1401 E 55Th St

University Park Condominium is a midcentury, 10-story residential building completed in 1959 and attributed to architect I. M. Pei. The property primarily contains one-bedroom and studio units with generous living rooms, large closets and plentiful natural light from expansive windows. Interiors commonly feature updated kitchens, engineered or hardwood flooring, walk-in closets, in-unit storage and access to shared storage cages. Common areas include a staffed lobby with 24-hour door security, on-site management office, elevators and well-kept laundry rooms. Outdoor and social amenities comprise a roof deck/sundeck, outdoor swimming pool, an enclosed courtyard with fire pit and grilling area, lighting for evening use and a party/receiving room for residents’ events. Building services extend to bike rooms, package receiving, optional garage parking, and tenant-friendly management that accommodates rentals and investors. The condominium sits in Hyde Park, close to the University of Chicago, lakefront parks, public transit, and neighborhood shopping including Trader Joe’s and Whole Foods, providing easy access to downtown via Lake Shore Drive and regional rail. Pet policies are generally permissive in listings and the association appears to include utilities such as cable and some services within assessments.