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The grand opening ceremony at Evanston's 1717 Ridge apartments
by YoChicago1 124 views
http://1717Evanston.com
Join us for brief welcoming remarks from Evanston Mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl, a ceremonial ribbon cutting, and a look at some of the common areas at this new luxury apartment community.
Harsh weather kept us off the pool deck, but we'll be back for a look in a later video.
This was a sponsored video. -
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Tour a Georgian Revival home near Evanston's Lighthouse Beach
by YoChicago1 134 views
http://www.koenigstrey.com/08341048
Koenig & Strey's Sally Mabadi is our guide to this elegant, 5 bedroom, three-story Georgian Revival.
The home, at 705 Milburn St, is beautifully situated in northeast Evanston, just steps to Lighthouse Beach and the award-winning Orrington School. 705 Milburn perfectly captures the old world craftsmanship of the 1920s with leaded glass windows, arched moldings, marble detailing, French doors, and a graceful winding staircase.
Adding to this beauty are all of the thoughtful updates that make this home perfect for today's families: a new eat-in kitchen with custom cabinetry, granite countertops and stainless appliances; a spacious master suite with built-in closets, new marble bath; and a large sunroom / exercise room / home office.
A very unusual feature of the home is a dog shower in the mud room. Since the beach is just a short walk, a miniature shower is perfect to wash the sand from your dog - and from any small children - before entering the main part of the home.
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Apartments with a dog park at the edge of the Gold Coast
by YoChicago1 84 views
http://ppmApartments.com
The contemporary high-rise apartment building at 1000 N LaSalle is adjacent to a tranquil private dog park. The tree-shrouded area is a favorite among dog-owning residents and residents who just want a cool place to sit outside on a hot summer day.
The grassy areas of the dog park were recently expanded.
Planned Property, the sponsor of this video, owns and manages 1,000s of apartments in prime Gold Coast, Lincoln Park and Lake View locations. -
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Division Street, from Wicker Park to Humboldt Park
by YoChicago1 205 views
http://yochicago.com
Division Street from Ashland Avenue almost to Western Avenue -- a stretch that divides Wicker Park from East Village and Ukrainian Village -- is one of the most attractive, pedestrian-friendly strips in Chicago.
Division's broad sidewalks host a wide array of sidewalk cafes, restaurants, bars, nightlife, boutiques and neighborhood service establishments.
Join me for a look at this stretch of Division and at a new 11-story apartment building that's nearing completion at the corner of Division and Ashland. -
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Lincoln Park brownstone mansion on historic street
by YoChicago1 89 views
http://theapostalgroup.com
Chicago's Fullerton Parkway between Clark and Halsted is lined with historic mansions, many dating back to the 1800's. These blocks are the heart of Lincoln Park and, some would say, revelatory of its soul.
The handsome brownstone at 614 W Fullerton was beautifully restored and updated in 1996 and has the added bonus of being situated on an extra-wide, extra-deep lot. You'll find extraordinary vintage details throughout the home, including several pocket doors, all in working order. While the current owners are using the entire structure as a 5 bedroom, 5 ½ bath home, there are separate entries into what could be two spacious 1 bedroom apartments.
The large back yard has space for a nice patio, swimming pool and a 3-car garage.
The home is listed for sale at $2,495,000.
Niko Apostal of Coldwell Banker's Apostal Group is our guide in this sponsored video.
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Two new Lake View apartment projects on Halsted Street
by YoChicago1 198 views
http://yochicago.com
The new high-rise at 3750 N Halsted in Lake View was three stories out of the ground when I stopped by earlier today, and it should proceed quickly to its 12- to 15-story height.
The building is the first new rental high-rise in Lake View since the New York, now a condo, opened on Lake Shore Drive in 1987. With a 5th-floor pool deck, fitness center, dog run and other amenities it will be one of the very few full-amenity rental buildings in Lake View when it opens early next year.
A block south site clearance is underway for what a sign bills as "the Midwest's first LGBTQ-friendly, affordable senior housing development." I'd be interested in hearing how a sign with that verbiage isn't advertising a discriminatory preference in violation of fair housing laws.
The senior housing site includes the old Town Hall District police station at the corner of Addison and Halsted. The District was once legendary for its corruption, including shaking down and harassing gay bars in the area. The building's future use is deliciously ironic. -
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Voluminous loft in River West, perfect to showcase collectibles
by YoChicago1 349 views
http://theapostalgroup.com
The spacious loft condo at 673 N Milwaukee is one flight up from the Shane Campbell Art Gallery, next door to the popular Delux Bar and Grill, and close to a wide selection of bars and restaurants.
The River West loft's main living area is an unusual space, more than 20 feet wide and over 100 feet deep, with a ceiling height that tops out at more than 12 feet. The unit has 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, a private balcony and 1-car garage parking. It's listed for sale at $525,000.
Niko Apostal of Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage's Apostal Group is our tour guide in this sponsored video.
http://www.coldwellbankeronline.com/08360976 -
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Spacious renovated apartments just steps from Lincoln Park
by YoChicago1 100 views
http://bjbProperties.com
The vintage high-rise at 420 W Surf in the Lake View neighborhood is on a tree-lined street, but just steps from Lincoln Park and Diversey Harbor.
The building has spacious studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments with hardwood floors, crown moldings, and updated kitchens and baths.
The fitness room and rooftop sun deck are popular draws at 420 W Surf.
BJB Properties, the sponsor of this video, owns and manages 1,000s of updated apartments in the Gold Coast, Lake View, Lincoln Park, Rogers Park and other prime Chicago lakefront neighborhoods. -
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Large renovated apartments on a tree-lined Lake View block
by YoChicago1 89 views
http://bjbProperties.com
660 W Barry is in a quiet, tree-lined location with great proximity to several lively commercial strips.
Broadway is a half a block to the east, Clark St a half block west and Belmont Ave a short block north. You'd be hard-pressed to find three more lively restaurant, nightlife and shopping venues in all of Chicago. Wrigley Field is a 10-minute walk from 660 W Barry.
The vintage building has large studio and one-bedroom apartments with hardwood floors, crown moldings, and updated kitchens and baths.
The building has a private courtyard with outdoor bike storage, and a fitness room adjacent to the laundry.
BJB Properties, the sponsor of this video, owns and manages 1,000s of updated apartments in the Gold Coast, Lake View, Lincoln Park, Rogers Park and other prime Chicago lakefront neighborhoods. -
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Renovated vintage apartments across from DePaul University
by YoChicago1 76 views
http://bjbProperties.com
If you want an apartment with vintage character close to DePaul University, you'll find 828 W Fullerton hard to beat. The location is directly across from the eastern stretch of DePaul's campus, with great proximity to the Fullerton El stop. There's a CVS pharmacy next door and a stunning array of bars, restaurants and shops along Lincoln Avenue and Halsted Street.
The studio to 3-bedroom apartments at 828 W Fullerton boast hardwood floors, vintage touches and all-new kitchens and baths.
BJB Properties, the sponsor of this video, owns and manages 1,000s of updated apartments in the Gold Coast, Lake View, Lincoln Park, Rogers Park and other prime Chicago lakefront neighborhoods. -
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Sunny Lincoln Park apartments close to Lincoln Ave and the zoo
by YoChicago1 41 views
http://bjbProperties.com
If you want steps-to access to the best of Lincoln Park living you'll want to take a look at 2051 N Sedgwick. The renovated property is a short block from the park itself and just east of the lively Lincoln Avenue restaurant, nightlife and shopping scene.
The studio to 3-bedroom apartments at 2051 N Sedgwick boast hardwood floors, vintage touches and updated kitchens and baths.
BJB Properties, the sponsor of this video, owns and manages 1,000s of updated apartments in the Gold Coast, Lake View, Lincoln Park, Rogers Park and other prime Chicago lakefront neighborhoods. -
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An Evanston courtyard classic in a close-to-campus location
by YoChicago1 37 views
http://bjbEvanston.com
The handsome courtyard building at 2121-2135 Ridge in Evanston has a convenient location across from the Civic Center and Ingraham Park, a short distance from the Noyes El station, and a pleasant stroll from Northwestern's campus.
The 2- and 3-bedroom apartments have hardwood floors, vintage character and updated kitchens and baths. The building has laundry, fitness, bike and storage rooms.
