Greystone in Arlington-Deming
Brick party wall under thick plaster: one test hole found the brick, and sleeve anchors went into brick faces.
Tech: Pavlo · On site: 1 h 40 min
TV Mounting in Lincoln Park, IL
Lincoln Park fits three kinds of TV wall into one ZIP code: 19th-century cottages and greystones on the landmark blocks by Arlington and Deming, lakefront condo buildings, and new homes with roof decks off Orchard and Greenview. Pavlo leads our North Side crew; most requests get a same-day or next-day visit.
TV mounting in Lincoln Park is flat-rate: $119 up to 60", $129 for 61–85" and from $179 for 86" and larger, plus $40 for each additional TV. Mounts from $39, cables hidden in a raceway for $39 or inside the wall for $69. No travel fee and no surcharge for plaster or brick.
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- 1971median year homes in Lincoln Park were built
- 61%of homes in Lincoln Park are in buildings with 5+ units
- 30+TVs mounted in Lincoln Park since 2019
- about 1 h 30 mina typical visit on greystone plaster over lath
Greystones, row houses and new single-family homes
Greystones and row houses have plaster over wood lath, ornate trim, and original fireplaces with marble or tile surrounds. We anchor above the surround into the chimney breast or framing, check the heat, and drill plaster slowly so it doesn't crack. TVs over fireplaces.
New single-family homes have drywall on wood studs, gas fireplaces with TV niches and a media room in the lower level. Two studs and lag bolts; cables inside the wall with a power kit ($69).
Frame TVs in formal parlors
Front parlors in greystones are for art, not screens. A Samsung Frame in art mode, flush to the wall with the One Connect box hidden in a cabinet, is the Lincoln Park answer. Frame TVs.
Rooftop decks
Rooftop decks are the summer living room. We mount outdoor-rated TVs under a pergola roof or a solid cover, with stainless hardware and sealed connections, and plan for wind and winter removal. Outdoor TVs.
Homes in Lincoln Park by the numbers
38,918 homes and about 70,693 residents. The age and type of a home decide what is behind the drywall, so we check this before we quote.
When homes were built
- 2010 or later 10%
- 2000–2009 7%
- 1980–1999 20%
- 1960–1979 24%
- Before 1960 39%
What kind of homes
- Detached houses 11%
- Townhomes 9%
- 2–4 units & other 20%
- 5–19 units 19%
- 20+ units 42%
44% owner-occupied · 56% rented
U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates: year built, units in structure, tenure. Census figures for ZIP Code 60614 — there is no separate Census boundary for Lincoln Park.
What this means for your TV wall
Here, 42.0% of homes sit in buildings of 20 or more units and 55.9% are rented, so many TV walls come with a management office, an insurance certificate and set contractor hours. Meanwhile 39.0% of units predate 1960: plaster over lath, brick behind it in the greystones and two-flats, and often a radiator under the window. Detached houses are rare, and many are recent builds on wood studs, where an in-wall cable run is the easy case.
Landmark blocks around Arlington and Deming
Arlington-Deming belonged to Lake View Township until Chicago annexed it in 1889, so it skipped the city's post-1871 ban on frame construction and its first buildings were small wood-frame cottages. Greystones followed; one on Deming dates to 1883. So the same block can hold plaster on lath over wood studs next door to plaster over solid brick. Pavlo begins with a stud scan and one small test hole inside the bracket footprint, where the plate will cover it. On studs he lags in; on brick he sets sleeve anchors in the brick faces, never in a mortar joint. Lath and old blocking make in-wall runs a gamble, so cables here usually go in slim raceway painted to the trim ($39). Expect about an hour and a half on site. Our guide to finding studs behind plaster shows the method.
Rather have a pro do it?
Send a request — we'll confirm the exact price and a time that suits you by text or call. 3-year warranty on every install.
Condo buildings, rentals and roof decks
Most Lincoln Park households live in larger buildings, so send the building's rules with your request. About nine in ten lakefront associations ask for a certificate naming them, and about half want the service elevator booked two days ahead; we handle both before the visit. Renters get one mount, few holes and cables in paintable raceway. The TV's power cord never runs inside the wall or in that raceway; an outlet behind the screen is a licensed electrician's job. On the new builds along Orchard, Greenview and Racine, the roof deck, sometimes with a second one over the garage, is where summer evenings happen. Full-shade outdoor models are rated to run only above 32°F, so we check the rating before mounting. A 65- or 75-inch deck TV is priced at $129; see our outdoor TV service or request a same-day visit.
From our Lincoln Park job log
A few jobs from the last months — the kind of walls and setups we see here most.
