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Observations and insights into real estate happenings along E. Randolph St. in downtown Chicago

East Randolph Street, Chicago

Millenium Park Plaza – 151 N. Michigan

August 8th, 2009 · Uncategorized

This is a rental building at the intersection of Michigan and Randolph. The building is probably most recognizable for the domed entrance to La Strada – a restaurant which is no longer there. The owners of Millenium Park Plaza had started the process of getting approval to build a new tiny highrise adjacent to Millenium Park Plaza directly above the dome, and the restaurant either decided to shut down or they were not given the option to renew their lease. I talked with the owner of the convenience store on the other end of the building several months ago, and he said he was getting kicked out. (Note that their web site probably needs to be redesigned if they are not putting in a new grocery store. http://www.millenniumparkplaza.com/amenities/grocery.html) Also, there used to be a popular pub next to La Strada called “J Randolph’s” and was operated I believe by the same people who ran La Strada. So the building’s retail and restaurant space is all empty right now, pending the construction of the new high rise, which in this credit market may take a while to get started. If you have any other news to share about any of the above or about the building, please post as a comment on this thread. Also, if you are looking at rentals in this neighborhood, I’d be happy to schedule a day to show you this building and several others downtown  and help you compare your options.

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Class offered at the Daley Bicentennial Plaza

August 4th, 2009 · Uncategorized

We just got a brochure of all the classes is going to be offered at the Daley Bicentennial Plaza this fall. We would like to register our older daughter for Ballet, Tennis and Bitty Basket Ball. So this fall I will be very busy looks like. I hope that she should be able to learn something from it! The fees for each class is very reasonable, so everything looks very good to me.

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Two showings for rent, two bedrooms at the parkshore and the Harbor Point

July 30th, 2009 · Uncategorized

I showed two rental units today, the two bedrooms unit at the 195 Harbor, unit 1509, the second bedroom has a french door open to the living room. This unit is facing north east, has great view to the Navy Pier and the lake, very nice kitchen with granite counter. The rent price is $2,200 per month with valet parking included.  The other two bedrooms we saw is the two split bedrooms at the Harbor Point, which has around 1,208 square feet, this unit is in original situation, with carpet through out. The view is great to the lake and south shore line. I would prefer the the first one as it is modern and has new kitchen. But they are both very reasonable priced!

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Segway at the 400 E Randolph

July 30th, 2009 · Uncategorized

We have seen segway being around for a while, they started at 400 E Randolph a couple of years ago. When one of our relatives who live in the building tried it, she mentioned it was crazy and she almost fall. I have not got the courage to try it yet, but it is always cool to see them coming down from the ramp at the new lake shore east park.

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Showing at the 340 Randolph unit 3406

July 28th, 2009 · Uncategorized

I was showing this unit last week. This is a great three bedrooms unit at the 340 on the park. With south west  and north exposure. This unit has around 2,200 square feet.  My client likes the living room, it is spacious and has great view to the city and the lake. There is a large balcony facing south too! However, the two bedrooms are facing the blue shield and blue cross building, and the master bedroom is facing north, the new lake shore east park, however, there is a chance of being blockd by a new building.  There are great closet spaces and nice floor and kitchen. But there is not enough cabinets in the kitchen, with the listing price of $1,599,999.

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The most expensive to rent at the 340 on the Park – 340 E Randolph St Unit 4406

July 14th, 2009 · Uncategorized

This is a three bedrooms and 2 and a half bedrooms unit with great view to the millennium park, city view and harbor.  The rent price is $10,000 per month. It has been reduced to $9,000 per month, Michael Emery still has the listing, see pictures and vitural tours here.

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4 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms just sold 340 E Randolph St Unit 5802

July 14th, 2009 · Uncategorized

This is a penthouse unit at the 340 on the park, very nice location with 2,750 square feet, 4 bedrooms and 3 and a half bathroom facing south east. The unit features bamboo floor, Upgraded Built In Appliances Dble Oven, 6 Burner Cooktop, Fireplace, Organized Closets, Electronic Window Shades, Spa Air Tubs, Sep Shower, Toto, Dornbracht. The listing price was $2,300,000. Which is pretty reasonable.

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2 bedrooms just sold at the 340 on the park! 340 E Randolph St Unit 2303

July 14th, 2009 · Uncategorized

This is a nice two bedrooms unit facing south with a large balcony. This unit has great views to the city sky line, the south shore line and the millennium park, the grand park. The building features lots of the new things too. The assessment is $636 per month, which includes Water, Gas, Common Insurance, Security, Security System, TV/Cable, Clubhouse, Exercise Facilities, Pool, Exterior Maintenance, Lawn Care, Scavenger, Snow Removal. The unit features Snaidero Cabinetry, bamboo floors, 9ft ceilings. The listing price was $1,195,000. That means it is still the same as last year.

