tree Planting Request — No details available

Rent Comparison

— Rents relative to area median
  • Studio
    This building: $1,862 – $2,519
    68% aboveArea: $1,300
  • 1 Bed
    This building: $1,989 – $2,691
    21% aboveArea: $1,935
  • 2 Bed
    This building: $2,244 – $3,036
    37% belowArea: $4,200
  • 3 Bed
    This building: $2,995 – $2,995
    33% aboveArea: $2,245
  • 4+ Bed
    This building: $4,395 – $4,395
    —Area: —
Compared to median rents in 60613

Review Summary

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Neighborhood Vibe

The quieter side of Lakeview stretching toward Roscoe Village — tree-lined residential streets, Southport Corridor boutiques, and easy access to the lakefront without the Wrigleyville crowds.

ResidentialBoutique ShoppingFamily-FriendlyLakefrontQuiet

Energy Score

No energy benchmarking on file.

Walkability & Transit

22
Limited transitTransit score · 4 nearby stops
Nearest TransitBus · 5 min walk
Nearby Stops4
Bus
Estimated from nearby transit stop data

Nearby Transit

BUS
  • Halsted & Cornelia8
    0.3 mi5 min
  • Broadway & Addison36
    0.3 mi5 min
  • Halsted & Cornelia8
    0.3 mi5 min
  • Clark & Cornelia22
    0.3 mi6 min

Nearby Schools & Colleges

No schools within 0.8 mi on file.

At a glance

RLTO protectedNo

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