Graceful curved lines lend an ambience of warmth and welcome to the contemporary 465 North Park rental community in Streeterville.
Clad in gleaming glass and aluminum, two elliptical towers sit atop a five-story podium. The towers link until the 38th floor where one — the penthouse tower — soars another 10 stories.
The building’s curvaceous lines were inspired by aspen leaves, said Michael Pompizzi, president and chief financial officer at Chicago-based developer Jupiter Realty Co.
They also maximize views of the cityscape, Lake Michigan and the Chicago River for anyone inside the building and minimize obstructions for the neighbors, he said.
“A rectangular building would have blocked many more views from surrounding buildings than ours does,” he said. “It’s not that wide. It may partially block views, but most people can see around it or partially see around it.”
The dramatic two-story lobby also is lavished with curves. Most striking is the white spiral staircase evoking a nautilus shell that leads to the second-floor leasing center.
The units
The 444 apartments at 465 North Park range from studio to three-bedrooms configured into 40 floor plans. The apartments are located on the second through fifth floors and seventh through 48th floors. Penthouses are on the top two floors, and two-story townhomes are on floors four and five.
All apartments have floor-to-ceiling windows, in-unit laundry, wood-plank flooring, window shades and closet organizers. Kitchens have stainless steel appliances including French-door refrigerators, undermount sinks, porcelain paneled backsplash and white quartz counters. Balconies, which are tucked into the intersections of the towers, are per plan. Penthouses have upgraded finishes and appliances.
Residents have a choice of two neutral color finishes: light floors with dark cabinets or dark floors with light cabinets.
Every unit is designed so when residents open the door to their apartment, they immediately see their view to the outside rather than a wall or closet, Pompizzi said.
A 1,350-square-foot model on the 28th floor is an end unit with a balcony. It has two bedrooms, one on each side of the apartment, and both bedrooms have a walk-in closet. The kitchen is partially separated from the open living and dining space by an angular peninsula. The master bath has a dual vanity, a separate shower and a window above the bathtub.
The amenities
The entire sixth floor is flush with outdoor and indoor common amenities. Some spaces are expansive for mingling while others are cozy and intimate.
The outdoor swimming pool is lined with lounge chairs, cabanas, and lush landscaping and turf. Wrapping around the tower are shaded conversation groupings of furniture, televisions, grilling and dining stations, and a dog run.
“If someone wants to be outside, but they don’t want to be in the sun or if it starts raining, they can do that,” Pompizzi said.
The interior is segmented into areas for work and play. Among them are a demonstration kitchen and dining room, a business center, a conference room, a library, a club room with billiards, fireplaces, televisions and comfy seating. Immense chandeliers and modern artwork lend a luxe urban vibe. There’s also a 12,000-square-foot fitness center with a yoga room and a spin studio, hot tub, sauna and spa.
Additional amenity spaces for relaxation, mingling and entertaining are found on the 38th floor. The outdoor Sky Terrace is furnished with conversation groupings of furniture, fire pits and green turf. The indoor Sky Lounge has a demonstration kitchen, a bar and two living rooms, one more formal than the other.
Building services include 24-hour concierge, loaner bicycles, valet dry cleaning, package storage, bicycle storage and a tuneup station, electric vehicle charging stations and a dog spa. Wi-Fi is complimentary in the common areas.
The building’s location is within walking distance of Michigan Avenue and Navy Pier as well as myriad entertainment and dining venues. CTA bus stops, Divvy stations and water taxi stops also are nearby.
The folks behind it
465 North Park is owned by MetLife Investment Management in New York City and Allstate in Northbrook. The developer was Jupiter Realty Co. and the architect is Pappageorge Haymes Partners, both in Chicago. The managing agent is Bozzuto in Greenbelt, Md. The first move-ins arrived Aug. 1.
The fine print
465 North Park
465 North Park Drive
Chicago, IL 60611
312-873-5042
Apartments: Prices based on availability and subject to change. Studio, 523 to 577 square feet, from $1,930; convertible, 633 to 678 square feet, from $2,260; one-bedroom, 667 to 807 square feet, from $2,440; two-bedroom, 1,286 to 1,350 square feet, from $4,310; three-bedroom, 1,751 square feet, from $8,690.
Lease terms: 12- to 24-month lease terms; $50 application fee and $500 administration fee.
Renter’s insurance: Required.
Utilities: Monthly utility fee ranges from $75 to $175, depending on apartment size. Utility package includes water, sewer, natural gas, trash and internet. Tenant pays separately for cable and electricity.
Parking: $300 a month for reserved space in private resident garage.
Pets: Two-pet maximum; $500 one-time pet fee and $25 a month per pet. No weight restrictions but breed restrictions apply.
Smoking policy: Nonsmoking.
