The Paulina Pad at PAC Lofts · Bucktown, Chicago

Calculators, then artists, then lofts.

In 1908, Felt & Tarrant built this factory to make the Comptometer, the first commercially successful calculator. The building is a notable unit on the block, with heavy brick, sturdy concrete bones, and windows sized for working light.

When the factory closed in the mid 1980s it became the Paulina Arts Center ("PAC"). The last conversion came in 2005-06 when it became 95 lofts maintaining the original brick, concrete ceilings, and enormous windows.

Nobody builds like this anymore, because nobody has to.

The Felt & Tarrant factory complex, drawn in 1920 — The factory, drawn in 1920.

PAC Lofts today in summer — The same brick today.

Unit 611. Nobody above you.

A 2 bed, 2 bath penthouse loft, about 930 sq ft, with light pouring into every room, exposed brick, and ceilings that remember being a factory. Top floor with ceilings so high that even your walk in closet has two levels. Two baths and a full size washer and dryer stacked in the unit. New vinyl flooring installed in both bedrooms in August 2026.

Additionally, of the ~95 units in PAC Lofts, this is one of six with two parking spots.
Both heated. Both included in your monthly rent.

The main room looking toward the kitchen, with concrete ceilings and hardwood floors — The main room

Living area with exposed brick and a tall factory window — Brick and factory glass

Kitchen island with seating, stainless appliances and track lighting — The kitchen

Kitchen run with gas range, microwave, dishwasher and granite counters

The main room from the windows, with the island and the sputnik fixture

Primary bedroom with exposed brick and a wide factory window — The primary bedroom

Primary bedroom looking toward the walk in closet and its bath — Primary bedroom, toward the closet

Primary bath with a double vanity and glass shower — The primary bath

Second bedroom with exposed brick and a tall window — The second bedroom

Second bedroom with factory glass and hardwood floors — The second bedroom

The second bath with a soaking tub and tiled surround — The second bath

Floor plan of unit 611 showing two bedrooms, two baths, living room, kitchen, foyer and walk in closet — The layout, about 930 sq ft

The walk in closet with its doors, off the primary bedroom — The walk in closet

Bedroom looking through to its ensuite bath — Through to the bath

Photos of the unit are from August 2026 and unedited. Some building common area photos are from the unit's previous listing.

The building comes loaded.

Your next neighborhood.

Bring your pets. The 606 trailhead and the Walsh Park dog run a block away. Several cafes have been known to give away pup cups. This is a spoiled place to be a dog. To stay mindful of the unit and the neighbors: cats are welcome, dogs case by case under 40 lb with $50 monthly pet rent.

Poke around. The 606, Walsh Park, both stations, and the bustling Milwaukee, Damen, and North Ave intersection are all in frame. Area photos: Wikimedia Commons photographers, Creative Commons, color edited. Full credits.

What're we asking?

$3,750/ month · available September 1

Both parking spots included in the rent
$500 flat move in fee plus a $100 building moving fee, no security deposit
12 month lease · option to extend
Renter's insurance with liability coverage required

Where we think you're saving

Gigabit internet, DirecTV with HBO Max and Paramount+ with SHOWTIME, water, and trash are all covered in the rent.
Renters also receive a dedicated tenant portal to submit requests, interact with property managers, get live updates on necessary maintenance work, and track monthly payments.

Gigabit internetabout $60 a month
DirecTV + HBO Max + Paramount+about $100 a month
Waterabout $40 a month
Trashabout $15 a month

Around $215 a month that stays in your pocket.

Illustrative comparison at typical Chicago prices; providers and buildings vary. You pay electric and gas only, which has averaged about $142 /month over the last 12 months.

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Electric + gas, the last twelve billed months, from this unit's actual bills.

See the numbers

Month	Electric	Gas	Total
Aug	$144.28	$38.32	$182.60
Sep	$81.61	$38.13	$119.74
Oct	$81.79	$38.08	$119.87
Nov	$38.52	$45.75	$84.27
Dec	$40.91	$74.33	$115.24
Jan	$47.67	$159.52	$207.19
Feb	$53.67	$72.40	$126.07
Mar	$40.42	$133.58	$174.00
Apr	$47.07	$40.83	$87.90
May	$59.53	$78.56	$138.09
Jun	$77.57	$112.71	$190.28
Jul	$128.81	$24.44	$153.25

Come see the penthouse light

Private showings by appointment only. Inquiries get a same day reply from the property manager, or skip the form and book a showing.