179 E Lake Shore Drive #19S, Chicago IL 60611
Property Description
An upper East side apartment in The Drake Tower - Benjamin Marshall's masterpiece on East Lake Shore Drive. Elegantly spacious 2-bedroom/2 bath is the perfect pied-a-Terre. Flooded with light, soaring ceilings w/crown moldings, hardwood floors, gracious entry foyer and an inordinate amount of storage throughout. All electrical and plumbing upgraded and updated including a new laundry room, new Central Air, new professional closets by Closets By Design, freshly painted with Farrow & Ball color palette throughout. The building offers White-Glove-Service and features 24 hour doorman & security, on-site management, a charming patio, full exercise room, direct access to the Drake Hotel, wine celler, additional storage AND the absolute best garage parking in town @$200/per car. Assessments include taxes! Less than rent! Note: Assessments include taxes. Photos are AI staged.
Features & Information
Key Details
- List Price $525,000
- Assessments/HOA $3,914
- Assessments/HOA frequency Monthly
- Assessments/HOA Fee Includes Heat, Water, Taxes, Insurance, Security, Doorman, TV/Cable, Exercise Facilities, Exterior Maintenance, Lawn Care, Scavenger, Snow Removal, Internet
- Square Feet 0
- Year Built 1928
- Listing Market Time 7
- Status Active
Rooms
- Total Rooms 5
- Number of Bedrooms 2
- Number of Bathrooms 2
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Primary Bedroom
- Room Size 20X14
- Floor Level Main
- Flooring Hardwood
- Primary Bathroom Full
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Bedroom 2
- Room Size 15X12
- Floor Level Main
- Flooring Hardwood
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Living Room
- Room Size 20X15
- Floor Level Main
- Flooring Hardwood
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Dining Room
- Room Size COMBO
- Floor Level Main
- Flooring Hardwood
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Kitchen
- Room Size 16X8
- Floor Level Main
- Flooring Hardwood
Additional Rooms
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Foyer
- Room Size 10X7
- Floor Level Main
- Flooring Hardwood
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Walk In Closet
- Room Size 8X5
- Floor Level Main
- Flooring Hardwood
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Laundry
- Room Size 8X5
- Floor Level Main
Interior Features
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Appliances
- Appliances Included Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
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Heating & Cooling
- Heating Type Steam
- Air Conditioning Small Duct High Velocity
Exterior Features
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Parking
- # of Cars 2
Building Information
- Number of Units 58
- Age of Building 91-100 Years
- Exposure North,East,Lake/Water
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Pets
- Pets Allowed? Cats OK, Dogs OK, Number Limit
Location
- County Cook
- Township North Chicago
- Corporate Limits Chicago
- Directions to Property East Lake Shore Drive, Adjacent To The Drake Hotel
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Schools
- Elementary School District 299
- Junior High District 299
- High School District 299
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Property Taxes
- Tax Year 2024
- Tax Exemptions None
- Parcel Identification Number 17032080020000
Listed by Sophia Worden for Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago | Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Based on information submitted to the MLS GRID as of 9/24/2026 9:02 AM. All data is obtained from various sources and may not have been verified by broker or MLS GRID. Supplied Open House Information is subject to change without notice. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information.
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