Author: andy anderson
New three-flat buildings planned in South Shore
The developer of a string of new three-flat buildings planned in Chicago's South Shore neighborhood is aiming to provide buyers with a combination o [...]
We like to watch: three-bedroom condo in Wicker Park
The owner of this three-bedroom three-bath condo in Wicker Park recently lowered the price by $10,000, according to a Craiglist ad. At 1,700 square f [...]
One unit left in Edgewater's The Atelier
A three-bedroom two-bath penthouse is the final unit remaining in The Atelier, a development by The Pickus Companies in Chicago's Edgewater neighbor [...]
Streeterville's 600 North Lake Shore Drive 75 % sold
The last time we checked in at 600 North Lake Shore Drive in Streeterville, the project looked like just a concrete shell. Now, with the first of th [...]
Comment of the day: Vittum Park – alphabetized
"It was part of an abandoned plan to loosely alphabetize side street names going west from Indiana. The Ks and Ls are the most complete remnants of th [...]
We like to watch: three-bedroom apartments in Lake View
These three-bedroom apartments at 1903 W Diversey Parkway in Lake View aren't for the tight-fisted - the rent ranges from $2,600 to $2,800 a month.T [...]
Chicago deal of the day: up to $7,200 in closing incentives on Bowmanville property
JMM Developments is offering $7,200 worth of closing incentives on its four-bedroom 3.5 bath new-construction house at 1908 W Farragut Ave, accordin [...]
Vittum Park: the surrounding environs
Vittum Park shares an interesting dynamic with its surroundings. Within its boundaries, the area is a kempt collection of cheery single-family [...]
A sunny day in Vittum Park
As we mentioned earlier today, the Vittum Park neighborhood is named for the park at its core. Yesterday we walked around Vittum Park, 5010 W 50th S [...]
The real estate surplus in Chicago's Vittum Park neighborhood
As we strolled through Vittum Park yesterday, it seemed every street had at least one house for sale. David Puma, a sales agent for Puma Realty Grou [...]
A walk down the "L" streets in Vittum Park
For some unknown reason, every street that runs north to south within Vittum Park begins with an L. Here's a look at Lavergne, Lawler, Laramie, LeClai [...]
Welcome to Vittum Park day
Our obsession with city neighborhoods here at YoChicago takes us to the city’s Southwest Side today as we explore Vittum Park, a tiny enclave of rai [...]
Comment of the day: the cost of going green
"Guess it's like a statement: Go small cause I'm green. But it will cost you allota green to make the statement."
- Eric Rojas, commenting on our pos [...]
The Flats on LaSalle 60 percent sold, agent says
For those who dream of brushing elbows with the denizens of the tony Gold Coast but fear they can't produce the cash for a condo in the neighborhood [...]
Chicago rent barometer: Bridgeport
With good proximity to downtown and US Cellular Field, the Bridgeport neighborhood has a solid location with a bit of city grit thrown in to keep thin [...]
Construction update: The Granville in Chicago's Edgewater neighborhood
Aside from the makings of a first floor and an enormous crane, it doesn't seem like much has changed since we last checked in at The Granville, 6238 [...]
Solar townhouses wave the green flag
A new pair of townhouses at 1831 Lincoln St in Evanston is joining Chicago's green construction wave. The two townhouses, one of which has already s [...]
We like to watch: Marshall Field Jr. Mansion
When we last posted on the construction underway at the Marshall Field Jr. Mansion at 1919 S Prairie Ave, a debate erupted about historic preservati [...]
Chicago rent barometer: studios in Lake View for less than $800
Finding a reasonably priced studio in a decent neighborhood may seem like a daunting task if you don't wand to live in a glorified walk-in closet. H [...]