BJB Evanston, the sponsor of this video, owns and manages a number of updated apartments in prime Evanston neighborhoods close to the lake, downtown and Northwestern University's campus. -
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A handsome Evanston courtyard close to downtown, campus, lake
by YoChicago1 38 views
http://BJBEvanston.com
The handsome vintage courtyard at 1509 Hinman Ave has an enviable Evanston location. It's a few short blocks from the lake and Northwestern campus, a block from Whole Foods and a variety of restaurants and shops, and a leisurely stroll from downtown.
One- and two-bedroom apartments are available, with hardwood floors, spacious rooms and updated kitchens and baths. The building has two laundry rooms, a fitness room, and bicycle and resident storage.
BJB Evanston owns and manages more than a dozen renovated properties in prime Evanston locations, and is the sponsor of this video. -
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Sunny, spacious apartments in a convenient Evanston location
by YoChicago1 45 views
http://BJBEvanston.com
The one- and two-bedroom apartments at 618 Hinman Ave boast hardwood floors, spacious rooms, built-ins, updated kitchens and baths and a gracious floor plan. The building has a laundry room, a fitness room and a huge back yard for outdoor relaxation and recreation.
618 Hinman Ave has easy access to the South Blvd CTA station and the Main Street Metra station. It's a short stroll from the lake and the variety of shops and restaurants along Chicago and Main.
BJB Evanston owns and manages more than a dozen renovated properties in prime Evanston locations, and is the sponsor of this video. -
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Crisply modern and sunny Lincoln Park apartments
by YoChicago1 44 views
http://BJBProperties.com
The bright and sunny studio, 1- and 2-bedroom apartments at 1215 W Diversey have been fully renovated and feature hardwood floors, new kitchens and baths and a crisply modern feel.
The location affords easy access to the Brown Line stop at Diversey, or to the lakefront via a bus stop at the front door. Dozens of bars, restaurants, shops and local attractions are a short hop away.
BJB Properties, the sponsor of this video, owns and manages dozens of newer and recently-renovated vintage apartment buildings in prime Gold Coast, Lincoln Park, Lake View and Rogers Park locations. -
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An East Lakeview charmer, close to the park, dining and nightlife
by YoChicago1 51 views
http://BJBProperties.com
The charming studio, 1- and 2-bedroom apartments at 517 W Oakdale have been fully renovated and feature hardwood floors, new kitchens and baths and vintage character.
The location is steps from the dozens of bars, restaurants, shops and nightlife along Broadway in one direction and from the attractions of Lincoln Park in the other.
BJB Properties, the sponsor of this video, owns and manages dozens of newer and recently-renovated vintage apartment buildings in prime Gold Coast, Lincoln Park, Lake View and Rogers Park locations. -
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A sunny Lake View 3-bedroom close to everything
by YoChicago1 142 views
http://theapostalgroup.com
The 12-unit condominium building at 3443 N Lincoln Ave has a stellar Lake View location near a Brown Line stop, with close proximity to Roscoe Village and Southport Corridor shops, dining and nightlife.
Unit 4A was recently listed for sale at $475,000 and quickly went under contract.
The 3-bedroom, 2-bath corner unit has an open floor plan. All 3 bedrooms offer nice city and neighborhood views and, with no nearby building obstructions, light pours into 3 sides of the unit.
The kitchen has granite countertops, 42-inch cabinets and stainless steel GE Profile appliances. Other features include an in-unit side by side washer & dryer, crown moldings throughout, and 2 private balconies. The building has an elevator that leads to a large rooftop deck.
Niko Apostal of Coldwell Banker's Apostal Group is our tour guide in the sponsored video.
http://www.coldwellbankeronline.com/08345428 -
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A spacious Streeterville co-op that lives like a single-family home
by YoChicago1 131 views
The 10-unit vintage co-op at 223 E Delaware Pl is a just a half block east of the Hancock Center, placing it close to the lake, Oak Street shops and beach, the Water Tower and all of the glamor and excitement of the area.
Unit 4W is a 3,350 square foot, 3-bedroom, 2-bath home that has been completely renovated and is in pristine condition. Its spacious rooms have their volume amplified by 11-foot high ceilings and large windows. An on-site parking space, rare for the Streeterville neighborhood, is included with the unit.
The home is listed at $1,100,000 with Coldwell Banker's Meladee Hughes, 312-636-8020.
This is a sponsored video. -
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Are new South Loop apartments a sign of a rental market downturn?
by YoChicago1 349 views
http://yochicago.com
Crain's Chicago Real Estate Daily recently reported that a warehouse at 619-633 S LaSalle has been acquired for conversion to 80 to 90 apartments.
Join me for a look at the site and its neighbors while I wonder whether apartments in a tertiary location like this mark the beginning of a rental market downturn. -
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Chicago's rapidly changing Gold Coast housing market
by YoChicago1 249 views
http://SeeChicagoRealEstate.com
Susie Schechtman of is a 16-year veteran of the Chicago real estate scene.
She's recently seen a rapid switch-over from a buyer's to a seller's market in the city, and has some tips for buyers on how to navigate the changes.
This is a sponsored video. -
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The best show in Chicago is a new high-rise in Streeterville
by YoChicago1 416 views
http://yochicago.com
Most Chicago high-rises are built on tight sites that impose stringent demands on construction staging. Materials are typically delivered on a just-in-time basis that affords spectators few opportunities to gape at the wide variety of substructures and assemblies that come together in a sleek, simple-appearing finished building.
When it's complete the project that's underway at 435 N Park Dr in Streeterville will rise more than 600 feet and include 398 apartments and about 400 hotel rooms on the south half (approximately) of the construction site pictured above. In the interim, the scale of the site and the open vistas from the west afford a rare opportunity to see the "nuts and bolts" of a high-rise in progress and watch some of the trades in action.
Stop by for the show when you're in the neighborhood. It's not often that you get this clear a view. While you're there you can speculate on the state of the rental market as you contemplate the three new apartment towers underway and nearing completion within a block or two of each other. -
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A Bridgeport 4-bedroom rowhome across from Donovan Park
by YoChicago1 259 views
http://theapostalgroup.com
Niko Apostal from The Apostal Group of Coldwell Residential Brokerage shows his newest listing at 960 W 37th St unit 3 in Chicago's Bridgeport neighborhood. Part of Lexington Homes phase one development of Lexington Square, this contemporary 4 bedroom rowhome is bright and airy and across from Donovan Park.
The rooftop deck offers views of Chicago's skyline. Also only blocks away is US Cellular Field, home of the 2005 World Series champs, the Chicago White Sox.
This is a sponsored video.
http://www.coldwellbankeronline.com/08353768 -
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The South Loop's Astoria Tower is an ideal spot for students
by YoChicago1 148 views
http://AstoriaTowerChicago.com
Chicago's downtown area is home to more than two dozen college and university campuses boasting tens of thousands of students.
Some of those students live in student housing, but the majority opt for the greater amenities, convenience and privacy offered by apartment living. Renting an apartment is often more financially attractive than dorm living.
Astoria Tower, 8 E 9th St, features an appealing combination of location, amenities and lease options. Join us for a look in this sponsored video. -
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What Susie and Terry love about Chicago's Gold Coast
by YoChicago1 153 views
http://SeeChicagoRealEstate.com
Susie Schechtman and her client Terry became friends after Susie helped Terry find a home in the Gold Coast.
"I had no idea," says Terry, "of the extent of the shopping and fabulous restaurants that were right outside my doorstep." Now that she's come to know her neighborhood she and Susie met on the roof deck of her home to enjoy the spectacular views and chat about what life's like where she lives.
This is a sponsored video. -
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Amenity-rich apartments in Hyde Park / Kenwood
by YoChicago1 151 views
http://RentSutherland.com
http://MACapartments.com
The newly renovated Sutherland apartments community offers a rich array of services and amenities. The historic former hotel has a large, stylish lobby, a resident lounge with free Wi-Fi, a fitness area adjacent to the billiards room and laundry, and a 24-hour lobby concierge.
Spacious studio, 1- and 2-bedroom apartments come in a variety of floor plans, all with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances and European style cabinetry.
The Sutherland is within walking / biking distance of the University of Chicago and easily accessible to downtown Chicago by bus, train or Lake Shore Drive.
