CHICAGO | 400 N Lake Shore Drive | 851 FT & 765 FT | 73 & ? FLOORS - Page 164

pianowizard · #**3261** Posted **Apr 30, 2026, 8:59 PM**

I took lots of photos this afternoon, including from a cruise:

left of center · #**3262** Posted **May 1, 2026, 4:19 PM**

Its fascinating how it can look so tall and sleek from certain angles, then like a real chonky boy from others. We got two different buildings for the price of one

Thank you for the great pics, pianowizard!

Toasty Joe · #**3263** Posted **May 4, 2026, 12:55 AM**

Source: @devodare_chicago

Toasty Joe · #**3264** Posted **May 4, 2026, 12:58 AM**

Source: @chi_urbanist

BVictor1 · #**3265** Posted **May 7, 2026, 5:28 PM**

05.02.26

05.06.26

lakeshoredrive · #**3266** Posted **May 7, 2026, 5:34 PM**

I need them to build the south tower already.

r18tdi · #**3267** Posted **May 7, 2026, 5:57 PM**

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Originally Posted by lakeshoredrive

I need them to build the south tower already.

Agreed. It would help block the husky-looking angle from the south.

twister244 · #**3268** Posted **May 7, 2026, 5:59 PM**

It's hard to tell for sure, but has the crown topped off?

aaron38 · #**3269** Posted **May 9, 2026, 2:02 PM**

Are they using a new anti-reflective coating on the glass or is it just better quality?
The darker smooth reflections look really good.

cloudbod · #**3270** Posted **May 9, 2026, 5:58 PM**

Some grainy pics from yesterday-- looks like the BMU has been fully installed, with only one or two crown pieces missing. I think this is the BMU's maximum extended height.

Also yeah, it looks like the coating is a little less reflective than some other recent towers. It's also surrounded by other tall dark buildings so it reflects less pure blue sky than like, the casino.

vexxed82 · #**3271** Posted **May 11, 2026, 9:07 PM**

Stopped by 400 Lake Shore with my drone and tilt-shift. Here are a few shots. I might have more to share once I get everything edited. Stopped by OPC after this...quite a haul today.

400_Drone-WEB-5 by Nick Ulivieri, on Flickr

400_Drone-WEB-6 by Nick Ulivieri, on Flickr

400_Drone-WEB-2 by Nick Ulivieri, on Flickr

400_Drone-WEB-1 by Nick Ulivieri, on Flickr

400_Drone-WEB-3 by Nick Ulivieri, on Flickr

400_Drone-WEB-1-2 by Nick Ulivieri, on Flickr

twister244 · #**3272** Posted **May 11, 2026, 9:40 PM**

Damn.... Yeah, this has turned out to be quite a beautiful tower. I take back my earlier hesitations - She's incredible now.

Amazing shots.....

southoftheloop · #**3273** Posted **May 11, 2026, 11:23 PM**

Gorgeous building

lakeshoredrive · #**3274** Posted **May 11, 2026, 11:25 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by twister244

Damn.... Yeah, this has turned out to be quite a beautiful tower. I take back my earlier hesitations - She's incredible now.

Amazing shots.....

It’ll look more complete with the South tower

Chi-Sky21 · #**3275** Posted **May 12, 2026, 12:42 AM**

Flew your drone that close to the water for the last shot? skills......or not afraid of losing money!

donnie · #**3276** Posted **May 12, 2026, 1:08 AM**

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Originally Posted by twister244

Damn.... Yeah, this has turned out to be quite a beautiful tower. I take back my earlier hesitations - She's incredible now.

Amazing shots.....

I have been harping about this project for quite some time and boy am i happy with the results!

Now i would love to see little bro show up next,,,, Nick you are a Chicago treasure and i hope you never leave for another!

OhioGuy · #**3277** Posted **May 12, 2026, 1:25 AM**

Great shots, Nick!

vexxed82 · #**3278** Posted **May 12, 2026, 1:27 AM**

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Originally Posted by Chi-Sky21

Flew your drone that close to the water for the last shot? skills......or not afraid of losing money!

Ha! That was not with my drone. Can't get that sort of perspective from my drone's camera. But I am insured, at least.

left of center · #**3279** Posted **May 12, 2026, 2:29 AM**

Amazing shots as always Nick! Thank you for sharing!

vexxed82 · #**3280** Posted **May 12, 2026, 2:55 AM**

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Originally Posted by donnie

I have been harping about this project for quite some time and boy am i happy with the results!

Now i would love to see little bro show up next,,,, Nick you are a Chicago treasure and i hope you never leave for another!

No plans to leave, ever. Plus, when we bought a few years ago we locked-in a low rate. Gonna have to pry me out of Chicago.