Find your inspiration at Optima Lakeview.
For those who seek an elevated sense of home in one of Chicago's most beloved neighborhoods, Optima Lakeview offers a uniquely holistic quality of life that inspires residents while nurturing a deeply satisfying sense of community.
For more than 40 years, Optima has changed the landscape of design and real estate development across the Chicago and Phoenix markets. Since its founding in 1978 by David and Eileen Hovey, Optima set out to control and execute every aspect of the process in-house development, design, construction, sales and management for a dynamic system that offers greater efficiency and flexibility. Working together with David Hovey Jr., AIA and Tara Hovey, they continue to refine Optima's visionary approach, innovative technology and progressive environmental standards.
Most recently, we have brought our unique approach to creating built environments to the city's Lakeview neighborhood, as Optima Lakeview opens its doors as the boldly beautiful vision of award-winning architects David C. Hovey, FAIA, and David Hovey, Jr., AIA.
Optima Lakeview
3478 N Broadway St, Chicago, IL 60657
Apartment building
1-3 beds
Pet-friendly
Covered parking
Available units
Price may not include required fees and charges. Price shown reflects the lease term provided for each unit.
 Unit 0319 1 bd, 1 ba | 668 | Now | $2,934 |
 Unit 0505 1 bd, 1 ba | 721 | Now | $3,110 |
Unit 0720 1 bd, 1 ba | 668 | Now | $3,159 |
Unit 0705 1 bd, 1 ba | 721 | Now | $3,160 |
Unit 0615 1 bd, 1 ba | 668 | Now | $3,184 |
 Unit 0504 1 bd, 1 ba | 753 | Nov 8 | $3,348 |
 Unit 0211 1 bd, 1 ba | 668 | Now | $3,459 |
 Unit 0326 1 bd, 1 ba | 745 | Nov 7 | $3,504 |
Unit 0217 1 bd, 1 ba | 668 | Now | $3,609 |
Unit 0213 1 bd, 1 ba | 668 | Now | $3,659 |
 Unit 0436 1 bd, 1 ba | 941 | Now | $4,451 |
Unit 0236 1 bd, 1 ba | 941 | Dec 15 | $5,070 |
 Unit 0501 2 bd, 2 ba | 1,389 | Now | $5,241 |
 Unit 0526 2 bd, 2 ba | 1,298 | Now | $5,838 |
 Unit 0335 3 bd, 2 ba | 1,503 | Dec 8 | $6,079 |
What's special
Office hours
| Day | Open hours |
|---|---|
| Mon - Fri: | 10 am - 6 pm |
| Sat: | 10 am - 5 pm |
| Sun: | 10 am - 5 pm |
Facts, features & policies
Building Amenities
Community Rooms
- Business Center & Two Wired Conference Rooms
- Club House: Residents' Club
- Fitness Center
Fitness & sports
- Basketball/Pickleball Court
Other
- Sauna
Outdoor common areas
- Rooftop Sky Deck
Security
- Doorman: Men's & Women's Locker Rooms With Complimentary To
- Gated Entry: 24-Hour Door Person
Services & facilities
- Bicycle Storage: Bike Storage
- Elevator: Yoga Studio
- On-Site Maintenance
- On-Site Management
Unit Features
Internet/Satellite
- High-Speed Internet Ready: Wired Score Gold Certification For Connectivity
Policies
Parking
- Covered Parking
- Garage Lot
- Garage: Game Room & Chef's Kitchen
- Other
Lease terms
- 9, 10, 11, 12, 13
Pet essentials
Additional details
| Restrictions: None
Special Features
- 7-Story Atrium
- Availability 24 Hours
- Child Care: Kid's Club
- Club Discount: Sports Lounge With Golf Simulator And Putting Gree
- Floor-To-Ceiling Windows
- Floorplans With Storage, Dens, Laundry Rooms*
- Nine- And Ten-Foot Ceilings
- Open, Modern Floor Plans
- Robust Smart Home Technology System
- Transportation: Transit Oriented Development
- Two Designer Selected Finish Packages
- Virtual Concierge
Neighborhood: Lake View
Areas of interest
Use our interactive map to explore the neighborhood and see how it matches your interests.
Travel times
Getting around
Walk Score®
 / 100
Walker's ParadiseTransit Score®
 / 100
Excellent TransitBike Score®
 / 100
Very BikeableNearby schools in Chicago
Nettelhorst Elementary School
Grades PK-8 • 0.3 miles8/10
GreatSchools® Rating
Test Score Rating
9/10Student Progress Rating
7/10Lake View High School
Grades 9-12 • 1.4 miles3/10
GreatSchools® Rating
College Readiness Rating
3/10Living in Chicago
Lake View stretches along Chicago’s North Side beside Lake Michigan, with a mix of busy commercial streets, residential blocks, and shoreline paths. The lake moderates summer heat and brings brisk, cold winters. The neighborhood’s defining outdoor spaces include the Lakefront Trail, Belmont Harbor, and Lincoln Park’s northern reaches, with beaches, parkland, and places to walk or bike. Dining and coffee options line Clark, Broadway, and Southport avenues, while neighborhood shops and the Southport Corridor add a smaller-scale shopping scene. Music venues and bars bring evening activity, and Wrigley Field is a prominent landmark near the neighborhood’s northern edge. Lake View has roots in Chicago’s early lakefront development. The CTA Red, Brown, and Purple lines, buses, and bike routes connect it with other parts of the city. For Lake View, the median rent is $2,488 per month, with a typical range of $950 to $40,000.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the walk score of Optima Lakeview?
Optima Lakeview has a walk score of 94, it's a walker's paradise.
What is the transit score of Optima Lakeview?
Optima Lakeview has a transit score of 84, it has excellent transit.
What schools are assigned to Optima Lakeview?
The schools assigned to Optima Lakeview include Nettelhorst Elementary School and Lake View High School.
What neighborhood is Optima Lakeview in?
Optima Lakeview is in the Lake View neighborhood in Chicago, IL.
