Two permits were issued three weeks apart by the City of Chicago to raze a brick two-story single-family residence at 2229 West Armitage Avenue in Bucktown and replace it with two new dwelling units. The demolition permit was more recent, issued on June 2 after a 69-day wait with a reported cost of $20,000. Builder Luxury is named as the demo contractor. Real estate sites show the home, built in 1889 or 1890, was purchased by an LLC in April for $652,500.
Site context of 2229 West Armitage Avenue, via Google Maps
A new construction permit for the site was issued on May 13 and names that entity as 2229 W Armitage LLC. They are planning to deliver a three-story plus basement, two-unit residence here. Andrew Lipowski is designated as the architect of record, with KD Investment Service Inc of Burr Ridge listed as the general contractor. The homes will have rear decks on the second and third levels connected by an external stairway and a roof deck atop the third floor. A detached two-car garage will also have a rooftop deck. The construction permit cites a reported cost of $500,000.
This garage was included in the house’s demolition permit. Image via Google Street View
Nearby transit options, via Google Maps
Residents of 2229 West Armitage will find access to eastbound and westbound Route 73 CTA buses and each end of their block. There is also a Divvy bike rack east at North Leavitt Street. A two-block walk south leads to #56 buses along North Milwaukee Avenue. Half a block northwest of there is the Western Blue Line elevated platform, as well as stops for Route 49 and X49 Western Avenue buses.
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The challenge is the land value is quickly exceeding the value of these lovely little homes. The city needs an “Adopt a Worker’s Cottage” program that gives these little houses away for free to anyone willing to relocate and reuse them (easier said than done I know!)
JK60626, it’s simply impossible to move a house to a new location. Granted, 100 years ago it was done regularly using horses, wagons, and hand tools and finished in a couple of days. And they were able to move churches and commercial buildings as well. But now, for some reason, technology simply doesn’t seem to allow it.
It’s still done all the time, what are you talking about? That said it is probably harder with a 100+ year old house like this. Bucktown needs to stop tearing its history down and redevelop the single family homes that take up multiple lots instead. Also buildings like the drive through bank on Damen and Armitage and other 1 story buildings. Such a waste
My guy – The Front of the house isn’t even orginal brick work. Let it go.
Totally agree. They need to do what they can.
Nice density increase. And a great location next to several bus stops and pretty close to the Western station.