Archive for the 'Lakeview' Category

Who Can Afford the Rents? Unwind in Luxury at 1714 W. Roscoe in Lakeview

The Centrum Lakeview, a luxury boutique apartment building, at 1714 W. Roscoe in Lakeview just finished construction and is now leasing. Anyone who takes the Brown Line from the north side has watched this building go up because it is right next to the Paulina Brown Line stop. It has 39 units and just 7 parking spaces, but the […]

Looking for Views? 4 Balconies from the 43rd Floor in Lakeview: 3660 N. Lake Shore Drive

This 3-bedroom in the New York Private Residences at 3660 N. Lake Shore Drive in Lakeview came on the market in April 2016. The New York was built in 1987. It has 49 floors, which makes it one of the tallest buildings north of North Avenue. It is a full amenity building with 580 units […]

Looking for that Starter East Lakeview 1-Bedroom With Parking? 434 W. Aldine

This 1-bedroom at 434 W. Aldine in East Lakeview just came on the market. At 1000 square feet, it’s bigger than your average one bedroom. It has south facing windows, hardwood floors and some of its vintage features including built-in bookcases and a fireplace. The kitchen has white cabinets, “new” stainless steel appliances, and a […]

Get a 2/2 in a Classic Beaux Arts Building at 3314 N. Lake Shore Drive for Under $200K

This 2-bedroom in 3314 N. Lake Shore Drive in Lakeview has been on and off the market since 2013. It most recently came back on the market in February of this year. If you’re a fan of Parisian architecture, this is the building for you. Built in 1916, it was the first shoreline high rise apartment […]

Cheaper Than Renting? A Studio in The Brewster at 2800 N. Pine Grove in Lakeview

This studio in the historic Brewster building at 2800 N. Pine Grove in East Lakeview just came on the market. The Brewster was built in 1893 as a luxury apartment building and it has internal iron staircases, cat walks and a huge skylight. Not only did Charlie Chaplin live in one of the penthouses in 1915-1916, […]

8 Years and One Foreclosure Later, a 2/2 at 708 W. Barry in Lakeview Returns to Crib Chatter

This 2-bedroom at 708 W. Barry in Lakeview just came on the market. If it looks familiar, then you’ve been reading this blog a long time as we actually chattered about it (and a second unit in the building) in 2008. You can see our March 2008 chatter here. And the July 2008 chatter here. […]

Get a 2-Bedroom Loft in Lakeview for Under $300,000: 3150 N. Sheffield

This 2-bedroom loft in the Vic Lofts at 3150 N. Sheffield in Lakeview just came on the market. The Vic Lofts were converted into condos in 2005. It has exposed concrete ceilings and ductwork with hardwood floors throughout. The kitchen has wood cabinets, glass tile backsplash, granite counter tops and black appliances. Both bedrooms have […]

This Crown Molding Beats Yours: A 4-Bedroom at 3400 N. Lake Shore Drive in Lakeview

This 4-bedroom at 3400 N. Lake Shore Drive in Lakeview just came on the market. Built in 1922, this unit still has the amazing original mahogany millwork and paneling in the living room and library. It also appears to stretch into the 23×10 foyer. They just don’t build them like this anymore. There aren’t the craftsmen […]

Move-In Ready and Lake Views for Under $325,000: 3430 N. Lake Shore Drive in Lakeview

This 2-bedroom at 3430 N. Lake Shore Drive in Lakeview recently came on the market. The building was constructed in 1955 and has 219 units. This 14th floor unit has east and lake views from the living room with west views from the bedrooms, including of the Wrigley Field lights. The listing says the unit […]

Looking for that Spacious Brick and Timber Loft Like You See in the Movies? 2804 N. Lakewood in Lakeview

This 3-bedroom loft at 2804 N. Lakewood in Lakeview came on the market in February 2016. At 2100 square feet, it has the features true loft lovers crave including exposed brick and a timber ceiling. On the top floor of the building, and a corner unit, it has industrial windows stretching across the unit. The […]