Another Streeterville Office Building Gets a Second Life: 212 E. Ohio St. Eyes Residential Conversion

By Socialhood News · Il/Chicago/Streeterville · March 24, 2026

Streeterville's residential renaissance is showing no signs of slowing down. Hot on the heels of the 230 E. Ohio Street conversion project already underway, a brand-new proposal has just emerged for yet another office-to-apartment transformation right in the neighborhood's core — this time at 212 East Ohio Street.

Plans filed with the city reveal that developer Curbed Real Estate has submitted a zoning variation application to convert the five-story, 28,900-square-foot mixed-use building — currently home to a ground-floor restaurant and largely underutilized office space above — into residential units. Designed by Gansari & Associates, the vision calls for preserving the beloved ground-floor restaurant while adding a new fitness room, bike storage, and tenant storage in the basement, giving future residents the kind of amenities that make urban living genuinely convenient. The building sits mid-block between N. St. Clair Street and N. Fairbanks Court, putting residents steps from Streeterville's best dining, the lakefront, and Northwestern's sprawling medical campus.

This proposal is the latest sign that Streeterville continues to evolve into one of Chicago's most sought-after places to call home — breathing new life into underused spaces and adding housing options that strengthen the neighborhood's fabric. Stay tuned for city zoning updates, and if you have thoughts on the proposal, this is the perfect moment to make your voice heard at your next community meeting!

Sources:
1. https://chicagoyimby.com/2026/03/residential-conversion-proposed-for-streeterville-office-building.html