Crib Chatter

Wells Street Tower, at 701 S. Wells, in Printers Row was the first new building to be built in that part of the South Loop in over a decade when it closed in 2002. For awhile, it was the only new construction in the neighborhood. The building was not marketed as luxury but that doesn’t mean […]

This 2-bedroom unit in 2440 N. Lakeview in Lincoln Park, a 1927 vintage co-op building, doesn’t try to be something it’s not. The listing lays it all out. What kind of vision do you have? RESTORE THIS GRAND APARTMENT! THIS ELEGANT, SPACIOUS 12TH FLR 2BR/2BA ON LINCOLN PARK OFFERS A BLANK SLATE FOR YOUR DESIGNER! DONT PAY TWICE […]

The Harry Weese designed duplex we first chattered about in March 2008 at 235 W. Eugenie is still available and has been reduced for the second time. Paul Somers at Jameson Real Estate has the listing. See more pictures here. Unit #T-4: 2 bedrooms, 1.5 baths Sold in August 2004 for $385,000 Was listed in March […]

With the recent hot weather, who doesn’t dream of lounging by the pool? In Streeterville, there are several buildings (both apartments and condos) that have rooftop pools. 230 E. Ontario is one that has a outdoor pool and, from the pictures, a very nice workout room. The building was built in 1969. The 1-bedroom units […]

We’ve chattered about 330 W. Grand, the Grand Orleans, in River North before. Some sellers are now under strain in the building. One unit, Unit #1406, is priced at 2005 prices. Another, Unit #1602, is going to foreclosure auction this week. Here’s the listing for #1406: LOWEST PRICED 2BD/2BTH! 14TH FLOOR CORNER UNIT WITH AMAZING EAST AND NORTH VIEWS! MA BATH […]

We last chattered about this 2-bedroom unit in The Palmolive, at 159 E. Walton, in the Gold Coast in April 2008. The unit was completely upgraded, including a new kitchen. It is still for sale and it has been reduced $300,000. Here’s the listing: Stunning re-sale residence in premier condominium building, steps from Magnificent Mile! One […]

The north facing 1-bedroom unit we’ve been chattering about, Unit #406, in 340 On the Park, has finally closed. Apparently, there is a big difference in pricing between the north facing one bedrooms and the south (or park) facing one bedrooms. Here’s the history of Unit #406: Unit #406: 1 bedroom, 1.5 baths, 1081 square feet Sold […]

We’ve chattered about a lot of properties that seem to stay on the market for months. But there are properties that sell quickly- either because it’s in the right location, somehow unique, or because it’s priced right. Take this vintage 2-bedroom, 1 bath unit at 506 W. Armitage in Lincoln Park. The bathroom and kitchen are […]

How much have things changed in the South Loop in just the last decade? The prior sales prices of this single family home at 1247 S. Plymouth tell some of the tale. This house is part of a rare group of single family homes that, when they were built in 1991 as part of a […]

Who knew you could have a private, walled terrace of your own in the middle of Streeterville? You can in The Grand Ohio, at 211 E. Ohio. Built in 1984, the building was originally apartments but was converted into condominiums in 2000. The building is massive, with 595 units. Washer/dryers are not allowed in units except […]