thank you for your comment... Would you like me to send you a list of currently available units at Marina Towers? there are a couple units for sale on a higher floors...
@@hughkremer4026 it's Called 2 Small & Overpriced you Goofy!! That's the Dumb Mindset that has ameriKa getting away with going to the Extreme in Overcharging on Everything!
The architecture is modernist and the condo itself is nice, but why decorate it like your grandmother's house with the La-Z-Boy chairs and outdated kitchen cabinets and countertops? I would have liked to have seen more stylish decorating in Marina Towers...
Inside One of the Most Iconic Buildings in Chicago, IL - Panoramic View of the Chicago City Skyline (tipe on youtube) Nov 12, 2022 Chicago Condo in River North 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom 300 N. State Unit 4205 726 sq ft Asking $235,000 Built: 1962 HOA Fees: $692/month For more information about this property:
It's beautiful, but be very careful (as a group) adding those heavy stone countertops and marble slabs and such to the bathrooms, adding to the illusion of being in a very solid structure, because in fact, the structure was not engineered in the 1960's for each unit to have the addition of many tons of building materials - at the time, those kinds of augmentations were not supposed. This is one of the factors that lead to the collapse of the Champlain Towers condos in Miami. it seems trivial, but in sum, these kinds of things can overload the structure, particularly with the natural degradation of the support materials involved over the course of decades. Modern owners truly have to grapple with the question, "was this a structure built to last centuries?", and no, it was not - not at the very least without continual competent care and re-engineering.
@@sborn1571 You're right: mine is very much (as I stated) a reaction to the Champlain Towers collapse. And I stand by my assertion (and suggestion) that competent, periodic engineering re-analysis be done as the structure ages. Miami was probably a fluke, but it's true that anything built post-1950 would probably warrant that kind of re-evaluation as opposed to assuming a one-and-done design destined to stand for the ages. (I would certainly hope your luck would be better than that of the Miami condo owners.)
The issue with Champlain was 1.) ignoring critical maintenance issues for years 2.) adding a THIRTEENTH floor when it was not designed for that 3. Constant flooding due to location 4. the ground where built and when built was not ideal. @@johnpinion8033
I've seen other videos where people's apartments in these buildings are more old fashioned. Are the owners of the building slowly renovating everything or is it the people living in them that update them?
Hey Mia. we are using a wide angle lens for this video, sometimes it will make the ceilings look low. Its a great condo, ceilings are not that low in that place. Let me know if you would like to stop by and visit, i'm here to help
I think it's also because the safety rail is unusually high. If you look across the the next appartment at 0:47 you can see some out door chairs next the the safety rail they look small because the rail is so high.
I was curious so I checked fees. A 2023 studio for 165 has over 3k in taxes and a n almost 500 monthly condo fee (covers most utilities). No thanks. Lovely building though
@@TickleMeElmo55 there are plenty of condos, townhouses and stand alone homes that can be had with full amenities for that price. Although now it's getting harder because of the housing market. But waiting will see the bubble burst.
@@sandra-jones you also own the place which means you can rent it out and make your money back overtime .. your paying for the future . I mean I wouldn’t do it but I can understand it
@@sandra-jones if the housing bubble bursts, this condo will still be worth the $240k asking price. It’s the homes farthest from the city center that will lose the most value.
Is this the sort of price you pay in the USA? Damn I'm moving to the USA. I live in Australia, if this were an appartment in a major city here such as Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney or Perth this would cost 1,000,000 - 2,500,000 AUD (700,000 - 1,750,000 USD). Our government screws our asses harder than any US president ever has.
@@movingtochicagosuburbs I really like Chicago I have been there for work a couple of times. I'm heading over for a vacation early June, I might just take you up on your offer. I will sub to your channel
low ceilings for an investor to build as many apartments as possible and someone who was very stupid to give money for this prison building, I would not live here to give me for free
I always wondered what Marina Towers looked like inside!
Same! Looks good
I would like to know how much is this condo worth today?
Great views of your neighbors across the way
...and a parking garage, yay!
Steve McQueen's final movie stunt was filmed here... ""The Hunter 1980"
Used work right across the street at the IBM Building. Always was curious about Marina City Towers.
I visited the city for the 1st time last year and it was absolutely fabulous imo. What was it like to work in that area? Did you feel relatively safe?
This was the early 90’s, and one of my dreams was to work downtown. Did it for two yrs didn’t like the crowds of people.
I WANT IT!!!!! Oh snap, I"m 7 years too late. Damn it!!
thank you for your comment... Would you like me to send you a list of currently available units at Marina Towers? there are a couple units for sale on a higher floors...
@@movingtochicagosuburbs these are beautiful units
oh wow! so beautiful
Wonder what the HOA tribute is?
Also, what does a covered/internal parking spot run?
About $600 - $700 for 1 bed. Parking ~$250
@GreenGiant_66 from 7years ago it was almost sounding affordable until youguys turned the lights on😮
I love this place!
thank you , this place is available for rent or for purchase... Would you like to visit it in person?
Maaan it's almost like living in an Embassy Suites Hotel Room! That's Great while Traveling but this is Definitely 4a SINGLE Person!
