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2 E 8TH ST

Chicago, IL

2 E 8TH ST, Chicago, IL is a rental building in Loop, Chicago. See every violation, 311 complaint, tenant review, and the LucidIQ score — before you sign a lease.

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2 E
8TH ST
  1. Rental intelligence
  2. Neighborhood risks
  3. Violations, 311, & more
  4. Tenant Reviews
  5. Amenities
  6. Landlord
  7. Location
  8. About this area
  9. History
  10. Similar buildings
  11. FAQ
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01 / 09

Rental intelligence.

01b / 09

Rent trends.

02 / 09

Violations, 311, & more.

03 / 09

What tenants actually say.

04 / 09

Building amenities.

05 / 09

The landlord.

06 / 09

Location & daily life.

07 / 10

About this area.

Loop · 60604
Neighborhood overview
Loop→
Vibe · top buildings · landlords · schools · transit
Crime in 60604
See full breakdown→
Incident type · 6-month trend · vs. Chicago average
Rent trends in Loop
Median rent & comparables→
1BR & 2BR averages · month-over-month · current listings
Nearby neighborhoods to explore
Loop· 0.52 miSouth Loop· 0.63 miLoop· 0.65 miWest Loop· 0.84 miSouth Loop· 0.9 mi
07 / 09

History of the building.

10 / 10

Frequently asked questions.

10 / 10

Chicago-specific insights.

08 / 09

Similar buildings nearby.

2 E 8TH ST — Rent Intelligence for Loop, Chicago

Loop · Chicago, IL
Current rent range
$1,845 – $5,100 / mo
3 bedroom bands tracked · sampled from recent listings
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Verified reviewsAYOwned byAUSTIN Y LIN1 bldg
The verdictLucidIQ Score
D
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0.0 / 5
LucidIQ Score
Loop · 0 reviews
No published reviews yet. The verdict updates once tenants weigh in.
Rent fairnessMarket
Livability—
LandlordMixed
ProtectionsStandard
HPD violations92last 7 years · class A, B, C
Evictions filed0last 7 years
Tenant reviews0no reviews yet
Rent-stab units—no coverage
Building age—year unknown
311 complaints0last 7 years
01 / 10

Rental intelligence.

Neighborhood Median Rent

Loop · February 2026

Studio
$1,845/mo
1 listing
1 BR
$2,055/mo
3 listings
2 BR
$3,865/mo
2 listings
Compare this building's listings above against the neighborhood medians.

Seasonal Pattern

Best & worst months to sign a lease

Cheapest
April
Most expensive
June
JFMAMJJASOND

Potential savings: ~22% by timing your move to April.

Units Historic Rent 0 listings

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

Neighborhood Rent Range Loop

Studio1 listing
$1,845
$2,193 – $2,233
1 Bed3 listings
$2,055
$2,030 – $2,100
2 Bed2 listings
$3,865
$2,630 – $5,100
$1.5k$3.5k$5.5k
Range (P25 – P75)MedianBased on recent listings in Loop
01b / 09

Rent trends.

Downtown Chicago
Quarterly market rent, 2014–2026 (latest = Q1 2026 forecast)
Asking rent
$3,087
current quarter
Effective rent
—
per bedroom only
YoY change
4.3%
asking, vs 1 yr ago
10-year change
27%
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

Improving
3221020192020202120222023202420252026
HPD Violations 92311 Complaints 0DOB Filings 107Evictions 0

HPDTop Violations

92 total
  • All HPD violations
    92

311Top Complaints

0 total
  • Building Violation
    4
  • Buildings - Plumbing Violation
    3
  • Graffiti Removal Request
    3
  • Water Lead Test Kit Request
    2
  • No Air Conditioning
    2

DOBTop Filings

107 total
  • DOB Violations
    107

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 92 HPD records
03 / 10

What tenants actually say.

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04 / 10

Building amenities.

Building Amenities

3 amenities
FITNESS
  • Spa
LAUNDRY
  • In-unit Laundry
STORAGE
  • Storage
Based on listing data & verified tenant reports.
05 / 10

The landlord.

AUSTIN Y LIN

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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Portfolio Grade
D2.0
Averaged across 1 building
1
buildings
1.0
avg score / 5
D
portfolio grade
0
nearby owned

Ownership timeline · this building

ACRIS deeds and regulatory filings

  1. nowAUSTIN Y LINOwner of record per HPD registration.
06 / 10

Location & daily life.

2 E 8TH ST · Loop · 41.872° N, -87.627° W
21
Walk
30
Transit
18
Bike
Estimated from nearby transit & amenity data
4 bus stops nearby1 min
The neighborhood

Loop

The financial district pocket of the Loop — LaSalle Street canyons, the Board of Trade building, and a growing residential conversion scene in former office towers. Practical for downtown workers who want a zero-commute lifestyle.

426buildings tracked4.1avg LucidIQ$2,038median 1BR
737population$77kmedian income62%renters
Financial DistrictUrbanConvenientHigh-RiseQuiet Nights
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08 / 10

History of the building.

construction · ownership · permits
1970198019902000201020202030
now
Current owner: AUSTIN Y LIN
Registered owner on file.

Recent Activity

20 events
  • DOBMEDIUMJan 27, 2026

    DOB Violation — MAINTAIN OR REPAIR ELECT ELEVA

  • 311MEDIUMJan 23, 2026

    Building Violation — No details available

  • DOBMEDIUMSep 30, 2025

    DOB Violation — POST/OBTAIN CURR CERT-ELEVATOR

  • DOBMEDIUMSep 30, 2025

    DOB Violation — REMOVE WATER FROM PIT

  • 311MEDIUMSep 8, 2025

    Graffiti Removal Request — No details available

  • 311MEDIUMJul 30, 2025

    Buildings - Plumbing Violation — No details available

  • 311MEDIUMJul 28, 2025

    Sign Repair Request - All Other Signs — No details available

  • 311MEDIUMMay 13, 2025

    No Air Conditioning — No details available

  • 311MEDIUMSep 1, 2024

    Water Lead Test Kit Request — No details available

  • 311MEDIUMAug 20, 2024

    Water Lead Test Kit Request — No details available

Rent Comparison

— Rents relative to area median
  • Studio
    This building: $1,845 – $1,845
    16% belowArea: $2,195
  • 1 Bed
    This building: $2,030 – $2,100
    —Area: —
  • 2 Bed
    This building: $2,630 – $5,100
    —Area: —
Compared to median rents in 60604

Review Summary

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Mixed feedbackBased on 0 reviews
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Neighborhood Vibe

The financial district pocket of the Loop — LaSalle Street canyons, the Board of Trade building, and a growing residential conversion scene in former office towers. Practical for downtown workers who want a zero-commute lifestyle.

Financial DistrictUrbanConvenientHigh-RiseQuiet Nights

Energy Score

No energy benchmarking on file.

Walkability & Transit

30
Car-dependentTransit score · 4 nearby stops
Nearest TransitBus · 1 min walk
Nearby Stops4
Bus
Estimated from nearby transit stop data

Nearby Transit

BUS
  • State & Polk6214629
    0.0 mi1 min
  • State & Balbo14629
    0.1 mi1 min
  • Balbo & State62
    0.1 mi2 min
  • Dearborn & Polk6222
    0.1 mi2 min

Nearby Schools & Colleges

No schools within 0.8 mi on file.

At a glance

RLTO protectedNo

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