(Visited 1,850 times, 1 visits today)
2950 North Sheridan is a 20-story, 82-unit high-rise in Lakeview. First occupancy was in the spring of 2017.
Wirtz Residential is the developer, Booth Hansen is the architect and Power Construction is the general contractor.
The apartments
2950 North Sheridan has spacious convertible, 1-, 2- and 3-bedroom floor plans. Unit mix details and floor plans are available online.
Apartments feature generously-sized rooms, high ceilings, floor-to-ceiling windows, open layouts and plank flooring throughout.
Kitchens have Florense cabinetry, white quartz counters, tile backsplashes, 5-burner gas ranges, microwaves and large islands.
Baths have floating designer vanities with a bank of drawers, recessed medicine cabinets, quartz countertops, large mirrors and tubs or walk-in showers.
All of the apartments have ample closet space, side-by-side washers and dryers, and individually-controlled heating and air-conditioning year-round.
Views. Views from lower floors are impacted by surrounding high-rises, but higher-floor apartments have expansive views.
Amenities, services, policies
2950 North Sheridan has an amenities package that stands out in the Lakeview neighborhood.
The 6th floor resident lounge has a full operating kitchen with dining seating and access to a garden terrace with with outdoor kitchens and fire pits. The 20th floor resident lounge has a wet bar, a fire pit and a sundeck with expansive views.
The fitness center has shower facilities, and professional-grade cardio- and strength-training equipment.
2950 also has electric-car charging stations, a fully-equipped car wash bay, bicycle storage and tuning stations and available individual resident storage.
2950 North Sheridan is pet-friendly, subject to limits, and has an on-site private dog park and pet-grooming stations. The building has 24-7 door staff and indoor heated parking.
The location
2950 North Sheridan is on a busy residential street in Lakeview, just north of the Lincoln Park neighborhood. It’s an attractive location, close to the park and a wide selection of bars, restaurants and neighborhood shops, and a block north of Saint Joseph Hospital.
Shopping. 2950 North Sheridan has good proximity to grocery shopping.
Go Grocer is across the street from 2950 and the wildly-popular Mariano’s is a short walk west.
Trader Joe’s on Diversey and a flagship Walgreens are also nearby.
Dining, nightlife, entertainment.
There’s a good selection of bars and restaurants along Clark St and Broadway St north and south of Diversey, but there are also a number of options along Diversey and nearby in the park.
Grill in the Park is a little-noticed spot to grab a quick bite when the weather’s good. The North Pond is a highly-rated restaurant in a tranquil, beautiful setting.
Duffy’s Tavern, Pars Cove and Miss Asia are just a few of the venues you’ll find clustered along Diversey just a few blocks southwest of 2950 North Sheridan. The popular Yolk is located at Pine Grove and Diversey. Expect a wait for breakfast on weekends.
Chipotle, Starbucks and Potbelly are also on Diversey, within a short walk of 2950 North Sheridan.
Century Centre Cinema is just north of Diversey on Clark St.
Parks, recreation.
Nearby Lincoln Park has too many attractions to list.
The Zoo, the Conservatory and its gardens, the landmark Alfred Caldwell Lily Pool, the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum and other Lincoln Park draws are all within a half-dozen blocks of the building.
Active recreation opportunities are abundant, some of them unexpected. Fly fishing lessons, for example, are available at nearby North Pond in the park and the golf driving range at Diversey is open year-round. There are clay tennis courts and miniature golf adjacent to the driving range, just north of Diversey Harbor.
The park also offers endless opportunities for quiet relaxation.
Transportation. 2950 North Sheridan’s has good access to public transportation.
The #151 bus stops outside the building and connects to the Loop via Michigan Ave. Other bus routes are a short walk from the building.
Taxi service is nearly always available. Several Zipcar car-sharing locations are nearby.
Access to I-90/94 and the city’s expressway grid is inconvenient, and can be a source of major misery during peak hours. Access to Lake Shore Drive is excellent.
The competition
You’ll find additional options at YoChicago’s Lakeview apartment guide.
Rentals are typically available in a number of nearby condo buildings, sometimes at lower rents than in the managed apartment buildings.
Share your take on 2950 North Sheridan
If you have information on 2950 North Sheridan, and are not a real estate agent, add your thoughts in a comment. Comments are moderated, and commercial messages are not allowed.