This is a sponsored video. -
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At a West Loop groundbreaking for new luxury apartments
by YoChicago1 357 views
http://yochicago.com
The Madison on Racine, a new 216-unit apartment complex held its official groundbreaking today and I was in attendance.
According to architect Pat FitzGerald, the project marks "a significant change in the West Loop, a large rental building in an area that's seen mostly condo development up until now... there's a lot of potential in the West Loop that people are only now starting to realize."
Developers Walter Rebenson and Peter Palandjian outlined the scope of the development, which they called "the first luxury product in the West Loop." -
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The Park Michigan apartments, an outdoor living paradise
by YoChicago1 165 views
http://ParkMichiganChicago.com
Residents at Park Michigan enjoy a location that's hard to beat.
The intersection of Roosevelt Road and Michigan Avenue provides across-the-street access to Grant Park, and a pleasant stroll past the Art Institute to Millennium Park. The Field Museum, Shedd Aquarium and Adler Planetarium are immediately east of Park Michigan, and beyond the Museum Campus is Northerly Island's beachfront. Lakefront bike and jogging trails and marinas are in close proximity. Summer is an ongoing festival of neighborhood fairs, concerts and outdoor dining.
Greg from Park Michigan's leasing staff is our tour guide in this sponsored video, which also looks at the convenience factor of living at Park Michigan. -
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How Terry found Susie at SeeChicagoRealEstate.com
by YoChicago1 140 views
http://SeeChicagoRealEstate.com
When Terry decided to relocate to the city from the northern suburbs, she followed a classic path: a Google search that led her to a helpful real estate site.
Terry was unsure of what neighborhood she wanted to live in, but the website quickly connected her with Susie Schechtman, a veteran relocation agent who helped her find the Gold Coast apartment that ideally suited her.
This is a sponsored video. -
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A 235 Van Buren commute, via water taxi to Michigan Ave
by YoChicago1 225 views
http://235VanBuren.com
The award-winning Ralph Johnson-designed condominium tower at 235 West Van Buren in Chicago's Loop is transit-oriented development at its best. A CTA Brown and Purple Line station is just around the corner, Union and Ogilvie stations and the CTA's Red Line are a few blocks away, and 235 has some of the best expressway access in Chicago.
The most fun commute from 235 Van Buren is on the Chicago River, via water taxi from Adams Street (two short blocks north of 235) to Michigan Avenue's Mag Mile or to Navy Pier, for work or for shopping, dining and entertainment. It's reliably less than 10 minutes from point to point, with great scenery along the way. Another water taxi route takes you north to River North or south to Chinatown, and extensions of the water taxi routes are in the planning stage.
This is a sponsored video. -
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A Southport Corridor townhome that has everything you want
by YoChicago1 208 views
http://EricRojasBlog.com
The Southport Corridor has become one of Chicago's most sought-after neighborhoods, and it's easy to see why. The pedestrian-friendly streets are packed with restaurants, bars, boutiques, coffee shops and new grocery stores.
The neighborhood's tree-lined side streets offer a wide variety of housing options, with a great deal of new and newer construction and easy access to the Southport Brown Line stop. There's easy access to Wrigley Field and a quiet environment to come home to.
The 3-bedroom, 2-bath townhome at 3543 N Bosworth Ave, priced in the mid-$400s, has a well-thought out floor plan with highly-functional, flexible, open spaces. The home's most attractive feature may be its large rooftop deck.
Eric Rojas of Kale Realty is our tour guide in this sponsored video. -
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Tour the Sutherland model apartments in Hyde Park with the designer
by YoChicago1 278 views
http://www.RentSutherland.com
http://www.MacApartments.com
The Sutherland, 4659 S Drexel Blvd in Hyde Park / Kenwood, was built as a hotel and briefly converted to a military hospital. Its most famous incarnation, however, was as a music venue frequented by some of the greats of jazz music.
When the Sutherland was recently converted to luxury apartments the lobby was restored to the original hotel size and its vintage elements were restored.
Designer Itzi Velazquez of the Silliman Group incorporated music themes throughout the furnished studio, one- and two-bedroom models, and hosts a tour of the models in this sponsored video. -
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A light-filled modern home in tranquil Indian Head Park
by YoChicago1 188 views
http://www.ModernChicagoHomes.com
http://www.6435IndianHeadTrail.com
The modern home at 6435 Indianhead Trail in Indian Head Park is filled with surprises.
It's no surprise that the corner lot and large windows on all sides of the home flood it with light. What is surprising for a modern home is the size of the rooms, the sheer functionality of the layout, the consistency and discipline of the design, the great flexibility of the living spaces, and a flow that enables residents to have multiple private spaces.
The home has 3 or 4 bedrooms, 3 ½ baths, and a full finished basement with bonus storage rooms.
Vik Wadhwa of Modern Chicago Homes is our tour host in this sponsored video. -
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The Pointe townhomes, a bit of London in Lincoln Park
by YoChicago1 356 views
http://TheApostalGroup.com
Townhome developments are a major presence in Lincoln Park, more so than in any other Chicago neighborhood. The popularity of the neighborhood, together with its relatively low-density zoning, spurred strong demand for more alternatives to pricey single-family homes.
The townhome boom that began in the 60s came to a virtual halt in the mid-90s as the supply of buildable parcels was exhausted. One of the last major developments, in one of Lincoln Park's most desirable locations, is The Pointe. The Pointe, at the six-corner intersection of Lincoln, Armitage and Sedgwick, was built on the site of the former Augustana hospital.
Nicholas Apostal of Coldwell Banker's Apostal Group, which has sold a number of the townhomes at The Pointe, outlines the development in this sponsored video. -
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Two comfortable, eclectic pop-up models at K2 Apartments
by YoChicago1 468 views
http://k2Apts.com
http://www.LaurenSchreyer.com
http://www.DesignForACure.net
The recent K2 Designer Showcase featured seven models from Chicago designers Morgante Wilson Architects, Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill, Design for a Cure and Brook Furniture Rental. For three evenings, guests were able to tour all seven apartment models, which ranged from a bachelor studio to a two-bedroom urban retreat.
Four of the models were "pop-ups" that were taken down immediately following the free public event. Two of the pop-ups were designed by Lauren Schreyer, ASID, of Schreyer & Associates for Design for a Cure.
A two-bedroom model was inspired by a young, budget-minded couple who had just had a baby. The second model, a one-bedroom, was a more sophisticated creation for a successful, self-confident, affluent single male.
Lauren talks about her models in this sponsored video. -
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The Smith + Gill models at K2 luxury apartments
by YoChicago1 425 views
http://K2Apts.com
http://SmithGill.com
Three furnished models from Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill were part of the recent 7-model Designer Showcase at K2 Apartments. Several of the models were pop-ups that were dismantled immediately after the event, but the Smith + Gill models are, to the good fortune of design lovers, permanent.
Each of the models was targeted to a different persona: a young couple, a sophisticated young professional woman and a young male graphic designer.
Sally Cathcart of Smith + Gill chats about the models she created in this sponsored video, and provides her take on K2. -
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Bargain-priced apartments in the heart of the Gold Coast
by YoChicago1 492 views
http://ppmApartments.com
The boutique 70s high-rise at 1330 North Dearborn doesn't offer the lavish amenities packages you'll find in newer buildings, but it does boast a stellar location, on-site parking, a fitness room, bike storage, a roof deck with wraparound views and on-site maintenance and management.
1330 has spacious studio and one-bedroom apartments with ample closet space. Rents are surprisingly low for the location.
Planned Property's Dan McDonough is our tour guide in this sponsored video.
Planned Property owns and manages more than 3,000 apartments in prime Gold Coast, Lincoln Park and Lake View locations. -
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A nicely-updated 1-bedroom in an East Lakeview high-rise
by YoChicago1 402 views
http://TheApostalGroup.com
A wonderful mix of old and newer high-rises flanks Chicago's Belmont Harbor in the Lakeview East / East Lakeview neighborhood.
The high-rise boom began in the 1920s and ended in the early 1970s when 3440 North Lake Shore Drive was completed. The popularity of the location ensured that there was little buildable land available.
Step inside a number of the buildings and you'll learn that the units are often anything but cookie-cutter look-alikes. The highly-updated Unit 17E at 3440 LSD, for example, has a number of features, starting with generous room sizes, that you won't often find in many contemporary high-rises.
