Archive for the 'Condos' Category

When Old is New Again: A 4-Bedroom in 55 W. Delaware in the Gold Coast

This 4-bedroom in the Park Newberry at 55 W. Delaware in the Gold Coast just came on the market. Built in 1996, the Park Newberry has 182 units, attached garage parking, and doormen. It has a unique circular driveway with a fountain in front of the entrance. The listing says this is a “1-year old […]

3-Bedroom Vintage Living in East Lakeview for Under $500,000: 537 W. Roscoe

This 3-bedroom at 537 W. Roscoe in East Lakeview just came on the market. This building was constructed in 1923 and has 26 units. There’s no parking or elevator. This unit has some of its vintage features including the original moldings. It has unique French windows in the living room which also has 3-exposures and […]

When Will Properties Re-List? A 2-Bedroom at 2017 W. Evergreen in Wicker Park

This 2-bedroom at 2017 W. Evergreen in Wicker Park came on the market in September 2019. Built in 1890 on a larger than standard Chicago lot, this building has 6 units and deeded parking. You may recall from prior chatter, that a new addition was built on the back of this building which is why […]

A 3-Bedroom in The Greenhouses with a Private Terrace: 2131 N. Clark in Lincoln Park

This 3-bedroom triplex in The Greenhouses at 2131 N. Clark in Lincoln Park just came on the market. The Greenhouses were built in 1976 and were designed by Gertrude Kerbis. It has 11 units along with a roof top deck for residents and outdoor parking. Crain’s Dennis Rodkin, when he was still with Chicago Magazine, […]

A Completely Rehabbed 3-Bedroom in the River North Gallery District: 215 W. Huron

This 3-bedroom at 215 W. Huron in the Gallery District neighborhood of River North just came on the market. This building was constructed in 1888 and has 5 units, an elevator and garage parking. We’ve chattered about several of these units in the past. This is a full-floor unit with 15 windows and 3 exposures. […]

Looking for a Vintage 2-Bedroom With Garage Parking in Lakeview? 2851 N. Burling

This 2-bedroom at 2851 N. Burling in Lakeview just came on the market. Built in 1916, this building has 6 units and 3 separate private 1-car garages. This unit has the layout and rooms that are common with vintage units including a four season room, a dining room and hardwood floors throughout. The west facing […]

Dreaming of Your Own Huge Private Deck? A 2/2 at 1515 N. Wells in Old Town

This 2-bedroom in 1515 N. Wells in Old Town just recently came on the market. Built in 2001, this building has 29 units and garage parking. This unit has 12 foot ceilings and has been “freshly painted.” There’s a master suite with a walk-in-closet and an en suite bathroom with a double vanity. The kitchen […]

A 2/2 in the Heart of the Gold Coast Reduces $64,000: 1510 N. Dearborn Parkway

This 2-bedroom at 1510 N. Dearborn Parkway in Gold Coast came on the market in December 2019. Built in 1900, this building actually has 18 units and an elevator. While it has the vintage charm on the outside, the interior vintage character was stripped out of these units decades ago. This unit, which appears to […]

Get a 4-Bedroom with a Garage in a Historic Former School in Kenwood: 4731 S. Ellis

This 4-bedroom in the Harvard School Condos at 4731 S. Ellis in Kenwood came on the market in January 2020. Sorry I don’t have a picture but the shelter-in-place prohibits me from driving around for non-essential purposes. Built in 1917, the former private school has 5 units, a center courtyard garden and garage parking. I […]

Live in the Heart of Old Town in a 2-Bedroom Duplex Down: 1760 N. Wells

This 2-bedroom duplex down at 1760 N. Wells in Old Town just came on the market. This is vintage building but it doesn’t say when it was built. It has 13 units and a common, shared deck. This unit has some vintage features including wainscoting and crown molding. There’s a gas fireplace in the living […]