55 South Vall Ave. Unit 1207

Renovated courtyards, a resident lounge, and street-level retail keep this fifteen-story Arlington Heights tower, built in 1986 and holding 216 units, from feeling its age. Cats and dogs are both welcome, and corner units get their choice of floor plan, with each level laid out to make the most of the light rather than repeat a single template. A heated pool, a well-outfitted fitness center, and a conference room cover the amenity side, while dry cleaning service and a pet washing station handl...