Nicholas Apostal of Coldwell Banker's Apostal Group is our host in this sponsored video. -
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Tips for Chicago sellers with renter-occupied property
by YoChicago1 185 views
http://EricRojasBlog.com
The market downturn of the past several years prompted many condo and home owners who needed to move on to rent their property rather than sell and take a loss.
The market ticked upwards recently, and owners who want to sell need to decide whether it's better to sell while the property is renter-occupied or wait for it to become vacant.
In this sponsored video, Eric Rojas of Kale Realty outlines how he approaches the decision with sellers and renters. -
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Lincoln Park townhomes draw open house crowds
by YoChicago1 251 views
http://theapostalgroup.com/
I recently shot video with Nicholas Apostal of the Apostal Group at two Lincoln Park townhomes, both of which held open houses this past Sunday. Both of the homes are within the Lincoln Elementary School attendance boundaries.
More than 60 buyers turned out to tour a completely updated 3-4 bedroom, 3-bath townhome at 1623 N Vine priced in the mid-$500s. More than 40 buyers visited the open house for 2039-C N Lincoln, a 3-bedroom, 2 ½ bath home priced just under $800K.
Nicholas and I paused outside 3440 N Lake Shore Dr this morning to chat about the buyer activity.
Note: Coldwell Banker's Apostal Group is one of our sponsors. -
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A new Lake View home with designer-quality finishes
by YoChicago1 366 views
http://SergioAndBanks.com
Every RD Precision home is unlike any home you've ever seen.
Like every RD Precision home, the 5-bedroom, 3 ½ bath, 2-car garage home at 1718 W Wellington in Lake View boasts designer-quality finishes with an unexpected flair and sophistication.
The newly-listed home is in the Burley School district and is priced at $1,399,900.
Izabela Sloma of Sergio & Banks is our tour guide in the sponsored video. Izabela can be reached at 773-317-0414. -
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Brian Kidd, an architect's perspective on K2 Apartments
by YoChicago1 239 views
http://www.K2Apts.com
http://www.PappageorgeHaymes.com
Brian Kidd was the senior project architect for K2 at K Station, a 34-story, 496-unit luxury apartment tower that recently opened in the Fulton River District. He is a Senior Associate at Pappageorge Haymes Partners in Chicago.
Join Brian for an insider's look at the challenges posed by K2's site constraints, the process that informed the design of the building, and the final product.
This is a sponsored video. -
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New single-family homes coming soon to East Village
by YoChicago1 470 views
http://SergioAndBanks.com
Noah Properties' high-style amenity-laden homes typically sell before completion. That was the case with the four 4-bedroom, 3 ½ bath homes Noah recently built in the 1800 block of Ohio in the East Village. The homes were sold in the mid-$800s.
Izabela Sloma of Sergio & Banks is our tour guide in the sponsored video -- and a source of information about the new homes that Noah Properties has in the pipeline. Izabela can be reached at 773-317-0414. -
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An extra-wide Lake View home with Noah Properties' luxury flair
by YoChicago1 587 views
http://SergioAndBanks.com
Every Noah Properties home is similar to all the other ones -- and distinctively different from all the others. What they have in common can be summarized in one word: flair.
The 6-bedroom home at 1518 W George in Lake View is on a 30-foot wide lot, enabling it to have graciously-sized rooms and four of its six bedrooms on the second level. The surprises in this home include an uncommon amount of outdoor space on three connected decks, one adjacent to the kitchen / family room, another atop the 3-car garage, and a third covering nearly the entire surface of the home's roof.
The home, which is within the Burley School boundaries, was listed at $1,890,000. Like most Noah Properties' homes it sold prior to completion.
Melanie Giglio of Sergio & Banks is our tour guide in this sponsored video. -
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A wide Lincoln Park townhome that lives like a single-family
by YoChicago1 258 views
http://www.TheApostalGroup.com
The Pointe is one of the most sought-after townhome communities in Lincoln Park. The reasons aren't hard to fathom -- a Lincoln School District location that's steps from the park, and floor plans that offer the livability of a single-family home at less than half the price.
The newly-listed townhome at 2039-C N Lincoln Ave has been beautifully updated and features 3 bedrooms, 2 ½ baths and an attached garage. A generously-sized kitchen and family room open to a private porch. The home has a master suite with a vaulted ceiling, a large en suite bath and a spacious walk-in closet.
The home will be open for viewing Sunday, May 5, 2013, from noon to 2.
Nicholas Apostal of Coldwell Banker's Apostal Group is our tour guide in this sponsored video. -
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K2 pool opens, Designer Showcase May 1, 2 and 3
by YoChicago1 304 views
http://k2apts.com
K2, the new luxury apartment complex in the Fulton River District, may be the first Chicago high-rise to open its outdoor pool.
It's also the first to host a Designer Showcase, featuring seven furnished models from noted architects and designers.
The models will be shown off at a Designer Showcase event, May 1st, 2nd and 3rd, from 6:30 to 9:30 each evening. Admission is open to the public and is free. Parking is available at K2, 365 N Halsted St.
Fifield Companies' Randy Fifield talks about the pool, the building and the event in this sponsored video. -
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A sunny Wicker Park duplex in a close-to-everything location
by YoChicago1 399 views
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The 2-bedroom, 2 ½ bath duplex condo at 2124 W Evergreen is in a close-to-everything Wicker Park location. It's just north of the terrific restaurant and boutique scene along Division Street and close to all of the action in Bucktown.
The home has an open floor plan with large living spaces that flood with light. The beautifully-equipped kitchen opens to a covered deck ideal for entertaining or grilling.
This newly-listed home is priced in the mid-$300s and includes garage parking.
Eric Rojas of Kale Realty is our host in this sponsored video. -
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A Lincoln Park townhome that far exceeds expectations
by YoChicago1 482 views
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A Lincoln Park townhome that's flexible enough to provide private space for four roommates or accommodate a family with children is a rare find.
The newly-listed fee simple townhome at 1623 N Vine St, priced in the mid-$500s, is on a quiet, one-way street in the Lincoln School District.
You access the home via a private landscaped courtyard. This completely-updated home has 3-4 bedrooms, 3 full baths, a large deck and garage space. What distinguishes it is its openness and its generously-sized rooms, unusual for a townhome in this price range.
The home will be open for viewing Sunday, April 5, from noon to 2 pm.
Nicholas Apostal of Coldwell Banker's Apostal Group is our knowledgeable tour guide in this sponsored video. -
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Fifield opts for larger apartments in East Village, emerging neighborhoods
by YoChicago1 491 views
Steve Fifield and Fifield Company are best known for developing high-rise office buildings in the West Loop, the recently-opened K2 luxury tower and other high-rise apartments in the Fulton River District.
A year ago, after seeing people staying longer in the city and looking for larger spaces in emerging neighborhoods, Fifield Company set out to identify neighborhood sites where it could develop smaller 4-story buildings patterned after successful projects in Santa Monica.
Fifield Company recently closed on a site at 1850 W Chicago Ave where it will build two 16-unit, 4-story buildings with ground-level retail space. A third 16-unit building at the East Village site will be developed by Steve Fifield's son Chris -- his first rental project.
Fifield Company CEO Steve Fifield outlines the new venture in this video. -
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K2, a new apartment tower between River North and the West Loop
by YoChicago1 536 views
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You can think of the increasingly-lively Fulton River District as a keystone neighborhood. Its residents have pedestrian-friendly access to the huge array of dining and nightlife options in River North, River West, the West Loop and Greektown.
K2 is Chicago's newest residential tower, hosting 496 luxury apartments with sweeping views of the city in all directions. K2's amenities include a full fitness center, resident lounge, theater room, business center, party room, sundeck with cabanas, grills, hot tub and pool, bike storage and a dog run the length of the building.
Chicago's newest -- and arguably best -- Jewel Osco is on a shopping plaza adjacent to K2.
Join Jillian and John from K2's "home team" for a quick tour of the neighborhood and the location in this sponsored video. -
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The Sutherland, renovated luxury apartments in Hyde Park / Kenwood
by YoChicago1 1,024 views
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http://www.MACapartments.com
The Sutherland, a historic property at 4659 S Drexel in Hyde Park / Kenwood, has newly-renovated studio, 1- and 2-bedroom apartments available for rent.
The Sutherland offers 24-hour concierge service, a fully-equipped fitness / recreation facility, and a resident lounge. Studio apartments rent from $795, 1-bedrooms from $965, and 2-bedrooms from $1,200. Internet service is included in the rent.
