1700 E 56Th St

A 40-story residential condominium tower completed in 1968, this Hyde Park high-rise offers a mix of one- to four-bedroom residences with a variety of original and updated floorplans. The building’s exterior is a midcentury high-rise profile with a rooftop sundeck and common outdoor viewing areas. Interior layouts range from studios and open living plans to larger center-hall and in-law configurations; many units include built-in bookcases, wet bars, granite counters, walk-in closets, and cathedral or high ceilings in select homes. Common areas emphasize day-to-day convenience: a staffed 24-hour doorman lobby, on-site management, a head engineer living in the building, multiple elevators, a fitness room, a penthouse party/hospitality room, laundry facilities, on-site dry cleaning, storage rooms, and free Wi-Fi in public spaces. Parking options include deeded or heated garage spaces and guest parking; building entry is monitored by TV for added security. The property sits in East Hyde Park near Lake Michigan, the Museum of Science and Industry, University of Chicago and local transit, offering immediate access to beach paths, shops, restaurants and neighborhood services. Pet policies and specific condo association rules vary by unit; the building is positioned as a well-managed, amenity-forward community serving both long-term residents and students or faculty seeking proximity to campus and lakefront recreation.