Vintage condo building near Fullerton
The association required a certificate of insurance and weekday hours; the raceway bends around the radiator under the window.
Tech: Pavlo · On site: 1 h 50 min
Roof deck off Orchard Street
Lake wind called for an arm that folds flat and locks; the TV comes down each October with its mount marked.
Tech: Pavlo · On site: 2 h 15 min
On-site notes from Lincoln Park jobs
- Permit parking near DePaul and the zoo — a guest pass saves a lot of circling.
- We lay drop cloths on original hardwood and tile from the door to the wall.
- Rooftop TVs can come down for winter; we store the mount position so it goes back level.
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What TV mounting costs in Lincoln Park
One price list for Chicago and the suburbs — the wall type does not change the price, and neither does the drive. Two-flat plaster, brick party walls and downtown concrete are billed exactly like drywall.
| Service | Price |
|---|---|
| Up to 60" | $119 |
| 61–85" | $129 |
| 86" and larger | from $179 |
| Each additional TV | from $40 |
| Frame / art TV | from $169 |
| Fixed | $39 |
| Tilting | $49 |
| Full-motion | $69 |
| Heavy-duty, for 86"+ | from $59 |
| Internal (inside the wall) | $69 |
| External (cable raceway) | $39 |
How we serve Lincoln Park
Jobs in Lincoln Park are handled by our Chicagoland crew — Pavlo, Artem, Denys — on the same flat rates as everywhere else, with the same hardware on every truck and the same 3-year warranty. Crews run out of the North Side, the Northwest suburbs and DuPage County. Pick a slot in the calculator and we confirm it by text.
Read before your Lincoln Park install
- How to Find Studs Behind Plaster and Lath Walls: 6 Methods That Work
- Is It Safe to Mount a TV Over a Fireplace? Heat, Height and the Fix for Each
- How to Mount a Samsung Frame TV Flush to the Wall
- How to Mount an Outdoor TV: Weatherproof Mounts, Power and Placement
- Best TV Mount for Plaster Walls: Old Houses, Lath and Hidden Studs
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Recent installs around Lincoln Park
Greystone front room with TV above radiator
Tilting mount on plaster wall near Deming Place
Living-room TV in a vintage courtyard condo
Rooftop deck TV folded flat against brick
Media-room TV in a new Lincoln Park home
Paintable raceway along a Lincoln Park two-flat wall
Greystone front room with TV above radiator
Tilting mount on plaster wall near Deming Place
TV mounting in Lincoln Park, IL: common questions
Can you mount a TV above the original fireplace in my greystone?
Usually yes. We anchor into the chimney breast above the surround and check the heat.
Can you install a Samsung Frame in my parlor?
Yes — flush mount, One Connect box hidden and one thin cable inside the wall.
Do you mount TVs on rooftop decks?
Yes, outdoor-rated TVs under a solid cover with stainless hardware.
How much does TV mounting cost in Lincoln Park?
$119 up to 60 inches, $129 up to 85 inches, no travel fee.
Will drilling crack my plaster?
No. We drill slowly and anchor behind the lath. Plaster walls.
Do I need landmark approval to mount a TV in Arlington-Deming?
Not for an indoor TV. Landmark review there concerns exterior changes, and a bracket on an inside wall leaves the facade untouched. A deck TV visible from the street is different, so check with the city's landmarks staff first.
My condo building wants a certificate of insurance. Can you send one?
Yes. Email us the association's name, its managing agent and any required wording, and we issue the certificate before the visit. If work is limited to weekdays or the service elevator needs booking, tell us and we schedule around it.
When should I book my rooftop TV's winter take-down?
Aim for the first half of October. Chicago's normal first freeze at O'Hare is October 19, and the earliest on record was September 22, 1995. We take the TV down, mark the mount and can book the spring rehang the same day.
What customers near Lincoln Park say
★★★★★
“Our only good TV wall is the brick one we share with the neighbors. Pavlo drilled into the brick, not the mortar, and ran a raceway painted to match. It looks like it was built in.”
Where these facts come from
- A Rare Landmark District Single Family Greystone: 538 W. Deming in Lincoln Park (Crib Chatter)
- Arlington and Roslyn Place District (City of Chicago, Historic Preservation)
- Permit issued for new residential building at 1646 N Orchard (Chicago YIMBY)
- Construction progressing for six units at 2654 N Greenview (Chicago YIMBY)
- First Freeze Information for Chicago and Rockford (NWS Chicago)
- 75-inch Veranda 4 Series Smart Outdoor TV, Full Shade (SunBriteTV)
Schedule your TV installation in Lincoln Park
Get the exact total in the calculator, pick a time and we confirm by text — or call us and a person picks up.