With final touches now underway for River North’s six-story 61 W Erie Street, it has been reported that the former condominium development by LG Development will switch in function to a hospitality venue for Sonder. The news comes as a bounce back for the hotel industry, with a demand for medium-term stays provided by Sonder being a part of this resurgence.
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61 W Erie Street. Photo by Jack Crawford
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61 W Erie Street. Photo by Jack Crawford
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61 W Erie Street. Photo by Jack Crawford
According to a recent article by Urbanize Chicago, the layouts of the 28 planned residences will remain the same, eliminating any need for a major interior overhaul. Of the units, plans for 21 larger units and seven efficiency units will not be altered. The edifice will still be mixed-use with a retail component housed within the base. The hotel component switch is as-of-right, given the parcel’s zoning designation of DX-5.
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61 W Erie Street. Rendering by Jonathan Splitt Architects
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61 W Erie Street. Floor plans via LG Development / Jonathan Splitt Architects
![61 W Erie Street in November 2021](https://chicagoyimby.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/IMG_4535.png)
61 W Erie Street in November 2021. Photo by Jack Crawford
Beyond the core programming as noted above, Sonder guests will have access to on-site security, a sixth-level amenity penthouse, and an attached rooftop deck with sweeping city views. Parking will be very light, with just two spaces housed within the rear portion of the ground floor.
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61 W Erie Street rear side. Rendering by Jonathan Splitt Architects
The building’s masonry design is by Jonathan Splitt Architects, and features a tan face brick, dark metal window trimmings, and a subtle yet decorative collection of architectural accents along its front. The rear southwest corner will also be trimmed for easier vehicular access.
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61 W Erie Street. Photo by Jack Crawford
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61 W Erie Street. Photo by Jack Crawford
Transit-wise, bus service for Routes 22, 29, 36, 37, 65, 66, 125, and 156 are all within a 10-minute walk. CTA L trains can be accessed via the Red Line at Grand station via a six-minute walk southeast. Slightly further are also the Brown and Purple Line, located at Chicago station via an eight-minute walk northwest.
![61 W Erie Street in November 2021](https://chicagoyimby.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/IMG_4534.png)
61 W Erie Street in November 2021. Photo by Jack Crawford
LG Development subsidiary LG Construction has served as the general contractor. Given the functional pivot of its programming, a full delivery will likely be soon, though a confirmed date is not yet known.
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I love how the reality pic (#6) does not match render (#7). All the windows removed on the side.
They never seem to render the PVC pipes coming out of the wall. All the power lines and utility poles. Etc. LOL