Tag: Streeterville
The view south from 240 East Illinois
Some of Chicago's high-rises have developed a reputation as "view buildings" due to the spectacular skyline vistas from some of their units.
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Expanding your rental apartment trade-offs
It's a common tendency among renters (and home buyers) to go for the max – to rent or buy as much housing as they can comfortably (almost) afford. [...]
A look at Olympia Centre, 20 years on
In 1992 we published Co-ops and Condos, a desk reference for real estate agents with summary data, descriptions and photos for every 12-unit or la [...]
A grandly-proportioned 3-bedroom at 840 North Lake Shore Drive
Lucien Lagrange's Parisian-influenced 840 North Lake Shore Drive sits at a prominent corner across from Lake Shore Park and Lake Michigan.
The [...]
Meet Lake Shore Park’s inspiring volunteer gardeners
The next time you visit Streeterville's Lake Shore Park, take a few seconds to look around for Janice and Marshall.
You're likely to find Marsh [...]
Dedicating the Fifield Family Bridge at Children’s Hospital
The new Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital building is just two days away from its long-awaited opening. The philanthropic generosity and t [...]
Water Tower two-bedroom rents for $3,900
David Nadler of City Ranch Real Estate is a staunch proponent of the notion that condo and townhome rentals are value-priced in comparison to rental a [...]
Construction check – Optima Center in Streeterville
Optima Center, 200 E Illinois in Streeterville, has risen to two stories above the upper-level of Illinois Street. When complete the 325-unit buil [...]
Construction update – 500 North Lake Shore Drive
The 500-unit apartment tower under construction at 500 N Lake Shore Dr in Streeterville is more than halfway toward its 45-story height. In the pi [...]
How to find an experienced, professional rental agent
Our recently-launched YoRents service connects renters directly with quality landlords.
Many renters, however, are daunted by the task of findi [...]
A fresh look at a duplex riverfront penthouse
Chicago Magazine's Dennis Rodkin's most recent video tour focuses on a two-story penthouse on the Chicago River. The home boasts dramatic views fr [...]
Half-million price drop on a riverfront townhome
When the weather's as gorgeous as it's been you'll want to start your home tours up on the roof, especially if the roof directly overlooks the Chi [...]
Online availability check of Streeterville 2-bedrooms
Several weeks ago we upgraded YoChicago's at-a-glance list and map of downtown apartments by adding direct links to online availability checks for [...]
New Streeterville 3-bedrooms under $700K
If you're looking for a new 3-bedroom, 2 ½ bath condo in Streeterville for less than $700,000 you really only have one option – ParkView Condomini [...]
Chatting about Chicago real estate with Belgravia’s Buzz Ruttenberg
Chicago's Belgravia Group traces its lineage back more than 60 years, making it one of the longest-tenured and most successful real estate develop [...]
Chicago’s most popular rental neighborhoods
Google Analytics provides us an ongoing snapshot of the relatively popularity of the neighborhoods covered by our rental Guides and at-a-glance li [...]
Real and Craigslist fictional rents at The Streeter
The Streeter, a 48-story, 481-unit apartment tower at 345 E Ohio St in Streeterville, was still in lease-up mode and at 56% occupancy when Yo visi [...]
New and notable rental – $20K a month at Olympia Centre
At a height of 725 feet the 63-story Olympia Centre is said to be the tallest mid-block building in Chicago. In addition to condominiums the build [...]
Tales from an apartment hunt – the John Hancock Center
If you have tales you'd like to share from your apartment hunt, add them in a comment or email yojoe at yochicago dot com.
Here's the fourth re [...]
Riverfront duplex penthouse back on the market
The spectacular duplex penthouse at 445 E North Water St was listed for sale at $4.89 million when I toured it with Prudential Rubloff's Prudenti [...]