1242 North Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL 60610
Here are all the 1242 N Lake Shore Drive apartments for sale in Chicago with their location, building and unit information. Schedule a showing online.
THE CO-OP APARTMENTS
Very few of the apartments have a balcony or terrace. Cooking appliances are electric. Some apartments are duplex (2 floors).
THE BUILDING
Built in 1929 1242 N Lake Shore Drive houses 35 apartments on 27 floors. The light brown, neo-gothic building was designed by the architect, Robert S DeGolyer. According to Emporis.com, the 2-story penthouse was occupied during the 1960s and 1970s by McDonald’s founder Ray Croc.
Leased parking is available nearby. As is typical with co-ops, an application and interview with the co-op board is required. A minimum down payment of 50% is required. Rentals are not permitted.
| Price | Bedrooms |
|---|---|
| $2M or More | 4 or More |
| $1M - $2M | 3 |
| $1M or Less | 2 or Less |
| All Prices |
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THE LOCATION
1242 N Lake Shore Drive is a 1/2 block north of Division Street. It’s across the street from Chicago’s lakefront and 4 blocks south of Lincoln Park.
It’s 9 blocks to a Jewel grocery store. It’s 8 blocks to a Walgreen’s Pharmacy.
It currently has a Walk Score of 95 and a Transit Score of 79. It’s a 1/3 of a mile from the Red Line Stop at Clark & Division. The #151/Sheridan bus which runs north and south is right there on Lake Shore Drive. The #70/Division bus which runs east and west is 2 blocks away.
It has a Bike Score of 77. A Divvy bike sharing station is 5 blocks away.
According to WalkScore.com, the location has a Crime Grade of A. That means it’s a lowest crime area compared to all of Chicago.
QUESTIONS?
Call Fran at 773-793-4516, text or email
Fran Bailey specializes in downtown Chicago, Lincoln Park and Lake View condos, co-op apartments and houses. She has shared home buying and selling advice since 2006 and written about over 130 Chicago high rises. To schedule showings for any listings, get a 