The Sutherland is just a block from the new Walmart that's under construction on 47th Street. It has easy access to Lake Michigan, the University of Chicago, and downtown Chicago via Lake Shore Drive and public transportation.
The Sutherland offers "downtown living at an affordable price."
This is a sponsored video. -
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What rental agents like about the South Loop's Astoria Tower
by YoChicago1 348 views
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Astoria Tower, a newer rental high-rise in the South Loop, recently hosted an open house for rental service agents to showcase its new business center and theater and the rest of its extensive amenities.
In this sponsored video four rental agents chat about what they like best about Astoria Tower's studio, 1- and 2-bedroom apartments. -
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A cool summer ahead at 1120 North LaSalle
by YoChicago1 245 views
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A private pool is a great way to stay cool in the summer, and 1120 North LaSalle boasts a great rooftop pool and two-tiered sundeck with spectacular wraparound views of the city.
You can't spend all your days and nights at the pool, so central air-conditioning will be high on your wish list during any sweltering Chicago summer.
Planned Property's Dan McDonough stood on the median strip outside 1120 North LaSalle and talked about the building while a crane stood poised to hoist a new air-conditioning unit to the top of the building. Join Dan for a look at the street scene - and the pool scene.
This is a sponsored video. -
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A new level of convenience at Echelon apartments
by YoChicago1 296 views
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Echelon at K Station has a Fulton River District location that affords its residents convenient access to parks, transportation, restaurants and nightlife, and a walk-to-work commute for many.
Echelon has recently added high-tech conveniences to its complete package of amenities and services. Residents now have access to a mobile portal that enables them to check packages, pay rent, authorize guest access, request services, reserve amenities and more. A new display adjacent to the valet station alerts residents to package delivery and upcoming events.
New and prospective residents can use an interactive display in the leasing office to scout out everything near the location -- and enjoy freshly-baked cookies while doing so.
Echelon's Melissa is our guide in the sponsored video. -
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Why a MAC resident likes Bronzeville's Sutherland apartments
by YoChicago1 396 views
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Listen to a woman who has rented from MAC Property Management for four years in two different buildings talk about why she likes the Sutherland apartments. She's planning to move there.
The Sutherland, a historic property at 4659 S Drexel in Hyde Park / Kenwood, has newly-renovated studio, 1- and 2-bedroom apartments available for rent.
This is a sponsored video. -
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Why Julie left Lincoln Park for CA23 in the West Loop
by YoChicago1 418 views
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Julie counts herself a "frequent mover" though her move to the West Loop was only her fourth in 20 years.
After living in River North, the Gold Coast and Lincoln Park Julie was looking for a new experience and a new neighborhood to explore. She loves the West Loop because of the variety of new construction, new restaurants and new shops in the neighborhood. The West Loop also met her need to have "a really good walking neighborhood." She's a runner and enjoys being able to run out her front door and find something interesting to look at.
The single-floor, 1,900 square foot, 3-bedroom, 3-bath condos at Belgravia Group's CA23 met all of Julie's requirements, and more.
Join Julie in the sponsored video and see CA23 and some of her lengthy list of favorite restaurants and night spots. -
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Cheryl and Frank, leaving Lincoln Park for the West Loop
by YoChicago1 296 views
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Cheryl and Frank McEneaney have lived in their Lincoln Park home for 30 years.
They were looking for a change from a neighborhood that had changed significantly over the years, and looking forward to a single-floor, no-maintenance lifestyle.
Frank found the 1,900 square foot, 3-bedroom, 3-bath new condos at CA23 in the West Loop, and it had everything they were looking for, including a private elevator. To his surprise, Cheryl "fell in love with it" when she saw it.
Cheryl and Frank brought pre-construction. In this sponsored video they share their excitement about their approaching move-in date.
CA23's 48 units are sold out, but the project's developer, Belgravia Group, is offering similar homes at CA3, priced from the high $500s. Thirty-three of the 40 pre-construction units at CA3 are under contract. -
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Why the Grays bought at CA3 in Chicago's West Loop
by YoChicago1 340 views
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Rick and Dawn Gray are closing in on becoming empty-nesters after raising their children in a townhome in the West Loop.
They wanted single-floor living with nearly as much space as they had in their townhome, and wanted to remain in the neighborhood they've called home for 16 years.
When Rick and Dawn saw the 1,900 square foot 3-bedroom, 3-bath model apartment for CA3, the third phase of Belgravia's CA23 development, they concluded it was "ideal." Rick's thorough investigation of the developer's track record gave them the confidence to buy pre-construction.
The homes at CA3 have 11-foot ceilings, hardwood floors, high-style finishes, private elevators, two outdoor spaces and indoor parking.
Meet Rick Gray and learn about his decision and his neighborhood in this sponsored video. -
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A large Ravenswood home on a sunny, extra-wide lot
by YoChicago1 708 views
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The large home at 1913 W Leland features 4 bedrooms, 2 ½ baths, a family room, sun room, a spacious 3rd floor finished attic space adjacent to an deck, and an unfinished basement with laundry / workshop and storage. The spacious, gut-renovated eat-in kitchen will be the gathering point for every party and family event.
The home is steps from the Metra stop at Ravenswood and from the Damen Ave Brown Line stop. A new Mariano's grocery is under construction a block away from this conveniently-located home.
The home has a large side yard and patio, and a 2-car garage. It is newly-listed and priced at $599,000.
Eric Rojas of Kale Realty is our tour guide in this sponsored video. -
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Upgraded Lakeview East apartments steps from Lincoln Park
by YoChicago1 298 views
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The contemporary high-rise at 350 W Oakdale in Lakeview East has been undergoing a series of upgrades.
The installation of all new windows is nearly complete. The building's business center, with free Wi-Fi and printing, is now open 24/7, and a small fitness center has been added.
What residents are liking best, it seems, is the new hardwood-surface flooring in the apartments. It makes the already large apartments seem brighter and more spacious.
Planned Property Management, the sponsor of this video, owns and manages several thousand apartments in prime Gold Coast, Lincoln Park and Lake View locations. -
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The Magic Fridge at Planned Property model apartments
by YoChicago1 173 views
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At the end of a busy afternoon of apartment tours you might be in need of a sugar fix or getting heady from lack of hydration.
A solution is close at hand if you've been touring Planned Property apartments with one of the company's agents. The furnished models host a "magic fridge" that's liberally stocked with water, juices, soft drinks and a variety of candy bars and bags. Prospective residents are invited to help themselves.
Planned Property Management, the sponsor of this video, owns and manages several thousand apartments in prime Gold Coast, Lincoln Park and Lake View locations. -
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Bucktown contemporary with dramatic bay windows
by YoChicago1 557 views
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The contemporary brick home at 1837 N Hermitage Ave in the trendy Bucktown neighborhood has 3 bedrooms and 3 ½ baths.
A striking feature of this home is the floor-to-ceiling bay windows that flood the home with light. The architected added a bay window to the garage as a playful feature.
The kitchen and bathrooms were recently remodeled. The kitchen includes a Sub-Zero fridge, Wolf range and granite counter tops. The bathrooms are marble with Grohe fixtures.
The home is close to restaurants and the Clybourn Metra station. It is currently listed for sale at $729,800.
Karen Ranquist of Koenig & Strey's Lincoln Park office is our tour guide in the sponsored video. -
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For rent in Trump Tower, 1-bedroom, 1 ½ bath homes
by YoChicago1 740 views
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A pair of 938 square foot 1-bedroom, bath-and-a-half homes are available for rent on the 45th and 47th floors of Trump Tower. Unit 45E is listed at $3,500 per month.
The northwest-facing units boast expansive views of the lake and city to the north and the cityscape to the northwest.
Nich Nastos of Chicago's Property Shop is our host in this video, which is sponsored by See Chicago Real Estate. -
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On the 74th floor of Trump Tower, a rare east-facing 2-bedroom
by YoChicago1 726 views
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The 2-bedroom F units on the 72nd through 85th floors of Trump Tower have a sought-after split-bedroom plan with 2 ½ baths.
A rarely-available 1,952 square foot F unit is currently for sale on the 74th floor. It has dazzling views to the east, north and south from floor-to-ceiling windows. The sumptuous master suite includes two walk-in closets and an oversized bath with separate vanities, a soaking tub, shower and marble trim.
