1400 E 55Th Pl

University Park Condominium is a mid-century, 10-story residential building completed in 1959 and noted for its association with architect I.M. Pei. The property primarily offers one-bedroom and studio layouts with flexible open plans, sizeable closets, and tile or vinyl flooring; many units feature large, wall-to-wall windows and updated kitchens and baths from individual renovations. Common interior features include a staffed lobby with 24-hour door attendants, elevators, on-site management, multiple laundry rooms, and storage lockers. Exterior and shared spaces emphasize landscaped gardens, a courtyard, a roof deck, an outdoor pool with sundeck, and social areas with fire pit and grills. Resident services and conveniences extend to a fitness room, receiving/hospitality suite, bicycle room, and available garage parking or tandem spaces, often offered separately. The building permits rentals and is presented as investor-friendly; it allows pets and supplies routine maintenance services such as lawn care and snow removal through its assessments. Located in Hyde Park near the University of Chicago, the Metra, CTA, Lake Shore Drive and local retail, the complex suits urban-suburban transit connections and a neighborhood-oriented lifestyle.