Last Updated 9/10/2025
West Loop

EMME

165 North Desplaines Street, Chicago, Illinois 60661 United States
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Luxury Apartments At
EMME

About Emme

Emme, 165 N Desplaines, is located in Chicago's West Loop neighborhood with close proximity to the Loop and River North neighborhoods. The building has a strong focus on sustainable living driven by technology and features many forward-thinking amenities including a rooftop urban farm with regular farmer's markets, events, and workshops for residents. Emme features include: library and co-working spaces, community chef's demonstration kitchen, outdoor terrace with grilling stations, bike parking and maintenance, indoor/outdoor dog run and wash station, rooftop pool and cabanas, rooftop fitness center and yoga studio. With easy access to the West Loop dining scene on Randolph Street, Emme residents have plenty to see and do outside their home. The location is close to public transit, providing direct access to downtown Chicago neighborhoods. EMME is within one block of the Green “L†line and near Metra stations. The surrounding blocks provide multiple bus lines and Divvy bike share stations.

Building details
  • Total units
    199
  • Developer
    Gerding Edlen
  • Architect
    GREC Architects
  • Year built
    2017

Unit features

  • Cats OK
  • Dishwasher
  • Dogs OK
  • Floor to Ceiling Windows
  • Hardwood Floors Throughout
  • Quartz Countertops
  • Washer/Dryer In-Unit

BUILDING features

  • 24-HR Doorman
  • Attached Indoor Parking
  • Bike Storage
  • Business Center
  • Dog Spa
  • Fitness Center
  • LEED Certified
  • Library
  • Outdoor Pool
  • Private Dog Run
  • Private Party Room
  • Resident Lounge
  • Rooftop Deck
  • Smoke Free

Luxury Apartments In EMME 4 Apartments in EMME

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EMME
Beds 0.5
Baths 1
$2,478+
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EMME
Beds 2
Baths 2
$3,835+
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EMME
Beds 1
Baths 1
$2,758+
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EMME
Beds 1.5
Baths 1
$2,990+
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Imagine Your Weekend

Morning
Have Breakfast at Yolk
Day
Play at Mary Bartelme Park
Evening
Dine at The Girl and The Goat
Night
Sip on Champagne at RM Champagne

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