I toured penthouse apartments in Chicago where the wealthy pay $20,000 per month for private greenhouses and sweeping views - take a look inside

Frank OlitoAug 6, 2021, 01:06 IST

Chicago has two apartment buildings for the wealthy.Frank Olito/ Insider

I toured Wolf Point East and Norweta, two luxury apartment buildings in Chicago.
Wolf Point East's penthouse costs close to $16,000 a month - it has a pool and breathtaking views.
Norweta's two-floor, $20,000 penthouse has five bedrooms, a private patio, and a greenhouse.

While exploring Chicago on a recent trip, I toured two apartment buildings where the wealthy can rent luxury penthouses.

Chicago. Frank Olito/ Insider

My first stop was Wolf Point East in the River North neighborhood.

Wolf Point East. Google Maps

Wolf Point East is a 60-floor skyscraper that opened in 2020, changing Chicago's skyline.

Wolf Point East is a skyscraper. Frank Olito/ Insider

I headed to the penthouse suite, which has three bedrooms and costs $15,995 per month to rent.

The living room in the penthouse. Frank Olito/ Insider

The kitchen is relatively small but has high-end finishings.

The kitchen in the penthouse. Frank Olito/ Insider

The master bedroom in the penthouse has even more breathtaking views of the city.

The master bedroom. Frank Olito/ Insider

The two other bedrooms are much smaller, but they still have views of the city.

One of the smaller bedrooms. Frank Olito/ Insider

The three bathrooms are all simple but high-end.

The bathrooms are simple. Frank Olito/ Insider

Beneath the penthouse at Wolf Point East, there are cheaper apartments.

A studio at Wolf Point East. Frank Olito/ Insider

I found one of Wolf Point East's biggest perks is the list of amenities, like the pool.

The pool. Frank Olito/ Insider

The sundeck was filled with people working on their laptops during the day.

The sundeck. Frank Olito/ Insider

The building also has a massive fitness center.

The gym with views of the city. Frank Olito/ Insider

There are communal spaces throughout the building that residents can book and use every day.

A common space. Frank Olito/ Insider

As I left Wolf Point East, I realized the best part of the building is its views.

The view from Wolf Point East. Frank Olito/ Insider

After touring Wolf Point East, I headed to Norweta, which is located in Lincoln Park.

Norweta. Google Maps

When I arrived at the Norweta, I found it to be much quieter and quainter than Wolf Point East.

The exterior of Norweta. Frank Olito/ Insider

I first toured the five-bedroom penthouse which could be rented for $20,000 per month.

The penthouse at Norweta. Frank Olito/ Insider

The kitchen has marble countertops and a stainless-steel oven.

The kitchen. Frank Olito/ Insider

On the second floor of the penthouse, there is a decent-size master bedroom.

The master bedroom. Frank Olito/ Insider

The bathroom has marble floors, a shower, and a bathtub.

The master bathroom. Frank Olito/ Insider

The penthouse has a private patio space with sweeping views of Lincoln Park.

The private patio. Frank Olito/ Insider

Plus, there is a small greenhouse to enjoy the outdoors all year long.

The greenhouse. Frank Olito/ Insider

Like Wolf Point East, Norweta offers a list of high-end amenities in the building, like the pool.