jameson in the news
June 20, 2007
Jameson Realty Group:
SALES UNDERWAY AT ALBANY CROSSING CONDOMINIUMS IN LOGAN SQUARE
CHICAGO-Condominium sales are underway at Albany Crossing, a new-construction development at 3066 W. Armitage Avenue in the Logan Square neighborhood on Chicago's Northwest Side.
Plans call for a 4-story contemporary-styled brick building with 12 new condominiums and nearly 1,500 square feet of first-floor retail space, said Charles Huzenis, president of Jameson Realty Group, the exclusive sales and marketing agent.
The 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom condominiums have 1 or 2 baths. Base prices range from $221,900 top $294,900. Initial occupancy is scheduled for late 2007.
"This is a rare opportunity to buy a new-construction condominium in the historic Logan Square neighborhood," said Huzenis. "These condos are premiere residences and will have natural oak, wide-plank hardwood flooring as well as 9-foot-tall ceilings."
Some of the other highlights include spacious balconies, carpeted bedrooms, individual heating and air-conditioning systems and in-unit washer and dryer.
Kitchens come with a choice of 42-inch maple of cherry cabinetry, stainless-steel appliances and 1.25-inch-thick granite countertops with 4-inch backsplash.
Master baths offer natural stone flooring, vanity countertop and shower/bath surround in addition to a choice of maple or cherry European height cabinetry.
One of the most popular floor plans at Albany Crossing is Unit 01 with 1,030 square feet of living space. The L-shaped floor plan is designed for privacy with the master bedroom on one end of the unit and the secondary bedroom at the other.
Entry into the corner unit reveals a large foyer. To the right is a 12-by-8-foot kitchen which opens to a large, dramatic living room measuring 16.5 by 14.25 feet. The living room has access to a large 7-foot-long balcony.
The master bedroom is just off the living room and measures 10.5 by 10.3 feet. The room has a large closet area and private access to the master bath.
Rounding out the floor plan is a large 13.3-by-10.5-foot secondary bedroom with access to a large full bath.
Albany Crossing condominiums are just south of historic Logan Boulevard with its wide parks and parkways. An area landmark is the historic Illinois Centennial Column. The 68-foot-high obelisk crowned with a statue of a bald eagle was designed in 1918 by sculptor Henry Bacon at the circle interchange of Kedzie and Logan boulevards.
The heart of the East Logan Square neighborhood is where Milwaukee, Kedzie and Logan Boulevard come together in a wide plaza. The vibrant streets are brimming with dining and entertainment options.
The Logan Square neighborhood features several cafes and entertainment venues within a short stroll of the historic circular Parisian-style square at Milwaukee, Kedzie and Logan. They include: Dunlay's On The Square, 3137 W. Logan, for dinner, live music and dancing; the Logan Square Auditorium, 2539 N. Kedzie for live music, and The Logan Theatre, 2646 N. Milwaukee, an old-style movie palace.
The Redmoon Theater's puppetry performers produce an October 31st parade and spectacle-"All Hallows' Eve Ritual Celebration"-in the streets of Logan Square. In addition, movie buffs may visit the giant new AMC Theaters at Western and Logan, where 12 screens are provided for new releases.
Other area restaurants include: El Cid 2, 2645 N. Kedzie with a wonderful outdoor patio; Buona Terra Ristorante, 2535 N. California, for Italian cuisine; Sai Mai, 2530 N. California, for Thai delicacies, and the nearby Rancho Luna Del Caribi, for Latin cuisine, jazz and dancing.
Other informal dining choices include The Winds Café, 2657 N. Kedzie, for American cuisine with a Caribbean flavor; Lula Café, 2537 N. Kedzie, for vegetarian dining, and Johnny's Grill, 2545 N. Kedzie for home cooking. There also are several coffee houses, including Starbucks, 2759 W. Logan, Coffee Talk, 2637 N. Kedzie, and No Friction Café, a bohemian-styled coffeehouse at 2708 N. California.
At Logan and Elston, a major shopping center features Target, Home Depot, Cub Foods, Great Ace, Pet Smart and Micro Center. A CVS Pharmacy is at Diversey, Western and Elston.
Historic Logan Square originally was developed along the Milwaukee Avenue plank road and streetcar thoroughfare after the city annexed the community in 1893. The community was named after Civil War Union Army General John A. Logan, who also served as a congressman and senator from Illinois. In 1868, Logan founded Memorial Day as a national holiday.
The Logan Square Boulevards Historic District was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1985. Its boundaries include Logan, Kedzie and Humboldt boulevards as well as Logan and Palmer squares.
Jameson Realty Group currently is marketing more than 30 new-construction and rehabbed residential and condominium conversion developments in Chicago.
Established in 1982 by Charles and Harry Huzenis, Jameson Realty is a full-service real estate organization with offices in Chicago's Old Town neighborhood. With more than 120 sales agents and support staff, the company has unparalleled experience in developer representation and has marketed more than 260 residential projects since 1991.
For more about Albany Crossing, please call Jameson Realty Group at 312-751-0300.
