Victor F. Lawson House YMCA

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Victor F. Lawson House YMCA, Art Deco YMCA building in Near North Side, Chicago, United States.

The Victor F. Lawson House stands 24 stories tall at the corner of North Dearborn Street and West Chicago Avenue, featuring distinct Art Deco architectural elements.

Built in 1931 for the YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago, the structure was named after Victor Lawson, a newspaper publisher who contributed substantial funds to the organization.

The building transformed from a YMCA headquarters into a residential complex with 409 studio apartments, maintaining its mission of providing affordable housing in Chicago.

Residents receive access to multiple amenities including a fitness center, rooftop terrace, computer lab, movie room, and social services within the building complex.

The 2014 sale of the building for one dollar included a requirement to maintain affordable housing options for at least five decades.

Location: Chicago

GPS coordinates: 41.89667,-87.62944

Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:24

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