The home is listed for sale at $1,795,000.
Baird & Warner's Nicholas Colagiovanni is our host in this video, sponsored by See Chicago Real Estate. -
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New condos and rowhomes, and Easter eggs at Chase Park
by YoChicago1 375 views
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Chase Park is one of Chicago's great neighborhood parks. It has a full complement of physical facilities -- an outdoor pool, running track, tennis courts, playground, ball fields and a field house with fitness center and theater. The park is typically flooded with people participating in a wide variety of activities, programs and special events.
The new 4846 Clark condos are just half a block north of the park. One-bedroom homes are priced from the $170s and 2-bedrooms from the $240s. Furnished models are open daily, by appointment.
Twenty-three new rowhomes will be built adjacent to 4846 Clark. The rowhomes will offer large yards, attached garages and high-style finishes and will be priced from the $420s.
Join us for a look at the crowds that thronged the annual Chase Park Easter Egg Hunt in this sponsored video. -
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Why Kristina chose K2, Chicago's newest apartments
by YoChicago1 612 views
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Meet Kristina, the first resident at the new K2 luxury apartment high-rise in the Fulton River District.
Kristina chose K2 over her current residence because "it's phenomenal. It's gorgeous. It's more sophisticated. It's got better finishes. It's the grown-up version of Alta."
Share Kristina's excitement about her new home in this sponsored video. -
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There's something for everyone at One Superior Place
by YoChicago1 306 views
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One Superior Place has an enviable River North location, steps from public transportation and surrounded by some of Chicago's best dining, shopping and recreational options.
This full-amenity high-rise offers a wide selection of convertible studio, 1- and 2-bedroom, 2-bath apartments. All of the units have in-unit washer / dryers and unobstructed views, and virtually all have balconies.
Residents love the sprawling amenities on the building's Wi-Fi-enabled seventh floor: a spacious library with a cozy fireplace, a cyber-café, two fully-equipped exercise rooms, a business center with two conference rooms and a club room.
One Superior Place has a pool deck that was voted "best in the city." The pet-friendly building also has a private dog park. -
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The all new amenities at Park Michigan apartment tower
by YoChicago1 189 views
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The common areas and amenities at the Park Michigan apartments have recently undergone a complete makeover and expansion. The building is across from Grant Park at 1212 S Michigan Ave in the South Loop.
The changes have brought a stylish and welcoming look to the lobby, where residents can tap the services of 24-hour concierge and door staff.
The new business center, stocked with Mac and Windows computers, printing equipment and Wi-Fi, is open to residents around the clock.
Residents can grab a free cup of morning coffee at the bar in the sprawling lounge, which offers a variety of seating areas, TVs and free Wi-Fi access.
The most popular new feature is the recently-opened, fully-equipped Snap Fitness gym. Park Michigan residents receive complimentary memberships.
Zach and Emily from the leasing staff are our tour guides in this sponsored video. -
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YoJoe takes a licking
by YoChicago1 310 views
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Ranger, a gorgeous golden retriever, got his licks in as the price for being in my video of the dog park at One Superior Place. -
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A split-level Elmhurst home with a great deck and yard
by YoChicago1 239 views
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The owners of the 3-bedroom, 2 ½ bath split-level at 793 S Washington St have renovated the home over time to make it a warm and cozy environment.
The main level opens into an L-shaped living / dining room with hardwood floors. Adjacent to the updated eat-in kitchen is an expansive deck overlooking a large back yard. The yard is also directly accessed from the spacious lower-level family room which features a fireplace with a stone surround.
The home's second level has hardwood floors, three larger-than-expected bedrooms and two full baths -- one with a Jacuzzi tub.
The home is in a convenient South Elmhurst location across from the Madison Early Childhood Center.
The home is listed for sale at $475,000 with Tom Makinney of Coldwell Banker's Gracik Makinney Group
Tina and Joel, the owners, tell us what they've loved about living in their home in this sponsored video. -
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Tour a terrific studio model at Park Michigan Apartments
by YoChicago1 537 views
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Join us for a tour of a model apartment in the 07 tier of studios, one of five studio floor plans available at Park Michigan, 1212 S Michigan in the South Loop.
If you've been looking at studio apartments in the South Loop, you'll notice that the Park Michigan studios offer excellent closet space. The 07 plan in this video, for example, has about three times the lineal feet of closet space that you'll find in many studio apartments.
This plan offers space for a dining table. It also has a separate sleeping space, as large as many bedrooms, that can be separated from the main living area with bookshelves or a wall unit for privacy.
The kitchen has a dishwasher, a built-in microwave and ample counter and cabinet space. There's space in the kitchen for a storage unit or sideboard.
Currently available Park Michigan studios offer a choice of expansive city and lake views.
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A new, all-masonry 6-bedroom in South Elmhurst
by YoChicago1 574 views
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The new 6-bedroom, 5-bath home at Chatham Ave is just two blocks from Butterfield Park.
The soaring, 2-story entry foyer sets the tone for this 4,000 square foot home, introducing you to the high level of finishes and millwork found throughout. An unusual feature of the home, made possible by its 60-foot lot width, is a first floor office / bedroom with a full bath.
The kitchen has a high-end appliance package and a large granite island. It opens to a spacious family room with stone fireplace and butler's pantry adjacent to a large dining room that flows into the front living room.
Four bedrooms and 3 baths are on the second level, including an oversized master suite with a lavish bath and sitting room.
The basement has media room, recreation room, giant wet bar with refrigerator and dishwasher, and a bedroom and full bath.
A high-ceilinged 3-car garage opens directly to the home's mud room and separately to the sprawling back yard.
The home is listed for sale at $995,000.
Maria Gracik of Coldwell Banker's Gracik Makinney Group is our tour host in the sponsored video. -
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A like-new Nantucket-style home in center-of-town Elmhurst
by YoChicago1 259 views
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The 4-bedroom, 4-bath Nantucket-style home at 249 E St Charles Rd is in a convenient center-of-town Elmhurst location.
This like-new, spacious home was built in 2008 and boasts 3,000 square feet of open-plan living area.
The home has a separate formal dining room with butler's pantry, a large kitchen island adjacent to a breakfast area that opens to a family room with built-ins and gas fireplace. The family room opens to a stone patio and a 3-car garage with an attic storage area.
The basement is fully-finished and offers a variety of family and recreational spaces.
The home is listed for sale at $750,000.
Tom Makinney of Coldwell Banker's Gracik Makinney Group is our tour host in the sponsored video. -
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An aggressively-priced 4-bedroom Elmhurst ranch
by YoChicago1 291 views
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The 4-bedroom, 2 ½ bath ranch at 453 East Court is on a quiet street a block from the popular East End Park. The park has a new pool, ball diamonds, lighted tennis courts, a basketball court, playground equipment, group picnic areas and outdoor restrooms.
This light, bright corner-lot home has been nicely updated. Bay windows with window seats in the living room and kitchen expand the spacious feel of the 2,200 square foot home.
The home has a first-floor family room and a split-bedroom plan that's ideal for an in-law, a teenager, a live-in nanny or an au pair.
The home is listed for sale at $379,900.
Tom Makinney of Coldwell Banker's Gracik Makinney Group is our tour host in the sponsored video. -
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A wonderfully rehabbed ranch close to Elmhurst schools
by YoChicago1 187 views
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The 3-bedroom, 2-bath ranch at 210 W Van Buren St has a great Elmhurst location. It's diagonally across the street from Jackson Elementary School, a few blocks from Bryan Middle School, and close to everything that Oak Brook has to offer.
The corner-lot home has been beautifully rehabbed and tastefully decorated. It has an unusually large yard for a corner lot, a gourmet kitchen open to the family room, 3 bedrooms on the main level and one of the best basement setups you're likely to see in a ranch home.
The home is listed for sale at $475,000.
Tom Makinney of Coldwell Banker's Gracik Makinney Group is our tour host in the sponsored video. -
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Restoring the terra cotta façade at 1225 Old Town apartments
by YoChicago1 303 views
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The elaborate terra cotta façade that graced the Grossinger Cadillac dealership in Chicago's Old Town was disassembled and restored to near-original condition while a new luxury high-rise was under construction on the site.
