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540 N Lake Shore Dr #206
Chicago, IL 60611
$3,195
2
Beds
1
Bath
1200
Sqft
Doesn't include required deposits and fees
Highlights
Cats allowed
On-site laundry
Central A/C
Attached garage
Sundeck
Gym
Dishwasher, refrigerator, garbage disposal
Listed 1 month ago
Updated 11 hours ago
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About 540 N Lake Shore Dr #206
One of the last true timber and brick lakefront lofts! This fantastic loft has a HUGE open floor plan with almost 1,200 SF, two bedrooms with sliding frosted glass doors. 12 ft. tall ceilings with wooden beams! This is a corner unit with two walls of beautiful, exposed brick and the north wall being mostly full of 7 ft. tall windows letting in tons of natural light. You can't beat this location: steps to the Ohio Street Beach, the Lakefront walking and biking trails, Lake Michigan, Olive Park, Lake Shore Park, Bennett Park, Seneca Park, the Children's Museum at Navy Pier, and the Museum of Contemporary Art. A short bus ride to the Museum Campus and Maggie Daley Park. Northwestern Hospital campus and shops on Michigan Ave are right nearby, as well as world class restaurants! Walkscore bestowed a 92 out of 100 score, stating, "This location is a Walker's Paradise, so daily errands do not require a car." The bus stop immediately outside is a stop for the #2, 29, 65, 66, and 124.
Parking is on a waiting list basis.
Dark hardwood floors throughout. Newly repainted in a harmonious beige and grey color palette. Massive primary bedroom with oversized walk-in closet with full custom California Closet shelving. Second bedroom features organizational shelving in closet. Modern Kitchen & Bath featuring granite, marble countertops, travertine floors, and whirlpool jet bathtub. Brand new refrigerator. Built in bookshelf in entryway with custom Lightology lighting. Unit has central air and heat with Nest thermostat control.
The building features an amazing roof deck and new pergola, with gas grills, summertime furniture, picnic tables and unique views of Navy Pier, the lakefront and skyline. See the Blue Angels breathtakingly close during the Air and Water Show! Door staff is 24/7, with on-site management, on-site storage, huge laundry room, bike room, and newly-renovated workout room.
Rent includes water, garbage, basic cable, basic internet, doorman, security, exercise facility, snow removal. Electric bill is very modest (usually runs about $100. Heat and A/C provided by the building, renter pays to pump it via a heat exchanger. Basic cable and internet can be upgraded from 200 MB per second to 600 MB per second at a modest fee. Includes one storage unit. Additional storage units available for extra monthly fee. Cats are welcome too! No smoking in unit.
Applicant MINIMUM Requirements (meeting these requirements does not guarantee a lease):
600+ minimum credit score
Debt to income maximum 45%
Collections on a case-by-case basis
Household monthly income at least 3x monthly rent
$69 per person to apply
*In lieu of a security deposit, an $800 non-refundable move-in fee is due at the time of lease signing
Pet rent $25/month per animal. Weight and number restrictions apply.
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In addition to the above fees, the HOA and building require new tenants to pay additional move-in and move-out fees: Two Separate Checks Needed for Move ins
Move-in Fee: $350 ($500 if moving in on a Saturday)
Damage Deposit: $250 (Will be returned after move-in/No damage done)
Make these 2 checks out to : 540 N. Lakeshore Dr Condominium Association
Apartment amenities
Property amenities
- Attached Garage
- Bicycle Storage
- Building Management On Site
- Cable TV Ready
- Cable included in rent
- Central Air Conditioning
- Close to Bike Trails
- Cooking Gas
- Dishwasher
- Door Staff
- Exterior Maintenance
- Fitness Center
- Garbage Disposal
- Garbage included in rent
- Heating not included in rent
- Internet included in rent
- Jacuzzi
- Laundry: Shared
- Maintenance/Engineer on Site
- Range Oven
- Refrigerator
- Snow Removal
- Storage Space
- Sundeck
- Walk to Beach
- Water included in rent
- Water/trash/sewer/recycling
Pet policy
Pricing comparison
At $3,195, this listing is priced $1,369 cheaper than the current market rate for a 2 bedroom home in Streeterville.
Other 2 bedroom homes...
- in Streeterville go for $4,564
- in Chicago go for $2,102
- in Cook County go for $2,088
- in 60611 go for $4,564
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