189 E LAKE SHORE Drive PH18

in The Mayfair
$5,950,000 Active Under Contract · 106 days on market
5
beds
6
baths
7,462
sq ft
$797
per sq ft

About this unit

Amazing, dramatic penthouse in a classic vintage building on East Lake Shore Drive! This home has been completely renovated with over 7400 square feet of luxurious finishes and offers expansive lake & city views plus 2 terraces with 550 square feet of private outdoor space. Walk off the elevator into this full floor home featuring oversized windows and extraordinary ceiling height make this home truly one-of-a-kind. The grand living room extends the entire front of the apartment with beautiful paneling and sensational views over Lake Michigan and Lake Shore Drive. Entertaining formally or casually is done with ease by virtue of the thoughtfully appointed, all new chef's kitchen with additional eat-in area. The grand dining room is fabulous for entertaining or used as a huge great room. The master suite offers a private office and an over-sized dressing room. There is also an additional closet space with a gracious bath and a private terrace. There are four additional bedrooms suites, which are sensibly arranged around a central family room with lovely built ins. The building offers a state-of-the-art exercise facility and has one of the more gracious lobbies the city has to offer. Three parking spaces included!

Amenities

Shared amenities included with the building.

  • 24/7 Front Desk

Property details

The facts that decide a tour — straight from MRED.

Monthly costs
HOA$9,044 / mo
HOA includesHeat, Air Conditioning, Water, Insurance, Doorman, Exercise Facilities, Exterior Maintenance, Scavenger, Snow Removal
Annual tax$101,313 (2023)
Rules & parking
ParkingYes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
PetsCats OK, Dogs OK

What it costs each month

Live estimate. Tax based on Cook County 2024 effective rate. HOA pulled from the listing.

$5,950,000
$
20%$1,190,000
6.85%
30 years
Principal & interest$31,190 / mo
HOA$9,044 / mo
Property tax (est.)$8,443 / mo
All-in monthly$48,677

Estimate. Real rate depends on your lender, credit, and reserves. We'll connect you to a Chicago-based broker once you tour.

Listing history

The MLS trail for this unit — list events and price changes only.

Mar 24, 2026 Listed for sale $5,950,000current

About 189 E LAKE SHORE Drive

A look at the building this unit is in.

189 E LAKE SHORE Drive— The Mayfair

Gold Coast condo · 18 floors · built 1996
1 for sale · 0 for rent
For sale from $6M
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Listed by Emily Sachs Wong · @properties Christie's International Real Estate · (773) 472-0200 · MLS #MRD12600146 · MRED
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