30 story, 234 unit Metropolitan Tower Condominium 310 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL (photo courtesy StreetEasy.com) |
CHICAGO, IL – Chicago-based The Habitat Company,
a leading U.S. multifamily developer and property manager, announced the firm
has been awarded property management of Metropolitan Tower, a 234-unit
luxury condominium building located at 310 S. Michigan Ave., effective July 1.
“With its neo-classical architecture and distinctive blue beehive
beacon, Metropolitan Tower is an instantly recognizable stalwart of Chicago’s
famed skyline,” said David Barnhart, vice president of condominium
management at Habitat.
“This landmark residential tower, which offers
protected views of Grant Park and Lake Michigan from its prime location on
Chicago’s Cultural Mile, is a jewel in Habitat’s growing condominium portfolio.
We are thrilled to have been awarded management of this historic property.”
Constructed in 1924 and widely known as the city’s first
high-rise, the 30-story Metropolitan Tower building was originally home to
office space and converted to condominiums in 2007.
David P. Barnhart |
Designed by Graham, Anderson, Probst &
White, the storied architectural firm behind some of Chicago’s most famous
buildings.
Metropolitan Tower includes condominium
residences ranging in size from one to four bedrooms, a six-story heated garage
and ground-floor retail along Michigan Avenue and Jackson Boulevard that
includes a CVS Pharmacy, Kilwin’s Chocolate,
FedEx and RetroFitness.
“As we evaluated property management companies, we were impressed
with Habitat’s extensive experience managing mixed-use buildings and reputation
among condo management firms.
"Combined with Habitat’s ongoing commitment to provide exceptional customer service to residents and condominium association board members, we knew this was the right choice,” said Brian Whitlock, president of the board of directors of the Metropolitan Tower Condominium Association.
"Combined with Habitat’s ongoing commitment to provide exceptional customer service to residents and condominium association board members, we knew this was the right choice,” said Brian Whitlock, president of the board of directors of the Metropolitan Tower Condominium Association.
“We are looking forward to establishing a valuable partnership
with Habitat to provide turnkey building oversight to superbly serve
Metropolitan Tower’s residents and commercial tenants.”
Metropolitan Tower is located adjacent to Grant Park and within
walking distance of Chicago’s world-class museums, art centers, educational
institutions and retailers.
The property boasts 24-hour door staff, a
fitness center, bike storage and a sundeck with landscaped terrace on the 23rd floor
offering sweeping views of Lake Michigan and the famed Buckingham Fountain.
CONTACTS:
Robin Plous, rplous@taylorjohnson.com, (312) 267-4512
Kim Manning, kmanning@taylorjohnson.com, (312) 267-4527
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