Homes for sale - 540 N Lake Shore DR #206, Chicago, IL 60611

Key Details

Property Type Other Rentals

Sub Type Residential Lease

Listing Status Pending

Purchase Type For Rent

Square Footage 1,200 sqft

MLS Listing ID 12378410

Bedrooms 2

Full Baths 1

Year Built 1916

Available Date 2025-06-12

Lot Dimensions COMMON

Property Sub-Type Residential Lease

Property Description

One of the last true timber and brick lakefront lofts! This fantastic loft has a HUGE open floor plan with almost 1,200 SF, two bedrooms with sliding frosted glass doors. 12 ft. tall ceilings with wooden beams! This is a corner unit with two walls of beautiful, exposed brick and the north wall being mostly full of 7 ft. tall windows letting in tons of natural light. You can't beat this location: steps to the Ohio Street Beach, the Lakefront walking and biking trails, Lake Michigan, Olive Park, Lake Shore Park, Bennett Park, Seneca Park, the Children's Museum at Navy Pier, and the Museum of Contemporary Art. A short bus ride to the Museum Campus and Maggie Daley Park. Northwestern Hospital campus and shops on Michigan Ave are right nearby, as well as world class restaurants. Walkscore bestowed a 92 out of 100 score, stating, "This location is a Walker's Paradise, so daily errands do not require a car." Bus routes #2, 29, 65, 66, and 124 are all at your doorstep. A desirable assigned first-floor parking space is also reserved for you. Please note: this parking space is mandatory and will be added to the rent amount at an additional cost. Dark hardwood floors throughout. Newly repainted in a harmonious beige and grey color palette. Massive primary bedroom with oversized walk-in closet with full custom California Closet shelving. Second bedroom features organizational shelving in closet. Modern Kitchen & Bath featuring granite, marble countertops, travertine floors, and whirlpool jet bathtub. Brand new refrigerator. Built in bookshelf in entryway with custom Lightology lighting. Unit has central air and heat with Nest thermostat control. The building features an amazing roof deck and new pergola, with gas grills, summertime furniture, picnic tables and spectacular views of Navy Pier, the lakefront and skyline. See Navy Pier fireworks every Wednesday and Saturday, and enjoy the Blue Angels breathtakingly close during the Air and Water Show! Door staff is 24/7, with on-site management, on-site storage, huge laundry room, bike room, and newly-renovated workout room. Rent includes heat and a/c, water, garbage, basic cable, basic internet, doorman, security, exercise facility, and snow removal. Heat and A/C provided by the building, renter pays the electric to pump it via a heat exchanger. Electric bill is very modest. Basic cable and internet can be upgraded if desired. Includes one storage unit. Additional storage units available. Cats are welcome too! Sorry, no dogs. No smoking in unit.

Location

State IL

County Cook

Area Chi - Near North Side

Rooms

Basement None

Interior

Interior Features Cathedral Ceiling(s),Bookcases,Beamed Ceilings,Open Floorplan,Doorman,Lobby

Heating Forced Air,Heat Pump

Cooling Central Air

Flooring Hardwood

Equipment Ceiling Fan(s)

Furnishings No

Fireplace N

Appliance Range,Microwave,Dishwasher,Refrigerator

Laundry Common Area

Exterior

Garage Spaces 1.0

Amenities Available Bike Room/Bike Trails,Door Person,Coin Laundry,Elevator(s),Exercise Room,Storage,Health Club,On Site Manager/Engineer,Sundeck,High Speed Conn.,Trail(s)

Building

Dwelling Type Residential Lease

Building Description Brick, No

Story 7

Sewer Public Sewer

Water Lake Michigan

Structure Type Brick

Schools

School District 299 ,299, 299

Others

Pets Allowed Additional Pet Rent,Cats OK,Number Limit

Virtual Tour https://youtu.be/0XriA1TVRyc