116 W ELM ST — Rent Intelligence for Old Town, Chicago

Old Town · Chicago, IL

Current rent range

$1,862 – $4,577 / mo

5 bedroom bands tracked · sampled from recent listings

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116 W ELM ST

Chicago, IL

116 W ELM ST, Chicago, IL is a rental building in Old Town, Chicago. See every violation, 311 complaint, tenant review, and the LucidIQ score — before you sign a lease.

HPD violations0last 7 years · class A, B, C

Evictions filed0last 7 years

Tenant reviews61.7 ★ avg

Rent-stab units—no coverage

Building age—year unknown

311 complaints0last 7 years

01 / 09

Rental intelligence.

Neighborhood Median Rent

Old Town · 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

December

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

Units Historic Rent 2 listings

Studio$1,3502 listings

1 Bed$1,4002 listings

Neighborhood Rent Range Old Town

Studio

$2,190

$1,833 – $2,146

1 Bed

$2,340

$2,621 – $3,274

2 Bed

$2,640

$4,125 – $4,315

3 Bed

$5,395

$5,395

4 Bed

$3,980

$3,383 – $4,577

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 / 09

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

0 total

Building Violation
5
Tree Removal Inspection
4
Rodent Baiting/Rat Complaint
2
Ridesharing Complaint
1
Street Light Out Complaint
1

DOBTop Filings

158 total

DOB Violations
158

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.

03 / 09

What tenants actually say.

1.7 /5

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

6 reviews

5★

4★

3★

2★

67%

1★

33%

Zelda Ormes Apartments is owned by HUD and Chicago Housing Authority. This building isn't a good place to live. The surrounding neighborhood is Bovely. but, the property is poorly managed and full of -----------------…

negativeMar 2025

Anonymous

this Ppot is filled with crackhead and alcoholics inside and outside the Blace. The courtyard is an open thieve's bazaar where everything stolen booze to toilet paper is sold. Rats run across the parking lot en mass…

negativeMar 2025

Anonymous

The building is filled with crackhead and alcoholics inside and outside the building. The courtyard is an open thieve's bazaar where everything stolen booze to toilet paper is sold. Rats run across the parking lot e…

negativeJun 2024

Anonymous

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03 / 09

What tenants actually say.

04 / 09

Building amenities.

Building Amenities

3 amenities

LAUNDRY

Laundry Facilities

OTHER

On-site Personnel
Air Conditioning

04 / 09

Building amenities.

05 / 09

The landlord.

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Portfolio of 6,372 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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6,372

buildings

4.4

avg score / 5

A-

portfolio grade

nearby owned

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Ownership timeline · this building

ACRIS deeds and regulatory filings

nowAVAILABLE FROM DATA SOURCEOwner of record per HPD registration · manages 6372 buildings.

05 / 09

The landlord.

06 / 09

Location & daily life.

116 W ELM ST · Old Town · 41.903° N, -87.632° W

Walk

Transit

Bike

Estimated from nearby transit & amenity data

4 bus stops nearby9 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.

2,143buildings tracked4.3avg LucidIQ$2,948median 1BR

42,904population$106kmedian income63%renters

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06 / 09

Location & daily life.

07 / 09

History of the building.

construction · ownership · permits

1970198019902000201020202030

now

Current owner: AVAILABLE FROM DATA SOURCE

Portfolio includes 6,372 buildings.

Recent Activity

20 events

311MEDIUMApr 9, 2026
Water Lead Test Kit Request — No details available
311MEDIUMJan 6, 2026
Building Violation — No details available
311MEDIUMDec 8, 2025
Building Violation — No details available
311MEDIUMDec 5, 2025
Building Violation — No details available
311MEDIUMAug 25, 2025
Tree Removal Inspection — No details available
311MEDIUMNov 20, 2023
Tree Removal Inspection — No details available
311MEDIUMNov 20, 2023
Tree Removal Inspection — No details available
DOBMEDIUMMay 9, 2023
DOB Violation — MAINTAIN OR REPAIR ELECT ELEVA
DOBMEDIUMMay 9, 2023
DOB Violation — MAINTAIN OR REPAIR ELECT ELEVA
DOBMEDIUMMay 9, 2023
DOB Violation — MAINTAIN OR REPAIR ELECT ELEVA

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
10% aboveArea: $1,985
1 Bed
This building: $1,989 – $2,691
21% belowArea: $2,948
2 Bed
This building: $2,244 – $3,036
37% belowArea: $4,175
3 Bed
This building: $2,882 – $3,898
37% belowArea: $5,395
4+ Bed
This building: $3,383 – $4,577
—Area: —

Review Summary

6 reviews

1.7 / 5

Mixed feedbackBased on 6 reviews · avg 1.7 ★

MOST HELPFUL CRITICAL

"Zelda Ormes Apartments is owned by HUD and Chicago Housing Authority. This building isn't a good place to live. The surrounding neighborhood is Bovely. but,…"

— Anonymous · Mar 2025

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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 · 9 min walk

Nearby Stops4

Bus

Estimated from nearby transit stop data

Nearby Transit

BUS

Chicago & Clark66
0.5 mi9 min
Chicago & LaSalle66
0.5 mi9 min
LaSalle & Chicago156
0.5 mi10 min
Wells & Chicago66
0.5 mi10 min

Nearby Schools & Colleges

No schools within 0.8 mi on file.

Safety & Crime

Below averageSafety score · last 12 months

LAST 12 MONTHS · 60610

Violent1,758

Property3,144

Quality-of-life1,708

Total incidents6,610

PRECINCT

Top precinct#18

Chicago Police Dept · updated weekly

At a glance

RLTO protectedNo

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116 W ELM ST — Rent Intelligence for Old Town, Chicago

116 W ELM 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.

AVAILABLE FROM DATA SOURCE

The landlord.

Location & daily life.

Old Town

Location & daily life.

History of the building.

History of the building.

Frequently asked questions.

Chicago-specific insights.

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What tenants actually say.

Violations, 311, & more.

Rent trends.

The landlord.

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History of the building.

Building amenities.

Rental intelligence.

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