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540 N Lake Shore Apt 206
Chicago, IL 60611

  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Baths
  • 1,200 Sq. Ft.
  • Built In 1916
Rental Price

$3,195

Beds
2  
Baths
1  
Rooms
4  
Type
Attached  
Sq. Ft.
1,200  
Built
1916  
Neighborhood
Streeterville  
MLS
#12678712
Status
Active (0 days)

Property Description

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." Bus routes #2, 29, 65, 66, and 124 are all at your doorstep. 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 spectacular views of Navy Pier, the lakefront and skyline. See Navy Pier fireworks every Wednesday and Saturday, and enjoy 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 heat and a/c, water, garbage, basic cable, basic internet, doorman, security, exercise facility, and snow removal. Heat and A/C provided by the building, renter pays the electric to pump it via a heat exchanger. Electric bill is very modest. Basic cable and internet can be upgraded if desired. Includes one storage unit. Additional storage units available. Cats are welcome too! Sorry, no dogs. No smoking in unit.

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Property Details

Rooms

Room
Level
Flooring
Size
Living Room
Main
18X14
Dining Room
N/A
Kitchen
Main
12X8
Family Room
N/A
Laundry
N/A
Master Bedroom
Main
19X12
Bedroom 2
Main
12X10
Bedroom 3
N/A
Bedroom 4
N/A
Walk In Closet
Main
Carpet
10X4

Utilities

  • Heating Forced Air, Heat Pump
  • Cooling Central Air
  • Water Lake Michigan
  • Sewer Public Sewer

Additional Information

Common Amenities
Bike Room/Bike Trails, Door Person, Coin Laundry, Elevator in Residence, Exercise Room, Storage, Health Club, On Site Manager/Engineer, Sundeck, Ceiling Fan, Elevator(s), High Speed Conn., Trail(s)
Interior Features
Cathedral Ceiling(s), Bookcases, Beamed Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Doorman, Lobby
Appliances
Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
Pets Allowed
Additional Pet Rent, Cats OK, Number Limit
Schools
District 299

Listing History

06-15-2026 Listed at $3,195
Last Modified 6/15/26 3:52 PM

Nearby Transportation

  • Bus 29 < 0.1 mi
  • Bus 66 < 0.1 mi
  • Bus 65 < 0.1 mi
  • Bus 2 < 0.1 mi
  • Bus 124 < 0.1 mi
  • Bus 121 0.2 mi
  • Bus 120 0.2 mi
  • Bus 157 0.3 mi
  • Bus 3 0.3 mi
  • Bus 4 0.4 mi
  • Bus 134 0.4 mi
  • Bus 135 0.4 mi
  • Bus 136 0.4 mi
  • Bus 26 0.4 mi
  • Bus 6 0.5 mi
  • Metra Electric 0.7 mi
  • Red Line 0.7 mi
  • Green Line 0.8 mi
  • Pink Line 0.8 mi
  • Orange Line 0.8 mi
  • Brown Line 0.8 mi
  • Purple Line 0.8 mi
  • Blue Line 1.0 mi
  • ZipCar 0.1 mi
  • Maven 0.2 mi
  • I 90 East 1.2 mi
  • I 94 East 1.2 mi
  • I 90 West 1.2 mi
  • I 94 West 1.2 mi
  • I 290 East 1.9 mi
  • I 290 West 2.5 mi
  • I 55 North 2.8 mi
  • I 55 South 2.8 mi
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