Tag: Rentals
Oakwood 200 Squared is on the scene in the Theater District
Chicago is nationally respected for the variety and quality of its theater offerings, and some of the best are hosted in a cluster of restored lan [...]
Trader Bill’s experience renting with David Nadler
I've frequently cautioned renters about the pitfalls of working with the rental services that I call bedbugs based on their toxic behavior toward [...]
New rental spotlight – Northfield 1-bedroom for $850
Northfield frequently offers up some of the best housing values in Chicago's Cook County North Shore communities.
Several years ago Coldwell Ba [...]
Crain’s – rents, occupancies fall in downtown luxury buildings
We've recently noted that a number of downtown high-rises, including ones in River North and Streeterville, have been offering incentives to new r [...]
Oakwood 200 Squared lets you choose your views
Your ideal city vista might be a panoramic view of the Chicago River, the scenic city skyline to the north and east, or it might include the glitt [...]
For Steve and Randy Fifield, challenges are opportunities
In 2003 the 8-acre Fulton River District site that became K Station, now a residential complex of nearly 2,000 units, was nearly surrounded by rai [...]
A short-term furnished rental in Wilmette
If you would like to try on life in Wilmette before making a commitment to it, a short-term furnished rental might be the way to go.
There's a [...]
The views from Golub’s proposed South Loop apartments
Crain's Chicago Real Estate Daily reported earlier today that Golub & Co. is buying the southeast corner of 9th and State Street from the city, an [...]
Oakwood 200 Squared is a foodies’ paradise
Despite the high-end finishes and quality appliances that reside in their granite and stainless steel kitchens, residents at Oakwood 200 Squared, [...]
Construction checkup at 1225 Old Town
The high-rise that's under construction in Old Town is about two-thirds of the way toward topping out, and it now has a new address, a new name an [...]
Parkside of Old Town apartment update
When I stopped by on Friday, crews were busy putting the finishing touches on the exterior of 544 Oak at Parkside of Old Town, one of the new buil [...]
A SoNo East update and a creepy video
The 324-unit SoNo East rental tower has topped out at 22 stories, six shy of its western condo cousin.
The building, at 840 W Blackhawk St, [...]
Atrium Village files Planned Development application
The ambitious plan for Atrium Village has taken a step forward with the filing of a Planned Development application with the city. Plans for the 7 [...]
River West’s Mondial offers free rent and parking, 125% commission to bedbugs
Waterton Residential is stepping up the incentive offerings at Mondial in River West after reaching more than 80% occupancy since it began its rental [...]
Habitat set to break ground on River North apartment tower
We recently published a profile of The Habitat Company's 43-story, 450-unit rental tower at 360 W Hubbard St in River North.
Yesterday Skyline [...]
Steve Fifield’s tenacity, K2, and the building of a small city
I don't usually attend groundbreaking ceremonies, but I stopped by K2's this morning to hear Steven Fifield, its developer, talk about his latest [...]
A domu blog update on new downtown apartment construction
Despite its ease of use, we're not a fan of domu's rental search, but domu's blog is occasionally a source of useful tips for landlords and renter [...]
Chicago Apartment Seekers attracts vitriolic comments
Chicago Apartment Seekers, one of the rental services that we call bedbugs and place on a do-not-call list, runs fictitious addresses in a number [...]
Ten duplex penthouses for rent at Trio
The Trio apartment tower at 670 W Wayman in the Fulton River District has 10 penthouses available for rent as of this writing, priced off a spread [...]