Barnes & Noble, Lou Malnati’s Demolition Permits Issued Ahead Of 7 West Elm Residential Tower
A pair of demolition permits issued on August 4 signal the start of a new residential tower at 7 West Elm Street in Gold Coast. The former Lou Malnati’s restaurant at 1120 North State Street and the old Barnes & Noble building at 1130 North State were both enclosed in demo fencing earlier this summer in anticipation of the two teardowns, and now that time has come. Taylor Excavating is named in the permits as the demo contractor, with reported costs totaling $246,000.
400 North Morgan Moves Forward With New Downsized Plans
Updated plans have been revealed for the upcoming mixed-use development at 400 North Morgan Street in the West Loop. The project, sitting on the corner with West Kinzie Street, would be the second phase of a larger three-lot proposal led by developer Vista Property, with the first phase nearing completion across the street at 370 Morgan.
Three-Flat Permitted At 2902 West Flournoy Street In East Garfield Park
Construction is authorized to proceed for a residential building at 2902 West Flournoy Street in East Garfield Park, courtesy of a permit issued by the City of Chicago on August 3, 2026. The subject parcel, currently vacant, will see a three-story frame structure erected holding three dwelling units. After entering the data portal on July 22, the permit came through just 12 days later, carrying with it a reported cost of $450,000.
Michigan Avenue Residential Conversion Breaks Ground
A groundbreaking has been held for the residential conversion of the existing high-rise at 500 North Michigan Avenue within the Magnificent Mile area. Sitting at the intersection with the lower portion of East Illinois Street, plans for the tower’s pivot have been in the works for nearly two years and received approval from the city in late 2024.
