Condos Illinois Cook County Chicago Little Italy

$1,875 / Month

1550 S Blue Island Ave Unit 720

Chicago, IL 60608

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Beds	Baths	Average SF
1 Bedroom 1 Bedroom 1 Br	1 Bath 1 Bath 1 Ba	850 SF

Fees and Policies

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No Pets Allowed

Details

Lease Options

12 Months

About This Property

THE PRODUCE TERMINAL COLD STORAGE BUILDING IS A HISTORIC LANDMARK CONVERTED TO LOFTS IN 2004 & REBRANDED AS UNIVERSITY STATION-THIS BEAUTIFUL ART DECO VINTAGE BUILDING W/ MODERN CHARM IS CENTRALLY LOCATED PILSEN/IMD/UIC MEDICAL DISTRICT/TRI-TAYLOR,INDUSTRIAL FEEL LOFT FEATURES 10 FT CEILINGS,OPEN CONCEPT LIVING/DINING AREA RECEIVES TONS OF NATURAL LIGHTING,KITCHEN W/GRANITE COUNTER TOP,BREAKBAR,IN UNIT LAUNDRY(FULL SIZE) 1 BEDRM W/WALK-IN CLOSET,LARGE MODERN BATH,HARDWOOD FLRS THRU-OUT,ENJOY COFFEE W/AN URBAN VIEW ON THE BALCONY. BUILDING AMENITIES: DOOR PERSON,EXERCISE ROOM,MAIL/PACKAGE AREA,ON SITE MANAGEMENT,BIKE STORAGE,PARTY/MEETING ROOM & EXTRA STORAGE,MINS FROM LOOP,COLUMBIA,UIC,STROGERS HOSPITAL,COOK COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER,RUSH,GOVERNMENT BUILDINGS,POLICE STATION,FIRE DEPT,TRENDY PILSEN,TAYLOR ST,WEST LOOP,RESTAURANTS,BARS,BREWERIES,PARKS,COMED RECREATION CENTER,COSTCO,CANAL STREET SHOPPING (WHOLEFOODS,DSW,NORDSTOM) CTA #60 (20 MINUTE BUS RIDE TO THE LOOP),I-290/I-90/94,BONUS -HEAT,INTERNET,BASIC CABLE & WATER INCLUDED IN RENT. HEATED GARAGE PARKING IS AVAILABLE FOR AN ADDITIONAL FEE OF $125.00/MONTH. PHOTOS ARE FROM PRIOR MOVE IN. Based on information submitted to the MLS GRID as of [see last changed date above]. All data is obtained from various sources and may not have been verified by broker or MLS GRID. Supplied Open House Information is subject to change without notice. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information. Some IDX listings have been excluded from this website. Prices displayed on all Sold listings are the Last Known Listing Price and may not be the actual selling price.

1550 S Blue Island Ave is a condo located in Cook County and the 60608 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Chicago Public Schools attendance zone.

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University Station

231 Units 12 Stories Built in 1923 297,351 Sq Ft

University Station, a 12-story condominium building in Chicago's vibrant Pilsen/University Village area, stands as a testament to the area's rich history. Originally constructed in 1923 as the Produce Terminal Cold Storage facility, this architectural gem was converted into 231 residential units in 2006. The building's Art Deco design and its designation on the US National Register of Historic Places reflect its significance in Chicago's architectural landscape. Today, University Station offers residents a unique blend of historical charm and modern urban living, situated in a prime location that bridges the lively communities of Pilsen and University Village.

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Neighborhood

Little Italy is home to the University of Illinois at Chicago and is consequently also known as University Village. Therefore, if you’re a college student looking to rent, Little Italy is perfect for you. This neighborhood also borders the Illinois Medical District, making it a popular choice for healthcare employees as well as university students, faculty, and staff.

A bevy of restaurants, shops, bars, and cafes line West Taylor Street in Little Italy. Some of the neighborhood’s main attractions include the National Italian American Sports Hall of Fame and the historic statue of Christopher Columbus. Situated just two miles west of Downtown Chicago, Little Italy gives renters easy commutes via I-90, I-290, and the Blue Line.

