Permits have been submitted for the residential development at 1619 N Neva Avenue in Galewood. Located just west of the intersection with N Harlem Avenue, the proposal replaces a large vacant lot within the neighborhood. The multi-phase project is being developed by Novak Neva LLC, with local firm OKW Architects working on its design.
Site context maps of Enclave Galewood via Google Maps
The development team is a partnership composed of Harlem Irving Companies, Inc and Novak Construction. The property will also sit next to the upcoming 62,000-square-foot Rush outpatient center at 1601 N Harlem Avenue, replacing the old Sears store that once stood on the prominent corner. The project will be known as ‘Enclave Galewood’, having recently launched its website.
Rendering of Enclave Galewood by OKW Architects + permit status via City of Chicago
The first phase will rise four stories and roughly 50 feet in height, within it will be 125 residential units made up of studios, one-, and two-bedroom layouts. Of these 25, or 20 percent, will need to be considered affordable. Select units will feature either inset or cantilever balconies with large windows. It is unclear how many parking spaces will be included in this phase, but residents will have access to a fitness room within.
Site view of Enclave Galewood via Google Maps
The boxy structure will have its facade broken up by utilizing a mix of brick colors including cream and red, with brown metal panel accents. Construction permits only call for the 125-unit building, but the developers website also mentions 25 three-story townhomes with two-vehicle garages as part of the greater project. At the moment no construction timeline is known for either phase, permits were submitted for late last month.
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I am interested in studio apt. I am a Professional Student and Employee at area University.
Not a realitor website, Bub…
I’m excited a longtime Rush hospital. This will be very convenient for me since I can’t drive
Neva Avenue is east of Harlem Avenue, and as both Harlem and Neva are North/South streets, they do not intersect with each other.
Not interested in apartments in that location!!!!!!!
Interested in Townhome.. Been this area longtime.. really like the neighborhood
Back when Sears purchased residential properties and knockdown single family homes Across alley from today’s Starbucks.. For the sake of constructing an outlet & and Catalog facility.
Yet as a result of failing to Review parcels building code. Which specified
Residential
Use only. Then failing to get approval for Revised Zoning specifications.
Sears had no choice but to Purchase large Parcel of property Further west in
Melrose park already zoned for specific use.
Sears could only
Use said Vacant residential zoned property As a remote parking lot.