Within blocks of Symphony Hall and the Art Institute and a twenty-minute walk to the Lyric Opera
Richelieu Flats is a luxury boutique building in a prime location on Chicago’s Michigan Avenue, better known as Chicago’s Cultural Mile, with Orchestra Hall and the Art Institute practically next door. Built in 1885 as the renowned Richelieu Hotel, the handsome terra cotta building was reimagined in 2013 by Pappageorge Haymes as five full floor luxury condominiums. Like all the apartments, residence 400 has a private elevator landing that opens into an expansive 2,650 square-foot space merging a living room, a dining room, and a high end kitchen, bathed in natural light from tall UV coated windows spanning 50-feet on Grant Park. There are two
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If you’re reading this blog, chances are you already know that Lincoln Park is one of the north side’s most desirable places to live, work, and play. From easy access to downtown and Chicago’s scenic lakefront to the small town setting that’s felt all throughout the area, it’s easy to see why so many of today’s home buyers are opting for a place to call home in this one-of-a-kind neighborhood.
While many Chicagoans start a new home search browsing luxury condos on the market, a co-op apartment is another available option that many buyers should consider if they want spacious layouts and formal rooms.. Unlike a traditional real estate sale, however, co-op buyers are actually purchasing shares of stock in a legal entity that owns the building rather than actual property, and part of the purchase agreement includes a proprietary lease that entitles you to occupy a certain unit.
Downtown Chicago and luxury condos go hand-in-hand and anyone searching for a new upscale condo residence should find plenty of desirable options available on today’s market. In some instances, buyers are drawn to all the new high-profile developments coming through the pipeline, like Vista Tower or One Bennett Park for example. But one already-established building that also can’t be overlooked during your search is Waldorf Astoria, and here’s why:
When looking for the right luxury condo in Chicago, or more specially in Lincoln Park, settling for the same cookie cutter layout with familiar design elements shouldn’t be an option. But sorting through the same old listings that don’t fit your needs in a new place to live can be both time consuming and also exhausting. So to help cut through the noise so-to-speak, we’ve devised a short list of 3 ultra-unique condo / townhouse developments in the works right now that all have the potential to be the perfect fit for anyone looking for something a little different.
If you're planning to be in the market for a luxury condo in 2019, one of Chicago's newest, high-profile developments might be the perfect place to begin your search. I explain why below...
If you’re in the market for a newly constructed home on the north side, a number of luxury condo developments are certainly worth a closer look heading into the new year.
If a luxury loft is on your wish list for 2019, River North should be at the apex of your list of areas to explore. Widely thought of as a mecca for lovers of fashion, design, and artistic networking, River North is continually building momentum as a go-to location for nightlife events and trendsetting restaurants to open. Not surprisingly, locals can generally walk in any direction and stumble into a delicious eatery, whether it’s a genuine Chicago pizzeria, a cozy café for brunch, or even a world-class steakhouse for a romantic night out. And with the economy, the number of unique work/live spaces should also make this a desirable location for any and all loft lovers heading into the new year.
A brand-new year brings brand-new opportunities to find the perfect luxury condo in downtown Chicago. And lucky for prospective buyers, a number of new, highly-desirable projects are expected to be delivered in 2019, starting with these three...