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This 3-bedroom duplex penthouse in Grand Plaza at 545 N. Dearborn in River North came on the market in June 2024. Built in 2003, Grand Plaza has 283 units and attached garage rental parking. It’s a full amenity building with 24-hour door staff, on-site management, a party room, an exercise room, a basketball court and […]

This 2-bedroom in the John Hancock at 175 E. Delaware in the Gold Coast came on the market in October 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. Built in 1970, it has 703 units and commercial space […]

This 3-bedroom in Crilly Court in the Old Town Triangle came on the market in September 2024. Built in 1886, Crilly Court was apartments. It was converted into condos near the end of the housing bubble, in 2007. There are 90 units and just 8 interior outdoor parking spaces which were set aside for the […]

This 2-bedroom in 73 E. Elm in the Gold Coast came on the market in September 2024. 73 E. Elm is a favorite of vintage lovers. It was designed by famed Chicago architects McNally & Quinn in 1928. It’s a boutique elevator building with just 48 units. There is 24-hour door staff and a roof […]

This 2-bedroom soft loft in 1000 W. Adams in the West Loop came on the market in June 2024. For some reason I don’t have a picture of this building which I think I found out the last time I cribbed about it but didn’t rectify. Built in 2001, 1000 W. Adams has 150 units […]

This 4-bedroom duplex down at 2019 N. Sheffield in Lincoln Park came on the market in October 2024. Built in 1886, the building has 14 units and garage parking behind the building. It has a shared sun deck off the back  with grills. While it is a vintage unit, it only has a few of […]

This 3-bedroom duplex penthouse at 400 E. Ohio in Streeterville came on the market in July 2024. 400 E. Ohio was built in 1982. It has 182 units and attached garage parking. It has door staff, a pool, and exercise room along with an outdoor deck with sitting areas. This penthouse is a true penthouse […]

This 3-bedroom duplex down in 1307 W. Wrightwood in Lincoln Park came on the market in September 2024. Built in 2011, this condo complex has 19 units and attached heated garage parking. It’s an elevator building. This unit has its own private entrance and the listing says it lives like a single family home. The […]

This 1-bedroom at 20 E. Goethe in the Gold Coast came on the market in August 2024. 20 E. Goethe is a boutique vintage building built in 1899. It has 38 units. There is no door staff, nor parking, nor amenities. It does have an elevator. This unit is located on the top floor, or […]

This vintage 2-bedroom at 415 W. Aldine in East Lakeview came on the market in May 2024. Built in 1927, 415 W. Aldine has 60 units. It does not have door staff but has a clubhouse and a bike room. There is also leased parking attached to the building. This unit still has some of […]