Listings in this building
Every MLS listing at 1242 N Lake Shore Dr. — sale and rent. Straight from MRED, no listing-agent shuffle.
Want first look at off-market units?
Inventory here is thin and the best units often trade quietly. Dibze talks to owners across 1242 N Lake Shore Dr. — tell us what you're after and we'll flag coming-soon and pocket listings before they're public.
Amenities
- 24/7 Front Desk
- Fitness Center
- Pet Friendly
- Parking
Property Details
Building-level facts. Unit HOA, taxes & finishes vary by listing.
Building Facts
- Neighborhood
- Gold Coast
- Year built
- 1929
- Stories
- 26
- Total units
- 35
- Walk Score
- 94
- Transit Score
- 87
- Bike Score
- 83
- HOA Includes
- Heat, Water, Insurance, Doorman, TV/Cable, Exercise Facilities, Exterior Maintenance, Lawn Care, Scavenger, Snow Removal
- Parking
- Side Driveway
- Pet Policy
- Cats OK, Dogs OK
- Building Amenities
- Elevator, Private Elevator Entrance (Select Units), Fitness Center, Storage Facilities, Bike Room, Porte-Cochere, Fireplace (Select Units), In-Unit LaundryParking: None On-Site, Leased/Rental Parking Options Close ByBuilding Services: Door Person, Doorman, Elevator Operator, Live-In Engineer, On-Site ManagerPets: Cats, Dogs, Pet Friendly, No Dog Weight Limit
About 1242 N Lake Shore Dr.
1242 N Lake Shore Drive still has an elevator operator on staff, a holdover from its 1929 construction, and select units open directly onto a private elevator landing. The 26-story building holds just 35 units, with a porte-cochere entrance and live-in engineer, though parking is arranged off site.
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FAQ
Where do these listings come from?
Straight from the Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED) MLS, refreshed regularly — the same listings your buyer's agent sees, no curated subset.
Can I work with Dibze to buy?
Yes. A licensed Chicago buyer's agent lines up tours, writes offers, and handles the close. The seller pays the commission, so it's free to you — and we rebate part of it back at closing.
Can I rent in this building?
If owners are leasing units, the For Rent tab shows them. These are individual condo owners listing through the MLS, so lease terms and pet rules vary by unit.
How is this different from Redfin or Zillow?
Same MLS feed, different model — we don't sell your contact info or turn every click into a lead. One Dibze condo expert handles your whole search and represents you, not the seller.
Similar buildings in Gold Coast
Other Chicago condo buildings with active MLS listings — same neighborhood.
Recently sold in this building
Last 12 months of closed sales at 1242 N Lake Shore Dr. — straight from MRED. The real prices, not the list prices.
Recently rented in this building
Last 12 months of leases at 1242 N Lake Shore Dr. — straight from MRED. What people actually paid, not the asking rent.




