The City of Chicago has permitted construction of a three-story plus basement, three-unit residential building at 2856 South Emerald Avenue in Bridgeport. Located one block east of Palmisano Park, the parcel is currently improved by a two-story frame residence that will require a demolition permit. That home’s owner applied for the construction permit on March 13 of this year, and received permission to build on July 8. The permit cites a reported cost of $350,000.
Site context of 2856 South Emerald Avenue, via Google Maps
Neither surface parking nor a garage is mentioned on the new permit, although a concrete pad is used for parking at the current residence. The only detail included for the new build is a metal porch deck, and while not specified, it is assumed those decks will be at all three levels at the rear of the building. Edward Yung of Palatine is listed as the architect of record, and Sunergy Builder Inc of Rolling Meadows is designated as the general contractor.
Real estate records show the property owner purchased the home in June 2024 for $277,000. Redfin’s listing described it as a two-unit rental building, with a front unit and a rear unit. Only the front unit was occupied at the time of the listing.
On-slab surface parking behind the existing home, via Google Street View
Nearby CTA transit options, via Google Maps
2856 South Emerald is located within a two-block walk of a full-service grocery store and several eateries. Public transit is available via the CTA’s Route 8 bus one block west at Halsted Street. Four blocks north is the Halsted Orange Line elevated train platform, as well as a depot for bus Route 8, 44, and 62.
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My Neighborhood! Great density within the area, with the occasional single-family house which is acceptable considering the diversity of the types of housing within the neighborhood. Awesome to see this type of development being built