Construction Tops Out at 1221 W. Washington, a 19-Story Mixed-Use Development in Fulton Market
CHICAGO, IL. (July 6, 2026) – Today, Chicago based developer, Focus announced the recent structural completion at 1221 W. Washington Blvd., a new mixed-use tower in Chicago’s Fulton Market neighborhood. Focus is also serving as the general contractor for the project.
Designed by Pappageorge Haymes, the 19-story, 286,232-square-foot Class A luxury development features a concrete podium with a brick façade, topped by a glass curtain wall spanning floors five through 19.
Once complete, the development will include 287 apartment units, approximately 2,700 square feet of ground-floor retail space, and 110 parking spaces. Apartment floor plans include a mix of studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom rental units. Planned amenities are immense, spanning over 25,000 SF in total and include three rooftop decks with a pool and grilling stations, a spa with an indoor hot tub, sauna, a fitness center with yoga and spin studios, private co-working spaces, and a dog spa and dog run.
“With limited supply coming to Fulton Market, and Chicago as a whole, we are eager to complete construction of 1221 Washington to meet pent-up apartment demand,” said Tim Anderson, president and CEO of Focus. “Our unique approach to the program at 1221 offers not only some of the only new product in the market, but aims to address the needs of the renter through enhanced community spaces.”
The project team also includes Luxury Living (marketing and leasing) and Partners by Design (interior design).
The development will be known as 1221, and first deliveries are anticipated in January 2027.
“We’re excited to introduce 1221 to Fulton Market and begin pre-leasing later this year,” said Amy Galvin, CEO of Luxury Living. “We’re seeing strong demand from renters who want to be in Fulton Market but also appreciate a neighborhood feel. 1221 delivers on that demand without compromising on design or experience, combining thoughtfully designed apartments with spaces and amenities that support how people live today—all while being part of one of Chicago’s most vibrant neighborhoods.”1221 W Washington is a Focus led joint venture between partners DAC Developments and Melrose Ascension Capital. CIBC and Heitman provided financing for the project.
For more information about the project, visit www.Rent1221.com.
Focus is an integrated real estate developer that for 30 years has worked to exceed expectations and transform communities. Since 1993, the firm has delivered distinctive developments valued at nearly $2.4 billion and totaling over 6,500 multifamily units. These projects range from smaller communities in historic districts to high-density, mixed-use redevelopments in thriving downtowns. For more information, visit workwithfocus.com.
Founded in 2007, Luxury Living is a vertically integrated, Chicago-based residential real estate company offering boutique brokerage services balanced with best-in-class multifamily consulting, marketing, leasing, and development. The real estate firm aligns renter insights, performance marketing, and development goals to deliver unbeatable results. To learn more about Luxury Living, visit luxurylivingchicago.com.
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