The Boylston Lofts
The Boylston Lofts exterior — historic red brick façade in Chicago's River North

118 W Illinois Street · River North · Chicago

Historic Character.
Modern River North Living.

Coming Late Fall of 2026

Distinctive loft residences at 118 W Illinois Street, where authentic architectural character meets modern Chicago living.

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Detail of restored brick and timber at The Boylston Lofts

About the Building

A Thoughtfully Restored River North Loft

The Boylston Lofts is an adaptive-reuse residential building in the heart of River North. We're preserving the architectural details that made this block matter — exposed brick, timber framing, oversized industrial windows, generous ceiling heights — and pairing them with modern kitchens, updated baths, in-unit laundry, and the everyday services renters expect today.

Every residence is different. Every window has a story. Come see it in person.

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Features

Designed for daily life

  • In-Unit Laundry

    Full-size washer and dryer in every home.

  • Loft-Style Interiors

    Exposed brick, timber, and steel details.

  • Oversized Windows

    Warm natural light through original openings.

  • Modern Kitchens

    Stainless appliances and stone counters.

  • Pet-Friendly

    Cats and most dogs welcome, no weight limit.

  • Controlled Access

    Secure building entry with package receiving.

  • Bike Storage

    Interior bike room for daily riders.

  • Professional Management

    Responsive on-site team, online portal.

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Inside The Boylston

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Neighborhood

River North, at your door

Step outside The Boylston and you're a short walk from Chicago's most concentrated stretch of restaurants, bars, coffee bars, and galleries. The Riverwalk, Merchandise Mart, and the CTA are minutes away, with Michigan Avenue and the Loop just south across the river.

  • Riverwalk & Chicago River
  • Merchandise Mart
  • Michigan Avenue
  • Downtown & the Loop
  • CTA Brown, Purple & Red lines
  • Restaurants & nightlife
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River North neighborhood at golden hour

River North · 118 W Illinois

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Distinctive residences, historic character, and a neighborhood that runs on Chicago's best food, coffee, and river-walk energy.

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