4950 N Marine Dr

A midcentury condominium tower completed in 1953, this 15-story Shoreline Park residence sits along Chicago’s lakefront and park edge. The masonry-and-concrete structure contains a mix of one- and two-bedroom units with traditional layouts—separate living and dining areas, built-in storage, and kitchens commonly upgraded with granite or quartz counters and stainless-steel appliances. Interior finishes vary by owner but recurring features include hardwood or carpeted floors, renovated baths, and window air conditioning in some units. Common areas are oriented toward daily convenience and community: a staffed 24-hour doorman and staffed lobby, an elevator bank, coin laundry and additional storage rooms, a business center, and on-site health/fitness facilities. Outdoor amenities emphasize outlook and social space with multiple rooftop terraces, a roof deck with lake and skyline views, a gated private courtyard entry, and an outdoor grilling area. Parking is available as deeded indoor garage spaces or valet arrangements; parking can be purchased or leased and some units include heated garage access. The association allows rentals and is FHA-approved; building services occasionally include on-site cleaners and monitored entry systems. Located steps from Margate Park, Foster Beach, Montrose Harbor, grocery stores, express bus routes and the Red Line, the building supports an active, transit-friendly lakefront lifestyle with close urban conveniences.