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High-rise Condo
Hyde Park, 1451 West 55th Street | Chicago
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  •  Air Conditioning
  •  Controlled Access
  •  Fitness Center
  •  Granite Countertops
  •  Hardwood Floors
  •  Parking Available
  •  Pet Friendly
  •  Resident Lounge
  •  Stainless Steel Appliances
  •  Walk-in Closets
  •  Wall-to-Wall Carpets
  •  Washer/Dryer In Unit

User Rating

6.5
Good
4 Reviews

About this Location

Jackson Park
8 min walk
ME (rail) - 6 min
55 (bus) - 1 min
In a quiet
neighborhood

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  • Bathrooms

    •  Bath Tubs

  • Bedrooms

    •  Walk-in Closets

  • Building Related

    •  Elevators

  • Entertainment

    •  Resident Events
    •  Resident Lounge

  • Kitchen

    •  Dishwasher
    •  Garbage Disposal
    •  Gas Range
    •  Microwave
    •  Refrigerator
    •  Stove & Oven

  • Landscape

    •  Courtyard

  • Laundry

    •  Washer/Dryer In Unit

  • Living Room

    •  Air Conditioning
    •  Ceiling Fans
    •  Hardwood Floors
    •  Large Windows
    •  Lots of Sunlight
    •  Wall-to-Wall Carpets

  • Security & Maintenance

    •  Controlled Access
    •  Gated Community
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Overall rating 6.5/10, based on 4 renter reviews Write a review

8.8
Location
6.2
Amenities
7.0
Management
7.0
Value
6.2
Social
7.8
Safety
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Not bad. Decent for family.

I enjoy living in the association. Very quiet. Mostly elderly residents and international students. Gated indoor courtyard is great for playing with kids. Very walkable and centrally located in Hyde Park.

However, the walls are thin and people in the hallway can hear into apartments. No in unit washer dryer. Roll of the dice with individual landlord.

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  • Family w/ children
  • 3 beds / 2 baths
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UPC Review

an old apartment but good

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  • Couple
  • 2 beds / 2 baths
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review on UPC

Overall, I like this apartment. It's safe, the staff is helpful, amenities are fine and close to public transportation. The only downside for me is that there is little light in the room, but as far as I know, all of my friends also encounter this issue, it may be the normal things in the US where there will be little light in their bedroom. Not a big problem, though, you just need to find 1-2 reading lamps if you want to do a reading in your room.

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  • Studio / 1 bath
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reasonable condo

The condominium was built in the sixties and is kind of old, but it has great location which is close to the supermarket and bus stops. The building has 24-hour security which keeps it very safe and the management staff is very friendly and responsive.

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  • Studio / 1 bath

The Neighborhood

Signature Spots

dining 25 Recs

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grocery 1 Rec

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fitness 16 Recs

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parks 6 Recs

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About Hyde Park

One of Chicago's most beloved neighborhoods, Hyde Park effortlessly combines modern flair with a rich historical background. The neighborhood proudly flaunts the fact that they have more Nobel Prize winners per square kilometer than any other place on earth! Though extremely studious, residents of H...
Nice
Diverse
Walkable
Pretty Safe
Easy Commute
Good Restaurants
Quiet Neighborhood
Median rents in Hyde Park
Studio
$
1,000
1 Bedroom
$
1,850
2 Bedroom
$
2,350

Getting around Hyde Park

ME (rail)

6 min

55 (bus)

1 min

15 (bus)

4 min

171/55 (bus)

2 min

28 (bus)

4 min

Parking Near University Park Condominium Association

No parking is available at University Park Condominium Association, but there is parking nearby.

Laz Parking

10 min
$90 / month

Sp Plus 55th and South Shore Drive

12 min
$169 / month

Sp Plus Chicago Parking - CTA Green Line Garfield

38 min
$40 / month
Parking rates are for informational purposes only and may vary — for most up to date pricing, please reach out to the garage directly.

Hyde Park Reviews

222 reviews
Reviewed by UChicago Law Student living at 5252
I prioritized living close to the law school in an area with restaurants, coffee shops, and grocery stores. 5252 offered all these things. I can also easily walk my dogs to the lake from my building.
Reviewed by UChicago Law Student living at The Shoreland
Comfortable and walkable, decent selection of amenities (restaurants, grocery stores, etc.) and close to the lakefront. Not much nightlife
Reviewed by Chicago-Kent Law Student living at The Shoreland
Hyde Park is a fantastic place to live. My girlfriend and I see ourselves staying there for a long time.
Reviewed by UChicago Law Student living at City Hyde Park
Great neighborhood close to the school. Many students live here, which is good for social events.
Reviewed by UChicago Law Student living at 5337 S Hyde Park Blvd
Hyde Park is a pretty place, very lowkey though. Not much going on (few bars & restaurants). A bit far from other happening neighborhoods in Chicago. There are crime issues (cars broken in, muggings) but not horrible--just have to be vigilant about avoiding risky situations.
Reviewed by UChicago Law Student living at The Shoreland
Hyde Park is quiet and feels a bit more like a neighborhood, but it is easy to get downtown via the CTA buses or the Metra Electric. The neighborhood itself has some nice cafes and things, but there is less to do outside the school
Reviewed by Chicago Booth Student living at East Park Tower
Hyde Park is the BEST. It's beautiful, active community of people who just really care about the neighborhood. I feel safer living in Hyde Park than any other neighborhood I've lived in Chicago (Lakeview, Logan, Wicker) because the people who live in HP have done so deliberately; they came here either due to the University or simply a desire to live here, which means people say hi on the street, strike up conversations in grocery lines, remember you when you see them at brunch, etc. That being said, I wouldn't recommend it for people who want to be in the middle of the action (the Loop). I chose HP because I have no patience for the bustle....and because it's way cheaper. My apartment would rent for twice as much if it were near MPP.
Reviewed by UChicago Law Student living at 5434 South Woodlawn Ave
I don't get why people dislike Hyde Park so much. Although, to be fair, I do not go out much and when I do, I have a car. But, I really like being able to walk to school everyday rather than have to commute. Plenty of grocery options, especially now that trader joe's is open. Decent number of restaurants around and they're good; nothing spectacular. As for safety, be aware and don't walk by yourself at 2am; use common sense and you'll be fine.

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