Looking for Chicago apartments near Northwestern in Streeterville? The Streeter at 345 E. Ohio Street and AtWater at 355 E. Ohio Street stand next to each other in Streeterville, and renters touring one almost always end up touring the other. Both were developed by Golub & Company and designed by Solomon Cordwell Buenz, both have roughly 480 apartments, and both sit midway between Michigan Avenue and Navy Pier.
From the street they look like siblings. Inside, they’re different enough that the right choice usually comes down to which amenities you’ll actually use.
The Streeter at 345 E. Ohio
The Streeter opened in 2007 with 481 apartments in a tower of roughly 50 stories. It offers 14 floor plans, from studios and convertibles up to three bedrooms, plus penthouse level three bedroom units. Apartments have floor to ceiling windows, stainless steel appliances, walk-in closets in many layouts, and in-unit washers and dryers.
The Streeter’s biggest draw is its fitness and pool setup. An indoor resistance pool and whirlpool sit next to a large south facing sundeck with an outdoor pool, grills, and a see-through fireplace. The fitness center wraps around a basketball court that doubles as yoga space, and the locker rooms include saunas and steam rooms.
Residents also have a media room, a business center, a library, a resident lounge with a full kitchen and game tables, and a private party room. Cats and dogs are welcome, with breed restrictions for dogs, and attached parking is available.
Atwater at 355 E. Ohio
Atwater followed in 2009 with 480 apartments across 54 stories. It offers 17 floor plans, from studios to three bedrooms, and its layouts run larger than the Streeterville average. Apartments have hardwood style floors, quartz counters in the kitchens and baths, floor to ceiling windows, and in-unit laundry, and select units have private balconies.
Most of Atwater’s amenities are on the 12th floor, called Club 355, which sits above the parking garage. Club 355 includes the fitness center, a spa with steam rooms and saunas, a media center, a party room, and an outdoor pool and sundeck with grilling areas. The building also has 24 hour door staff, a business center, coffee service, and dry cleaning service. Cats are welcome, and dogs are allowed on designated floors.
How They Compare
| The Streeter | Atwater | |
|---|---|---|
| Address | 345 E. Ohio St. | 355 E. Ohio St. |
| Year completed | 2007 | 2009 |
| Apartments | 481 | 480 |
| Floor plans | Studio to 3 bed + penthouses | Studio to 3 bed |
| Pools | Indoor and outdoor | Outdoor |
| Standout amenity | Basketball court, year-round pool | Club 355 amenity floor, larger layouts |
| Pets | Cats and dogs (breed restrictions) | Cats; dogs on designated floors |
If you want to swim in January, The Streeter’s indoor pool is hard to beat. If extra square footage or a private balcony is at the top of your list, AtWater’s larger layouts deserve a close look.
Living on East Ohio Street
The two buildings share the same location, which is one of the most convenient in Streeterville for daily errands. Whole Foods is a block west, Target is on Illinois Street a block south, and a Walgreens is around the corner. Northwestern Memorial Hospital and Northwestern’s downtown campus are a few blocks north, so the walk to the hospital takes just a few minutes.
Navy Pier, Ohio Street Beach, Jane Addams Memorial Park, and the Lakefront Trail are about two blocks east. Lake Shore Drive is right there for anyone who drives.
For getting around, CTA buses run along Illinois Street and Grand Avenue, the Grand Red Line station is about a 15 minute walk, and the Loop is close enough to reach on foot.
Comparing The Streeter, AtWater, and other Streeterville high rises? Contact Downtown Apartment Collective and we’ll send current pricing and floor plans for both buildings side by side.
