850 Des Plaines Ave

A mid-rise condominium building constructed in 1974, the property rises seven stories and primarily offers one-bedroom homes and studio-style floor plans. Exterior details include private balconies for many units, monitored entrances with TV surveillance, and an on-site dog run for pet exercise. The building core is served by two elevators and a mix of flexicore construction and common open-plan layouts. Shared interior amenities center on everyday convenience and basic wellness: an exercise room with sauna and shower stalls, a staffed lobby, coin-operated laundry, secure storage lockers, and pantry space for extra resident use. Residents benefit from assigned parking stalls, nearby street transit connections, and direct access to local parks and recreation facilities two blocks away. Maintenance practices noted in listings emphasize ongoing updates — newer water heaters and HVAC units in some units, and periodic common-area refreshes. Management enforces owner-occupancy rules and limits rentals; pet policies allow cats with dogs subject to building rules. Located in Forest Park close to the CTA Blue Line, I‑290 access, neighborhood shops, and Loyola Medical Center, the building supports a commuter-friendly, amenity-light urban-suburban lifestyle.