1151 W 14Th Pl

University Commons is a low-rise, four-story condominium complex built in 1920 and reimagined as loft-style residences. The property primarily offers two-bedroom units with loft and soft-loft layouts featuring high, often cathedral or concrete, ceilings and expansive floor-to-ceiling windows. Interior finishes commonly include hardwood floors, granite counters, stainless appliances, built-in bookcases and dry bars, fireplaces, walk-in closets, and in-unit laundry hookups. Units present open floor plans with dining combos, pantries, storage cages and occasional private entrances or patios for first-floor homes. The building delivers extensive shared amenities concentrated on recreation and resident convenience: a landscaped gated courtyard, heated outdoor pool, rooftop decks with skyline views, a fitness center, a rentable party room, a private screening theater, and pet-friendly outdoor paths with a dog run. A staffed lobby, monitored entry systems, elevator access and on-site management and janitorial services support day-to-day living. Parking is available via heated deeded or rentable garage spaces; some listings note private storage and larger garage options for purchase. Set near UIC, Rush University Medical Center and the West/South Loop gateways, University Commons sits within a mixed-use neighborhood offering grocery, restaurants, cultural venues and transit access. The building’s courtyard-oriented design, award-winning landscaping and combination of private outdoor spaces—balconies, patios and roof decks—create a residential environment geared toward urban convenience with communal resort-style amenities.