Always Wanted to Live in River North’s Blue Building? A 2-Bedroom at 110 W. Superior
This southeast corner 2-bedroom in 110 W. Superior in River North just came on the market.
Many people know this building because of its blue windows.
Constructed in 2008, it has just 58 units.
This unit has city views and brand new hardwood floors throughout.
The kitchen has modern wood cabinets with stainless steel appliances and stone countertops.
There are electronic shades in the bedrooms.
It has in-unit washer/dryer, central air and garage parking is included in the price.
Listed for $213,900 more than the 2011 purchase price, at $749,900, how high will prices rise in River North?
Ron Ehlers at Jameson Sotheby’s has the listing. See the pictures here.
Unit #1201: 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, 1225 square feet
- Sold in June 2011 for $536,000 (included the parking)
- Currently listed for $749,900 (includes the parking)
- Assessments of $636 a month (includes doorman, exercise room, exterior maintenance, scavenger, snow removal)
- Taxes of $7312
- Central Air
- Washer/Dryer in the unit
- Bedroom #1: 11×11
- Bedroom #2: 11×11
It’s very small. The photographer did a good job of making it appear a bit less cramped than it really is. The light finishes and 9.5-10ft ceilings help too but it’s still small. The finishes are holding up well in this building compared to most other condos in the area, with the exception of the lobby.
I would take 1801 over 1201, the higher the better, always, especially with road noise although you really gotta be up 40 or higher to begin escaping street noise in an all glass building.
I think the common complaint on this site is that it is or it was near a homeless shelter or a food pantry or something. That would not impact my decision but pricing would. With 2 equivalent units on the market you may have some negotiating power.
I really wanna like this place, i do. but….
…OH MY why in such a tiny living space would you put such a large and imposing kitchen island? yeah, yeah, i get they wanted to have stool seating there but all it did was eat into the living and dining space. and because its so imposing the visual perception makes the living and dining space look smaller.
and really when working with smaller spaces its best to limit counter top space as all it does is collect more clutter. clutter is the last thing you want in small spaces.
In 2009 I asked Sabrina for some advice on buying a condo and I ended up in this building in this tier. I was supposed to get 1801 but someone locked it up before me. I have absolutely no regrets at all. The units are unbelievably quiet (my top concern) and the wall of windows and high ceilings make the unit seem very spacious. The island is indeed huge which I view as a benefit because it lets us have 8 people over for dinner (5-6 at the island and 2-3 at our small dining table).
Here’s a unit that was staged better (although a little too cluttered): https://www.redfin.com/IL/Chicago/110-W-Superior-St-60654/unit-1901/home/45508061
PS: The homeless are given dinner a few nights during the week and cause no problems. I often joke that Catholic Charities must tell them to leave the neighborhood immediately or they won’t get any more meals because they grab their food and practically run away. They’re gone before most people return home from work. http://chicagohelpinitiative.org/programs/wednesday-dinners/
with 20% down (150k)and today’s 3.625% rates you’re paying still…
$2736 mortgage
$636 assessments
$609 taxes
$3981/mo
To live across the street from a homeless shelter in a 1200 sqft 2 bedroom… I mean I guess compared to rents in places like New City, Wolf Point and probably the towers they are constructing a block from this place now its a deal? But IIRC this building just has a crappy gym as an amenity. But to each their own right
“Elegant finishes at every turn…” Unless one’s cooking and turns and looks at the micro over the stove.
I’ve always liked the layout of this building. I thought it was extremely clever how, with 4 units per floor, you have 3 of the 4 units with at least partial east facing (city) views because of the way the corners jut out.
If I remember correctly though, as Marty said above, there are tons of full wall windows and it makes decorating a challenge. You can’t really hang any artwork and you’re not going to mount a TV on the wall, though you could stand it on a cabinet.
…but the windows are blue. All the time.
“…but the windows are blue. All the time.”
Not on the inside. Only on the outside.
I work near here and I will say this is definitely one of the more classy (not with a “k”) and attractive buildings in the area, which has some real losers. But I don’t see much value here for the money. The people at the nearby charitable organization tend to be well-behaved in my experience.
“The island is indeed huge which I view as a benefit because it lets us have 8 people over for dinner (5-6 at the island and 2-3 at our small dining table).”
Marty,
wouldn’t you rather have a smaller island and a full sized dining table so all 8 of your guest can interact. and who do you choose gets to be the 2-3 outcasts at the table?
Wifey and i are not the kitchen open floor plan type. We like to have the kitchen walled off and separate, our guests dont “need to see how the sausage is made”. Its also awesome to be able to just throw dirty dishes and pans in the sink and leave the kitchen a mess. this way we can interact with our guests, and not have to do dishes while the party is jumping.
Also a separate kitchen allows the smells of the kitchen to stay in the kitchen. Not everyone wants to smell my famous sopa de bacalao being made, but they dang sure love eating it.
I understand in smaller places the open floor plan helps, but i would still rather have a tiny galley kitchen and more space for dining and living room.
in a high rise can we still call it the “front room”?
