River Plaza, Residential skyscraper in downtown Chicago, United States
River Plaza is a residential skyscraper at 405 North Wabash Avenue containing 678 apartments across 51 floors. The structure rises 160 meters (524 feet) and shapes the downtown Chicago skyline with its vertical presence.
The structure was designed by Gordon & Levin and opened to residents in 1977. At that time it became one of the taller buildings shaping Chicago's development as a residential city.
The building reflects how downtown Chicago housing evolved when it transitioned from rental apartments to condominiums in 1994, matching shifts in how residents wanted to live in the city.
The building has six elevators that serve residents throughout the structure. The property is managed by Community Specialists who handle daily operations for the residential community.
The tower sits near where the old Sun-Times Building once stood, now replaced by Trump International Hotel & Tower. This location marks how the riverfront area has transformed over the decades.
Location: Chicago
Inception: 1977
Floors above the ground: 51
Elevators: 6
GPS coordinates: 41.88981,-87.62578
Latest update: December 9, 2025 20:23
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