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Looking to live in luxury? Search Downtown Chicago's priciest co-op apartment buildings along scenic Lake Shore Drive. 

999 N. Lake Shore

With impressive views of the lake and gracious attention to detail, 999 N Lake Shore offers a delightful location and some incredible additions. Constructed in the early 1900s, this pricey Lake Shore co-op includes a four-bedroom, four-bath unit with a whopping 4,000 square feet of living space. The luxury units of this property also include such high-end extras as high ceilings, a wood-burning fireplace and access to a roof deck.

1500 N. Lake Shore

The elegant 1500 N Lake Shore enjoys sweeping views of the lake, city and the beach. With options including well more than 4,000 square feet of living space, the…

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Luxury Chicago ApartmentsLooking for a lavish and luxurious apartment in the heart of Downtown Chicago this fall? Here's where you'll find some of the city's most impressive apartments currently on the market...

61 E. Banks

61 Banks Street is ideally located on Lake Shore Drive in Chicago’s distinguished Gold Coast. This property is an ultra-luxury boutique building designed by award-winning architect Booth Hansen. There are units for rent ranging in size from a studio all the way up to a massive 3000 sq. ft. 4-bedroom apartment. Interiors are made extremely spacious with the high ceilings and large windows that let in plenty of natural light. Residents here will enjoy a number of amenities as well, including a 24/7 concierge, secured entry, huge rooftop terrace area,…

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Luxury Gold Coast Co-Op ApartmentsLooking for a classic downtown living experience in Chicago? Check out our short list of places to buy a co-op apartment in the Gold Coast neighborhood. 

70 E. Cedar 

For a vintage co-op apartment building in the Gold Coast, consider the units of 70 E Cedar. The pet-friendly building dates back to the 1920s, with a range of different floor plans currently on the market.  

1242 N. Lake Shore

More options for a co-op apartment sit within 1242 N Lake Shore. The elegant building allows for such desirable additions as a wood-burning fireplace, en-suite baths and plenty of updates.

40 W. Schiller

Located at 40 W Schiller, prospective new residents are treated to a charming co-op filled with upscale additions. The property also dates back to…

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Park Tower Condo Hotels With a premiere location just off Chicago’s famed Magnificent Mile, Park Tower may just hold the distinction of being the most ideally located condo-hotel tower in the city. As one of Chicago’s tallest buildings, the lower section of the building houses retailers, a hotel, and the renowned NoMi, while the upper floors of Park Tower make room for luxury condos.

The exceptional address not only allows for some exceptional views overlooking Michigan Avenue and the lake, but also a location that easily allows for prime access to some of the city’s most exceptional sites and attractions. Park Tower is conveniently tucked away between a number of impressive shops, bistros and galleries. 

While high-end amenities sit within the building itself, the…

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9 W. Walton Condos For SaleHome to corporate execs and pro athletes, the condos of 9 W. Walton are some of the hottest residential options in Chicago right now. Priced in the multi-million-dollar range, a single owner snapped up the top four floors of the building to the tune of more than $58 million.

Some of the buyers are coming from other high-end towers like Waldorf Astoria, lured in by the appeal of super-luxury condos. Buyers are left to help custom design the look and finish of the condos at 9 W Walton, while basking in such amenities as a wine cellar, restaurant, workout rooms, plus an in-house car and driver.

While perhaps more subdued in appearance on the outside than other high-end condo buildings in the Chicago area, the design is certainly not dampening the…

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Back in late July, an offer to turn 1400 N. Lake Short Drive back into apartments was denied by owners of the building, narrowly missing the 75 percent approval requirement set forth by Illinois law. Now, just over a couple weeks later, a second vote has reportedly been approved and New York-based developer ESG Kullen will in fact move forward with its original condo deconversion plan for the 391-unit vintage high-rise on Chicago’s lakefront.

According to Crain’s, the deal is nearly identical to the first offer and will pay owners around $425 per square foot, which is a significant jump from recent sales in the building that tallied just $300 per square foot.

Despite the increase, however, condo owners against the deal are worried they won’t be able…

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Looking for a luxury condo in Chicago with the best views money can buy? Several high-profile buildings currently have a penthouse unit currently on the market right now, which are all must-see for any serious buyer who only wants the best of the best...

Waldorf Astoria

With the luxury of private elevator access and a full floor of living space, 11 E Walton currently lists a spectacular penthouse unit. The gracious unit boasts soaring ceilings and a large amount of outdoor space. 

Four Seasons Chicago

With an exclusive address topping the Four Seasons Hotel, 132 E Delaware enjoys a prime setting with admirable, hotel amenities. A luxurious corner duplex unit on the market presents its own art theatre, wine room and dramatic ceilings and…

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Gold Coast Condos Under $500,000The affluent Gold Coast is known for its upscale homes and enviable selections, yet it’s possible to purchase a condo for under a half million in some of our favorite buildings.

1250 N. Dearborn

Built back in 1989, this Gold Coast high-rise has everything you could want in downtown condo, including spacious floor plans with plenty of living space that won't cost you an arm and a leg.

1030 N. State

The 1030 N State high-rise is known for its incredible views overlooking the lake and the surrounding Gold Coast neighborhood. Constructed in the early 1970s, the building is more affordable than some of newer properties in the area, with options starting at studio floor plans.

1000 N. Lake Shore

Sitting just across from the Oak Street Bridge,…

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