Conceived for the entertaining traditions of the 1920s and thoughtfully adapted for modern life, this architecturally significant Gold Coast penthouse offers approximately 7,750 sqft of gracious living space. With only three owners, this residence carries notable provenance, including time as the home of silent film icon Colleen Moore and reputed dinners attended by John F. Kennedy in the grand dining room. The main level is designed for both large-scale entertaining and daily living. The dramatic two-story living room features a wood-burning fireplace, linenfold paneling, an ornamental plaster barrel-vault ceiling, and oversized windows that open directly to a rare 61-foot private terrace, an exceptional feature seldom found in the Gold Coast. The paneled dining room comfortably accommodates gatherings of more than 20 guests, while the adjoining sunroom offers a more intimate setting. A richly paneled library includes a gas fireplace and the original speakeasy-style bar concealed behind movable bookcases, complemented by a second bar by the dining room. A spacious white eat-in kitchen opens to a family room and office with custom built-ins, a beamed ceiling, and a gas fireplace. Five bedrooms, 5 full baths, and 2 half baths provide excellent flexibility across two levels. The primary suite includes a gas fireplace, dual dressing rooms, and an elegant bath finished with oversized book-matched marble slabs. Additional features include a large playroom, dual laundry centers, a temperature-controlled wine closet, and generous storage. Building amenities include full-time door and engineering staff, an on-site manager, a newly renovated exercise room, and a fabulous landscaped garden terrace. Valet parking for multiple vehicles is available directly across the street. Ideally located near parks and playgrounds, acclaimed public and private schools, premier dining and shopping, and lakefront recreation, this penthouse offers a rare combination of scale, outdoor living, and architectural distinction in the heart of the Gold Coast.
Property Features
Bedrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bedrooms Possible: 5
- Primary Bedroom Dimensions: 21' x 17'
- Bedroom 2 Dimensions: 14' x 20'
- Bedroom 3 Dimensions: 13' x 18'
- Bedroom 4 Dimensions: 14' x 15'
- Bedroom 5 Dimensions: 19' x 10'
- Primary Bedroom Level: Second
- Bedroom 2 Level: Second
- Bedroom 3 Level: Second
- Bedroom 4 Level: Second
- Bedroom 5 Level: Main
Other Rooms
- Total Rooms: 13
- Bedroom 5
- Library
- Walk In Closet
- Sun Room
- Breakfast Room
- Play Room
- Office
- Deck
- Terrace
- Laundry Dimensions: 13' x 12'
- Laundry Level: Main
- Library Dimensions: 19' x 10'
- Library Level: Main
- Play Room Dimensions: 27' x 11'
- Play Room Level: Second
- Terrace Dimensions: 61' x 9'
- Terrace Level: Main
- Walk In Closet Dimensions: 11' x 13'
- Walk In Closet Level: Second
- Walk In Closet Dimensions: 8' x 12'
- Office: Yes
- Family Room Dimensions: 14' x 14'
- Sun Room Dimensions: 10' x 19'
- Living Room Dimensions: 29' x 16'
- Office/Study Room Dimensions: 15' x 8'
- Family Room Level: Main
- Sun Room Level: Main
- Living Room Level: Main
- Office/Study Room Level: Main
- Exercise Room: Yes
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 7
- Full Bathrooms: 5
- 1/2 Bathrooms: 2
Interior Features
- Cathedral Ceiling(s)
- Wet Bar
- 1st Floor Bedroom
- 1st Floor Full Bath
- Storage
- Built-in Features
- Walk-In Closet(s)
- Bookcases
- Historic/Period Mlwk
- Beamed Ceilings
- Pantry
- Flooring: Hardwood
Appliances
- Range
- Dishwasher
- High End Refrigerator
- Bar Fridge
- Washer
- Dryer
- Wine Refrigerator
- Laundry Features: Main Level, Upper Level, In Unit, Multiple Locations, Sink
Heating and Cooling
- Cooling Features: Central Air, Zoned
- Fireplace Features: Wood Burning, Gas Log, Gas Starter
- Heating Features: Steam, Radiator(s)
- Number of Fireplaces: 4
Kitchen and Dining
- Breakfast Room Dimensions: 13' x 8'
- Breakfast Room Level: Main
- Dining Room Dimensions: 29' x 17'
- Dining Room Level: Main
- Kitchen Dimensions: 14' x 17'
- Kitchen Level: Main
Exterior and Lot Features
- Outdoor Grill
- Patio And Porch Features: Deck
- Deck: Yes
- Deck Dimensions: 8' x 11'
- Deck Level: Second
Land Info
- Additional Parcels: No
- Lot Description: Landscaped
- Lot Size Dimensions: COMMON
Garage and Parking
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Off Site, Leased, Detached, Garage
- Parking Total: 2
Homeowners Association
- Association: Yes
- Association Amenities: Bike Room/Bike Trails, Door Person, Elevator(s), Exercise Room, Storage, On Site Manager/Engineer, Receiving Room, Security Door Lock(s), Service Elevator(s), Patio
- Association Fee: 12393
- Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
- Association Fee Includes: Heat, Water, Gas, Insurance, Doorman, TV/Cable, Exercise Facilities, Exterior Maintenance, Lawn Care, Scavenger, Snow Removal, Internet
- Calculated Total Monthly Association Fees: 12393
- Pets Allowed: Cats OK, Dogs OK, Number Limit
- Cats Allowed: Yes
- Dogs Allowed: Yes
School Information
- Elementary School: Ogden Elementary
- Elementary School District: 299
- High School: Lincoln Park High School
- High School District: 299
- Middle School: Ogden Elementary
- School District: 299
- Middle or Junior School District: 299
Amenities and Community Features
- Bike Room/Bike Trails
- Door Person
- Elevator(s)
- Exercise Room
- Storage
- On Site Manager/Engineer
- Receiving Room
- Security Door Lock(s)
- Service Elevator(s)
- Patio
- Doorman: Yes
Rental Info
Other Property Info
- Source Listing Status: Active
- County: Cook
- Directions: On State between Goethe and Banks on the west side of street. There is blinker zone parking directly across the street.
- Tax Year: 2023
- Ownership: Co-op
- Source Property Type: Residential
- Area: CHI - Near North Side
- Property Subtype: townhouse
- Source Neighborhood: CHI - Near North Side
- Parcel Number: 17042180320000
- Township: North Chicago
- Management Company: First Service Residential
- Property Subtype: Attached Single
Building and Construction
- Total Square Feet Living: 7750
- Year Built: 1927
- Construction Materials: Brick, Stone, Limestone
- Entry Level: 14
- Living Area Source: Estimated
- Structure Type: 1/2 Duplex, Vintage, Penthouse
- Total Area Sqft: 7750
- Year Remodeled: 1998
- Vaulted Ceiling: Yes
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water Source: Lake Michigan
Accessibility Features
Home Features
- Other Equipment: TV-Cable
