New Student-Focused Apartment Tower at 626 South Wabash Nears Completion with Luxury Amenities

By Socialhood News · Il/Chicago/South Loop · January 14, 2026

South Loop's skyline is changing as the 19-story, 164-unit apartment building at 626 South Wabash Avenue is nearly complete and expected to open this fall. The development, designed by Antunovich Associates, features a mix of 80 efficiency units, 24 two-bedroom layouts, and 60 four-bedroom units primarily geared toward student living.

Located in the heart of Chicago's vibrant South Loop, this mixed-use project combines residential living with street-level retail and integrated parking, offering a modern, amenity-rich lifestyle to future residents. The development includes an impressive suite of amenities such as a basketball half-court, tenant lounge, co-working areas, private event spaces, fitness center, and outdoor pool terrace, strategically located on the 18th and 19th floors to foster community. The tower's podium will include 60 parking spaces and 3,100 square feet of retail space, which will help activate the sidewalk with retail in an area that currently has many surface-level parking lots along Wabash Avenue.

This exciting addition to the South Loop neighborhood represents a significant investment in the area and will provide much-needed housing options for students attending nearby colleges. Residents and visitors interested in watching the building's progress can see the nearly completed glass exterior installation from various vantage points around the neighborhood as the project moves toward its fall opening date.

Sources:
1. https://chicagoyimby.com/2026/01/the-glass-is-nearly-full-at-626-south-wabash-in-the-south-loop.html
2. https://www.antunovich.com/626-south-wabash