Rising 25 stories at the corner of Burton Place and the lakefront,1500 N Lake Shore drive offers just 57 co-op residences—each occupying a full or private floor—with several grand duplexes featuring 11-room layouts spanning approximately 6,000 square feet. In true Rosario Candela fashion, the building’s upper levels are graced with elegant terraced setbacks, culminating in its crown jewel: an extraordinary 18-room penthouse, famously known as “the bungalow,” complete with a private reflecting pool and garden. The unusually wide corner lot allowed Candela to incorporate rare pre-war luxuries such as an on-site parking garage and a porte-cochère.
The limestone-and-brick façade, designed in the French Renaissance style, sets the tone for the opulent interiors, where the lobby and common areas showcase intricate millwork and Italian marble crafted by artisans brought from Italy. No detail was spared in the building’s creation—its $5 million development cost included the production of 850 detailed drawings and 50,000 blueprints over just 22 months. Early buyers had the opportunity to customize their interiors, all of which featured silver vaults and wood-burning fireplaces as standard. Sold out prior to its completion in 1929, 1500 N Lake Shore Drive stood resilient against the economic turmoil of the era.
Cross The Threshold Into The Grand Foyer Of This 23rd Floor Aerie And Be Dazzled By The Light That Suffuses This Elegant Residence By Day From Every Direction. This Expansive, 4000 Sq Ft Home Features 3 Large Bedrooms In Addition To A Vast Library...
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Listing information last updated on December 7th, 2025 at 6:23am CST.
