AN ARCHITECTURAL GEM
This fabulous terra cotta facade was the last work of famed architect Louis Sullivan – the "Father of Modernism." Built in 1922 and gut renovated in 2007, this is the perfect building for plug-and-play office use or retail space, or an excellent armchair investment opportunity with rental income in the highly-desired Lincoln Square neighborhood.
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4611 N. LINCOLN AVENUE
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Award-winning renovation
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Stunning, light-filled space
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Completely modernized interior
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Peaceful Zen garden
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National historic landmark
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FOR SALE: 5,030 GSF building
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This fully-leased building in the vibrant Lincoln Square neighborhood is a perfect "armchair" investment in Chicago’s architectural history.
Commercial – 1st floor + finished basement
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5 yr. lease with medical tech company
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Glass-enclosed offices & open workstations
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Custom built-in furniture, original hardwood floors
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Full kitchen, 2 full bathrooms (one w/ shower)
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3,395 GSF
Residential – 2nd floor apartment
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2 yr. lease; same tenant since Jan. 2019
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8 rooms (2 BR + den, 1 bath)
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Fully modernized w/ vintage details
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1,635 GSF
> Private courtyard w/ Zen landscaping & irrigation system
> Two parking spots
> 2007: new electrical, plumbing, HVAC, sump pumps, smoke/alarm system
> Prominent frontage on busy Lincoln Avenue
> Walk to CTA and Metra trains, restaurants, shops, farmer’s market, movies, concerts
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Award-Winning Renovation
This is the last of 126 buildings designed by the great American architect Louis Sullivan, considered by many as the creator of the skyscraper. Sullivan was a pioneer of modern architecture, coining the phrase “form follows function”. His former draftsman Frank Lloyd Wright called him “beloved master.”
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Nationally-syndicated Tribune architecture critic Blair Kamin described this building as "handsomely restored" with an interior that has "a fresh, modern look that is bracingly contemporary and deeply respectful of the original."
"By far the most powerful presence in the thriving Lincoln Square neighborhood."
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Vibrant Lincoln Square
One of Chicago's most desirable neighborhoods, Lincoln Square has it all. This building is walking distance to ...
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coffeeshops, bars, retail shopping
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restaurants (Argentine, Greek, French, Mexican, Asian, southern fare)
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Michelin-starred restaurant
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health clubs & swimming pools
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two farmer's markets
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first-run movie theater
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summertime street festivals, concerts in the park
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large regional public library
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16 acres of greenery in Welles Park
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concerts & classes at Old Town School
- CTA train and Metra stations
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Designations / Awards
Chicago Architectural Landmark
National Register of Historic Places
Richard H. Driehaus Foundation Preservation Award
Chicago Landmark Award for Preservation Excellence
AIA Illinois Honor Award
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Featured in ...
Crain's Chicago Business: Coolest Chicago Offices
Open House Chicago
Architectural Record
Chicago Tribune
TimeOut Chicago
NPR / WBEZ
“We’ve always been fans of stunning architecture and we love this neighborhood. So we couldn’t believe our luck in finding this gem in 2005. We wanted to do the renovation the right way without cutting corners, so we hired award-winning architects and the most committed contractor to create a light-filled, inspiring work environment. It was truly a labor of love for the whole team.
Now, after running our marketing communications firm here for 13 years, our working model has changed, and it’s time to look for the next owner who will take care of this precious piece of Chicago history.”
Peter & Pooja
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CHUCK WHITLOCK
(312) 275-3133
chuck@baumrealty.com
2008 TV interview
