Crib Chatter

This 2-bedroom in 73 E. Elm in the Gold Coast came on the market in May 2025. 73 E. Elm was built in 1928 and the listing calls it a “pre-war” boutique building. It has only 48 units. There’s no parking. It was designed by famed Chicago architects McNally & Quinn. The building has 24-hour […]

This 1-bedroom in a vintage courtyard building at 726 W. Sheridan in East Lakeview came on the market in June 2025. Built in 1920, this courtyard building has 44 units and a shared stone-paved courtyard with common grills, tables and chairs. Converted to condos in 2002, it is pet friendly and has a dog run. […]

This 3-bedroom in The Metro at 1200 W. Monroe in the West Loop came on the market in June 2025. The Metro was built in 2002 and has 136 units and heated garage parking. It’s also a rare West Loop building that has door staff. It also has an exercise room. This is a corner […]

This 3-bedroom loft in University Commons at 1033 W. 14th in University Village came on the market in June 2025. (Sorry- no picture) University Commons was built in 1922-1925 and converted into loft condos in 2007-2008, which was the height of the housing bubble. It is a 6 building mega-development with about 824 units and […]

This 2-bedroom in the Farallon at 600 N. Dearborn in River North came on the market in April 2025. The Farallon was built in 2001 and kick-started the condo boom in River North. It has 161 units and an attached garage. It’s a full-amenity building with 24/7 door staff, fitness center, sundeck, party room, hospitality […]

This 2-bedroom in The Heritage at 130 N. Garland in the Loop came on the market in May 2025. Built in 2004, during the housing bubble, The Heritage is now 21 years old. It has 356 units and attached garage parking. It’s a full amenity building with 24/7 door staff, an exercise room and one […]

This 2-bedroom at 2149 N. Seminary in Lincoln Park came on the market in May 2025. 2149 N. Seminary is a group of buildings that has 18 vintage units. It has a shared fenced-in backyard which the listing calls a “garden oasis.” The living room has west facing windows with a built-in alcove and fireplace. […]

This 2-bedroom in 1250 N. Dearborn Parkway in the Gold Coast came on the market in April 2025. I thought I had a picture of this building, but apparently I don’t. 1250 N. Dearborn Parkway was built in 1989. It has 100 units and attached valet rental garage parking. It has 24/7 door staff, an […]

This 3-bedroom in 1814 N. Lincoln Park West in the Old Town neighborhood of Lincoln Park came on the market in May 2025. Built in 1890, the building has 4 units. It has parking spaces behind the building and extra storage. This building is larger than it looks from the street, as this unit, on […]

This 3-bedroom loft in Park 1500 Lofts at 1500 W. Monroe in the West Loop came on the market in May 2025 and went under contract in one day. I’m not sure when the Park 1500 Lofts was built, but it was converted into 175 loft condos in 2002. It has an attached garage and […]