River North
Redevelopment plan for River North’s vacant Sports Authority revealed
Empty since last summer, the old Sports Authority building at 620 N. LaSalle could see new life as either an adaptive reuse or build-to-suit development.
Contemporary River North condo with a killer roof deck asks $2.5M
This ultra-modern penthouse unit perched atop a boutique building at 156 W. Superior Street features an enormous 1200-square-foot private outdoor terrace.
60-story mixed-use skyscraper proposed for River North
The 725-foot project would contain 216 hotel rooms, 120 hotel timeshare units, 246 condominium units, 30,000 square feet of retail space, and parking for 325 vehicles.
River North condo tower slated for Erie & LaSalle revealed
Known as "The Bentham," the 15-story development will replace a low-rise commercial building with 31 three-bedroom condominiums.
Two River North Condo projects seek city approval
Chicago’s Zoning Board of Appeals will vote on measures allowing the construction of 12-story condo building on Superior and a 13-story project on Huron.
River North Victorian wedged between high-rises to become office space
The old row home’s new owner plans to rehab the existing building and utilize it for offices.
Erie-LaSalle Body Shop being cleared to make room for new condos
The River North body shop and parking lot will be replaced with a new condo high-rise.
Full-floor penthouse level at The Pinnacle lists for $4.95M
Get a spacious condo loaded with luxury amenities and sky-high views from every direction.
Incredible industrial loft offers equally incredible skyline views
This very lovely loft in River North will cost a pretty penny
Inside Exhibit, River North’s newest apartment tower
The rental high-rise officially opened its doors earlier this month
Luxury condos planned for Chicago and Wells hit trouble
Pulled listings, a dark sales center, and an expired website could signal the end for the 24-story luxury condominium project at 808 Wells.
Three new projects to transform River North block
This week, no less than three residential projects proposed for the River North block bordered by Erie, LaSalle, Huron, and Wells either broke cover or showed signs of progress.
One LaSalle hotel digs in, another stalls
Separated by just a couple blocks, these two new LaSalle Street hotel projects hope to leave their mark on River North. While one appears to be moving forward, another has hit legal trouble.
River North penthouse with sweeping skyline views takes another price chop
This spacious unit at the top of the former Montgomery Ward HQ offers sweeping skyline views from every room.
‘Exhibit on Superior’ rental tower opens in River North
Sourcing its name from its location in the heart of Chicago’s original boutique art and furniture gallery district, the 34-story cream-colored rental tower known as "Exhibit on Superior" will start welcoming residents in the coming week.
Two River North condos take $200k price chops
A look a two similarly priced but decidedly different three-bedroom homes that have just slashed $200,000 and $230,000 off their respective asks.
Condos proposed for Sedgwick and Superior break cover
Prelimary plans for the 12-story show four units per typical floor, two larger penthouse units, a rooftop amenity level, and 63 well-concealed parking spaces on the building’s first two foors.
River North condo plan for Erie and Sedgwick revealed
The plan from developer Belgravia Group would replace a pair of parking lot and Citizen Bar at 356-366 W. Erie. The popular watering hole shuttered this fall.
Construction Update: Chicago’s Near North Side
Take a photographic tour of some of the projects currently headed to River North, Cabrini, and Gold Coast
Roomy penthouse loft with oversized terrace asks $1.4M
In addition to unobstructed skyline views, the home also features hardwood floors, a large open-plan living space, and a generous master suite with room for a sitting area.
Hubbard and Wells apartment tower lands full permit
Already several floors above ground, the apartment tower under construction at 221 W. Hubbard has been granted the go-ahead to rise to its full height of 23 stories.
Curbed Cup 1st round: (4) Lakeview vs. (13) River North
Wrigley Field and Lakeview takes on River North and its new sleek, glassy high-rises.
Modern River North condo development ready to move ahead
A plan to replace River North’s Carson Ribs and its accompanying parking lot with a condo development is reportedly still moving forward after years of planning and preparation.
Preservationists want a new landmark district in River North
Preservation Chicago says that a row of Italianate buildings in River North are being threatened with demolition. And to ensure their survival, the group wants a new landmark district for the area.
Mystery 8-story hotel headed to River North?
Provided a newly issued permit is accurate, an empty lot at the northwest corner of Grand and LaSalle in Chicago’s River North neighborhood is apparently getting a new eight-story boutique hotel.
Work to begin on converting River North office building into apartments
Developer Cedar Street has received a permit to begin the interior renovation of 676 N. LaSalle
A glimpse inside Chicago’s upcoming ‘Renelle’ condos
Planned to occupy a tight space just north of Chicago’s Trump Tower, the relatively diminutive ‘Renelle on the River’ has officially started marketing condos from a newly opened sales center
Roomy River North corner loft asks $1.35M
Spanning the entire western exposure of a former River North industrial building dating back to 1924, this spacious three-bedroom loft was recently redesigned by Chicago’s Studio Dwell Architects.
Slick sky-high River North penthouse asks $4.175M
Occupying half of the 52nd floor of River North’s 55 East Erie tower, this heavily upgraded three-bedroom luxury residence has the finishes to match its impressive city views.
Trump protesters and supporters gather at Chicago’s Trump Tower
Dozens, perhaps hundreds, showed up this morning to protest Trump’s treatment of women
River North hotel tweaks design, goes back to the city
Though approved this May, the 17-story project has re-filed its zoning documents and will pay into Chicago’s Neighborhood Opportunity fund. The hotel still features 200 rooms and no on-site parking.
Bright River North rehabbed duplex lists for $660K
This spacious near north side home features sky-lit cathedral ceilings. Rich hardwood floors, a separate home office, three outdoor decks, and a relatively reasonable price add to the appeal.
Alderman: Wolf Point East will now rise 660 — not 750 — feet
Despite receiving entitlements for a 750-foot, 66-story apartment tower, the developers of Wolf Point’s second phase will instead forward with a 62-story, 660-foot building at the confluence of the Chicago River’s three branches.
Redesigned Wolf Point supertall revealed in new rendering
The recently revealed images show an updated look for the completes Wolf Point project and includes a clear look at Wolf Point’s third and tallest phase: the imposing mixed-use south tower.
Parking lot near Groupon HQ making way for apartments
Though developer the Domus Group began marketing 847 N. Larrabee St. in 2015 as "Strata" — a 27-unit condominium building — the project has since shifted its programming to feature rentals units and ground floor retail.
Updated renderings of Wolf Point East break cover
As the second phase of the three-skyscraper Wolf Point project races towards an anticipated start date in early 2017, more images of the riverfront luxury apartment tower known as Wolf Point East have emerged.
A clearer look at the tower rising at State and Huron
Under construction for over five months, the 26-story apartment tower rising at State and Huron has an official name, website, and new renderings.
New clues regarding Wolf Point future phases emerge
Based on an update from Epstein — who provided master planning and civil engineering services on the project — the Wolf Point East apartment building will rise 64 stories while Wolf Point South will be a 70-story combination office and residential tower.
River North SRO to see new life as FOUND hotel
A plan to convert River North’s neglected Olympia Building at 613 N. Wells into a new boutique hotel was revealed last week by a building permit issued by the city of Chicago.