With less than two months left in 2007, more condominiums are wrapping up construction. One project completed this past summer is The Vic Condos. This 3140 North Sheffield building that sits across from the Vic Theater was developed by Joseph Freed and Associates, designed by Fitzgerald Associates Architects and built by Walsh Construction. That trio of companies produced a building that garnered a first place Gold Key Award in the Superior Design and Construction category and a second place Silver Key Award for Architectural Design from the Home Builder's Association of Greater Chicago this year.

The Vic's website states sixty percent of the condos have sold. The seven story building takes up a half a block and contains 51 two and three bedroom units. The exterior of the building has a classic look with limestone and brick, and the interiors have a classic feel as well. The hardwood flooring is made from solid oak and uses wider boards than regular wood flooring. The ceilings are ten feet in height, kitchens are chef quality, baths are marble and units have a vented gas fireplace. The excellent balcony views and one heated indoor parking space are standard.

Joseph Freed and Associates is the largest privately owned development company in the Midwest area and The Vic showcases their talent for developing housing that attracts buyers. The condos are large with between 1,300 and 2,400 square feet of living space. With ten inches of concrete between the building floors it will be quiet enough to make you think you're the only one living there.