CHICAGO—The past winter’s frigid temperatures and blinding snows were a burden to everyone in the Windy City, but not to condominium residents at the 200 North Dearborn Private Residences, according to American Invsco.

"Residents at 200 North Dearborn were able to walk to work in comfort by strolling through the heated underground Pedway System, one of the Chicago Loop’s most useful amenities," said Nicholas S. Gouletas, chairman and CEO of American Invsco, one of the nation’s largest condominium marketing firms.

The 200 North Dearborn Residences also is conveniently located to Chicago’s Pedway System, a tunnel network which links 40 city blocks and dozens of buildings in the central business district.

"It’s possible for a resident to leave the development, walk through the pedway system, take an el to Midway or O’Hare airports, then hop a jet and fly to London, all without going outside," noted Gouletas, who has successfully developed, marketed and managed more than 40,000 condominiums nationwide valued at more than $4 billion since 1969.

According to Brian Steele, spokesman from the city’s Department of Transportation, the navigability of the Pedway will improve in early 2008 with uniform signs and maps.

With the spring theatre season in full swing, American Invsco currently is inviting potential buyers to stay for overnight for a long weekend in its "Theatre Suite" at 200 North Dearborn Private Residences in the Loop.

200 North Dearborn is the ideal in-town residence location for those who regularly enjoy the finer aspects of downtown Chicago—from the Loop’s dynamic Theatre District to fine restaurants and shopping opportunities.

The 47-story high-rise condominium conversion is just steps or a short stroll from eight major theatres, including: the Goodman Theater, the Chicago Theatre, the Ford Oriental Theatre, the Storefront Theatre, the Chicago Cultural Center, Chicago Temple, Shubert Theatre, Cadillac Palace Theatre and LaSalle Bank Theatre.

To showcase both the Pedway System and nearby theater district, American Invsco is inviting condo shoppers to stay for a long weekend for free this spring in its Theatre Suite.

"We want people to come downtown, stay in the suite and perhaps invite another couple to come to dinner before they head out to one of the nearby shows," Gouletas said.

"This is a wonderful place to invite family and friends to spend time together before and after the theatre," Gouletas said. "It also is the perfect pied-a-terre—a place to spend a long spring weekend in town to enjoy two or three plays plus all the city has to offer."

As part of a special Theatre-Suite opportunity, Gouletas said American Invsco willing to provide a completely furnished and decorated luxury condominium appointed with fine marble baths and a highly upgraded granite kitchen with top-of-the-line stainless-steel appliances.

"We’ll even set out the finest silverware and glassware if you require it," he said.

"Theatre lovers who regularly travel downtown to enjoy some of the best stage plays and live entertainment that Chicago has to offer are invited by American Invsco to occupy our Theatre Suite," Gouletas noted.

"In April, theatre lovers can stroll over to the Goodman for "The Trip to Bountiful" or head to LaSalle Bank Theatre and enjoy "Jersey Boys," take in "The Drowsy Chaperone" at the Cadillac Palace, or watch "Wicked" at the Ford Oriental. For more details, visit: www.BroadwayinChicago.com.

The building is located in the heart of Chicago’s Loop, steps from transportation, the Theatre District, Millennium Park and Michigan Avenue’s "Magnificent Mile" and State Street shopping. Lake Michigan is a few blocks to the east.

"200 North Dearborn Private Residences is a very special building in a special location in the center of the downtown Theatre District," Gouletas said.

To take advantage of the Theatre Suite offer, theatre lovers are invited to tour the models at 200 North Dearborn Private Residences daily.

"After the model tour, which will take less than a half hour, the theatre patrons will be entered into a weekly drawing to enjoy a weekend on us," said Stefanie Neuman, American Invsco sales manager at 200 N. Dearborn.

"The Theater Suite drawing at 200 N. Dearborn will consist of a couple and up to four of their friends attending a downtown show, dinner at a restaurant nearby, and will also include catered hors d’oeuvres compliments of American Invsco," said Neuman.

"The winning couple will then be able to retire to the fully upgraded Theatre Suite and spend the remainder of the weekend downtown," she said.

American Invsco’s 200 North Dearborn Theatre Sales Team also will contact theatre patrons and sponsors through a direct mail card explaining the opportunities at 200 N. Dearborn and encouraging them to come explore further, Neuman said.

"We are also planning to create a short DVD for prospective buyers that explains why 200 North Dearborn is the perfect downtown location for an in-town residence for theatre lovers to celebrate before and after the show," Neuman said.

"Our Theatre Suite offer is an opportunity to not only choose and enjoy the perfect pre-theatre meeting place, it’s a chance to own an in-town residence while benefiting from wonderful incentives," said Gouletas.

In addition to the Theatre Suite offer, American Invsco also is offing attractive buyer incentives at 200 North Dearborn, including a great opportunity to purchase one of the few remaining parking spaces in the building at an attractive price.

"More than 150 of 309 units at 200 N. Dearborn already under contract, so nearly half of the building is already sold. However, a nice selection of residences remains," Neuman said.

A sales center is open on the 35th floor of 200 N. Dearborn, located at the corner of Dearborn and Lake, and 10 professionally furnished and decorated model units are on display.

"A fabulous upgrade package ranging from $21,000 to $70,000 per residence is also available based on unit type," noted Neuman.

Here’s a breakdown of the available residences along with current pricing:

• Studios with 535 to 570 square feet of living space are priced from $238,600 to $239,800.

• Convertibles with 590 square feet of living space are priced from $271,000 to $285,600.

• One-bedroom, 1-bath residences with 775 to 890 square feet of living space priced from $304,800 to $410,600.

• Two-bedroom, 1-bath residences with 1,060 square feet of living space are priced from $448,400 to $458,900.

• Two-bedroom, 2-bath residences with 1,165 to 1,205 square feet of living space priced from $462,900 to $551,900.

• Penthouses featuring 1 bedroom and 2 bedrooms, 1 or 2 baths and 590 to 1,205 square feet of living space are priced from $292,600 to $562,600. There is a possibility of combining penthouses to make a larger unit.

Almost all of the units have private balconies that face the lake to the east and the downtown to the west.

"The incredible views from 200 North Dearborn showcase the finest architecture in the country," Neuman said. "Residents will never get tired of these spectacular views of downtown Chicago."

The building includes a 24-hour doorman, fitness center, heated indoor swimming pool, sundeck, party room, laundry facilities and a White Hen convenience store. The building also has same-day maintenance service, dry-cleaning and valet services.

An enclosed pedway provides direct access to retail, food courts, and several Loop buildings, including the Leo Burnett Building. 200 North Dearborn Private Residences also is within a short stroll to the downtown Theatre District.

Five floors of indoor parking are available with a total of 103 spaces. Approximately 25,000 square feet of retail space is provided in the building.

American Invsco successfully grand opened 200 North Dearborn Private Residences three months ago with the sale of 80 condominiums valued at $25-million during a special computerized event. It was only the second time in American Invsco’s 37-year history that the company offered the general public its exclusive resident pricing and programs.

The sales center at 200 North Dearborn is located on the 35th floor in Suite 3507. It is open seven days a week from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and off-hours by appointment. Walk-in traffic is encouraged and welcome.

For more information, call 312-558-1200 or sign up for an appointment or more information with an on-line visit to: www.200NDearborn.com/event.