New Home Notebook

Each night from 6:30 to 9 pm on May 1, 2 and 3, guests will be able to tour all seven K2 apartment models, which range from a bachelor studio to a two-bedroom urban retreat. The K2 Designer Showcase will feature models from Chicago designers Morgante Wilson Architects, Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill, Design for a Cure and Brook Furniture Rental.

Four of the models are “pop-ups” that will be taken down immediately following the free event, which is open to the public. Parking is available at K2 Apartments, 365 N Halsted St in the Fulton River District.

I stopped by yesterday for a walk through the 2-bedroom model, by Morgante Wilson. The model has a very sophisticated look punctuated by bold colors and large art works.

The southeast corner model would serve well as either a year-round residence or an in-town apartment. The master bath is unusually large for a rental apartment and features a double-bowl vanity and a stall shower as well as a tub.

One of the many interesting pieces in the unit is a wall-unit with a desk from Home Element that opens easily into a queen-size bed, enabling the second bedroom to function as an office that accommodates the occasional guest.

Residences at K2 include studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments. Interiors feature luxury finishes such as nine-foot ceilings, stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, plank flooring and Grohe fixtures. Rents range from $1,650 for a studio to $6,500 for a three-bedroom, three-bath penthouse.

Guests who attend the event and sign a lease within 90 days will be able to designate a portion of their lease payments as a donation to one of the following charities: PAWS, Anne & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago, Today’s Chicago Woman Foundation, or Design for a Cure.

NOTE: K2 is one of YoChicago’s sponsors.

Echelon at K Station has recently added high-tech conveniences to its complete package of amenities and services. Residents now have access to a mobile portal that enables them to check packages, pay rent, authorize guest access, request services, reserve amenities and more. A new display adjacent to the valet station alerts residents to package delivery and upcoming events.

New and prospective residents can use an interactive display in the leasing office to scout out everything near the location — and enjoy freshly-baked cookies while doing so.

Echelon has a Fulton River District location that affords its residents convenient access to parks, transportation, restaurants and nightlife, and a walk-to-work commute for many.

The new K2 Apartments, a new 496-unit, 34-story luxury apartment tower at 365 N Halsted St in the Fulton River District, is offering a month’s free rent on a 13-month lease to residents who apply no later than April 30 and move in before June 1. That translates to a 7.7% discount on the nominal monthly rent.

K2′s extensive package of services and amenities includes an outdoor pool deck with cabanas and fire pit, a lounge and party area that opens to the pool deck, a high-definition movie theater, an exercise facility with showers, lockers and steam room, a basketball court and yoga studio, a business center with 6 computer stations and separate board room, 24-hour concierge, on-site community garden and expansive dog run, and on-site storage and bike storage.

In-unit amenities include upgraded kitchen appliances and finishes, plank flooring, generous closet space, private balconies in select units, Bluetooth audio sound systems, floor-to-ceiling windows with outstanding views, in-unit washers and dryers.

K2 is floor plans and rent prices are available online.

K2 Apartments, the newly-opened apartment tower in the Fulton River District, is one of our sponsors. The management and leasing staff were just moving in when I visited two weeks ago. Workmen were putting the finishing touches on the amenities level. Furnishings and fitness equipment hadn’t been delivered or installed.

I stopped by yesterday for an updated look at what K2′s website describes as “a warm, chic style and a sleek, contemporary aesthetic … an unexpectedly intuitive, unique atmosphere that is at once both energizing and relaxing, grandiose yet personal.” We’ll await better weather before taking a look at K2′s outdoor amenities, which include a large deck with hot tub, fire pit, gas-fired grills, cabanas and outdoor pool, a dog run, dog wash and community garden.

The main hall is punctuated by casual seating areas. The long dog run is just beyond the exterior window wall, and management and leasing offices are along the interior wall. The deck and pool are at the east end of the grand arcade that leads to the elevator lobby.

Beyond the elevator lobby is another long arcade flanked by the fitness center, a resident lounge, a party room, locker rooms, a theater and a basketball court / yoga room. The walls of the arcade will host revolving art displays and currently showcase Salvador Dali prints.

I didn’t visit the business center, lockers, steam room or bike storage areas.

Echelon at K Station in Chicago’s Fulton River District offers studio, one bedroom and two bedroom apartment homes that comes complete with stainless steel appliances, granite counter tops, in unit washer and dryer, floor-to-ceiling windows, balconies, and garbage disposal.

Throughout the year, the residents of  Echelon at K Station can enjoy a variety of social outings such as the three most recent events: an after-work happy hour at Bull & Bear, a doggie dip the day before the pool closed for the season, and Halloween breakfast treats in Echelon’s lobby.

Within walking distance from this luxury apartment tower is Jewel-Osco grocery, the Park at K Station, East Bank Club, Ogilvie Transportation Center, the CTA Green, Blue and Pink train lines. Many restaurants, shopping, art galleries and entertainment options are also close by.

Events such as ‘Movie In The Park’ is an outstanding way to reach out and get acquainted with your local apartment community. This Movie At The Park event was held at the park at K Station in Chicago’s Fulton River District, a lively community packed with restaurants, nightlife and neighborhood activities.

One of the sponsors of this event is Echelon at K Station, a luxury rental high-rise that is located adjacent to the park.

Echelon at K Station offers studio, one bedroom and two bedroom apartment homes. Each apartment features elegant living with top quality finishes, in unit washer and dryer, floor-to-ceiling windows and balconies.

Visit KStationChicago.com for more information.

Location, views, in-unit and common area amenities and services are all part of the compelling package at the residences at Echelon at K Station. Apartments at Echelon contain thoughtful layouts with excellent separation of living spaces, balconies, floor-to-ceiling windows, in-unit washers and dryers, stainless steel appliances, granite countertops and more.

Echelon also features a large pool and sun deck, fully-equipped fitness room, guest suites, stylish lounge areas, business center and party rooms, as well as easy access to the Kennedy Expressway, the CTA Blue Line, the Grand Avenue CTA bus and Metra’s Ogilvie Transportation Center.

From the Jefferson Tap, a popular neighborhood hangout, to the glitzy Carnivale, Echelon’s Fulton River District location has a wide range of dining options nearby. A Jewel-Osco that rivals the selection of a Whole Foods is also across thre street, as well as an adjacent park with dog run.

Did we mention the views? The views alone are worth a visit to Echelon.

Please join us for a brief overview of Echelon at K Station in the above video.