Category: High-rises
Belgravia says 565 Quincy will be funky, aimed at young buyers
The men behind the new 565 Quincy project have told Yo that the building will have a "playful, perhaps even funky appearance" that should appeal to [...]
Work in progress: 740 Fulton brings more change to the West Loop
It's no Skybridge, but the 14-story 740 Fulton will bring further change to the West Loop, a neighborhood dominated by mid-rises and loft conversio [...]
Aqua's sales coming along swimmingly
It's no secret that we're fans of Aqua, the new-construction high-rise in Lakeshore East that New Homes magazine recently named best new high-rise. Ap [...]
Modesty prevails as Chicago high-rises draw the blinds on floor-to-ceiling windows
Ever wondered how all those high-rise dwellers get around the fact that their lovely floor-to-ceiling glass windows not only offer sweeping views of w [...]
Three new condos left at the Prairie House
The Radco Companies is closing out the final three units at its Central Station development, Prairie House. The 187-unit development, at 1515 S Prai [...]
Are Lakeshore East condo high-rises too close for comfort?
Construction on the 35-story Chandler is well underway in the Lakeshore East community, and we couldn't help but wonder what buyers at the Regatta, [...]
Skybridge's slow sales blamed on larger, pricier units
We've often wondered why Skybridge was so slow to sell out. A couple of months ago, Yo noticed a banner across the building pleading for someone to bu [...]
Amenities dazzle at Chicago high-rises, but they can hurt the hip pocket
Yo was chatting to Gail Lissner, Appraisal Research Counselor's guru of all things high-rise, and she made a good point about the glamorous array of a [...]
The winner of Miss South Loop 2006 is 1720 S Michigan
Ok, we've asked you before which high-rise you think is the most be-yoootiful in all of Chicagoland, but have you ever wondered which one wins the con [...]
AvalonBay plans new high-rise rental development in Edgewater
Rebound isn't always a bad thing, at least when it comes to real estate. We've been whispering about a rental rebound for months now, with new constru [...]
Emerald offers flashy finishes and counts the green
We mentioned last week that developers are starting to kit out their high-rises with flashy and fancy mod cons. It's a way of differentiating their pr [...]
Work in progress: The Columbian plays it safe
The real-life Columbian, under construction at 1160 S Michigan Ave, is bound to be a letdown after you've seen that prismatic rendering that looks [...]
Park 1000 fills in the gap on Michigan Avenue with new condos
This parking lot at 1000 S Michigan Ave sits like an unsightly gap between the mighty teeth of Chicago's most famous thoroughfare, but the 40-story [...]
We like to watch: inside new apartment tower Sky55
What better way to kick off a long weekend and celebrate the freedoms at the heart of Independence Day than with a tour of a brand new rental high-ris [...]
Waterview Tower leaves small footprint on Wacker Drive
It's hard to believe this small plot of land on the corner of Clark St and Wacker Dr will soon be home to one of the tallest buildings in Chicago. [...]
Call Superman! Only two new condos left in Metropolis!
Metropolis, at State and Monroe Streets in the Loop, somehow manages to retain the classy, big-city glamour implied in its advertising even with Za [...]
Getting up close with massive Park Monroe condos building
Clever advertising for the "monolithic box" that is The Park Monroe may distract some from the immensity of the building, but its size is something [...]
SkyscraperCity.com worth a second look
Yo has already told you about the Skyscraper City Web site, which has some great material among the dross.
Check out the threads STR posts, with incre [...]
Chicago rent barometer: high-rise rentals near the Loop
The Shoreham has two-bedroom two-bathroom apartments starting from $2,415 for 1,200 square feet. That rent will also make you a part of Lakeshore Eas [...]
Work in progress: MoMo condos gaining momentum, nearing sell-out
MoMo, Smithfield Properties' ode to former Chicago mafia kingpin Sam "Momo" Giancana (just kidding), is starting to show how distinctive an additio [...]