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This 3-bedroom in the Rockefeller-McCormick building at 6334 N. Sheridan in Edgewater came on the market in August 2021. Built in 1924, the building was part of the building boom along Lake Michigan that extended from the South Shore to the far north neighborhoods of Edgewater and Rogers Park about a hundred years ago. It […]

This 3-bedroom in LincolnView at 2933 N. Southport in West Lakeview came on the market in January 2022. I don’t have a more recent picture but will get one soon. This was from last summer. The listing says they have drywalled the building so buyers can take tours. Built in 2022, LincolnView is a new […]

This 2-bedroom in the Donohue at 727 S. Dearborn in Printers Row came on the market in June 2021. Built in 1913, the Donohue has 102 lofts, including some in the timber part of the building and some in the concrete side. The concrete side has the original vintage iron cage elevator. The building has […]

This 2-bedroom in 474 N. Lake Shore Drive in Streeterville came on the market in October 2021. Built in 1991, 474 N. Lake Shore Drive was converted to condos during the housing boom in 2005-2006. It has 501 units and an attached parking garage with deeded parking. It’s a full amenity building with door staff, […]

This 3-bedroom in 1240 N. Dearborn in the Gold Coast came on the market in March 2021. Built in 1890, this vintage building has 5 units. The listing says this unit has been “thoughtfully renovated” and has been inspired by “chic Parisian abodes.” The living room, dining room and kitchen have an open concept. It […]

  This 3-bedroom in the Cornelia Apartments at 3500 N. Lake Shore Drive in Lakeview came on the market in April 2021. Believe it or not, I don’t think I have a picture of this building. It’s often difficult to get a good picture of these big vintage buildings, but I’ll have to get one. […]

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 Yes, I’m still calling it the John Hancock even though the company has withdrawn its name from the building.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 […]

This 3-bedroom in River Bend at 333 N. Canal in the Near West Side came on the market in October 2021. Built in 2003, River Bend has 149 units and attached valet garage parking. It has a river walk in front of the building on the Chicago River, a party room, dry cleaners, exercise room, […]

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. […]

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. […]