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The Hudson, a 25-story, 240-unit apartment tower with ground-floor retail at 750 N Hudson Ave in River North, welcomed its first residents in June of 2017.
Vancouver-based Onni Group was the developer, Onni Contracting was the general contractor and Pappageorge Haymes Partners was the architecture firm.
The apartments
The Hudson has a mix of one- to 3-bedroom, 2 ½ bath apartments. Floor plans and near real-time rent and availability info are online.
The apartments have high ceilings, plank flooring and large windows. Some of the apartments have private balconies or terraces.
Kitchens have upscale finishes, ample cabinet and counter space, and an appliance package that includes a 5-burner gas range with range hood, dishwasher and built-in microwave.
Baths have vanities with drawers for storage, wide mirrors and attractive tile.
Furnished rentals are available.
Views. The Hudson is surrounded by mainly low-rise buildings, ensuring sweeping views of the skyline from higher floors.
Amenities, services, policies
The Hudson has extensive amenities.
There’s a large, landscaped sundeck with a pool, cabanas, lounge chairs, fire pits and grilling areas with private dining space.
A professionally-equipped fitness center has towel service, cardio- and strength-training equipment, free weights, a dry sauna and a yoga studio.
The resident lounge has shuffleboard and board games, and a catering kitchen with a farmhouse table. The business center has both Mac and PC equipment.
The Hudson is pet-friendly, and has a spacious dog run. The building has on-site management, maintenance and leasing staff, and 24/7 door staff. There’s an Amazon Hub for package delivery.
The location
The Hudson is near the western edge of River North, several short blocks from Groupon’s riverfront offices.
A Starbucks is on-site.
Shopping. Grocery shopping and retail outlets are several blocks from The Hudson.
A newer Jewel, one of the city’s best, is about three-quarters of a mile from The Hudson. Plum Market is just under a mile northeast, and Whole Foods is about a half-mile east.
Retail development in the immediate area is sparse, but the shops along Michigan Avenue’s Magnificent Mile and The Shops at North Bridge are only a few minutes away.
The River North Gallery District has dwindled in the economic downturn, but remains a vibrant scene.
Dining, nightlife. River North dining, bar and nightlife options are within a short walk or cab ride of The Hudson, and coffee shops and sidewalk cafés are a short walk away.
Farmhouse and Erie Café are popular venues a few blocks from The Hudson.
If you crave Italian, Club Lago is three blocks from The Hudson.
The Hudson has ready access to the thriving West Loop restaurant and club scene and to the growing array of options in the adjacent Fulton River District.
Parks, recreation.
The popular 3-acre Montgomery Ward Park on the Chicago River is a quick walk from the building.
Ward Park is primarily a passive recreation space sloping down to the river, but it does have an excellent children’s playground and it hosts a number of Night out in the Parks events.
There’s a dog-friendly area adjacent to Ward Park.
Transportation. Public transportation is decent.
The Chicago Ave stop on the Brown and Purple lines is about a 10-minute walk from the building, and there’s a Starbucks adjacent to it.
CTA bus routes on Chicago Ave provide frequent (although not always rapid) access to Streeterville and North Michigan Ave, and busses along Wells St and LaSalle Blvd connect to Loop and Near North destinations. Taxis regularly cruise the area.
Zipcar car sharing locations are nearby.
Access to the city’s expressway grid is excellent, via the nearby Ohio / Ontario off / on ramps to I-90/94.
The competition
You’ll find additional options at YoChicago’s comprehensive River North apartment guide.