Archive for July, 2019

5 New Richardsonian Romanesque Row Homes: 509 W. Menomonee in Old Town

These 4-bedroom new construction row homes in Menomonee Row at 509 W. Menomonee in Old Town recently came on the market. Is this Old Town or just Lincoln Park? It’s located not far from St. Michael’s Church which is a mainstay of Old Town. The listing says Menomonee Row is 5 brick and limestone single […]

Looking for a Loft Penthouse with a Rooftop Deck? 3201 N. Ravenswood in Lakeview

This 3-bedroom penthouse loft in 3201 N. Ravenswood in Lakeview came on the market in June 2019. The building was constructed in 1918 and has 35 units and gated outdoor parking. The listing says it was Chicago’s first historic loft conversion. This loft has authentic loft features including exposed brick walls and a wall of […]

2-Bedroom Near DePaul at 2231 N. Seminary in Lincoln Park Returns to Try Again

This vintage 2-bedroom at 2231 N. Seminary in Lincoln Park recently came on the market. If it looks familiar, that’s because we chattered about it last October after it had already been on the market for 9 months. The pictures with the listing, at that time, showed it empty. In the comments, several of you […]

Is Jenny’s Dream for a Townhouse Under $500,000 Dead? 642 N. Armour in West Town

This 3-bedroom townhouse at 642 N. Armour in West Town just came on the market. Eagle-eyed chatterers might have recognized it from 2012-2013 because we chattered on it several times. Originally a foreclosure, it was bought by a renovator who put in a luxury kitchen and baths. That updated version finally sold for $420,000 in […]

What A Luxury Loft Looks Like in St. Louis: 1121 Locust in Downtown

This 2-bedroom loft in the Alexander Lofts at 1121 Locust in downtown St. Louis came on the market in March 2019. The Alexander Lofts were designed by John D. Paulus in 1906. It hosted a dozen companies over the years including General Motors Truck Company. It was converted into 8 luxury lofts and a ground […]

Is St Louis a Loft Lovers Dream? A 2-Bedroom Penthouse Duplex at 901 Washington

This 2-bedroom duplex up loft in the Bankers Loft building at 901 Washington in the downtown came on the market in July 2019. Washington was the hub of St Louis’ industrial economy in the 1800s. Dozens of industrial buildings, which are similar in size and character to those in Chicago’s Printers Row, were built on […]

Studio Gang Architects Make a Statement in St. Louis: 100 Above the Park

The luxury apartment building craze isn’t limited to Chicago. The tallest residential building in St. Louis is under construction in the trendy Central West End neighborhood at 100 North Kingshighway. If the design seems vaguely familiar that’s because it’s being designed by Jeanne Gang at the Studio Gang Architects, who also designed Aqua in Lakeshore […]

“Timeless Elegance” Right on Lafayette Square in St. Louis: 2118 Lafayette

This 4-bedroom single family home at 2118 Lafayette in Lafayette Square in St. Louis came on the market in February 2019. Built in 1870 on a large 35×165 lot, it has a fully fenced in yard and a 2-car garage. The homes directly on the Square are larger than those built on the surrounding streets. […]

Looking Under $250,000? A Vintage 1-Bedroom at 434 W. Aldine in East Lakeview

This 1-bedroom at 434 W. Aldine in East Lakeview came on the market in May 2019. Built in 1910, this building has 20 units but no garage or parking. It has a common deck. This unit has been freshly painted and has some vintage features like crown moldings. It also has a vintage feature found […]

Live on LaSalle in St. Louis: A 4-Bedroom at 1818 Lasalle in Lafayette Square

This 4-bedroom single family home at 1818 Lasalle in Lafayette Square in St Louis came on the market in June 2019. Lafayette Square is a historic area which surrounds the oldest park west of the Mississippi River. The homes are larger than in nearby Soulard with some directly across from the park being in the […]