Up-to-the-Minute Systems

• New air-handler unit on every floor; affordable after-hours HVAC
• Variable air-volume system; new perimeter radiators with DanFloss Controls; plenum return
• New 600-ton chilled-water HVAC system; new chillers and cooling towers
• New condenser water glycol system; 350 tons of cooling with 150 tons supplemental available (14 tons per floor)

• New electrical system throughout; 8 watts/RSF
• Individual tenant meters provided by ComEd
• Redundant feeds from multiple ComEd substations

• New plumbing throughout
• Five plumbing risers

• 45-plus cameras
• 24-hour manned security

• Satellite TV access available on all floors
• Modern voice and data infrastructure
• Full-service IT company in-house

• New 1,200-RSF, state-of-the-art, high-security data center
• Backup systems for uninterrupted power supply
• Rental rack/cabinet space for tenant equipment
• Hosting, monitoring and maintenance available Elevators
  
  • Five new passenger elevators with access control
  • New two-stop elevator on floors 15–16
  • Freight elevator

Data Center and Support

A new full-service data center offers tenants on-site server space and professional IT services. Tenants can rent cabinet space for their equipment in quarter- to full-rack configurations with reliable infrastructure. As an added value, we provide professional services to support tenants' business needs. A la carte options range from remote hands and system monitoring to installation and configuration. High-speed Internet access is available at discounted rates through the building's provider, or tenants can opt for their own third-party provider using DSL, T1 or wireless connectivity.

The data center has more than 15 tons of cooling capacity. Power feed comes from two substations, UPS battery backup and an onsite generator good for 24-plus hours of operation.  

Auditorium

    

Our luxurious, two-story auditorium seating 110 provides a distinguished setting for press conferences, panel discussions, speaking engagements, film screenings and other public events. The center is equipped with a projector, cables for connecting to your laptop, and retractable screen. The auditorium is Wi-Fi enabled.

Tenant-exclusive Fitness Center

In step with the times, the Monroe Building will provide a 4,200-square-foot tenant-exclusive fitness center equipped state of the art equipment.  After working out, tenants can freshen up in the spa-like locker rooms which include showers, lockers and towel service.  

• Treadmills
• Arc trainers
• Recumbent and upright bikes
• Rowing machine
• Dumbbells and bench press
• Functional trainer
• Abdominal board
• Leg press
• Yoga and stretching room
• Television and WiFi
   

Secured Bike Storage

For tenants who bike to work, the Monroe Building offers secured indoor bike storage. Locker rooms with showers on the first floor offer a convenient changing area.

Adjacent Parking

The Grant Park North Garage is located on Michigan Avenue, under Millennium Park. The vehicle entrance for the garage is in the center of Michigan Avenue, at Madison, north of Monroe Street and the pedestrian entrance is on the corner of Michigan and Monroe across the street from the Monroe Building.

Area

Located at Monroe and Michigan, the Monroe Building puts tenants at the crossroads of Chicago's business and entertainment districts. From the Monroe Building, it's an easy walk to the Loop's corporate offices, financial district and courthouses. Fine dining and Michigan Avenue cafés are just steps away. Nearby hotels offer top-notch accommodations for out-of-town clients and associates. As an added advantage, public transportation — including bus, El and commuter rail — is close and convenient.

This premium location gives tenants quick access to daytime and evening events. The theater district, Art Institute and other cultural venues are all nearby. And just across the street, Millennium Park always offers something to see and do from winter skating to free summer concerts.