Essex on the Park

Essex on the Park is a residential tower with 56 floors and 479 apartments that rises 620 feet (189 m) and offers direct views of Lake Michigan and Grant Park. The building includes 177 parking spaces and sits within easy reach of public transportation in the South Loop neighborhood.

Construction began in 2017 on the site of a former parking garage at South Michigan Avenue and finished in December 2018. The project emerged during a period of rapid residential development in the South Loop neighborhood.

The building takes its name from the historic Hotel Essex next to it, and together they shape how this stretch of South Michigan Avenue looks and feels to passersby. Residents benefit from being at the edge of Grant Park, which serves as their main outdoor gathering space.

The location at the edge of Grant Park means you can step directly into the park's paths and waterfront areas. Its proximity to public transit makes it easy to explore the South Loop and the rest of Chicago.

A four-story winter garden with an indoor pool sits at the heart of the building and frames views of Grant Park through floor-to-ceiling windows facing Michigan Avenue. This hidden feature creates a surprising moment of calm within the urban setting.

GPS coordinates: 41.87150,-87.62470

Latest update: December 11, 2025 11:00