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...
CTA upgrades: As I mentioned on Monday, the heat lamps on the el platforms should now be up and running. Not all stations have the heat lamps, but Rogers Park residents are
Even though this rental is in the heart of Old Town, its exterior looks like something out of "Hansel and Gretel." This $9,500/month single-family home is an adult dreamland, inside and out. Check out the egg-shaped soaking tub in the master bathroom, which is a spa in and of itself, complete with frosted glass, vessel sinks, and soft lighting. The uber-contemporary kitchen...
Better late than never, right? Word from the Active Transportation Alliance came yesterday, announcing that new bike lanes in Streeterville and River North will be "the first--and best--east/west connector between downtown Chicago and the lakefront trail." Here's...
By George, we're jealous! We just love this 6000-square-foot home at 1240 West George Street. Its spacious first floor combines contemporary finishes with warm Earth tones to create a chic interior surely worthy of the individual who can afford the $12,500/month listing price. The formal living room is, of course, “just for looks” with creamy leather, stainless steel, and dark hardwood finishes. In the rear of the...
Here at domu, we offer a really cool feature called "Typical Rents" on each of our neighborhood pages. (We've highlighted the area below.)
These numbers are updated in real-time, based on the asking rents for every listing in the neighborhood. When searching for an apartment, the numbers are a guideline to use when considering the asking rent at...
Fear not, tacos al pastor enthusiasts. You'll soon be able to get your Big Star fix outside even when the air turns frigid thanks to a new glass-enclosed, heated patio that is projected for completion by the end of the month. Self-identified "(312) Dining Diva" Audarshia broke the news,...
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,...
You're already texting on your phone all the time. Why not text to know when the bus is going to show up?
Figuring out when the bus will arrive just got easier, now that every CTA bus stop includes information on how to to get a text about bus arrival times. This...
You're already texting on your phone all the time. Why not text to know when the bus is going to show up?
