Tag: Kingsbury Plaza
Chicago views, from the west
Morning isn't the best time to capture this view from above the UIC campus, but it's still dramatic.
River North high-rises along t [...]
Bridging River North and the Fulton River District
In the photo, the east tower of Alta at K Station and architect Harry Weese's River Cottages are flanked by Weese's Fulton House condominium building [...]
The riverwalk at Kingsbury Plaza apartments
A trip to Chicago's soon-to-expand Riverwalk is great fun, but it's even more fun when you can enjoy a stroll along the river adjacent to where yo [...]
A visual preview of eight YoChicago videos
YoChicago shows you more of the faces, places and spaces that define how life's lived in this great city than you'll find at any other real estate [...]
Guerrilla marketing for 500 LSD opposite East Bank Club
When East Bank Club members leave the building they're confronted with a large, two-panel billboard touting the recently-opened 500 Lake Shore Dri [...]
The bluebird of happiness at Kingsbury Plaza apartments
If you look closely at the above photo (click to enlarge) you'll see a bluebird among the tulips.
Life is sweet, tender and complete
When you [...]
The spectacular skyline views from Kingsbury Plaza
Late yesterday afternoon I visited the roof of Kingsbury Plaza, 520 N Kingsbury St in River North.
The views in all directions from a heigh [...]
If Frank Gehry and Jeanne Gang co-designed Kingsbury Plaza
Kingsbury Plaza, 520 N Kingsbury, occupies a striking position on the river, at the western edge of River North. It's one of the first structures [...]
Are renters and landlords losers with Chicago Apartment Finders?
The Habitat Company, for those of you who may not be familiar with it, is in the top-tier of professional management companies. In its more than 4 [...]
Five years on, some rents rise sharply at Kingsbury Plaza
Kingsbury Plaza was nearing completion in River North five years ago, and we reported the rent schedule: studios from $1,096, convertibles from $1,195 [...]
Trulia rental scam watch and American Realty Pros
We recently wrote about Trulia's doomed efforts to cut back on apartment rental scams in its listings.
The scams continue, as they always will [...]
Kingsbury Plaza goes smoke-free
Light up at your own risk at Kingsbury Plaza. The 420-unit apartment tower at 520 N Kingsbury St is going smoke-free, and tenants who ignore the ban c [...]
The two-bedrooms of Kingsbury Plaza
Kingsbury Plaza, the 47-story high-rise at 520 N Kingsbury St in River North, has a simple design: Each floor has four studios, four one-bedr [...]