1516 W ADAMS ST — Rent Intelligence for West Loop, Chicago

West Loop · Chicago, IL

Current rent range

$1,862 – $4,577 / mo

5 bedroom bands tracked · sampled from recent listings

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★★★★★2.98 reviews

Verified reviewsAVOwned byALTA VISTA REALTY1 bldg

1516 W ADAMS ST

Chicago, IL

1516 W ADAMS ST, Chicago, IL is a rental building in West Loop, Chicago. See every violation, 311 complaint, tenant review, and the LucidIQ score — before you sign a lease.

HPD violations3last 7 years · class A, B, C

Evictions filed0last 7 years

Tenant reviews82.9 ★ avg

Rent-stab units—no coverage

Building age—year unknown

311 complaints0last 7 years

01 / 09

Rental intelligence.

Neighborhood Median Rent

West Loop · 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

May

Most expensive

October

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Potential savings: ~11% by timing your move to May.

Units Historic Rent 0 listings

—No dataNo recent listings

Neighborhood Rent Range West Loop

Studio0 listings

$3,013 – $3,013median $2,190

1 Bed0 listings

$2,413 – $2,413median $2,340

2 Bed0 listings

$3,156 – $4,513median $2,640

3 Bed0 listings

$3,895 – $3,895median $3,390

4 Bed0 listings

$3,383 – $4,577median $3,980

Range (min → max)Median rentBased on recent listings in West Loop

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 / 09

Violations, 311, & more.

hpd · dob · 311 · acris
last 7 years

Violation & Complaint Trends

Monthly counts over the last 7 years · all data sources

Improving

HPDTop Violations

3 total

Category breakdown loading
3

311Top Complaints

0 total

Nuisance Animal Complaint
1
Tree Trim Request (NO LONGER BEING ACCEPTED)
1

DOBTop Filings

3 total

DOB Violations
3

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 3 HPD records

02 / 09

Violations, 311, & more.

03 / 09

What tenants actually say.

2.9 /5

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8 reviews

5★

4★

25%

3★

38%

2★

38%

1★

ANTS. I moved in because it was close to school and the price was right. It has free laundry and internet. They are putting in dishwashers and just installed new air conditioning. None of this makes up for the fact t…

negativeJul 2014

Anonymous

I have lived here for 4 years. I am a 4th year medical student, time to review this place. It is good overall. Many people from rich backgrounds would consider this a bad place to live. I do not know why, it&#39…

mixedDec 2013

Anonymous

Let me preface this by saying that I grew up in innercity chicago in not-so-great conditions, so this review probably contains more than a bit of comparative optimism. I have, however, lived at CCG for all fo…

negativeMay 2012

Anonymous

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03 / 09

What tenants actually say.

04 / 09

Building amenities.

Building Amenities

0 amenities

BUILDING

No amenities on file yet

04 / 09

Building amenities.

05 / 09

The landlord.

ALTA VISTA REALTY

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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buildings

2.9

avg score / 5

C+

portfolio grade

nearby owned

Ownership timeline · this building

ACRIS deeds and regulatory filings

nowALTA VISTA REALTYOwner of record per HPD registration.

05 / 09

The landlord.

06 / 09

Location & daily life.

1516 W ADAMS ST · West Loop · 41.879° N, -87.665° W

Walk

Transit

Bike

Estimated from nearby transit & amenity data

4 bus stops nearby7 min

The neighborhood

West Loop

The western stretch of the West Loop blending into University Village — slightly more residential than Randolph Row, with Mary Bartelme Park providing a welcome green oasis and Halsted Street offering solid nightlife.

2,415buildings tracked4.4avg LucidIQ$2,413median 1BR

28,797population$120kmedian income54%renters

ResidentialParksNightlifeUp-and-ComingLoft Living

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06 / 09

Location & daily life.

07 / 09

History of the building.

construction · ownership · permits

1970198019902000201020202030

now

Current owner: ALTA VISTA REALTY

Registered owner on file.

Recent Activity

5 events

311MEDIUMJun 30, 2023
Tree Trim Request (NO LONGER BEING ACCEPTED) — No details available
311MEDIUMJun 21, 2023
Nuisance Animal Complaint — No details available
DOBMEDIUMOct 11, 2007
DOB Violation — OBTAIN REFRIGERATION PERMIT
DOBMEDIUMOct 11, 2007
DOB Violation — ACCESS TO ROOF
DOBMEDIUMOct 11, 2007
DOB Violation — ARRANGE FOR RE-INSPECTION

07 / 09

History of the building.

09 / 09

Frequently asked questions.

10 / 10

Chicago-specific insights.

Rent Comparison

Studio
This building: $1,862 – $2,519
27% belowArea: $3,013
1 Bed
This building: $1,989 – $2,691
3% belowArea: $2,413
2 Bed
This building: $2,244 – $3,036
28% belowArea: $3,676
3 Bed
This building: $2,882 – $3,898
13% belowArea: $3,895
4+ Bed
This building: $3,383 – $4,577
—Area: —

Review Summary

8 reviews

2.9 / 5

Mixed feedbackBased on 8 reviews · avg 2.9 ★

MOST HELPFUL CRITICAL

"ANTS. I moved in because it was close to school and the price was right. It has free laundry and internet. They are putting in dishwashers and just installed…"

— Anonymous · Jul 2014

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Neighborhood Vibe

ResidentialParksNightlifeUp-and-ComingLoft Living

Energy Score

No energy benchmarking on file.

Walkability & Transit

Limited transitTransit score · 4 nearby stops

Nearest TransitBus · 7 min walk

Nearby Stops4

Bus

Estimated from nearby transit stop data

Nearby Transit

BUS

Harrison & Ashland7
0.4 mi7 min
Ashland & Harrison9X9
0.4 mi7 min
Ashland & Harrison9X9
0.4 mi7 min
Harrison & Paulina1267
0.4 mi8 min

Nearby Schools & Colleges

No schools within 0.8 mi on file.

At a glance

RLTO protectedNo

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1516 W ADAMS ST — Rent Intelligence for West Loop, Chicago

1516 W ADAMS ST

Rental intelligence.

Rental intelligence.

Rent trends.

Rent trends.

Violations, 311, & more.

Violations, 311, & more.

What tenants actually say.

What tenants actually say.

Building amenities.

Building amenities.

The landlord.

ALTA VISTA REALTY

The landlord.

Location & daily life.

West Loop

Location & daily life.

History of the building.

History of the building.

Frequently asked questions.

Chicago-specific insights.

Similar buildings nearby.

The landlord.

ALTA VISTA REALTY

History of the building.

Violations, 311, & more.

What tenants actually say.

Building amenities.

Rent trends.

Rental intelligence.

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