Chicago Condo: 565 Quincy

Building Address:

565 West Quincy Street, Chicago, IL 60661

• Units: 241
• Built: 2008-2009
• Neighborhood: Loop
• Pets Allowed: N/A

The residences at 565 Quincy are an intriguing merger of existing structure and new development. The building is as modern as they come (on the top 11 floors), below that, you'll notice a much older genre of construction. It's reminiscent of Chicago's Soldier Field, where the obvious contradiction of stone Roman columns and futuristic steel trusses is a loveable quality that Chicagoans have grown quite fond of.

The first seven floors at 565 Quincy are the Roman columns, so to speak. The sturdy, yellow brick and concrete original edifice is a solid base for the modern glass and steel stories that will sprout up into the sky when construction is complete. The older section of the building has been refurbished and converted into contemporary urban loft spaces with all the comforts of new construction living. Above the lofts, 187 condos are being built. Both loft and condo units offer homebuyers private balconies and ultramodern amenities, in addition to rooftop decks and great views of the cityscape. Sizes range from 800 to 1,300 square feet.

The building's distinctive structural contours make for a natural subdivision of residence styles. The lofts offer a classic open layout with exposed heating ducts and pipes, while the condominiums have a slightly more "polished" look with finished drop-ceilings.

565 Quincy houses 18 lofts on floors five through seven. Each loft has a slightly varied floor plan from the next, giving homebuyers a place that is truly their own. One- and two-bedroom loft units are available with joint kitchen, eating and living areas that boast beautifully designed cabinetry, granite countertops, and top-quality, stainless steel appliances. Private terraces provide loft owners with some outdoor space.

Floors eight through 18 (the new construction portion of 565 Quincy) is all condominiums. The condos also have individual balconies that afford great vistas of downtown Chicago, but unlike the lofts-which have 11' ceilings-the condo units have 9' ceilings. The lack of extra height is compensated for by natural light. A combination of floor-to-ceiling windows and upper story levels allows the sun's rays to filtrate into the living space, giving the area a bright, airy feel. The condos also have one- or two-bedroom floor plans to choose from.

For the most part, loft and condo interior finishes at 565 Quincy are the same. Kitchens feature 42" cabinets, three-quarter inch granite countertops, Kohler stainless steel sinks and faucets, and complete GE appliance packages. All units have wood flooring in the main rooms and halls, and carpeting in the bedrooms. Master bathrooms are tiled with marble and second baths have 6" x 6" ceramic floor tiles. Energy efficient structural aspects at 565 Quincy include aluminum-framed windows, insulated glass panes, and exterior weather stripping.

Now that you're acquainted with the individual residences at 565 Quincy, aren't you interested in knowing about the building's communal amenities? The pride and joy of 565 Quincy is the Q Room. This is where residents come to kick back and relax, practice putting, watch a movie, burn off extra calories, and brush up on those bowling skills. The development's multipurpose rec room is equipped with all your favorite leisure activities: bowling alley, putting green, movie screen, exercise facilities, and party lounge. Homeowners at 565 Quincy also have access to the eighth floor rooftop deck and grill, in case you want to throw a traditional backyard barbecue at your urban abode. A heated parking garage, bike room, locker storage, and 24/7 doorman round out the list of building features that make this new downtown address an exciting option for Chicago Loop living.

The loft and condominium development at 565 Quincy is as Belgravia Group project.

Courtesy of: Belgravia Realty Group LLC