5044 N Marine Dr

An eight-story Art Deco condominium originally constructed in 1939, this building presents classic 1930s Moderne detailing scaled to a mid-rise urban parcel. The masonry façade and restrained period ornament frame a central landscaped courtyard with an ornamental fountain, a focal point for many units. Interiors combine original elements—parquet and hardwood floors, generous ceiling heights, and period moldings—with modern updates seen in renovated kitchens and baths within individual homes. Common spaces include a staffed lobby with doorman coverage, an elevator, an exercise room, on-site management and engineering, mail and package monitoring, additional storage rooms and a bike room. Residents use a rooftop deck and a planted courtyard for outdoor leisure; grilling and small gatherings are common around the fountain. Parking is available through the building on a waitlist or for rent; utilities such as heat and cable are often included in assessments. Pet policies are permissive in listings, and first-floor or accessible units provide convenient entry for errands and laundry access. The property sits adjacent to parkland and Lake Michigan, with frequent public transit (Red Line and multiple bus routes) and neighborhood retail within walking distance.