Vista Homes is an 118 unit cooperative building established in 1926. The promotional material at the time called it "the largest and finest cooperative building in the world." The 17 story vintage building, inspired by 19th century picturesque and romantic architectural styles, features an imposing lobby with leaded glass windows and four elevator banks. The apartments retain their original elegance with spacious rooms and architectural features not found in newer buildings.

Vista Homes is well-situated on Stony Island Avenue across from Jackson Park with easy access to Wooded Isle with the beautiful Japanese Garden, the 57th Street beach, and the Museum of Science and Industry. Next door is the University of Chicago Laboratory School's Earl Shapiro Hall (pre-school through second grade). Located at the southeast corner of the University of Chicago Campus, Vista Homes is easily accessible to the Loop by the #6 bus and the Metra Electric train.