Ravinia Lofts – 2024 S Wabash (42 Units)
Discretely tucked in a block of redeveloped industrial land near Chicago’s world-renowned McCormick Place convention center, Ravinia Lofts is representative of the South Loop’s popular loft trend. The seven-story building at 2024 S. Wabash is a quality concrete loft conversion with good communal amenities and close proximity to Lake Michigan.
The interior design of Ravinia Lofts is fairly standard: solid concrete construction, tall ceilings, open floor plan, internal half-walls, exposed pipes and ductwork. Even though the basic skeleton of each unit is essentially the same, the finishes and style components are what reveal the lofts’ true color. Some are fully upgraded throughout with designer appointments and top-of-the-line appliances. Bamboo kitchen floors are quite common in Ravinia Lofts, as are granite countertops and stainless steel refrigerators, ranges, dishwashers and microwaves.
Exposed brick is used in a lot of the properties, giving the spaces a pleasant décor element that most concrete lofts lack. Fireplaces in the living rooms are also a nice touch that many home buyers appreciate, and the big floor-to-ceiling windows are almost always a plus for residential real estate. Also high on the must-have list are Ravinia Lofts’ private balconies, in-unit laundry, and Jacuzzi tubs in the bathrooms.
Residences at Ravinia Lofts generally offer between 900 and 1,375 square feet of living space. There is an exercise facility in the building with state-of-the-art machines. Parking is split between gated outdoor spaces and indoor garage spots. The lofts are three blocks from the Red Line CTA (Cermak-Chinatown stop) and four blocks from the Stevenson Expressway (I-55). Lake Shore Drive and the Metra commuter rail line are also just east of Ravinia Lofts, making it highly accessible by public transportation or car. Other nearby neighborhood highlights include Reggie’s Music Joint and Rock Club, art galleries, international dining options, and the National Vietnam Veterans Art Museum.
