cool place

i know what you're probably thinking.

"so what if this condo has a big, private rooftop deck? it's freezing outside!"

this is true.  but fast forward to may, june, and july. then august and september.  and let's not forget that random day in october when the temperature inevitably skyrockets to 70 degrees.

on the spectacular weather days during these months, the 25' x 45' rooftop deck will make all of your friends jealous.  what can you do on it?  oh...

need a rockin' three-bedroom apartment? grab your friends and check out this duplex-down unit in bucktown--1645 n. winchester.

built in 2001, this place has 2,300 square feet of living space.  it seems like all of our cool places include awesome upgrades, and this one is no exception.  in addition to two and a half bathrooms, here are the luxurious features that you'll get: granite countertops, cherry cabinets, stainless-steel appliances, a whirlpool tub in the...

some might say a spiral staircase is an accident waiting to happen.  we say it's the stairway to your heavenly rooftop deck in this bucktown two-bedroom, two-bathroom condo.

fans of granite countertops, oak hardwood floors, and a wood burning fireplace will be right at home.  this place features a spacious living area, a sizable kitchen, and a true loft, meaning the bedroom walls do not go all the way up to the ceiling.  It's a small price to pay when you're also...

chances are you've never considered living in a former church.  and even if you have, it probably hasn't looked anything like this.

we're calling this a cool place for several reasons.  exposed wooden beams: check.  hardwood floors: check.  gourmet kitchen: check. unique three-loft layout: check.  skylights: check.  exposed brick: check.  wet bar: check.  a 21x12 deck on the second floor with awesome views of the city: check.

i could go on, but you get the idea.  ...

Not everyone lives in a building designed by one of the world's most well known and most accomplished architects.  But some lakefront Gold Coast residents can make that claim.  The Ludwig Mies van der Rohe buildings at 860-880 North Lake Shore Drive are two of the most recognizable residential high-rises in Chicago.  The 26-story glass and steel towers, which were completed in 1951 and which stand 46 feet apart, are hard to miss.  They were designated as Chicago landmarks...

This is presently the most expensive apartment listing on the domu website.  And it might not be topped for a long time.  It's the former residence of Grammy Award winner R. Kelly, who called this place home until 2002, when police accused him of sexually assaulting underage girls.  If Robin Leach were still hosting Lifestyles Of The Rich And Famous, 1010 West George would surely be featured.  Originally a church built in 1885,...

World-renowned “starchitect” Helmut Jahn’s award-winning steel, concrete and glass tower turned heads when it went on the market in the fall of 2005.  With 41 gleaming stories and 212 units, its sleek glass “skin” reflects the energy and imagery of its Streeterville surroundings.  In January 2008, Chicago Tribune architecture critic Blair Kamin said: “Helmut Jahn had redefined the skyscraper formula...