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Below are rent ranges for similar nearby apartments

Beds	Average Size	Lowest	Typical	Premium
Studio Studio Studio	534 Sq Ft	$1,959	$2,309	$3,383
1 Bed 1 Bed 1 Bed	691 Sq Ft	$1,690	$2,884	$12,585
2 Beds 2 Beds 2 Beds	1046 Sq Ft	$1,750	$2,838	$5,769
3 Beds 3 Beds 3 Beds	1183-1200 Sq Ft	$2,100	$3,014	$3,700
4 Beds 4 Beds 4 Beds	1191 Sq Ft	$980	$1,393	$4,890

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Education

Colleges & Universities			Distance
Colleges & Universities			Distance
Univ. of Ill. at Chicago	Walk:	13 min	0.7 mi
Rush University	Drive:	4 min	1.6 mi
Malcolm X College	Drive:	5 min	2.3 mi
Columbia College Chicago	Drive:	6 min	2.3 mi

1550 S Blue Island Ave Unit 720 is within 13 minutes or 0.7 mile from Univ. of Ill. at Chicago. It is also near Rush University and Malcolm X College.

Schools

Smyth J Elementary School

Public Elementary & Middle School

Grades PK-8

397 Students

Attendance Zone

Wells Community Academy High School

Public High School

Grades 9-12

353 Students

Attendance Zone

St Procopius School

Private Elementary & Middle School

Grades PK-8

241 Students

Nearby

St. Ignatius College Prep

Private High School

Grades 9-12

1,373 Students

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Transportation

Transportation options available in Chicago include 18Th Street Station, located 0.7 mile from 1550 S Blue Island Ave Unit 720. 1550 S Blue Island Ave Unit 720 is near Chicago Midway International, located 8.1 miles or 15 minutes away, and Chicago O'Hare International, located 18.9 miles or 30 minutes away.

Transit / Subway			Distance
Transit / Subway			Distance
18Th Street Station	Walk:	13 min	0.7 mi
Damen Station (Pink Line)	Drive:	3 min	1.3 mi
Polk Station	Drive:	3 min	1.4 mi
Halsted Station (Orange Line)	Drive:	4 min	1.8 mi
Racine Station	Drive:	5 min	2.4 mi

Commuter Rail			Distance
Commuter Rail			Distance
Halsted Station	Walk:	15 min	0.8 mi
Western Avenue Station (Bnsf)	Drive:	3 min	1.4 mi
Chicago Union Station	Drive:	6 min	2.2 mi
Chicago Lasalle Station	Drive:	6 min	2.3 mi
Chicago Ogilvie Transportation Center	Drive:	5 min	2.4 mi

Airports			Distance
Airports			Distance
Chicago Midway International	Drive:	15 min	8.1 mi
Chicago O'Hare International	Drive:	30 min	18.9 mi

Walkability Near 1550 S Blue Island Ave Chicago, IL 60608

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 1550 S Blue Island Ave Unit 720.

Shopping Centers			Distance
Shopping Centers			Distance
Ashland & Roosevelt	Walk:	15 min	0.8 mi
University Village	Walk:	16 min	0.9 mi
Roosevelt Galleria	Drive:	3 min	1.3 mi

1550 S Blue Island Ave Unit 720 has 3 shopping centers within 1.3 miles, which is about a 3-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.

Parks and Recreation			Distance
Parks and Recreation			Distance
Women's Park and Gardens	Drive:	7 min	2.5 mi
Field Museum of Natural History	Drive:	7 min	2.7 mi
Douglas Park and Community Center	Drive:	6 min	2.7 mi
Alliance for the Great Lakes	Drive:	8 min	3.1 mi
Openlands	Drive:	8 min	3.1 mi

1550 S Blue Island Ave Unit 720 has 5 parks within 3.1 miles, including Women's Park and Gardens, Douglas Park and Community Center, and Field Museum of Natural History.

Hospitals			Distance
Hospitals			Distance
University of Illinois Hospital	Drive:	3 min	1.3 mi
John H. Stroger Jr. Hospital	Drive:	4 min	1.8 mi
Rush University Medical Center	Drive:	4 min	1.9 mi

1550 S Blue Island Ave Unit 720 has 3 hospitals within 1.9 miles, the nearest is University of Illinois Hospital which is 1.3 miles away and a 3 minute drive.