Frequently Asked Questions
How do I schedule an in-person tour?
Please click on "Photos and Tours" in the main navigation and refer to "Office Hours".
Do you offer virtual tours?
Yes! Many of our currently available apartments (which can be found in "Available Floor Plans") include a virtual tour if that is more convenient for you.
What fees are due with my application?
A $50 application fee per person over the age of 18, and an administrative move-in fee of $400 are due when you submit your application. In the event that your application isn't approved, the $400 move-in fee will be refunded to you.
How long does it take to process my completed application?
We will typically get back to you within 24 hrs.
Are pets allowed?
Yes! Cats and dogs are welcome to live with you. For cats, there is a one time fee of $125 per cat (limit two). For dogs, there is a one time fee of $250 plus pet rent in the amount of $35 per month (limit one). Breed restrictions apply.
Do I have to obtain renters insurance?
Yes. Renters insurance is required as part of your lease agreement.
Is smoking allowed at the property?
For the health and comfort of all residents, smoking is not permitted anywhere inside this building, including individual apartments, or on the property grounds.
Which utilities do I have to pay for?
Residents only pay for utilities that are billed directly by the utility companies. Those include your heating and cooking gas, electricity, and internet.
Does the management company pass through additional utility charges?
No! You will not receive any pass-through utility charges during your residency.
Is there a laundry room in the building?
No. Laundry machines are provided in every apartment!
Is there a bike room?
Yes! Bicycles may be stored in designated bike rooms.
Where can I park?
Limited off-street parking is available on a first come first served basis for an additional fee. Free street parking is also readily available.
Is public transportation readily accessible?
Hyde Park as an assortment of public transportation options. Eight separate CTA bus lines provide excellent coverage throughout the neighborhood (as well as the rest of the city). Your apartment will be no more that a couple of blocks from the nearest bus stop. Rail service to Millennium Park and central Indiana, with stops at 52nd St., 56th St., and 59th St., is provided by the Metra Electric Line and the South Shore Line.
If you are affiliated with the University of Chicago, they operate their own comprehensive bus system servicing all of Hyde Park as well as the Gleacher Center and UChicago Medicine clinics on the city's north side.
If you are affiliated with the University of Chicago, they operate their own comprehensive bus system servicing all of Hyde Park as well as the Gleacher Center and UChicago Medicine clinics on the city's north side.
What online services are available to me?
Upon acceptance of your application, you will be invited to set up your Resident Portal. From there, you can pay your rent, submit work orders, receive notifications, review your ledger, establish utility accounts, and access your residency related documents.