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8622 S COMMERCIAL AVE

Chicago, IL
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8622 S
COMMERCIAL AVE
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01 / 09

Rental intelligence.

01b / 09

Rent trends.

02 / 09

Violations, 311, & more.

05 / 09

The landlord.

06 / 09

Location & daily life.

07 / 10

About this area.

South Chicago · 60617
Neighborhood overview
South Chicago→
Vibe · top buildings · landlords · schools · transit
Crime in 60617
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Incident type · 6-month trend · vs. Chicago average
Rent trends in South Chicago
Median rent & comparables→
1BR & 2BR averages · month-over-month · current listings
Nearby neighborhoods to explore
South Shore· 2.41 miChatham· 3.01 miHegewisch· 3.51 miWoodlawn· 4.4 miRoseland· 4.54 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.

8622 S COMMERCIAL AVE — Rent Intelligence for South Chicago, Chicago

South Chicago · Chicago, IL
Current rent range
$893 – $2,208 / mo
5 bedroom bands tracked · sampled from recent listings
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Verified reviewsBROwned byBK RE LLC2 bldgs
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South Chicago · 0 reviews
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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 complaints0last 7 years
01 / 10

Rental intelligence.

Neighborhood Median Rent

South Chicago · March 2026

Studio
$1,050/mo
1 BR
$1,120/mo
2 BR
$1,270/mo
3 BR
$1,630/mo
4 BR
$1,920/mo
Compare this building's listings above against the neighborhood medians.

Seasonal Pattern

Best & worst months to sign a lease

Cheapest
September
Most expensive
July
JFMAMJJASOND

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

Units Historic Rent 0 listings

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

Neighborhood Rent Range South Chicago

Studio
$1,050
$893 – $1,208
1 Bed
$1,120
$952 – $1,288
2 Bed
$925
$925
3 Bed
$1,750
$1,750
4 Bed
$1,995
$1,995
$500$1.4k$2.3k
Range (P25 – P75)MedianBased on recent listings in South Chicago
01b / 09

Rent trends.

South Chicago
Quarterly market rent, 2014–2026 (latest = Q1 2026 forecast)
Asking rent
$1,219
current quarter
Effective rent
—
per bedroom only
YoY change
1.0%
asking, vs 1 yr ago
10-year change
31%
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
111002021202220232024
HPD Violations 0311 Complaints 0DOB Filings 32Evictions 0

HPDTop Violations

0 total
  • No violations
    0

311Top Complaints

0 total
  • Dead Animal Pick-Up Request
    1
  • Yard Waste Pick-Up Request
    1
  • Rodent Baiting/Rat Complaint
    1

DOBTop Filings

32 total
  • DOB Violations
    32

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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05 / 10

The landlord.

BK RE LLC

Portfolio of 2 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
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Averaged across 2 buildings
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buildings
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avg score / 5
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portfolio grade
1
nearby owned

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  • —8600 S COMMERCIAL AVESouth Chicago— / 10

Ownership timeline · this building

ACRIS deeds and regulatory filings

  1. nowBK RE LLCOwner of record per HPD registration · manages 2 buildings.
06 / 10

Location & daily life.

8622 S COMMERCIAL AVE · South Chicago · 41.738° N, -87.552° W
20
Walk
28
Transit
17
Bike
Estimated from nearby transit & amenity data
4 bus stops nearby2 min
The neighborhood

South Chicago

South Chicago sits along the lakefront near the old steel mill sites — Calumet Park offers underrated lake access, and the neighborhood retains a working-class identity shaped by its industrial heritage.

5,148buildings tracked4.4avg LucidIQ$1,350median 1BR
83,188population$51kmedian income43%renters
Industrial HeritageLakefrontAffordableWorking ClassQuiet
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08 / 10

History of the building.

construction · ownership · permits
1970198019902000201020202030
now
Current owner: BK RE LLC
Portfolio includes 2 buildings.

Recent Activity

19 events
  • 311MEDIUMJul 1, 2024

    Rodent Baiting/Rat Complaint — No details available

  • 311MEDIUMAug 5, 2021

    Yard Waste Pick-Up Request — No details available

  • 311MEDIUMMay 7, 2021

    Dead Animal Pick-Up Request — No details available

  • DOBMEDIUMMay 8, 2018

    DOB Violation — REPAIR LINTELS

  • DOBMEDIUMMay 8, 2018

    DOB Violation — PARAPET

  • DOBMEDIUMMay 8, 2018

    DOB Violation — NOTIFY DOB, USE OF VACANT LND

  • DOBMEDIUMMay 8, 2018

    DOB Violation — REPAIR EXTERIOR DOOR

  • DOBMEDIUMMay 8, 2018

    DOB Violation — LOOSE PLATE GLASS

  • DOBMEDIUMMay 8, 2018

    DOB Violation — STOP/REMOVE NUISANCE

  • DOBMEDIUMMay 8, 2018

    DOB Violation — REPAIR ROOF

Rent Comparison

— Rents relative to area median
  • Studio
    This building: $893 – $1,208
    —Area: —
  • 1 Bed
    This building: $952 – $1,288
    —Area: —
  • 2 Bed
    This building: $1,080 – $1,461
    37% aboveArea: $925
  • 3 Bed
    This building: $1,386 – $1,874
    7% belowArea: $1,750
  • 4+ Bed
    This building: $1,632 – $2,208
    4% belowArea: $1,995
Compared to median rents in 60617

Review Summary

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Neighborhood Vibe

South Chicago sits along the lakefront near the old steel mill sites — Calumet Park offers underrated lake access, and the neighborhood retains a working-class identity shaped by its industrial heritage.

Industrial HeritageLakefrontAffordableWorking ClassQuiet

Energy Score

No energy benchmarking on file.

Walkability & Transit

28
Car-dependentTransit score · 4 nearby stops
Nearest TransitBus · 2 min walk
Nearby Stops4
Bus
Estimated from nearby transit stop data

Nearby Transit

BUS
  • 87th Street & Commercial87
    0.1 mi2 min
  • Commercial & 87th Street71N526
    0.1 mi2 min
  • 87th Street & Baltimore87
    0.2 mi3 min
  • 87th Street & Escanaba87
    0.2 mi3 min

Nearby Schools & Colleges

No schools within 0.8 mi on file.

At a glance

RLTO protectedNo

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