The Wrigleyville demolition from last year that included concerns about an erroneous address has all worked out for the best, as progress on its replacement is now topped out. At 3739 North Clifton Avenue one block north of Wrigley Field, a three-story, three-unit building is nearing exterior completion, while workers attend to interior details.
Much of the brickwork is done on the front of the structure, and blockwork is in place at the rear. The rear steel stairs and porches have been set, with railings still to come. Nearly all the building’s windows have been installed, and there remains some finishing work to do to the inset balcony on the second floor. Once the construction crew no longer needs easy access from the alley, a masonry three-car garage with a rooftop deck will be erected.
Photo by Daniel Schell
Photo by Daniel Schell
Photo by Daniel Schell
From the alley. Photo by Daniel Schell
The permit to build was issued to United Chicago Builders on May 27, 2025 with a reported cost of $850,000. Red Architects designed the new building, which replaces a 1900-built home sold in October 2024 for $950,000. Its demolition permit was issued on February 13 of last year.
Site context of 3739 North Clifton Avenue, via Google Maps
September 2025 progress. Photo by Daniel Schell
3739 North Clifton Avenue surrounded by demolition fencing, 2/14/2025. Photo by Daniel Schell
3739 North Clifton is one block from Route 22 bus stops along Clark Street at both Grace Street and at Waveland Avenue. A four-block walk around the outfield of the ballpark leads to the Addison Red Line elevated train platform. East-west bus service is available two blocks south at Addison Street via Route 152, or three blocks north to Route 80 stops on Irving Park Road.
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Why the white brick?? It is jarring to its neighbors – looks like my bathroom walls. Demolishing that little 19th century cottage was sinful. For this??
Holy cow! I thought mansard roofs were supposed to de-emphasize the size of the top floor, not make the rest of the floors look shorter. LOL!
Looks good! I think the white brick provides a nice contrast with the buildings to either side