As construction work at ground level continues on the residential development at 1880 North Milwaukee Avenue in Bucktown, a permit has been issued to change a few details on the original project. On July 18, the city issued permission that the development team had applied for on April 30 to accommodate a larger transformer pad per a ComEd request. Revisions were also addressed for the first-floor garage and bike room, including the reconfiguration of parking spaces due to the larger transformer. The elevator shaft and an overhead door were also revised via the same permit.
1880 North Milwaukee Avenue by SPACE Architects + Planners
Ground floor plan *before* the ComEd alterations were permitted. Drawing by SPACE Architects + Planners
Elevation of 1880 North Milwaukee by SPACE Architects + Planners
Typical floor plan by SPACE Architects + Planners
1880 North Milwaukee is a five-story, 44-unit apartment building from Peerless Development of Elmhurst. They broke ground with general contractor Macon Construction Group in October 2024 after receiving a caisson permit in August. The full permit was issued in November, allowing completion of the SPACE Architects + Planners creation.
Photo by Daniel Schell
Photo by Daniel Schell
Photo by Daniel Schell
Photo by Daniel Schell
The dwelling units will be on the four upper floors, and will consist of studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom floor plans. SOme of those units will include balconies, and a rooftop deck will be shared by all residents. There will be 22 parking spaces along with the bicycle room on the first floor, as well as 3,000 square feet of retail space. There have been no announcements to date of incoming tenants for the retail space. Peerless is planning to welcome the first apartment denizens in 2026.
Photo by Daniel Schell
Looking northwest from the alley under the Blue Line tracks. Photo by Daniel Schell
“Delight”, a mural by Key Detail, is still visible next door at 1890 North Milwaukee. Photo by Daniel Schell
Taggers suck. Photo by Daniel Schell
Residents of 1880 North Milwaukee will be one block from the Western Blue Line elevated platform, while also having access to the Route 56 Milwaukee bus right outside their door. Route 49 and X49 buses are available at the Blue Line entrance, and a two-block walk north leads to stops for Route 73 buses at Armitage Avenue.
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I’ve seen the construction under way while visiting Chicago from LA. It’s worth mentioning that there’s also the elevated pedestrian and bike path nearby.
Yes, the 606.