Archive for the 'Condos' Category

Meeker Mansion 4-Bedroom Penthouse Lists for $2.5 Million in East Lakeview: 3030 N. Lake Shore Drive

This 4-bedroom duplex-up penthouse in the Meeker Mansion at 3030 N. Lake Shore Drive in East Lakeview came on the market in March 2025. Built in 1913 for industrialist Arthur Meeker, it was converted into 4 luxury condos by LR Development in 2010. The mansion is in the Georgian-style with a brick and limestone exterior. […]

Selling a 2/2 in the Unparalled Charm of the Gold Coast 18 Months Later: 1400 N. State Parkway

This 2-bedroom in 1400 N. State Parkway in the Gold Coast came on the market in March 2025. Built in 1960, 1400 N. State Parkway is a boutique building with 96 units and attached garage parking. It has door staff, storage and bike storage. This unit is a “super bright” corner unit with south, north […]

3-Bedroom Triplex Penthouse in the Playboy Mansion for $2.3 Million at 1340 N. State Parkway

This 3-bedroom triplex penthouse in the historic Playboy Mansion at 1340 N. State Parkway in the Gold Coast came on the market in February 2025. The Playboy Mansion was built in 1903 and was previously owned by Hugh Hefner. Yes, Playboy bunnies actually lived on the top floor. In 1993, it was split into 7 […]

Modern and Elegant 3-Bedroom in the Pinnacle for $1.375 Million: 21 E. Huron in River North

This 3-bedroom in the Pinnacle at 21 E. Huron in River North came on the market in March 2025. Built in 2004, the Pinnacle has 213 units and attached garage parking.  It has full service amenities including 24-hour door staff, indoor pool, a gym, a theater, party room, a dog run and a sundeck. The […]

Modern Design Meets Industrial Chic in 3-Bedroom for $675,000: 1235 W. George in Lakeview

This 3-bedroom loft at 1235 W. George in Central Lakeview came on the market in March 2025. By the time you are reading this, it may already be under contract as the listing states: “BEST AND FINAL OFFER DEADLINE MONDAY (03-24) AT 10:00 AM. PLEASE REACH OUT WITH QUESTIONS.” Built in 1996, 1235 W. George […]

The “Phantom” Gold Coast Building at 1447 N. Dearborn has Sold. What’s Next?

Crain’s Dennis Rodkin reports on the “phantom” gold coast building at 1447 N. Dearborn Parkway, that has seemingly been mostly empty since as far back as 1990. We even chattered about the building ourselves in 2015 (although I used 1445 N. Dearborn as the address, instead of 1447.) Some of you posted the permits for […]

One of a Kind East Lincoln Park Penthouse with Outdoor Kitchen for $2.995 Million: 416 W. Deming

This 3-bedroom penthouse at 416 W. Deming in East Lincoln Park came on the market in July 2024. 416 W. Deming is a Booth Hanson designed building with 13 units stretching across several addresses. Built in 2014, it has garage parking and elevators. This top floor unit is all on one level except for the […]

2-Bedroom Duplex Penthouse is Back with a Renovated Kitchen: 201 E. Chestnut in Streeterville

This 2-bedroom duplex up penthouse in 201 E. Chestnut in Streeterville came on the market in February 2025. 201 E. Chestnut was built in 1969 and has 120 units. It’s a full service building with a doorman, an exercise room, a bike room and an indoor pool. There is valet rental parking available. If this […]

Rare Extra Tall Ceiling 3-Bedroom Reduces $66,000 in the John Hancock at 175 E. Delaware

This 3-bedroom in the John Hancock at 175 E. Delaware in the Gold Coast came on the market in April 2024. Yes, I’m still calling it the Hancock even though the name has been removed. It will forever be named this, naming rights be damned. But it’s been years, and still no one dares to […]

Get a 3/2 With Garage Parking in the Heart of Southport for $675,000: 3505 N. Janssen

This 3-bedroom at 3505 N. Janssen in the Southport neighborhood of Lakeview came on the market in March 2025. If this building looks familiar, that’s because we have chattered about it in the past but you have to go back to 2011. Built in 1921, it was fully rehabbed in 2007 during the housing bubble […]