Greystar Acquires 388-Bed Student Housing Community in Chicago’s South Loop

CHICAGO — Greystar has acquired 30 East, a 388-bed student housing community located in Chicago’s South Loop neighborhood. Columbia College Chicago holds a 10-year, 340-bed master lease at the community. The remaining 48 beds are open to students at any of the more than 20 colleges and universities located within two miles of the property. The 17-story community offers studio, one-, two-, three- and four-bedroom units. Shared amenities include a third-floor terrace and dog park, state-of-the-art fitness center and a sky lounge. The purchase price and seller were not provided, but Crain’s Chicago Business reports that Philadelphia-based Gilbane Development sold the asset for $60 million.