After breaking ground in July 2007, Mesirow Financial Real Estate has completed construction of R+D659, a contemporary 17-story glass and concrete luxurious high-rise in the West Loop. Located at the corner of Randolph and Des Plaines streets, residents who purchased over a year ago will now be able to move into their finished homes.

Residents and potential buyers have been anticipating the completion of this contemporary glass structure, and its many green initiatives. R+D659’s green roof replaces the more common heat absorbing ones typically used, and the overall design allows for daylight to reach 75 percent of the indoor spaces.

Buyers were also enticed by the project’s unique mortgage program. Developer Mesirow Financial Real Estate is offering an exclusive 1.5% discount below the market mortgage rate for 30-year fixed mortgages through National City Mortgage.

"R+D659’s exclusive rate adds up to the equivalent of two free payments a year for most of our buyers, and the larger your purchase, the larger your savings,” says Dominic Adducci, managing director at Mesirow Financial Real Estate.  “There are no strings attached – 1.5% below the market mortgage rate is the rate you’ll have throughout the life of your 30-year fixed mortgage.”

One satisfied first-time homeowner who took advantage of the below market rate is Jenna S.  “The mortgage program was awesome. It makes my monthly payments more affordable, and accommodates a single person’s lifestyle and budget.

”Jenna also credits the building’s features and location as factors in her decision to buy there, “The building is very chic and fashionable, and I loved the upgrades offered by the buildings designer. The most exciting thing for me is the location though. I can walk to work, and restaurants, and easily access transportation.” She adds that the size of the building was a plus, “it has a great community feel about it, but still offers a lot of privacy as well.”

Buyer Gary C. also indicated how the exciting West Loop location led him to purchase at R+D659 early on. “Location is the number one reason we looked at the building in the first place, the West Loop is an exciting and desirable area, full of restaurants and shops. We were also very pleased with the level of service offered. We wanted some unique changes and upgrades, and the developer sat down with us, and the architect, and was very open to our needs and suggestions from day one.” The benefits don’t stop there. The building boasts over 20 varieties of one-, two-, and three-bedroom floor plans. Condominiums and penthouses range from 655 square feet to over 1,600 square feet. Prices range from the upper $200,000s to the $700,000s.  Buyers can view the complete range of offerings when they visit the sales center and full-scale model home.

The open layout flows flawlessly from one room to another, all highlighted by carefully chosen modern finishes. European-style cabinetry in the kitchen and bath, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and wood flooring are just a few of the luxury inclusions. All homes feature expansive 9-foot ceilings and 12-foot ceilings on the penthouse floors.

Beyond the interiors of the homes, R+D659 also offers many amenities. The newly completed residents-only lounge features a flat screen TV, pool table, full kitchen, and dining area. Adjacent to this is a fully equipped exercise room and business center. Outdoor amenities include a swimming pool, sun deck, Japanese-style garden, dog run, and an outdoor grilling area. The R+D659 sales center and decorated model are open at 626 W. Randolph Street, at the northeast corner of Randolph and Des Plaines streets. Sales hours are 12:00 to 6:00 p.m. on weekdays, and 12:00 to 5:00 p.m. on weekends. For more information, call (312) 474-0659 or visit RD659.com