1800 W Roscoe St

The Pencil Factory Lofts is a five-story, 1920-era converted industrial building in Chicago’s Roscoe Village that has been adapted into two-bedroom loft condominiums. The complex preserves period character — exposed brick, high concrete or beamed ceilings often reaching 12–13 feet, oversized multi‑pane windows and original structural columns — while integrating modern systems and finishes. Units commonly feature open-concept living and dining areas, built-in bookcases, hardwood or Brazilian cherry floors, granite or quartz counters, stainless appliances, generous closets, skylights and in-unit laundry in many homes. Common areas include a staffed lobby and elevator service, fitness room, party/meeting room, a communal laundry center, on-site dry cleaner, and storage rooms. Outdoor amenities are notable for a furnished rooftop deck with skyline views, landscaped courtyard/patio with grills, a dog run and brick-paved exterior spaces. Tenant services and conveniences include a monitored entry with TV, evening door attendant, receiving room, and periodic resident events that foster community. Deeded heated garage parking and additional private storage are available (often sold separately). The building’s location places it steps from Roscoe Village retail, restaurants, parks and within a short walk of the Paulina Brown Line stop and other neighborhood transit and grocery options, combining loft-scale interiors with a highly walkable urban neighborhood lifestyle.