30 East
Student-oriented apartments in Chicago’s South Loop
Gilbane Development Company developed 30 East, a brand new student-oriented housing development located at 30 East Balbo Avenue in Chicago’s South Loop. The property is a high-rise configuration of 15 levels of apartments and amenities above ground-floor retail space and a residential lobby. The unit mix consists of 134 units and 254 beds including studios, convertibles, two-bedroom units, three-bedroom units, and four-bedroom units.
Project Overview
- Urban, infill site – first “ground up”, purpose-built student-oriented housing project in Chicago’s South Loop
- 134-unit, 254-bed community just one block from Chicago’s Grant Park and steps away from Columbia College Chicago, Roosevelt University, DePaul Loop Campus, and the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC)
- 8,000-SF of retail space
- Each residential unit is apartment-styled, fully furnished with private bathrooms and bedrooms, and features an in-unit washer/dryer, a kitchen with quartz counters and full appliances, large walk-in closets, high speed Internet, cable, and a flat-screen TV
- Residents enjoy modern amenities such as a 24-hour fitness center, a sky lounge and sky deck with magnificent city views, multiple study rooms, a tech bar with computers and free printing, a café with self-serve coffee bar, outdoor terraces with gas grills and fire pits, and a club room with HDTV and game tables
- A walker, rider, and biker “Paradise” according to Walk Score
- High rise building featuring indoor Sky Lounge and outdoor Sky Terrace at the top floor, each with panoramic views of downtown Chicago
- Best in American Living™ Award (BALA) for the Multifamily, Student Housing category from the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)
- As part of the Wabash Arts Corridor, Gilbane commissioned local public artist and muralist Jeff Zimmermann to create original works in three locations within the property. His creation titled “Beacon”, spanning the entire west elevation of 30 East, is the tallest mural in the City of Chicago. The ground floors of the mural show jagged shards of color reminiscent of flames, while the big, multi-colored knot on its upper floors represents Chicago’s diverse population.
Quick Stats
- Location: Chicago, IL
- Market: Student Housing
- Size: 150,000 SF
- Beds: 255
- Units: 134
- Date Completed: July 2017
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Awards:
- National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), Best in American Living™ Award (BALA) – Multifamily, Student Housing category
150,000
square feet
255
beds
134
units
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