Archive for the 'Printers Row' Category
This 3-bedroom loft at 727 S. Dearborn, in the historic Donohue Annex, in Printers Row is the kind of authentic loft many loft-lovers dream about. It has a 44×22 private rooftop deck but you may never go out there as you can enjoy the sun from the huge vaulted glass ceiling in the comfort of your own […]
September 10th, 2009 | Posted in Lofts, Printers Row | 51 Comments
Wells Street Tower, at 701 S. Wells, in the South Loop was the hot new construction building of its time in 2002, when there was little new product in the Printers Row neighborhood. This 2-bedroom corner unit is on a high floor and has northeast views of both the city skyline and the lake. It […]
June 22nd, 2009 | Posted in Printers Row, South Loop | 15 Comments
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 […]
June 16th, 2009 | Posted in Printers Row | 13 Comments
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 […]
May 8th, 2009 | Posted in Lofts, Printers Row | 51 Comments
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 […]
May 1st, 2009 | Posted in Printers Row, Reductions | 12 Comments
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 […]
April 28th, 2009 | Posted in Lofts, Printers Row | 17 Comments
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 […]
March 11th, 2009 | Posted in Lofts, Printers Row | 62 Comments
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 […]
February 20th, 2009 | Posted in Lofts, Printers Row | 39 Comments
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. […]
February 11th, 2009 | Posted in Auction, Printers Row | 151 Comments
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 […]
December 31st, 2008 | Posted in Lofts, Printers Row | 11 Comments