6101 N Sheridan Rd APT 11F, Chicago, IL 60660

A rare pre-war (1928) condo building on the east side of Sheridan Road: This one-of-a-kind building was once a resort property in the sphere and era of the Edgewater Beach Hotel a few blocks south. Features: ? Preferred east tier of building: north and south exposure with windows that look onto Lake Michigan and enable cross breezes ? Restored woodwork + new hardwood floors throughout in 2008; vintage features preserved ? Gut-rehab and expanded kitchen has stainless steel appliances (gas stove/oven, dishwasher, microwave), granite countertops, cherry cabinets ? Larger bedrooms (230 square feet each, approx. 17'x13') separated by 20' of hallway ? Sprawling layout includes hallway closets, nice separations of space ? Original jade and ivory deco bathroom; separate deep soaking tub and walk-in shower ? Only the kitchen/dining wall shared with neighbors ? 11th floor views; Beaux Arts cornices add elegance to the views south, east and west (one bedroom has a north lake view, seen in photos) ? Intricate horsehair crown molding tops off 9' ceilings ? Surprising amount of closet space for a vintage property; bedroom closets have shoe shelves (seriously, little sloped shelves for your shoes) ? Basement storage locker ? Heat included (steam radiators under window seats) ? Basic cable and internet access included in rent ? Laundry in building ? Dogs and cats under 20 pounds allowed; maximum 2/unit with an annual $50 fee/dog and $25/cat. ? On-site parking extra at $85/month (wait list about 6 months; other parking facilities within 1-2 blocks) ? October 15 or November 1 occupancy ? No security deposit required; move-in fees are $200 to the landlord and $300 to the condo association. Comparable prices are largely irrelevant in this neighborhood. They compare against post-war (1950s-1980s) buildings that are nothing like this apartment. If you appreciate character and beauty, this is the place you have to see. Location and getting around: One block from shops and restaurants on Granville. Whole Foods grocery within three blocks. Easy access to downtown and Evanston/North Shore via public transportation (Red Line and Purple Line el, 147 Express, 136 Express and 151 bus lines). Walking distance to Loyola University, Andersonville, East Rogers Park, Edgewater Glen, Uptown and Hollywood Beach, with lakefront parks and beaches just steps away. With restaurants, coffee shops, theaters, temples, churches, fitness clubs, grocery and drugstores within 2-3 blocks, plus public transportation to downtown and North Shore just steps away, this location rates a 88 (out of 100) on Walkscore.com. Oct 16 move-in date also possible. $200 move-in fee to landlord, $300 fee to homeowners association ($500 total).