227 E Delaware Pl

A pre-war, 12-story cooperative built in 1920 located in Chicago’s East Streeterville, this boutique elevator building presents classic architectural detailing and a low-density floor plan with typically two residences per floor. Units are large three-bedroom layouts that preserve vintage character—high ceilings, hardwood floors, crown moldings, built-in bookcases and original millwork—while many homes have been sensitively updated with modern mechanicals, kitchens and baths. Common-area features emphasize a traditional, service-oriented lifestyle: 24-hour door staff, a formal receiving lobby and guest lobbies off semi-private elevator landings. Individual apartments often include formal entry foyers, expansive living and dining rooms, wood-burning fireplaces with crafted mantels, butler’s pantries/wet bars, ample storage lockers, and in-unit laundry where permitted. The building’s street presence is residential and quiet, set on a tree-lined block a short walk from Michigan Avenue, the lakefront, cultural venues and Northwestern hospital facilities. Parking is available nearby via leased garage spaces; pet policies are restrictive but historically permissive of small animals, and assessments commonly cover many utilities and taxes. The overall character blends historic elegance with full-service cooperative conveniences suited to collectors of period detail and residents who value scale, entertaining spaces and a concierge-style entry experience.