The studio to 3-bedroom apartments at 1225 Old Town have been renting up rapidly in a prime location at 1225 N Wells St. A new Plum Market is scheduled to open in the building in June.
The re-installation of the façade, which blends the striking new tower into the classic surroundings of its Old Town location, began earlier this week. Ken Swift of Algozine Masonry, which specializes in historical restorations, takes us inside the job for a brief look.
Note: 1225 Old Town is the sponsor of YoChicago's Old Town Rental Guide. -
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Newly-renovated Lincoln Park apartments on Diversey
by YoChicago1 300 views
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839 W Diversey in Lincoln Park is conveniently located within a few minutes' walk of a CTA Brown Line stop, Wrigley Field and the lakefront.
Residents enjoy an abundant selection of shopping, dining and nightlife almost at their doorstep.
BJB Properties, the sponsor of this video, owns and manages a wide selection of studio, 1- and 2-bedroom apartments in the Gold Coast, Lincoln Park, Lake View and Rogers Park. -
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Completely-renovated studios steps from Lincoln Park
by YoChicago1 255 views
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424 W Diversey is on the border of Lincoln Park and Lake View, just steps from Lincoln Park and the lakefront.
Residents enjoy an abundant selection of shopping, dining and nightlife almost at their doorstep.
BJB Properties, the sponsor of this video, owns and manages a wide selection of studio, 1- and 2-bedroom apartments in the Gold Coast, Lincoln Park, Lake View and Rogers Park. -
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Nicely-updated Wrigleyville studios
by YoChicago1 165 views
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3834 N Sheffield is a few minutes walk from Wrigley Field and a block south of the Sheridan stop on the CTA Red Line..
Residents enjoy an abundant selection of shopping, dining and nightlife almost at their doorstep.
BJB Properties, the sponsor of this video, owns and manages a wide selection of studio, 1- and 2-bedroom apartments in the Gold Coast, Lincoln Park, Lake View and Rogers Park. -
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Renovated Gold Coast apartments on a tree-lined block
by YoChicago1 211 views
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18 E Elm is on a beautiful, tree-lined Gold Coast street steps from public transportation and an incredible array of urban pleasures.
Residents have almost instant access to Oak Street beach, Division and Rush Street nightlife, and shopping on Oak Street and the Magnificent Mile.
BJB Properties, the sponsor of this video, owns and manages a wide selection of studio, 1- and 2-bedroom apartments in the Gold Coast, Lincoln Park, Lake View and Rogers Park. -
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All new Lake View studios in a great location
by YoChicago1 149 views
http://bjbProperties.com
1632 W Belmont, at the happening Lake View intersection of Lincoln, Belmont and Ashland, is a "new building within an old building."
Renovated studio apartments include all new kitchens and baths and hardwood-like flooring. Kitchens all have dishwashers and built-in microwaves.
There's a Walgreens across the street, a Whole Foods around the corner and plenty of nearby bars and restaurants. The Paulina stop on the CTA Brown Line is a few minutes walk and buses are at the corner.
BJB Properties, the sponsor of this video, owns and manages 1,000s of updated apartments in the Gold Coast, Lake View, Lincoln Park, Rogers Park and other prime lakefront neighborhoods. -
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A new Lake View home with a dramatic open plan
by YoChicago1 517 views
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RD Precision has quickly become known for building high-style, luxury single-family homes with all of the features that buyers want included in the price.
Homes by RD Precision have sold quickly, often before completion.
The 5-bedroom, 3 ½ bath home at 1718 W Wellington in Lake View is slated for completion in 45 days.
Izabela Sloma of Sergio & Banks offers a tour of this dramatic, open plan home in this sponsored video. -
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Why Karen and Jim bought a second home at 235 Van Buren
by YoChicago1 1,640 views
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After nearly three decades in the suburbs, Karen and Jim wanted an urban experience.
They looked at dozens of places online and visited ten. The final choice came down to River North and 235 Van Buren at the edge of the Loop, which they opted for as a quieter location.
They're not quite empty nesters yet, but manage to spend most weekends at their second home in the city.
Join Karen and Jim for a look at their 45th floor home at 235 Van Buren, and hear their take on the building and the neighborhood. -
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A lovingly-renovated extra-wide Bronzeville single-family
by YoChicago1 636 views
Tim and his wife were looking for a major renovation challenge when they moved from the suburbs to the part of Bronzeville known as The Gap.
They bought a vacant property, completely redid all of the mechanical systems, and restored the home to a state close to its original 1888 floor plan. The result is a home with a great deal of character and charm, and living spaces that function exceedingly well for a 21st-century lifestyle.
The basics: 4 bedrooms, 3 ½ baths, his and hers home offices, outdoor space, a 2-car garage. The bonuses: great entertaining spaces, a basement laundry room in addition to a first-floor mud room and laundry, an exercise room with wet bar and adjacent spa bath, and 3 fireplaces, to name a few.
The home, at 3228 S Prairie Ave, has just been listed for sale at $795,000. It's located almost in the back yard of the Illinois College of Optometry, steps from the IIT campus, a short distance from Dunbar Park, US Cellular Field, the Dan Ryan Expressway, Lake Shore Drive, the 31st Street Marina, and convenient shops and restaurants.
Coldwell Banker's Nadine Ferrata and Tim, one of the home's owners, are our hosts in this sponsored video tour. Nadine can be reached at 312-909-1661. -
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A drive through the heart of Lincoln Square
by YoChicago1 300 views
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http://EricRojasBlog.com
It was a wintry day when Kale Realty's Eric Rojas drove me through the heart of the Lincoln Square neighborhood. It's an area which he knows well since he lives near it and spends a lot of time there. We know Eric well, since he's one of YoChicago's sponsors.
Eric chats about the attractions of the area and the cost of housing. We had just come from viewing a 3-bedroom, 2-bath condo he recently listed for sale at $379,000 at 4709 N Artesian.
Along the drive we dip into YoChicago's extensive photo and video vaults to take you inside some of the venues we pass, and also to show you some summer scenes from the area. -
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This Ravenswood Gardens 3-bedroom lives like a home
by YoChicago1 484 views
http://EricRojasBlog.com
The 3-bedroom, 2-bath condo at 4709 N Artesian in the Ravenswood Gardens part of Lincoln Square has all of the features that savvy buyers are seeking.
The 3-unit boutique building is on a quiet, one-way, tree-lined street a short distance from the Brown Line and the retail, dining and recreational scene in Lincoln Square. It has spacious rooms, a large kitchen with island, well-separated bedrooms including a master suite, central air, garage parking, great storage, in-unit washer / dryer and a private outdoor deck.
The home just came on the market and is priced at $379,000.
Kale Realty's Eric Rojas is our tour guide in this sponsored video. -
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Lincoln Park studios with on-site parking available
by YoChicago1 384 views
http://ppmApartments.com
Join us for a brief look at a large studio apartment at 2630 N Hampden Ct.
The building offers updated apartments in a prime Lincoln Park location, steps from the park and from the restaurant, nightlife and shopping scene along Clark and Diversey.
One bonus that you won't find in the older studio buildings in the area: on-site parking is available.
Planned Property Management, the sponsor of this video, owns and manages 1,000s of apartments in the Gold Coast, Lincoln Park and Lake View. -
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Planned Property's cereal drive for Lakeview Pantry
by YoChicago1 155 views
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http://LakeviewPantry.org
Planned Property conducts an annual food drive for the benefit of Chicago's Lakeview Pantry, 3831 N Broadway.
The Lakeview Pantry recently approached Planned Property to conduct a cereal drive among the firm's many Lake View residents. You can see the first week's results in this video.
Chicago's Lake View neighborhood is best known as a playground for the young and affluent, but it's also home to many families and elderly citizens, some of whom need periodic help. The price of cereal has rocketed up in recent years, and starting the day with a nutritional breakfast can be a challenge.
Lakeview Pantry has also identified shelf-stable fruit juice, canned tuna and tomato sauce as priority donations. There's also a need for volunteer help. -
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Twenty-three new rowhomes slated for Andersonville
by YoChicago1 2,414 views
The past half-dozen years have seen almost no new construction of rowhomes in the Andersonville area, despite the neighborhood's increasing popularity.
CMK Realty has just begun marketing 23 new rowhomes, priced from the $420s, on the large stretch of vacant land just beyond 4846 N Clark St.
