A two-story with basement, two-unit frame home has been permitted to replace an existing residence at 5754 North Elston Avenue in Jefferson Park. The City of Chicago issued the permit on August 12 with a reported cost of an even $1 million, 103 days after its application date of May 1, 2025.
Site context, via Google Maps
No parking is mentioned in the permit despite the presence of a garage currently on the lot, nor are there any details addressed in regards to the home’s specifications. Robe, INC of Norwood Park is the developer and general contractor, with Craft Architecture of Hammond, IN named as the architect of record. The subject parcel is near the corner of Elston and Major Avenues.
A single-story frame residence that sits back from Elston Avenue toward the rear of the lot was issued a demolition permit on August 5, along with its attached garage. Robe, INC is designated again as the contractor for the tear down. Real estate records indicate they purchased the home, built in 1908, for $179,000 in February of this year.
5754 North Elston, situated between Elston Avenue, Major Avenue, and an alley. Via Google Maps
From the alley, via Google Street View
Bus stops for CTA Route 85 and 85A and Pace Route 225 and 226 buses are available one block south at Central Avenue. There is a Divvy bike rack just north of that intersection, on Central. The Forest Glen Metra station and its MD-N trains is located just over a mile south at Elston and Forest Glen Avenues.
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Two units to replace a single unit. Hey, that’s progress!
I dont know if in my time in chicago I have seen anything permitted here. Good for them.