Exterior construction is nearing the finish line for a new four-story mixed-use building at 508 E Pershing Avenue in Bronzeville. This new structure is being developed by The Community Builders, whose plans include 3,500 square feet of commercial space, topped by 53 apartment dwellings on the upper floors. Prior to development, the property was occupied by a vacant grass lot.
508 E Pershing Road. Photo by Jack Crawford
508 E Pershing Road. Photo by Jack Crawford
Under the Chicago Housing Authority, roughly two thirds of the units will be designated as affordable. The floor plan distribution consists of 50 single-bedroom units and three two-bedroom units.
508 E Pershing Road. Photo by Jack Crawford
Residents will find over 7,000 square feet of amenity space, which includes multiple lounges, a rooftop deck, meeting rooms, a fitness center, and a dog spa.
508 E Pershing Road. Photo by Jack Crawford
508 E Pershing Road. Photo by Jack Crawford
View of 508 E Pershing. Rendering by Nia Architects
Nia Architects and Antunovich Associates have teamed up on the design, which is anchored by a layer of stone wrapping around the base, brick and metal cladding, and dark metal accents.
508 E Pershing Road. Photo by Jack Crawford
508 E Pershing Road. Photo by Jack Crawford
For parking, there will 42 spaces housed within a rear surface lot, as well as spaces for bikes. Closest bus service, meanwhile, can be found for Route 39, with stops at the adjacent intersection of Pershing & Vincennes. A seven-minute walk east are additional stops for Route 4 along the intersection of Cottage Grove & Pershing. CTA L service offers access to Green Line trains at Indiana station via a 12-minute walk southwest.
Oakwood Shores Redevelopment Master Plan (508 E Pershing in lower left corner). Rendering by Gensler
The current construction is just one stage within a much larger vision known as Oakwood Shores. Upon its eventual completion, the masterplan will provide 2,000 mixed-income residences and 60,000 square feet of commercial space to the Bronzeville neighborhood. As of now, just under half of these units have already been completed. Gensler has served as the overarching architect behind this 94-acre development.
508 E Pershing. Rendering by Nia Architects
508 E Pershing Road. Photo by Jack Crawford
508 E Pershing Road. Photo by Jack Crawford
Both James McHugh Construction Company and Brown & Momen are involved as general contractors, with the reported construction cost coming out to $17 million. The last reported completion date for the project was this coming February, though it is unclear if this date has since been pushed back.
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How do I apply for an apartment at this beautiful facility?
Have been watching this site since the beginning,would love to live there. Its close to my church and my husband and myself both grew up in that area. We’re looking for a two bedroom apartment or a one which ever we can afford. We are seniors and would love to move in a comfortable area. Please keep us in mind when you start interviewing people.Thank you,Nancy Smith Harwell, phone XXX-XXX-XXXX
Hi Nancy, while we could not find a direct link to the application, this may change soon as this project nears completion. In the meantime, here are some additional links:
https://www.apartments.com/508-pershing-at-oakwood-shores-chicago-il/l459mjg/
https://inewhomes.com/508-e-pershing-complex
https://www.forrent.com/il/chicago/508-pershing-at-oakwood-shores/6459ljv
You can also get in touch with the developer via this link: https://tcbinc.org/contact/
How do i apply for a three bedroom in this beautiful place is their a laundry room
Hi Allison, thanks for your comment and questions. There will be in-unit laundry for each of these apartments. Currently, there is no explicit link to apply, though additional info can be found at the following links:
https://www.apartments.com/508-pershing-at-oakwood-shores-chicago-il/l459mjg/
https://inewhomes.com/508-e-pershing-complex
If any new application resources become available, we will be sure to include in future updates
How do I apply for an apartment?
Hi Makayla, currently applications do not appear open, though we will include a link in a future update if this changes. In the meantime, you can find additional info on the building through these links:
https://www.apartments.com/508-pershing-at-oakwood-shores-chicago-il/l459mjg/
https://inewhomes.com/508-e-pershing-complex
https://www.forrent.com/il/chicago/508-pershing-at-oakwood-shores/6459ljv
How can I apply for application
Hello Lazane, thanks for your inquiry on this. It appears that the developer has not posted a direct link to apply right now, though we will include any new application links in future updates. In the meantime, you can find more info on the project via these links:
https://www.apartments.com/508-pershing-at-oakwood-shores-chicago-il/l459mjg/
https://inewhomes.com/508-e-pershing-complex
https://www.forrent.com/il/chicago/508-pershing-at-oakwood-shores/6459ljv
70 year old senior looking for a 1bedroom in this new building on
Hi Charles, please check out the following links with additional information on the project:
https://www.apartments.com/508-pershing-at-oakwood-shores-chicago-il/l459mjg/
https://inewhomes.com/508-e-pershing-complex
https://www.forrent.com/il/chicago/508-pershing-at-oakwood-shores/6459ljv
Once new information becomes available on how to apply, we will be sure to include in future construction updates!
