Tag: Video
Driving Wells and Clark streets on my way to Diversey Parkway
File this one under "apropos of nothing" -- it's simply some B-reel (or in this instance, pre-reel) that I shot prior to a planned Diversey Parkway [...]
Co-op homes with direct elevator access at 219 East Lake Shore
Today's segment from Joe Zekas and Francesca Rose's Lake Shore Drive walk showcases 219 East Lake Shore, a vintage co-op designed by Fugard & Knapp. [...]
More tips for new Chicago renters
The apartment-finding process in Chicago is completely different than the processes in other cities, as New York or Los Angeles residents can attest [...]
From the vault: Anybody who's anybody eats at Edna's
The Sun-Times reports that renowned west side restaurateur Edna Stewart died shortly after celebrating her 72nd birthday.
I was last at Edna's seve [...]
Taking advantage of neighborhood amenities from a key South Loop location
Luxury finishes and on-site amenities make life enjoyable inside The Columbian, but when your home is at Michigan and Roosevelt, you're probably goi [...]
The Mayfair, East Lake Shore Drive's only condo building
The Mayfair, 189 E Lake Shore Dr, is the only condo building on the highly prized, architecturally cohesive stretch of East Lake Shore Drive. The ot [...]
An east-facing two-bedroom priced to sell at The Columbian
In the second segment from my recent tour of The Columbian's new furnished models, Sales Director Matt Hollman shows me around an east-facing, two-be [...]
What new renters need to know about landlord policies in Chicago
Credit scores, income levels, security deposits, pet policies -- there's a lot to keep in mind when trying to find an apartment in Chicago, and most [...]
Two bedrooms in the heart of Streeterville for under $200,000 at Pearson on the Park
Are you sitting down? The first home you see in this video from Pearson on the Park -- a completely remodeled two-bedroom / one-bath with all the ex [...]
The park and pool at ParkView
Outdoor space is precious in a neighborhood as dense as Streeterville. In addition to private balconies, residents at the ParkView Condominiums, 505 [...]
At ParkView, one-bedrooms get corners, too
The corners of high-rises aren't normally reserved for one-bedroom condos, so naturally Joe was interested in seeing the corner one-bedroom that's o [...]
All about the Drake Tower on "Co-op Row"
The first place Joe Zekas and Francesca Rose profiled on their walk down Lake Shore Drive was the Drake Tower, one of the most sought-after building [...]
Zoning Committee OKs South Works plan
“We’re talking about developing a city here, with new schools, roadways, infrastructure, transportation. This area is larger than the Loop.”
- Alde [...]
Unobstructed park, lake views at closeout prices
One of the biggest draws for The Columbian is its location at Michigan Avenue and Roosevelt Road, a spot that offers unobstructed views of Grant Par [...]
Little distress, lots of life on Drake Avenue
The way Alderman Mell's been talking, you'd be forgiven for thinking Albany Park was a wasteland of board-ups and junkies these days. Using this for [...]
From the Drake to the river: a walk down Lake Shore Drive
This weekend Joe Zekas and Prudential Rubloff agent Francesca Rose went on a long stroll down Lake Shore Drive, starting from the intersection of La [...]
A weekend walk through Portage Park
Saturday was a great day for a bike ride, so I pedaled up Milwaukee Avenue from Bucktown through Logan Square, Avondale, and Irving Park, eventually [...]
A terra cotta-covered apartment building, just steps from Lincoln Park
The second place Joe Zekas and Realty & Mortgage's Harold Rider Jr stopped during their tour of Lincoln Park and Streeterville apartments was 2616 N [...]
BlockWalks: The 1000 block of Spruce Street in Winnetka
The block along Spruce Street east of Glendale is only one of many handsome blocks in Winnetka, says Joe Zekas. It has a special place in the memory [...]
From the vault: Memorial Day in Kenilworth
As we set out to enjoy a long holiday weekend, many of us will pause to remember and honor the sacrifices that make our enjoyment possible, and the [...]