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Short Sale at the Outdrive East -400 E Randolph St Unit 2718

July 14th, 2009 · Uncategorized

This is a large one bedroom unit at 400 E Randolph, the listing price is $209,900 and they have alreay has multiple offers and do not accept any offers. This price is very reasonable with a large balcony, marble floor in the living room. It faces the north new designer lakeshore east park. I am sorry to see short sale in our neighborhood, but glad to see that there are multiple offers to keep our price up.

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Just reduced! 450 E Waterside Dr Unit 908

June 20th, 2009 · Uncategorized

This is a two bedrooms unit with great views to the new designer new lakeshore east park, south view to the harbor, the lake and the Columbia Yacht club. There are lots of upgrades in the unit, such as granite counter, back splash, open kitchen, marble entrance, marble floor for both bathrooms and the vanities. Wood floor in the living room and kitchen. Very nice blinds. Great lighting fixtures. The price has reduced to $520,000. Detailed info and pictures will be available upon request. I sit in an open house for the listing agent today, it felt very comfortable, the place is neat and clean, it is for sure move in condition.

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Woman wanted to jump, but got saved – 340 e randolph

June 13th, 2009 · Uncategorized

The updated info is that around 2:00am, police has helped this woman to safety. There are no details of the reason why she was doing it, but I am very happy to see that she comes out OK with no injury. But she did stay at that place for around 12 hours, during this period, the police has provided some hot dog and coffee for her. Right now the three floors are still locked, including the common room which suppose open to everyone in the building.

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Woman wants to jump from 340 on the Park at 340 E randolph

June 11th, 2009 · Uncategorized

I was on my way to pick up my kids this afternoon and noticed there are lots of police cars in front of the 340 E Randolph, then I heard that there is someone wants to jump from the building, I saw people are pointing at some high floor, since I know the building pretty well, I saw there is someone on the 25th floor, which is the common area of the building, looks like she is hanging on outside of the balcony. There are lots of people underneath of the building, I saw lots of fire trucks and police cars but no nets, or maybe they thought it would not work for people jump from that high floor. We all know that this is a very nice building, the people live there must have good and stable income. So I am not sure what is the reason for this to happen. We should all love life and enjoy our life, although we might be depressed or sad sometimes, but life could go on no matter what. So let’s hope that she could finally not jump and no one would like to do this any more.

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Cheapest one bedroom in the new Regatta building 420 E Waterside Dr Unit 404

June 11th, 2009 · Uncategorized

I have sent this listing to lots of my clients, I know it is a great value, so I am glad to see that this is sold. The listing price was $250,000. which is around $120K lower than other units which is higher floor. It has new kitchen and wood floor plus it has a nice balcony too. It has 750 square feet with very small assessment $247 per month.

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Cheapest one bedroom for rent at 400 E Randolph St Unit 3906

June 11th, 2009 · Uncategorized

This is unbelievable, the asking price of this unit is $1,100 per month, just reduced. This is a great new east side neighborhood with walking distance to three parks, the lake front, you can enjoy all the free concerts at the millennium park during the summer time.  Plus you will have pretty views to the park, city and the lake. There are around 650 square feet. I think this is a great price, so act fast, detailed info and pictures will be available upon request.

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Great commercial space at the 400 E Randolph St Unit 500

June 11th, 2009 · Uncategorized

This can be great office spaces at the central location. Or you could rent it for $15 per square feet, the listing price for this office is $400,000 with the tax of $9,548 per year. Since there are so many condos in this neighborhood, it is great to have a small office in this building.

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Just listed awesome view studio 400 E Randolph St Unit 1001

June 11th, 2009 · Uncategorized

This is a nice size studio with a separate area for your bed. It has a great view of the millennium park, the lake and the south shore line. It has a huge balcony facing south too! The listing price is $279,800 with the assessment of $227 per month including Heat, Air Conditioning, Water, Gas, Common Insurance, Doorman, TV/Cable, Pool, Exterior Maintenance, Scavenger, Snow Removal. Very low taxes of $1,427 per year. It has very nice updated kitchen and bathroom. MLS detailed info and pictures will be available upon request.

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Priced right two bedrooms at the harbor Point – 155 N Harbor Dr Unit 502

June 8th, 2009 · Uncategorized

The current listing price of this unit is $474,000, this unit has clear views to the city and parks, although it is on a low floor, but the views are still nice. This unit has around 1140 square feet, split two bedrooms, with granite kitchen and new cabinets. It is great for a small family or couple. The purchase price of this unit in 05 was $440,ooo, so this is a great value now!

Details will be available upon request!

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Just reduced – 155 N Harbor Dr Unit 903

June 8th, 2009 · Uncategorized

This is a nice two bedrooms unit facing the Millennium park, the grand park, has great city views, the unit has upgraded kitchen with new appliances. It has 1,482 square feet with monthly assessment of $929. I love the living room windows, there are lots of nature lights in the unit. The owner is an agent and they are moving to California, so this can be a good deal:-) Details will be available upon request!

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