The Preppy Realtor

I say I have a lot of favorite residential buildings in Chicago, but this is absolutely top three.. THE PATTINGTON. I am lucky enough to have a home for sale in this grand double courtyard building that, when built, was the largest apartment complex in Chicago. (If you'd like a private tour of this elegant residence, send me a DM, but for a bit more info on this beauty, read on! )

While the rooms are smaller than in some grander buildings, the Pattington remains Chicago's most impressive open-court apartment complex of its day. Built for James E. Patton of Milwaukee, its two connected courtyards reflect a physical layout that would become extremely popular among Local flat builders, although rarely of this size or elegance. Ten entrances enable residents of the more than 70 residences to retain some level of privacy while reducing traffic on individual stairwells and landings. In this walk-up, freight elevators were intended to ease the task of moving heavy furniture and appliances. The gold brick and stone building, running 422 feet along Irving Park, has some refined neoclassical ornamenta-tion, including column-flanked portals and a balustraded walkway.
Originally built for rental purposes, the Pattington incorporated concrete as part of its fireproofing method, used previously, promoters declared, only for industrial or commercial purposes. The Pattington has been a condominium since 1977.

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4743 N Clark Street #4N, Chicago, IL 60640 | MLS# 12641183 | @properties Chicago Area CHASE PARK: Welcome home to this stunning, top-floor penthouse overlooking the park in a boutique, all brick, elevator building. This special home features three bedrooms, two baths, a front facing balcony with a retractable SUNSETTER awning, and attached garage parking with an Electric Vehicle (EV)...

Relationships matter. Does your agent have a great network of other agents? Does he or she have a solid reputation for being responsive, detailed, and kind? My Lakeview seller recently sold his home as a POCKET LISTING - which got him nearly 5% MORE than his asking price. All of this was done quickly, easily and professionally because the buyers' agents and I have a great relationship and were able to come to terms on the deal exactly as my seller had hoped. Again- this home never hit the public market, so ask, when engaging a realtor - "what are your relationships with other agents like? Do you have a solid network of agents already? What can you do to make my life easier during this stressful process?"

I'd love to help you as well - let me know if you are interested in buying or selling in the next 12 months... or beyond!

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1133 S Wabash Avenue #303, Chicago, IL 60605 | MLS# 12612565 | @properties Chicago Area HOT SOUTH LOOP - Cosmopolitan Lofts!! Available for immediate move-in. Absolutely STUNNING, designer 1-bedroom, 1-bath + powder room, with a balcony and optional heated garage parking with private EV charger available for purchase in a boutique ELEVATOR building. This beautiful brick and timber loft...