20 E Goethe St

A six-story, late-19th-century boutique condominium originally built in 1899 and located in Chicago’s Gold Coast neighborhood. The masonry-clad structure retains many period details: soaring ceilings, original hardwood floors, ornamental millwork, and working wood-burning fireplaces in select homes. Elevator access serves modest floor counts and a mix of one-bedroom layouts, some with additional office alcoves or duplex configurations. Interiors emphasize built-ins — bookcases, custom cabinetry, generous storage closets and walk-in closet options — while ceilings range from standard to cathedral heights in select units. Common areas are straightforward and service-oriented: an elevator, basement laundry, bike storage and individual storage lockers or cages. Building operations show conservative finances with low monthly assessments that typically include heat and water, exterior maintenance, trash removal and snow clearing. Parking is not onsite; residents rely on nearby permit or leased parking and occasional valet/indoor heated garages in the immediate blocks. Pet policies are permissive in many listings, and the association generally permits rentals without a strict cap, making investor use viable. Sited on a tree-lined stretch near Oak Street Beach and the Magnificent Mile, the building offers a compact, historic living experience within walking distance of lakefront recreation, dining, shopping and transit.