A 2,240-square-foot single-family home at 1836 West Addison Street in North Center received a demolition permit from the City of Chicago on August 1. That clears the way for a new rental property to be built on the site. Real estate sites show the home, built in 1891, was listed in March of this year and was on the market for only 73 days. Listed for $1.1 million, it closed in June for $1,025.000.
Photo by Daniel Schell
Photo by Daniel Schell
From the alley. Photo by Daniel Schell
The garage. This is a wide lot. Photo by Daniel Schell
A pending permit shows its replacement to be a three-story with basement, four-unit “apartment” building. We’ll assume that means these will be rentals. The plans call for a roof deck atop the residences, plus another rooftop deck on a detached four-car garage at the rear of the property.
The demo permit names Tir Conaill Concrete as the demolition contractor, and the entity of 1836 W Addison LLC as the developer. With no new construction permit issued to date, the new-build general contractor is unknown. As of August 2, demolition fencing has not yet been erected around the property.
Demo permit issued 8/1/2024, via Chicago Data Portal
Pending permit, via Chicago Data Portal
1836 West Addison Street lies les than half a block from the Addison Brown Line platform. The Route 152 CTA bus stops in both directions on the same block. For north-south transit, the Route 50 bus stops two blocks west at Addison and Damen.
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Why is is always the pretty ones
Right, sad to see this beautifully kept historic home bulldozed. For what, more flats that look the same as the 8 other buildings down the street?
What are Yimbys doing to protect these historic structures? Nothing.
Owners/sellers can make a difference too by a deed restriction. But they won’t, they want to cash out. And if the highest and best use for a parcel is redevelopment, the developer will be paying more than another user. So whose fault is it? Maybe the seller, not the developer.
I for one am glad to see a single family home turn into a 4 unit dwelling. This is a small step to increase units and fight homelessness. Especially in light of Jackboot Johnson clearing out homeless encampments across the city.
I hope at least some of the interesting architectural elements—those porch posts, other items—can be saved. Every day, thankful I live in a Landmarked area in NYC where this travesty can’t happen.
I live in this area and that house is far from historic. Bad foundation, sagging bones, poorly maintained and ancient siding. Multi-family so close to the Addison stop is a far better use of the land.
Reading these comments, I want to remind the commenters this website is nf “Chicago NIMBY”. We need more housing and more density.
This house is actually not very attractive., I’m sorry you got fooled by the wrap around porch, stained glass, and admittedly nice staircase.
I toured this building, and there is a reason the home sat on the market for so long… the amount of structural, electric, and plumbing work ruled out most SFH purchasers.
I’m a real estate developer intent on adding units to the city of Chicago. This is not my project, but if you have an issue with this project, I have an issue with you. Not everything old is worth saving…
I think the frustration you are sensing is that some of us YIMBYs frequently see vintage structures being torn down when units added through renovations and additions (or at a minimum the facace incorporated into a larger structure). Most developers, however, are just looking to maximize their profits through new construction.
I wrote one of those comments and I’m well aware of what you’re saying. I’m absolutely happy for more density but I was just expressing my sadness for the lost history. I’m not going out and protesting, just saying it was sad that it’s the pretty buildings a lot of the time instead of less attractive sites, especially strip malls and parking lot, but I also understand this neighborhood has limited land to build on and it’s relatively high value
And sure, it’s no architectural marvel, but my point was this house was far prettier and more historically unique with the turret and posts. Again, nothing to write home about but it has a lot more potential for renovation than the house in this article which was directly below the article we’re discussing: https://chicagoyimby.com/2024/08/tear-down-candidate-not-this-time-1881-built-1448-west-diversey-is-being-renovated.html
I think the frustration you are sensing is that some of us YIMBYs frequently see vintage structures being torn down when units could be added through renovations and additions (or at a minimum the facace incorporated into a larger structure). Most developers, however, are just looking to maximize their profits through new construction.
Exactly, I wish we would see more add ons to historic buildings. I also can think of so many sites like strip malls and parking lots, not to mention the hundreds of empty lots that don’t even have plans. I understand sacrifices have to be made though
Could have been updated nicely…