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 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.

Main living space with kitchen island, dining table, and high ceilings — The main room

Kitchen with island seating, living area and tall windows beyond — The kitchen

Living area with exposed brick, tall windows, and a peek into bedroom two — The living room

The main room seen from the windows, with the entry door and kitchen island

Bedroom one with exposed brick, tall window, and the new wide plank floors — Bedroom one. New floors, August 2026.

Bedroom one from the bed, with the big window and dresser — Bedroom one

Bedroom one looking toward its bath and the hallway — Bedroom one

The first bath with double vanity, bathtub, and shower — The first bath

Bedroom two with exposed brick and the new wide plank floors — Bedroom two. New floors too.

Bedroom two with desk corner, brick wall, and tall window — Bedroom two

The second bath with tub and shower — The second bath

The walk in closet, shelved on both sides — The walk in closet

Dining corner by the window with a peek into bedroom two — The dining corner

Photos from previous listing. Bedroom flooring has been digitally updated to show new floors installed August 2026.

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?

$3,895/ month · available September 1

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

Where we think you're saving

Strong Wifi, DirecTV, HBO Max, 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.

Wifiabout $60 a month
DirecTV + HBO Maxabout $78 a month
Waterabout $40 a month
Trashabout $15 a month

Around $190 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.

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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.