Hi this is Eddie Ward I’m interested in a one-bedroom apartment my phone number is XXX XXX XXXX my address is XXX East XXth Street apartment XXX and I stay in oakwood shore thank you
Hi Eddie, thanks for reaching out. We do not represent the developer or any brokers related to this project, but you can find more info via these links:
https://www.apartments.com/508-pershing-at-oakwood-shores-chicago-il/l459mjg/
https://inewhomes.com/508-e-pershing-complex
https://www.forrent.com/il/chicago/508-pershing-at-oakwood-shores/6459ljv
Please stay tuned for any future updates on this project – we will be sure to include any new resources for application-related information
They looking good how would someone get into one of the unit’s
Hi Roberta, thanks for your comment. While applications do not appear to be live right now, we will continue to cover this project and include any updated resources if available. In the meantime, here is some additional info:
https://www.apartments.com/508-pershing-at-oakwood-shores-chicago-il/l459mjg/
https://inewhomes.com/508-e-pershing-complex
https://www.forrent.com/il/chicago/508-pershing-at-oakwood-shores/6459ljv
This is great. Entrepreneurship solves every problem. You wanna get rid of violence, let some entrepreneurs open up multiple businesses in the neighborhood. Cafe’s, Bakeries, Vegan/Plant Based Restaurants, Health Food Stores, Grocery Stores, Wine Stores, Boutiques, and Massage Therapy Offices drive violence away. Because Entrepreneurs create jobs, circulate money throughout the community, inspire youth, finance important causes in the neighborhood, raise the local tax base, employ local residents who’s tax dollars build infrastructure and fund schools, and this raises the overall quality of life in these neighborhoods. When people are living their best life because a handful of entrepreneurs opened up businesses in the neighborhood and gave them jobs that allow them to provide a decent life for their families, they’re not gonna pick up a gun shoot nobody, they won’t even entertain the thought of that. Why would they? When a man is getting a nice paycheck each week and his rent or mortgage and other bills are paid and he’s got an extra $200.00 in his pocket, he’s gonna take his lady to a nice restaurant where they’re serving Cognacs, Mochas, Herbal Teas, and nice cold beverages and good food with Karaoke Bands playing live music or some stand up comedy or poetry readings, and ain’t no way after experiencing stuff like that, you wanna commit some violence. Because places like that with that stuff going on don’t breed them kinda vibes where people feel a need to do that nonsense. Crime and Violence fester in places where people have nothing to constructive to do with their time. Entrepreneurs give people in these neighborhoods something meaningful and constructive to do with their free time. Because when have too much idol time on their hands with nothing to do all day, they get caught up in types of nonsense. Remember that the Devil always work for idol hands. Idol time + Alcohol & Drug Use + Egos + Easy Access to illegal 🔫 guns = Total Chaos. And that’s not only in black neighborhoods. These things happen all the time in communities of all races anytime you got people with too much idol time, too much to drink, too much to prove, and easy access to a firearm. Alcohol is involved in a lot of shootings and homicides. That’s a fact. But anyway, Entrepreneurs bring new life to neighborhoods where it didn’t exist before and create an atmosphere where violence has no place and more importantly, Entrepreneurship is the very life’s blood of our Nation’s Economy.
January 13,2022 7:36 a.m. Felecia Graham, I am a resident of this neighborhood for over 25 years, I’ve seen it go from good to bad and now it’s making its way back to better. I’m now looking for a beautiful more affordable place to live in this area that I love. How can I apply for a place in this beautiful building. Thank you
Hi Felicia, that’s great to hear! – there have been so many great affordable developments kick off recently for Bronzeville. As for the application itself, I haven’t been able to track down an exact link to apply, though that will likely change as the building reaches completion. We will be sure to include any new resources in future construction update articles. In the meantime, you can find a little more information via these following links:
https://www.apartments.com/508-pershing-at-oakwood-shores-chicago-il/l459mjg/
https://inewhomes.com/508-e-pershing-complex
https://www.forrent.com/il/chicago/508-pershing-at-oakwood-shores/6459ljv