Archive for the 'Condos' Category

East Loop Week: 2-Bedroom “Exquisite Renovation” with Lake Views at 310 S. Michigan

This 2-bedroom in the Metropolitan Tower at 310 S. Michigan in the Loop came on the market in May 2020. Built in 1924, according to Wikipedia, Metropolitan Tower was the first building over 30 stories in Chicago. It was converted to 235 condos during the housing boom in 2007-2008. It’s a full amenity building with a […]

A Mansion in the Sky with 5 Wood Burning Fireplaces: 2450 N. Lakeview in Lincoln Park

This 5-bedroom in 2450 N. Lakeview in Lincoln Park came on the market in January 2020 but has been on, and off, the market since 2014. 2450 N. Lakeview is a 13-story neoclassical co-op designed by Howard Van Doren Shaw. It was his final building and was constructed between 1922 and 1924. It has a […]

Your Vintage Home in the Sky: A Full Floor at 1325 N. Astor in the Gold Coast

This 3-bedroom in 1325 N. Astor in the Gold Coast originally came on the market in August 2019. According to Chicago Apartments, 1325 N. Astor was built to be lavish. Designed by Rebori, Dewey and Wentworth and built by Dahl-Stedman in 1928-29 it is only 14 stories with 12 units but has full-time doormen and […]

Full Floor 3-Bedroom with Marble Fireplace at 707 W. Junior Terrace in Buena Park

This full floor 3-bedroom vintage unit at 707 W. Junior Terrace in Buena Park came on the market in July 2020. 707 W. Junior Terrace was built in 1927 and is on the National Historic Register. It only has 14 units. There’s no parking. The listing says this unit has been “rehabbed and reconfigured” by […]

A “Completely Renovated” 3-Bedroom in The Renaissance: 5510 N. Sheridan in Edgewater

This 3-bedroom in The Renaissance at 5510 N. Sheridan in Edgewater just came on the market. According to the Chicago Apartments, A Century of Lakefront Living (a MUST buy for a holiday gift) the Renaissance was designed by Quinn & Christiansen and built by H. Janisch in 1926-27. At 17-stories, it was built with a […]

Looking for Vintage in River North? A 3-Bedroom Under $450,000 at 55 W. Erie

This 3-bedroom condo at 55 W. Erie in River North came on the market in September 2020. Built in 1882, this building has 9 units with no parking. It’s one of the rare vintage buildings that has survived in this neighborhood. This is a first floor unit with some of its vintage features still intact. […]

A 2-Bedroom Motor Row Loft with Exposed Brick for Just $425,000 at 2332 S. Michigan

This 2-bedroom corner loft at 2332 S. Michigan in the Motor Row neighborhood of the South Loop came on the market in October 2020. Built in 1901, this building was converted into lofts at the height of the housing bubble, in 2007. It has 22 units, and elevator and garage parking. This loft has exposed […]

The Most Spectacular Roof Top Terrace of All Time? 1500 N. Lake Shore Drive

This 6-bedroom co-op penthouse at 1500 N. Lake Shore Drive in the Gold Coast just came on the market. Built in 1927, 1500 N. Lake Shore Drive was designed by famed NY architect Rosario Candela, with the listing saying it was his only residential commission in Chicago, and outside of New York. The building was […]

Renovated Vintage 2-Bedroom in East Lakeview with a Garage: 619 W. Addison

This 2-bedroom corner vintage unit at 619 W. Addison in Lakeview came on the market in August 2020. Built in 1916, this courtyard building is a co-op with 27 units. It also has garages behind the building as well as a common laundry room and storage. This unit has been renovated but still has some […]

Looking for New Construction in Hot Logan Square? A 4-Bedroom at 2116 N. California

This 4-bedroom duplex down at 2116 N. California in Logan Square came on the market in September 2020. This building was constructed this year, in 2020, and has 8 units and a parking garage. Several of them are already under contract but this 4-bedroom is still available. It has white oak hardwood floors throughout the […]