Archive for the 'Gold Coast' Category

Renovated 2-Bedroom on the 91st Floor of the Hancock: 175 E. Delaware in the Gold Coast

This 2-bedroom in the John Hancock at 175 E. Delaware in the Gold Coast came on the market in January 2021. Yes, I’m still calling it the John Hancock even though the company has withdrawn its name from the building. Until another company buys the naming rights, it remains the Hancock. Built in 1969, it […]

Rent or Own? A Remodeled 1-Bedroom with Views at 1030 N. State in the Gold Coast

This 1-bedroom in Newberry Plaza at 1030 N. State in the Gold Coast came on the market in December 2021. Built in 1971, Newberry Plaza has 559 units and attached leased garage parking. It’s a full amenity building with an outdoor pool, sundeck, exercise room, bike room, storage, door staff, an on-site engineer and management. […]

Renovation Week: A 2-Bedroom at 1000 N. Lake Shore Plaza in the Gold Coast

This 2-bedroom in 1000 Lake Shore Plaza at 1000 N. Lake Shore Plaza in the Gold Coast came on the market in October 2021. Built in 1964, 1000 Lake Shore Plaza has just 132 units and leased garage parking. It’s a full amenity building with door staff, an indoor pool, exercise room, and party room. […]

Authentically Chic with a Brick Landscaped Terrace in the Gold Coast: 1350 N. State Parkway

This 1-bedroom at 1350 N. State Parkway in the Gold Coast just came on the market. Built in 1911, 1350 N. State Parkway became 8 condos in 2009. It does not have parking nor any amenities other than extra storage space. The listing says this unit has been “meticulously remodeled” and could be a pied-a-terre. […]

A 6-Bedroom Beaux-Arts Gold Coast Mansion with a Rooftop Deck: 1521 N. State Parkway

This 6-bedroom Beaux-Art style mansion at 1521 N. State Parkway came on the market in August 2018. Built in 1894 by architect George Maher, it is on a larger than standard Chicago lot measuring 28.5 x 130 lot. It has a one-car garage plus a parking pad for a second car. The listing says it […]

Vintage Week: A New Renovation in the Drake Tower at 179 E Lake Shore Drive in the Gold Coast

This 2-bedroom in the Drake Tower at 179 E. Lake Shore Drive in the Gold Coast came on the market in October 2021. The Drake Tower was designed by Benjamin Marshall in 1927. It’s a co-op with 68 units. The building has attached rental parking, an exercise room and door staff. The listing for this […]

A 3-Bedroom Duplex Penthouse with a Big Terrace in the Gold Coast: 33 E. Bellevue

This 3-bedroom duplex up penthouse in 33 E. Bellevue in the Gold Coast came on the market in May 2020. Built in 1910, this Beaux Arts building has 11 units and an attached parking garage. It appears the building has an elevator but no other amenities. The 3 bedrooms are all on the main level […]

Penthouse Week: Get 6 Bedrooms and 360 Degree Views in the Gold Coast at 4 E Elm

This 6 bedroom penthouse in 4 E Elm in the Gold Coast came on the market in May 2021. Built in 2016, the building has only 35 units and an attached parking garage. However, it has big building amenities including an outdoor pool, whirlpool, sundeck, fitness center, screening room and clubhouse lounge. The building has […]

Unique Vintage 2-Bedroom Gold Coast Triplex for $549,900: 29 W. Chestnut

This 2-bedroom triplex at 29 W. Chestnut in the Gold Coast came on the market in September 2021. (Sorry about the bad photo.) Built in 1889, this building has 5 units and one street facing garage space. This unit is accessed through the central courtyard and has its own private entrance. The kitchen, dining room […]

Get a 2/2 on Lake Shore Drive for $450,000: 1150 N. Lake Shore Drive in the Gold Coast

This 2-bedroom in 1150 N. Lake Shore Drive in the Gold Coast came on the market in April 2021. 1150 N. Lake Shore Drive was built in 1957 and has a unique curved facade. It has 246 units and an attached garage with valet parking. The building has door staff, an exercise room, and a […]