“wouldn’t you rather have a smaller island and a full sized dining table so all 8 of your guest can interact. and who do you choose gets to be the 2-3 outcasts at the table?”
how are you going to serve all your myriad guests if you don’t have some room on the island to work w? The counter space by the stove is tiny.
I dunno, unless you’re having dinner parties twice a week (prob catered bc your kitchen is tiny) I’d rather have the island.
“Wouldn’t you rather have a smaller island and a full sized dining table so all 8 of your guest can interact. And who do you choose gets to be the 2-3 outcasts at the table?”
Nope. I’m the cook and I like to interact with people while I’m working at the island. Kind of like being at the chef’s table in a restaurant. Not for everyone, I admit. And yes, the 2-3 people at the table are outcasts but what you gonna do. IMAO having an 8 person table that rarely gets used is a waste of space.
Sid V is right. This building is not a value play. It’s a splurge. But it’s an awesome splurge. Lots of owners use their units as in-towns but there’s actually a large number of younger owners too (if you count 30s as young).
And Sabrina’s right too, you don’t see blue inside the unit at all, but oddly enough it does show up in pictures sometimes.
“IMAO having an 8 person table that rarely gets used is a waste of space”
Yeah, there a so many awesome dining tables we had to pass on because they were solid. We prefer the “leaf” style dining tables. ours is a 6 seater on a daily basis but extends to 10-12 people.
we are still looking for a pimp table that extends from small to 10-12 people. let me know if you find one.
“we are still looking for a pimp table that extends from small to 10-12 people”
Here you go:
http://resourcefurniture.com/product/goliath/
Right idea, way off on design style.
Modern looks good in pictures but doesn’t in real life, unless your OCD. a smidge of clutter f’s up modern design.
What we really want is the real thick open pore wood that looks like you just carved it from a tree that fell yesterday. Have not found one that can go from a 6 people to a 10-12 seater.
We did find a light wood “scandinavian-ish” one that had one leaf. problem that is was over what we wanted to spend and the light wood would have required a style change in the dining room and front room.
“Here you go:”
that is not cheap.
“What we really want is the real thick open pore wood that looks like you just carved it from a tree that fell yesterday.”
So, a single piece of wood that expands and contracts…
“So, a single piece of wood that expands and contracts…”
Exactly my thought.
Groove’s looking for the inter-dimensional unicorn of dining tables.
So unit 1901, seven floors higher, sold a few months ago for 25k less than what this place is listed for. Seems like if someone was interested in this place, an offer of less than 725k is your starting point.
If oak floors are stained espresso, can they be sanded back to the original color later on?
“Groove’s looking for the inter-dimensional unicorn of dining tables”
yes! that’s why annony nor i have found our unicorns yet.
I am good at wood working but not to the level of class, ornamentation, and detail a good dining room table demands.
@Groove77
Here’s a table to look at: http://www.designquest.biz/pc/SKODTSM24XX/Dining-Tables/SKOVBY+SM+24+DINING+TABLE
We ordered this table (w/ dark finish) at Dania w/6 leaves. Goes from seating 6 to seating 20!! 3 leaves come with the table & store inside; up to 3 additional leaves can be used (and added to purchase price). Comes in various finishes. It’s kind of transitional modern, and not cheap looking (though not an artisan type table).
Looks good JAH. that would still require a few design changes in the dining room.
i am looking more for something like this;
http://littlebranchfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/Live-edge-wood-dining-table.jpg
and maybe a bit thicker too. which from what i was told “aint nobody gonna make a table that thick and then cut it up to make even one leaf.”
the one we got now, we got from Domicile furniture in lincolnwood. we got at a huge discount it was in the one off section in the back. the chairs i would have to ask wifey where she order them from. i came home from work one day and they were just there.
what do you live in the wisconsin dells? nobody needs a damn tree trunk table like that groove! Whats next, some taxidermied animals hangin in your dining room and velvet curtains?
“what do you live in the wisconsin dells?”
I think he’s far enough N, W, or both that Anonny couldn’t tell the difference.
“what do you live in the wisconsin dells? nobody needs a damn tree trunk table like that groove! Whats next, some taxidermied animals hangin in your dining room and velvet curtains?”
I eff’ing love wisconsin dells, we go like 3-4 times a year!
we have a good sized dining room the is open to the front room. we want a statement table as you can see it from all rooms. we want it to have mass to have that look and feel of something super substantial. These wood slabbed tables fit the mass concept, i agree its a bit rustic but we havent seen anything else made that thick.
Victorian Gothic style tables with the crazy ornate chairs are out there. but we rather our dinner guest not think they are knights at a round table and we are some of those people that are into that medieval dress up stuff.
BTW velvet curtains are making a comeback
“I think he’s far enough N, W, or both that Anonny couldn’t tell the difference”
and the winner for today is anon(ufo)!!!!!!!
you know owe me a new keyboard, as i spit coffee all over it.