Chicago Condo Directory

June 22, 2011 - The condos at the Mondial have been leasing fast ever since Waterton Residential took over the chicago real estate development and converted to rental units. In case any readers are thinking about leasing there we wanted to refresh everyone’s memory and go over the finishes and available units. We’ll talk about building amenities and list the rest of the apartments in the next two posts.

Standard finishes for the apartments at the Mondial include 9′4″, 10′6″, and 12′ ceilings, floor-to-ceiling windows, a balcony, hardwood floors, a washer and dryer, wiring for phones, cable and Internet, Italian oak wood kitchen cabinets and bath vanities, granite counter tops, KitchenAid stainless steel appliances, double bowl stainless steel sinks, Grohe faucets, 12″ marble bath tile and separate shower and steeping tub.

The one bedroom and two bedroom, one bath apartments that are currently available for rent at the Mondial are listed below. We’ll bring you the rest of the list over the next couple of days.

Loft/ 1 Bath
Unit #305 $1483 Per Month 687 Sq Ft Available Now
Unit #306 $1486 Per Month 686 Sq Ft Available Now
Unit #405 $1488 Per Month 687 Sq Ft Available Now
Unit #406 $1491 Per Month 686 Sq Ft Available Now
Unit #505 $1493 Per Month 687 Sq Ft Available Now
Unit #506 $1496 Per Month 686 Sq Ft Available Now
Unit #906 $1516 Per Month 676 Sq Ft Available Now

1BR/1Bath
Unit #1103 $1822 Per Month 906 Sq Ft Available Now
Unit #1003 $1817 Per Month 906 Sq Ft Available Now
Unit #1303 $1832 Per Month 906 Sq Ft Available Now
Unit #904 $1573 Per Month 668 Sq Ft Available Now
Unit #404 $1548 Per Month 668 Sq Ft Available Now
Unit #1203 $1827 Per Month 906 Sq Ft Available Now
Unit #204 $1528 Per Month 668 Sq Ft Available Now
Unit #604 $1423 Per Month 668 Sq Ft Available 06/29/2011

1BR/1Bath+Den
Unit #909 $2038 Per Month 1019 Sq Ft Available Now
Unit #1009 $2043 Per Month 1019 Sq Ft Available Now
Unit #1109 $2048 Per Month 1019 Sq Ft Available Now
Unit #1209 $2053 Per Month 1019 Sq Ft Available Now
Unit #709 $2058 Per Month 1019 Sq Ft Available Now
Unit #809 $2109 Per Month 1019 Sq Ft Available Now
Unit #1011 $1839 Per Month 917 Sq Ft Available Now

2BR/1Bath
Unit #1215 $2111 Per Month 1010 Sq Ft Available Now
Unit #815 $2196 Per Month 1010 Sq Ft Available Now
Unit #1315 $2116 Per Month 1010 Sq Ft Available Now

You can also find a lot of Chicago condos for rent with the option to buy later.

Technorati Tags: Mondial, Chicago Condos For Rent, Chicago Real Estate

June 20, 2011 - Back in March of this year Chicago real estate developers Ronald Shipka Sr. and Richard Stein turned over Walton on the Park to the Davis family after they paid off the $82 million construction loan on the project. What wasn’t incuded in the the transfer were the deposits on the condos that hadn’t yet closed. The 160 empty Chicago condos in this 189 unit Gold Coast tower are going up for lease, but Shipka and Stein aren’t going to let go of any deposits without a fight.

According to Crain’s, several buyers are suing the developers to get their earnest money back. Lawyers for some of the buyers base the case on the fact that the project wasn’t completed on time and the buyers didn’t think they would be living in a rental building. Most of these buyers opted to not close because of those reasons or due to the falling condo values and difficulty in getting a mortgage.

The article says that Appraisal Research Counselors counted 77 condos at Walton on the Park that are under contract but haven’t closed. Deposits on the units varies from around $50,000 to $100,000. So it isn’t any wonder that the developers are reluctant to refund what could be millions.

All of the deposit drama aside, if you’re looking for luxury Chicago condos for rent you should see what Walton on the Park has to offer.

Technorati Tags: Walton On The Park, Chicago Condos For Rent, Chicago Real Estate

June 18, 2011 - It looks as though a new “green” Streeterville apartment tower has a green light from the Chicago Plan Commission. Chicago real estate developer Related Midwest will be constructing a 45 story rental high-rise on 500 North Lake Shore Drive. According to an article in the Sun Times, part of one of the walls on the 10 story parking deck will have vegetation that will survive the cold winters here.

Alderman Brendan Reilly was quoted in the article as saying that, “This green element is going to distinguish this property as the first in Chicago to have a year-round green wall. The technology, I’m told, works. That is something I’m really excited about.”

The tower design has already been been modified once under pressure from local residents and the alderman. This final version will have 500 apartments and indoor parking for 415 cars. Right now the site is just a parking lot.

To make sure the developer keeps his green promise, the Streeterville Organization of Active Residents intends to keep an eye on the progress.

Apartments at this tower will have rents that range from around $2,100 to $2,600 per month.

If you need a new place right now and can’t wait for these Chicago apartments to be completed, there are lots of Chicago condos for rent.

Technorati Tags: Chicago Apartments, Chicago Condos For Rent, Chicago Real Estate