CMK Companies

About CMK Companies

CMK Companies is a real estate operator headquartered in IL, United States.

Founded in 1995, CMK Companies is a privately held real estate developer based in Chicago. With a team of roughly 11–50 employees, the firm has delivered over US $2 billion in development value. CMK specializes in mid- to high-rise residential projects, primarily condominiums and apartments. Completed developments include Contemporaine (15 stories, 28 units, 2,000 ft² commercial space), 1620 Michigan (249-unit tower), 630 Franklin (165 units, 12 stories) and VUE20 (140 units). The company’s ongoing focus lies in urban infill and mixed‑use projects within Chicago’s River North and South Loop neighborhoods. Active pipeline projects include Nevéseno (149 units, apartments) and several South Loop developments at addresses like 1730 S Wabash, 1010 S Wells and 1400 Wabash. CMK has also undertaken large‑scale master‑planned communities such as Riverline, a multi‑building riverfront development initially including over 3,600 units across rental, condo, and townhomes.

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