225 N Elizabeth in Fulton Market Approaches Facade Completion as Seventh Tallest Construction Project

Facade work is nearing completion at the 225 North Elizabeth Street project in Fulton Market, a collaboration between Sterling Bay and Ascentris. This 28-story mixed-use building, situated at the corner of Fulton and Elizabeth Streets, ranks seventh in the construction countdown and has reached its maximum height of 314 feet.

225 N Elizabeth Street. Photo by Jack Crawford

225 N Elizabeth Street. Photo by Jack Crawford

225 N Elizabeth Street. Photo by Jack Crawford

Of the 350 residential units in the building, 70 are allocated as affordable housing, complying with Chicago’s Affordable Requirements Ordinance. The project also includes 10,000 square feet of retail space.

225 N Elizabeth Street. Photo by Jack Crawford

225 N Elizabeth Street. Photo by Jack Crawford

The development, designed by Hartshorne Plunkard Architecture, features a facade of glass and dark metal panels in a grid pattern, along with a rooftop amenity enclosure. Resident amenities encompass a lounge, fitness center, and a 27,000-square-foot terrace with exterior kitchens, fire pits, dining areas, a pool, and a dog run. Parking is available for 95 vehicles and 199 bicycles.

225 N Elizabeth Street. Photo by Jack Crawford

225 N Elizabeth Street. Photo by Jack Crawford

In terms of public transportation, the location is served by bus service for Routes 8, 20, 56, and 65, and is within a 10-minute walk of the Morgan station, which accommodates the Green and Pink Lines.

225 N Elizabeth Street. Photo by Jack Crawford

225 N Elizabeth Street. Photo by Jack Crawford

The construction, managed by McHugh Construction with a budget of $110 million, is expected to be completed by the first half of next year.

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