Archive for the 'Condos' Category

Renovated Chic Parisian Abode: A 3-Bedroom at 1240 N. Dearborn in the Gold Coast

This 3-bedroom in 1240 N. Dearborn in the Gold Coast came on the market in March 2021. Built in 1890, this vintage building has 5 units. The listing says this unit has been “thoughtfully renovated” and has been inspired by “chic Parisian abodes.” The living room, dining room and kitchen have an open concept. It […]

Renovated 2-Bedroom on the 91st Floor of the Hancock: 175 E. Delaware in the Gold Coast

This 2-bedroom in the John Hancock at 175 E. Delaware in the Gold Coast came on the market in January 2021. Yes, I’m still calling it the John Hancock even though the company has withdrawn its name from the building. Until another company buys the naming rights, it remains the Hancock. Built in 1969, it […]

A Renovated 3-Bedroom in River Bend at 333 N. Canal in the Near West Side

This 3-bedroom in River Bend at 333 N. Canal in the Near West Side came on the market in October 2021. Built in 2003, River Bend has 149 units and attached valet garage parking. It has a river walk in front of the building on the Chicago River, a party room, dry cleaners, exercise room, […]

Rent or Own? A Remodeled 1-Bedroom with Views at 1030 N. State in the Gold Coast

This 1-bedroom in Newberry Plaza at 1030 N. State in the Gold Coast came on the market in December 2021. Built in 1971, Newberry Plaza has 559 units and attached leased garage parking. It’s a full amenity building with an outdoor pool, sundeck, exercise room, bike room, storage, door staff, an on-site engineer and management. […]

Renovation Week: A 2-Bedroom at 1000 N. Lake Shore Plaza in the Gold Coast

This 2-bedroom in 1000 Lake Shore Plaza at 1000 N. Lake Shore Plaza in the Gold Coast came on the market in October 2021. Built in 1964, 1000 Lake Shore Plaza has just 132 units and leased garage parking. It’s a full amenity building with door staff, an indoor pool, exercise room, and party room. […]

Back to the 2013 Price in River North? A 2-Bedroom in The Fordham at 25 E. Superior

This 2-bedroom in The Fordham at 25 E. Superior in River North came on the market in October 2021. The Fordham was built in 2003 and has 244 units and attached garage parking. It’s a full service building with door staff, an indoor pool, hot tub, sauna, a sundeck, a gym, theater, library, dog run, […]

Can You Still Get a High Rise 2/2 for $400,000? 1111 S. Wabash in the South Loop

This 2-bedroom at 1111 S. Wabash in the South Loop came on the market in May 2021. Built in 2006, 1111 S. Wabash has 247 units and an attached parking garage. It’s a full amenity building with door staff, exercise room and pool. This unit has west views from an 18 foot balcony off the […]

A 2/2 With Parking Listed $10,000 Under the 2016 Price: 340 W. Superior in River North

This 2-bedroom in 340 W. Superior in River North came on the market in December 2021. Built in 2001, 340 W. Superior has 120 units and attached garage parking. The building has 24-hour door staff and an exercise room. This unit has hardwood floors throughout and a wrap around terrace with two walls of windows […]

Get a 2-Bedroom $13,000 Under the 2015 Price in River North: 630 N. State

This 2-bedroom in 630 N. State in River North came on the market in November 2021. It’s hard to believe, but I apparently don’t have a picture of this building in my photo collection. 630 N. State was built in 2000 and has 171 units and an attached garage. The building has 24-hour door staff, […]

Love Views? A 2-Bedroom Duplex on the 62nd Floor: 161 E. Chicago in Streeterville

This 2-bedroom duplex in Olympia Centre at 161 E. Chicago in Streeterville came on the market in September 2021. Built in 1984, Olympia Centre has 292 units and an attached parking garage. It’s a full amenity building with an on-site engineer, door staff, and concierge. It has a cardio room, a separate weight room, and […]