Archive for the 'Printers Row' Category

You Can Live in a Townhouse in Printers Row: 801 S. Plymouth

Who knew there were townhouses in Printers Row? This 2-bedroom unit at 801 S. Plymouth, which is at the south end of Printers Row, is a two story townhouse with its own private patio entry within the larger 198-unit condo building. According to the listing, the kitchen and baths were recently renovated. The two bedrooms are located on the […]

This Printers Row Loft Sells for Over Its 2004 Purchase Price: 720 S. Dearborn

Finally, we’re chattering about a seller that appears to have made some money. We last chattered about this 1-bedroom authentic brick and concrete loft at 720 S. Dearborn in Printers Row in February 2009. It sold fairly quickly and has now closed $12,400 under the list price but well-above the prior 2004 sales price.  This […]

Developer Cutting Prices at Printers Corner: 170 W. Polk

We’ve chattered about various of the developer’s sales incentives at 170 W. Polk, or Printers Corner, in Printers Row in the South Loop. The 88-unit building started closings in 2007. The developer tried free parking a year ago and then in the fall a special financing plan (plus the free parking.) Now, the developer is simply […]

We Love Authentic Lofts: Selling for Under the 2003 Price at 523 S. Plymouth in Printers Row

This 2-bedroom authentic brick and timber loft at 523 S. Plymouth, the Peterson Lofts, in Printers Row just had a large price reduction. It is now listed about $30,000 under the 2003 purchase price. The listing says “seller says sell now” so the price has been lowered to an “unheard of level” which includes the garage […]

We Love Authentic Lofts: Two Story NY-Style Loft in 711 S. Dearborn

We’ve chattered about The Donohue Building, at 711 S. Dearborn, numerous times. It was the first loft conversion in Printers Row and the units continue to be unique. This 2-bedroom brick and timber 2-story loft has all the authentic loft features, including massive open space. The listing also says it was designed by famed Oprah […]

We Love Authentic Lofts: 720 S. Dearborn in Printers Row

We’ve chattered about many of the authentic loft buildings in Printers Row, including this 57-unit building at 720 S. Dearborn. This 1-bedroom concrete loft with 11-foot ceilings recently came on the market. It doesn’t have parking or a w/d in the unit, but it is 825 square feet and right in the heart of historic […]

Auction Alert: The Vetro to Auction Off 40 Units on March 7

Still interested in The Vetro, at 611 S. Wells, in Printers Row/the South Loop? On March 7, the developer of The Vetro will be auctioning off 40 units starting at minimum bids of $115,000 for studios. The website states: “Don’t miss this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to purchase a new luxury condo at the price you determine. […]

We Love Authentic Lofts: Another Reduction in 711 S. Dearborn

We’ve chattered about this 1500 square foot brick and timber 1-bedroom loft in the Donohue Building at 711 S. Dearborn in Printers Row several times. It’s been reduced another $20k. The listing now says that a “2nd Bdrm/Bath can be added”. Is the problem that it’s “only” a 1-bedroom unit? See some pictures and our old chatter […]

$89K Price Reduction on Printers Row Loft: 711 S. Dearborn

We last chattered about this 2-bedroom authentic brick and timber loft in The Donohue Building at 711 S. Dearborn in Printers Row in May 2008. Since then, it has been reduced $89,000. Here’s the listing again: This elegant, spacious loft is filled with light–a true jewel steps from the financial heart of Chicago. Located in […]

Is “Special Pricing” Permanent at The Vetro? 611 S. Wells

Last June we chattered about “Special Pricing” on floors 7-18 at The Vetro, the new construction high-rise at 611 S. Wells, in the Printers Row area of the South Loop. It appears that those “special prices” that were for a “limited time” are still in effect on Units #1603 and #1607 (the units we chattered about […]