540 N Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60611

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.

A desirable assigned first-floor parking space is also reserved for you for only $250/month. Please note: this parking fee is mandatory for tenants and will be included in the lease at an additional cost.

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.

Please note that a mandatory assigned parking space rental is required, and costs $250/month.

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 Read More