1516 N State Parkway 8C Imagine starting your morning with sunlight pouring through floor-to-ceiling windows, coffee on your private balcony, and city views just beyond your living room. This updated 2-bedroom condo in Chicago's Gold Coast offers the most stunning open floor plan with two full baths, an open living space, and the everyday convenience of a full-amenity building near the lakefront, parks, dining, shopping, and transit. Inside, light wood flooring and expansive windows create a bright, sophisticated backdrop for everyday life. The open kitchen connects naturally with the living area, making it easy to cook, entertain, or simply enjoy a relaxed evening at home. A generous breakfast bar provides seating for four, while warm wood cabinetry, waterfall countertops with full matching backsplash create a dramatic feel, with the stainless appliances, and pendant lighting giving the space a clean, contemporary feel. Extensive 2023 improvements include the stepped ceiling with new lighting along with the refrigerator, range and oven, microwave, dishwasher, garbage disposal, cabinetry, sinks, faucets, integrated bar with wine refrigerator, flooring, light fixtures, windows, doors, interior paint, electrical service, and insulation. Even the windows have all been replaced. The living room update includes the new wall with sconces and fireplace and is designed around the skyline view, with a wall of floor-to-ceiling glass bringing the city into your everyday surroundings. Step through the sliding doors to your private balcony, where you can enjoy fresh air, morning coffee, or a quiet evening without leaving home. The spacious primary bedroom offers another wall of windows overlooking the pool, an organized closet, and a private fully remodeled bath with a spacious shower. Upgraded to the most discriminating tastes. The second bedroom adds valuable flexibility between guest room, home office, or creative space. There is an additional fully remodeled bath with a tube/shower combination off the hallway. Two newer heating and cooling units with updated thermostats add to the home's comfort. Everything has been redone. It is just waiting for the person looking to enjoy what is offered here. Beyond your front door, enjoy a 24-hour door person, fourth-floor outdoor pool, sundeck, exercise room, grill, additional storage, and on-site laundry. Spend a summer afternoon by the pool, fit in a workout downstairs, or step outside and experience the Gold Coast. With Lake Michigan and so much of Chicago close by, this is a home designed to make city living feel easier, brighter, and more enjoyable every day. Note for taxes there are no exemptions for the current owner.