Built in 2006 The Waldorf Astoria Chicago, located at 11 E. Walton St. is an eye-catching 60-story building.  Designed by one of Chicago’s most sought-after Architects, Lucien Lagrange. Lucien is most famous for his classical style in designing high-end, luxury residential buildings.  His portfolio includes 65 East Goethe, Park Tower, Park Hyatt, 2550 N Lakeview, 30 W. Oak, and The Ritz-Carlton Residences of Chicago to name a few.

The Waldorf Astoria (formerly the Elysian) was built in 2006 by David Physor and has two components, a 188-room 5-star hotel and 55 luxury condo units. It's currently operating under the Marriott Flag. 

Looking at the building from a distance the first thing that catches your eye is the bronze crown that sits above the…

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If you're looking for the best value, coupled with the best location, Newberry Plaza in the Gold Coast doesn’t get any better 

Located at 1030 N. State St. in the Viagra Triangle, famous for restaurants like Gibson’s, Hugos, Carmines (Under Construction), LuxBar, Dublin's Pub (Open Till 3 am), and Maple And Ash, it's a foodie and bar lovers paradise.  The building was built in 1972 and stands 60 Stories tall, taking up ¾ of the block (including the townhomes).  As you enter, you will notice a grand lobby with a large sitting area, fireplace, and a wall of windows overlooking Mariano Park, a favorite among residents who like to relax, sip a cup of coffee from Whispers cafe, and people-watch. There are 6 elevator banks to handle the 560 Condo units. …

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Among all the supertall, super thin highrise condo towers there is a smattering of townhomes in Chicago’s River North, Streeterville, and Gold Coast neighborhoods.  If you are looking for that treelined suburban sanctuary and a place that feels more like a home than a concrete jungle then you have to stay tuned as we are showcasing 1 of the best townhome communities in the Gold Coast!

The Oak Club is located across from the majestic Newberry Library and Washington Square Park (one of our top dog-friendly parks) The Oak Club was built in 1995 and consists of 52 townhomes ranging in size from 1200 to 3000+ sq. ft.  The Smaller units are stacked so you have one on the ground floor and one above.  The larger units have 3 private floors so you don't have…

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