1853 N LINCOLN AVE — Rent Intelligence for Old Town, Chicago

Old Town · Chicago, IL

Current rent range

$1,950 – $3,075 / mo

2 bedroom bands tracked · sampled from recent listings

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1853 N LINCOLN AVE

Chicago, IL

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 complaints2last 7 years

01 / 10

Rental intelligence.

Neighborhood Median Rent

Old Town · March 2026

Studio

$1,950/mo

1 listing

1 BR

$3,075/mo

3 listings

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

Seasonal Pattern

Best & worst months to sign a lease

Cheapest

May

Most expensive

December

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Potential savings: ~14% by timing your move to May.

Units Historic Rent 0 listings

—No dataNo recent listings

Neighborhood Rent Range Old Town

Studio1 listing

$1,950

$1,833 – $2,146

1 Bed3 listings

$3,075

$2,621 – $3,274

Range (P25 – P75)MedianBased on recent listings in Old Town

01 / 09

Rental intelligence.

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.

01b / 09

Rent trends.

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

HPDTop Violations

0 total

No violations
0

311Top Complaints

2 total

E-Scooter Parking Complaint
5
Street Light Pole Door Missing Complaint
2
Pothole in Street Complaint
1

DOBTop Filings

14 total

DOB Violations
14

EvictionsEvictions

0 filed

Evictions filed
0

Recent records

Last 7 years

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

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02 / 09

Violations, 311, & more.

04 / 10

Building amenities.

Building Amenities

2 amenities

OUTDOOR

Rooftop

LAUNDRY

In-unit Laundry

04 / 09

Building amenities.

05 / 10

The landlord.

CAROLINE S LOURGOS

Portfolio of 1 building

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Ownership timeline · this building

ACRIS deeds and regulatory filings

nowCAROLINE S LOURGOSOwner of record per HPD registration.

05 / 09

The landlord.

06 / 10

Location & daily life.

1853 N LINCOLN AVE · Old Town · 41.916° N, -87.636° W

Walk

Transit

Bike

Estimated from nearby transit & amenity data

4 bus stops nearby4 min

The neighborhood

Old Town

Old Town is Chicago charm distilled — the Second City comedy club, cobblestoned streets near Wells, and a mix of historic row houses and newer condos. It bridges the energy of Lincoln Park with the polish of the Gold Coast.

2,907buildings tracked4.3avg LucidIQ$2,948median 1BR

42,904population$106kmedian income63%renters

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06 / 09

Location & daily life.

07 / 10

About this area.

Old Town · 60610

Neighborhood overview

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Incident type · 6-month trend · vs. Chicago average

Rent trends in Old Town

Median rent & comparables→

1BR & 2BR averages · month-over-month · current listings

Nearby neighborhoods to explore

River North· 0.87 mi Streeterville· 0.98 mi South Loop· 1.44 mi Goose Island· 1.46 mi Loop· 1.53 mi

08 / 10

History of the building.

construction · ownership · permits

1970198019902000201020202030

now

Current owner: CAROLINE S LOURGOS

Registered owner on file.

Recent Activity

15 events

311MEDIUMApr 25, 2026
E-Scooter Parking Complaint — No details available
311MEDIUMApr 24, 2026
E-Scooter Parking Complaint — No details available
311MEDIUMFeb 28, 2026
Street Light Pole Door Missing Complaint — No details available
311MEDIUMFeb 28, 2026
Street Light Pole Door Missing Complaint — No details available
311MEDIUMNov 14, 2025
E-Scooter Parking Complaint — No details available
311MEDIUMNov 8, 2025
E-Scooter Parking Complaint — No details available
311MEDIUMOct 12, 2025
E-Scooter Parking Complaint — No details available
311MEDIUMSep 1, 2021
Pothole in Street Complaint — No details available
DOBMEDIUMJul 24, 2017
DOB Violation — POST OWNER/MANAGERS NAME/#
DOBMEDIUMJul 24, 2017
DOB Violation — OBSTRUCTIONS IN EXIT WAY

07 / 09

History of the building.

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Frequently asked questions.

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Chicago-specific insights.

Rent Comparison

Studio
This building: $1,950 – $1,950
2% belowArea: $1,985
1 Bed
This building: $2,350 – $3,075
4% aboveArea: $2,948
2 Bed
This building: — – —
—Area: $4,175
3 Bed
This building: — – —
—Area: $5,395

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Neighborhood Vibe

CharmingComedy SceneHistoricWalkableLively

Energy Score

No energy benchmarking on file.

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

Sedgwick & Menomonee37
0.2 mi4 min
Clark & LaSalle733622
0.3 mi5 min
Clark & W. LaSalle Drive2236
0.3 mi5 min
Sedgwick & Eugenie37
0.3 mi6 min

Nearby Schools & Colleges

No schools within 0.8 mi on file.

At a glance

RLTO protectedNo

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Building record last updated 20 days ago. Sourced from HPD, DOB, 311, and Lucid Rents data syncs.