Bachelors and Bachelorettes One 🌹
It’s called a “one bedroom apartment.” You seem surprised. What would you expect?
@@hughkremer4026 it's Called 2 Small & Overpriced you Goofy!! That's the Dumb Mindset that has ameriKa getting away with going to the Extreme in Overcharging on Everything!
Cool for a batchler or widow's patio condominium.
The architecture is modernist and the condo itself is nice, but why decorate it like your grandmother's house with the La-Z-Boy chairs and outdated kitchen cabinets and countertops? I would have liked to have seen more stylish decorating in Marina Towers...
I read from someone that the walls are extremely thin. Can anyone speak on this?
Absolutely not. I lived there for 8 years and the walls are incredibly solid and soundproof.
Agreed with Jonathan. I never hear my neighbors from my unit. I’ll hear one if I’m in the hallway but that’s no biggie.
Inside One of the Most Iconic Buildings in Chicago, IL - Panoramic View of the Chicago City Skyline (tipe on youtube)
Nov 12, 2022
Chicago Condo in River North
1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom
300 N. State Unit 4205
726 sq ft
Asking $235,000
Built: 1962
HOA Fees: $692/month
For more information about this property:
It's beautiful, but be very careful (as a group) adding those heavy stone countertops and marble slabs and such to the bathrooms, adding to the illusion of being in a very solid structure, because in fact, the structure was not engineered in the 1960's for each unit to have the addition of many tons of building materials - at the time, those kinds of augmentations were not supposed. This is one of the factors that lead to the collapse of the Champlain Towers condos in Miami. it seems trivial, but in sum, these kinds of things can overload the structure, particularly with the natural degradation of the support materials involved over the course of decades. Modern owners truly have to grapple with the question, "was this a structure built to last centuries?", and no, it was not - not at the very least without continual competent care and re-engineering.
@@sborn1571 You're right: mine is very much (as I stated) a reaction to the Champlain Towers collapse. And I stand by my assertion (and suggestion) that competent, periodic engineering re-analysis be done as the structure ages. Miami was probably a fluke, but it's true that anything built post-1950 would probably warrant that kind of re-evaluation as opposed to assuming a one-and-done design destined to stand for the ages. (I would certainly hope your luck would be better than that of the Miami condo owners.)
Building a foundation on solid bedrock cannot be compared to building on Sand.
The issue with Champlain was 1.) ignoring critical maintenance issues for years 2.) adding a THIRTEENTH floor when it was not designed for that 3. Constant flooding due to location 4. the ground where built and when built was not ideal.
@@johnpinion8033
I've seen other videos where people's apartments in these buildings are more old fashioned. Are the owners of the building slowly renovating everything or is it the people living in them that update them?
These are condo units. So, it is up to the people who live in the unit to update it.
$239K for a old kitchen? Please
Why do I feel like ceiling is to low
Hey Mia. we are using a wide angle lens for this video, sometimes it will make the ceilings look low. Its a great condo, ceilings are not that low in that place. Let me know if you would like to stop by and visit, i'm here to help
Ohhh ok I got it
I think it's also because the safety rail is unusually high. If you look across the the next appartment at 0:47 you can see some out door chairs next the the safety rail they look small because the rail is so high.
because it is...
I am a single man...When I get what I am owed...It is on and popping lol
I was curious so I checked fees. A 2023 studio for 165 has over 3k in taxes and a n almost 500 monthly condo fee (covers most utilities).
No thanks. Lovely building though
There is no way I'm paying 240k for a one bedroom apartment with one bathroom and no master. Are you kidding!
Price tag is for location, view and historic building. It's the norm in major US cities in prime neighborhoods.
@@TickleMeElmo55 there are plenty of condos, townhouses and stand alone homes that can be had with full amenities for that price. Although now it's getting harder because of the housing market. But waiting will see the bubble burst.
@@sandra-jones you also own the place which means you can rent it out and make your money back overtime .. your paying for the future . I mean I wouldn’t do it but I can understand it
@@Justfacts10000 no thank you.
@@sandra-jones if the housing bubble bursts, this condo will still be worth the $240k asking price. It’s the homes farthest from the city center that will lose the most value.
Is it Haunted,?
not haunted... only on Halloween
Too outdated and all the wood is not it...
Extremely outdated
Maybe its been updated. It was posted 5 years before your comment.
good
Is this the sort of price you pay in the USA? Damn I'm moving to the USA. I live in Australia, if this were an appartment in a major city here such as Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney or Perth this would cost 1,000,000 - 2,500,000 AUD (700,000 - 1,750,000 USD). Our government screws our asses harder than any US president ever has.
Thank you for putting it for perspective for us. If you ever want to come to Chicago and buy investment property I'm here to help
@@movingtochicagosuburbs I really like Chicago I have been there for work a couple of times. I'm heading over for a vacation early June, I might just take you up on your offer. I will sub to your channel
@@cypherpunk12 thank you. Chicago in June is great... talk to you soon
Great space for short people
this listing is marvelous check It out
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low ceilings for an investor to build as many apartments as possible and someone who was very stupid to give money for this prison building, I would not live here to give me for free
U R A loser