The homes will have two-car attached garages and an unusual feature for rowhomes -- large private yards ranging from just over 200 to nearly 1,700 square feet.
Heather Gustafson of CMK Realty is our narrator in the sponsored video. She can be reached at 773-359-1400. -
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A first look inside K2, Chicago's newest apartments
by YoChicago1 1,401 views
http://k2Apts.com
K2, the luxury high-rise at 365 N Halsted in the Fulton River District, is opening ahead of schedule, with first occupancies set for March 1st.
There was a flurry of activity at the building, and the management, leasing and custodial staff were setting up in their new offices during our visit.
Randy Fifield of the Fifield Companies and Nancy Blanks of Riverstone Residential Group share some of their excitement about K2 in this sponsored video. -
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A new Lake View home with one-of-a-kind finishes
by YoChicago1 1,275 views
http://SergioAndBanks.com
RD Precision's latest luxury single-family, which is nearing completion in Lake View at 1244 W George, truly merits the "must see" designation. The space and the finishes exhibit a level of flair and panache that you rarely see in new construction in the under $2M range in a comparable location.
The basics: 5 bedrooms, 4 ½ baths, 2 family rooms, a 2-car garage, a home theater 4 outdoor decks and a balcony, 3 fireplaces, two wet bars -- and the list could go on at length.
The home has just been listed at $1,799,000.
Izabela Sloma of Sergio & Banks is our tour guide in this sponsored video. -
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A sleekly renovated Gold Coast one-bedroom in a boutique building
by YoChicago1 413 views
http://SeeChicagoRealEstate.com
The 28-story condominium at 1122 North Dearborn, built in 1998, has only six units per floor, lending it the intimate feeling that defines many an older Gold Coast building.
Unit 7E is a recently-renovated 1,000 square foot 1-bedroom with a large master bath and a separate powder room. The unit's southwest exposure floods sunlight into its spacious rooms. The living room has built-is flanking a gas fireplace. There's a side-by-side washer / dryer and a balcony for grilling.
Baird & Warner's Diane Freeman is our tour guide in this video, which was sponsored by SeeChicagoRealEstate.com. -
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Large apartments in a high-rise at the edge of the Gold Coast
by YoChicago1 1,018 views
http://ppmApartments.com
1120 North LaSalle is a full-service, full-amenity high-rise apartment building at the edge of Chicago's Gold Coast neighborhood.
The building offers studio, 1- and 2-bedroom updated apartments with newer kitchens and baths.
1120s location affords steps-to access to transportation, dining, shopping, nightlife and the Oak Street Beach.
Planned Property's Dan McDonough is our tour guide in this sponsored video of one of the 5 high-rises his firm manages in the neighborhood. -
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An Old Town Triangle rowhome with a yard and garage
by YoChicago1 895 views
http://EricRojasBlog.com
The classic Victorian rowhouse at 1826 N Lincoln Ave in the sought-after Old Town Triangle has several attributes that are rare in this location -- a private yard and a garage.
The completely renovated home has an open living -- dining area with a woodburning fireplace, hardwood floors and high ceilings. Additional features that are unusual for vintage rowhouses include a first-floor powder room and a year-round sunroom / breakfast room.
There are 3 bedrooms and 2 baths on the second floor. The master has two closets and large windows. French doors in the back bedroom, which is currently used as an office, lead to a spacious deck overlooking the yard.
Kale Realty's Eric Rojas is our tour guide in this sponsored video. -
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An award-winning restoration of the Emery House in Elmhurst
by YoChicago1 688 views
http://MariaAndTom.com
The Emery House in Elmhurst, 281 S Arlington, was designed by Walter Burley Griffin for his friend and high school classmate, William H. Emery Jr.
At the time the home was built in 1903 Griffin worked for Frank Lloyd Wright, and Wright's influence is evident throughout this Prairie Style home. Griffin went on, of course, to international fame for his role in designing Canberra, the capital of Australia.
The complete restoration of the home by its current owners won a Richard H. Driehaus Foundation Preservation Award. The home is currently listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Tom Makinney of Coldwell Banker's Gracik Makinney Group guides us through this innovative, eminently livable home in this sponsored video. -
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A bright, open 2-bedroom with 180-degree River North views
by YoChicago1 1,450 views
http://SeeChicagoRealEstate.com
The Montgomery, 500 W Superior St, in River North, is the 28-story former corporate headquarters of Montgomery Ward. It was designed by Minoru Yamasaki, completed in 1972, and converted to condos in 2004. The striking marble-clad verticals that brace the building's four corners give it a distinctive presence on the city's skyline.
Unit 2502 is a high-ceilinged, high-floor 2-bedroom that was converted from a 3-bedroom, enabling generously-sized living and sleeping areas. Floor-to-ceiling windows afford an eye-popping view as you enter the home.
All of the unit's finishes and custom built-ins are distinctive, modern upgrades. The unit was recently listed for sale at $899,900.
Susie Schechtman of Baird & Warner is our tour guide in the video.
SeeChicagoRealEstate.com sponsored this video. -
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The Room Place, convenient furniture savings by the roomful
by YoChicago1 401 views
http://TheRoomPlace.com
Several weeks ago I visited the IMD Guest House, an affordable short-term haven for patients and their families who need to be near Chicago's world-class medical facilities during treatment.
Some of the furnishings there were donated by The Room Place, a 100-year old family-owned business that's been undergoing a rapid expansion in recent years. The donations were one of The Room Place's "100 acts of kindness" initiatives celebrating its centennial.
Very few businesses have been able to survive for 100 years, and far fewer under the ownership of the same family, so I was prompted to take a closer look.
Valerie Knight, a granddaughter of The Room Place's founder, is our hostess in the video, which was shot at 2575 N Elston Ave in Chicago. -
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A wine and cheese party at the new 3130 N Lake Shore Drive
by YoChicago1 322 views
http://ppmApartments.com
The high-rise apartment building at 3130 N Lake Shore Dr has been undergoing a substantial makeover during the past year - a new lobby, apartment upgrades, a new fitness center and business center and more.
One thing that hasn't changed is the number of resident parties. Join Planned Property's Dan McDonough in the video for a look at the changes, a peek at the party scene, and some words about wine trends. -
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Echelon at K Station in the Fulton River District holds a holiday party for residents
by YoChicago1 221 views
http://kstationchicago.com
Echelon at K Station is one of downtown Chicago's leading apartment rental communities. Located in the Fulton River District, which is near River North and the West Loop, Echelon offers studio, one bedroom and two bedroom apartment homes. They host a series of events for its residents throughout the year.
Join us at their annual holiday party, meet some of the residents, and hear what they love about living in the building and the neighborhood.
This is a sponsored video. -
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Fun and flexible lofts in the heart of Old Town
by YoChicago1 990 views
http://CobblerSquareLofts.com
Cobbler Square, 1350 N Wells St, is one of the signature adaptive reuse projects in Chicago -- or anywhere in the US. In the mid-80s architect Ken Schroeder transformed 30 ramshackle buildings used as a Dr Scholl's factory into 295 loft apartments in a colorful, visually arresting set of seven structures enclosing landscaped courtyards.
In 2009 Village Green oversaw a complete renovation of the complex. Common areas were upgraded and expanded. The apartments received new kitchens and baths while retaining the timber, exposed brick and ductwork, large windows and flexible, open spaces that define the loft aesthetic.
Cobbler Square spurred the transformation of Wells Street into one of Chicago's most attractive pedestrian venues. The street has a lively mix of shops, restaurants, theater and nightlife -- and a few remnants of the funky 60s, when the street was a tourist mecca.
Village Green's on-site manager, Mia, is our tour guide in the video. -
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A new luxury single-family home in Wicker Park
by YoChicago1 1,648 views
http://SergioAndBanks.com
The 5-bedroom, 3 ½ bath home at 1524 N Wood St in Wicker Park was nearing completion at the time of my visit and, typical of Noah Properties' homes, was already under contract. The list price was $1,299,000.
The home has all the characteristics of Noah Properties' luxury offerings: high ceilings with glass window walls that flood the home with light, an over-the-top kitchen cabinet and appliance package, a large master suite with a wall-to-wall master bath, and a ton of outdoor space highlighted by a roof deck with a fireplace and an adjacent wet bar. There's an additional deck off the family room and another above the 2-car garage.
Demetrius Simpson of Sergio & Banks is our tour guide in this sponsored video.
