For Sale at Drake Tower: 179 E Lake Shore Drive #19S, Chicago, IL 60611. 2-bedroom 2-bath, 1530 sf, 1928 NEAR NORTH SIDE $525,000 begin new search
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Overview

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.

Address 179 E Lake Shore Drive

Unit# 19S


Chicago, IL 60611
Listing Status ACTIVE
Asking Price $525,000
On Market Date $525,000 @ Sep 14, 2026
Original Entry Sep 14, 2026
Rooms
Foyer, Walk In Closet
Square Footage 1530 sf
Flooring Hardwood
Bedrooms 2
Full Bathrooms 2
Location
Directions East Lake Shore Drive, adjacent to The Drake Hotel
Neighborhood NEAR NORTH SIDE
Complex Drake Tower
School District Not Listed
Ownership
Property Type Co-op
Assessment $3,914
HOA Amenities Door Person, Coin Laundry, Elevator in Residence, Exercise Room, Storage, On Site Manager/Engineer, Sundeck, Receiving Room, Service Elevator(s), Business Center, Patio
Listing History
Timeline Notes
Sep 14, 2026Listed for $525,000 #MRD12758744
Public Records
County Cook
Tax PIN 17032080020000
Property Tax $000 for the year 2024
Lake Michigan Distance 0.1 miles
Exterior
Style Attached Single
Material Not Listed
Lot Size COMMON
Fencing Not Listed
Topography Not Listed
Entry Steps 19
Swimming Pool Not Listed
Parking
Yes
Leased
Attached
Garage
Total Spaces: 2
Garage Spaces: 2
Non-Garage Spaces: 0 -
View Not Listed
Features
Year Built 1928
Laundry Location Common Area
Elevator Not Listed
Cooling Small Duct High Velocity
Heating Steam
Sewer/Septic Public Sewer
Fireplaces Not Listed
Interior Features Storage, Doorman, Lobby
Additional Parcels No
Appliances Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
Appliances No
Assessments No
Association No
Association Fee 2 0
Association Fee Frequency Monthly
Attached Garage No
Basement None
Below Grade Finished Area 0
Carport Spaces 0
Cooling No
Heating No
High School District 299
Land Lease No
Laundry No
Living Area Source Estimated
Main Level Bathrooms 0
Main Level Bedrooms 0
New Construction No
Number Of Units Total 0
Number Remotes 0
Parking No
Patio No
Pool Private No
Property Attached No
Sprinklers No
View No
Well Depth 0
Well Gallons Per Minute 0
Well Pump Horsepower 0
Well Report No
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Listing Source
Platform MRED
AOR
MLS Number MRD12758744
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