850 N Lake Shore Dr

This is a restored 19-story historic residential building on Chicago’s lakefront, originally built in 1927 and converted into condominiums with one- to three-bedroom floorplans. Classic prewar details remain throughout common areas: an ornate, high-ceilinged lobby with carved moldings and period chandeliers, broad corridors, and large windows that provide city or lake views. Individual residences feature high ceilings (9–11 feet in many units), walk-in closets, abundant built-in storage, and a mix of original proportions with modern updates such as all-new stainless-steel Bosch kitchens and in-unit Whirlpool washers and dryers. Shared indoor amenities emphasize leisure and entertaining: a heated indoor pool, a substantial fitness center, and an expansive Grand Lounge with very tall ceilings and lake vistas. Outdoor amenities include a rooftop deck with views toward Lake Michigan and a grill area for resident gatherings. The building offers multiple unit sizes (roughly 800–3,700+ sq ft), a range of aspect orientations (lake, city, south, west, north), and a concierge-style residential environment with established architectural character. Located between Michigan Avenue and Lake Shore Drive, it sits steps from the lakefront path, cultural institutions, shopping, and dining, delivering a lifestyle that combines historic charm with contemporary conveniences.