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520 N MICHIGAN AVE

Chicago, IL
C
LucidIQ Score
520 N
MICHIGAN 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.

06 / 09

Location & daily life.

07 / 10

About this area.

Streeterville · 60611
Neighborhood overview
Streeterville→
Vibe · top buildings · landlords · schools · transit
Crime in 60611
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Incident type · 6-month trend · vs. Chicago average
Rent trends in Streeterville
Median rent & comparables→
1BR & 2BR averages · month-over-month · current listings
Nearby neighborhoods to explore
South Loop· 0.61 miRiver North· 0.65 miLoop· 0.97 miLoop· 0.98 miOld Town· 0.98 mi
07 / 09

History of the building.

10 / 10

Frequently asked questions.

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Chicago-specific insights.

08 / 09

Similar buildings nearby.

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

520 N MICHIGAN AVE — Rent Intelligence for Streeterville, Chicago

Streeterville · Chicago, IL
Current rent range
$1,862 – $4,577 / mo
5 bedroom bands tracked · sampled from recent listings
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Streeterville · 0 reviews
156 open violations on file; though 1BR rents -27% vs neighborhood median — but 4 311 complaints on record.
Rent fairnessMarket
Livability—
LandlordMixed
ProtectionsStandard
HPD violations75last 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

Streeterville · March 2026

Studio
$2,190/mo
1 BR
$2,340/mo
2 BR
$2,640/mo
3 BR
$3,390/mo
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
March
Most expensive
December
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Potential savings: ~8% by timing your move to March.

Units Historic Rent 1 listing

1 Bed$2,3001 listing
Based on listing data at this building.

Neighborhood Rent Range Streeterville

Studio
$2,450
$2,450
1 Bed
$3,225
$3,225
2 Bed
$2,640
$4,800 – $6,045
3 Bed
$3,390
$2,882 – $3,898
4 Bed
$3,980
$3,383 – $4,577
$2k$4.3k$6.5k
Range (P25 – P75)MedianBased on recent listings in Streeterville
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
7542020192020202120222023202420252026
HPD Violations 75311 Complaints 4DOB Filings 81Evictions 0

HPDTop Violations

75 total
  • All HPD violations
    75

311Top Complaints

4 total
  • Restaurant Complaint
    6
  • Cab Feedback
    3
  • Graffiti Removal Request
    2
  • Pothole in Street Complaint
    2
  • Traffic Signal Out Complaint
    1

DOBTop Filings

81 total
  • DOB Violations
    81

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 75 HPD records
06 / 10

Location & daily life.

520 N MICHIGAN AVE · Streeterville · 41.892° N, -87.624° W
15
Walk
21
Transit
13
Bike
Estimated from nearby transit & amenity data
4 bus stops nearby6 min
The neighborhood

Streeterville

Streeterville occupies prime real estate between Michigan Ave and the lakefront — Northwestern's downtown campus, Navy Pier, and the Magnificent Mile are your neighbors. Expect high-rise living with lake views and tourist crowds.

1,036buildings tracked4.1avg LucidIQ$3,225median 1BR
35,247population$127kmedian income57%renters
LakefrontUpscaleTouristyHigh-RiseConvenient
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08 / 10

History of the building.

construction · ownership · permits
1970198019902000201020202030

Recent Activity

20 events
  • 311MEDIUMApr 20, 2026

    Restaurant Complaint — No details available

  • DOBMEDIUMJul 2, 2025

    DOB Violation — ILLUMINATE PUBLIC STAIR/HALL

  • DOBMEDIUMJul 2, 2025

    DOB Violation — POST APPROVED OCCUPANCY CARD

  • DOBMEDIUMJul 2, 2025

    DOB Violation — REPAIR DOOR, INT.

  • DOBMEDIUMMay 19, 2025

    DOB Violation — MAINTAIN OR REPAIR ELECT ELEVA

  • DOBMEDIUMMay 19, 2025

    DOB Violation — MAINTAIN OR REPAIR ELECT ELEVA

  • 311MEDIUMFeb 24, 2025

    Restaurant Complaint — No details available

  • 311MEDIUMFeb 24, 2025

    Restaurant Complaint — No details available

  • 311MEDIUMAug 4, 2024

    Cab Feedback — No details available

  • 311MEDIUMJul 4, 2024

    Pothole in Street Complaint — No details available

Rent Comparison

— Rents relative to area median
  • Studio
    This building: $1,862 – $2,519
    11% belowArea: $2,450
  • 1 Bed
    This building: $1,989 – $2,691
    27% belowArea: $3,225
  • 2 Bed
    This building: $2,244 – $3,036
    46% belowArea: $4,860
  • 3 Bed
    This building: $2,882 – $3,898
    —Area: —
  • 4+ Bed
    This building: $3,383 – $4,577
    —Area: —
Compared to median rents in 60611

Review Summary

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Neighborhood Vibe

Streeterville occupies prime real estate between Michigan Ave and the lakefront — Northwestern's downtown campus, Navy Pier, and the Magnificent Mile are your neighbors. Expect high-rise living with lake views and tourist crowds.

LakefrontUpscaleTouristyHigh-RiseConvenient

Energy Score

No energy benchmarking on file.

Walkability & Transit

21
Limited transitTransit score · 4 nearby stops
Nearest TransitBus · 6 min walk
Nearby Stops4
Bus
Estimated from nearby transit stop data

Nearby Transit

BUS
  • Michigan & South Water146148
    0.3 mi6 min
  • Michigan & South Water4157147151
    0.3 mi7 min
  • Michigan & South Water15115763
    0.3 mi7 min
  • Columbus (Mid) & E. Wacker124
    0.4 mi7 min

Nearby Schools & Colleges

No schools within 0.8 mi on file.

At a glance

RLTO protectedNo

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