Plans for the redevelopment of the former commercial building at 167 North Morgan Street have been approved by the Chicago City Council. Located in the heart of Fulton Market and across the street from the newly completed The Dylan, the project was just revealed this past August after various past attempts to pivot the vacant property.
Site context map of 167 N Morgan St via Google Maps
The existing three-story brick-clad structure dates back to the early 1920s and spans around 10,000 square feet in size. Efforts for the redevelopment are being led by local developer Hubbard Street Group, along with architecture firm Hirsch MPG. The project calls for a two-story vertical expansion slightly set back from the street and property line to allow for light.
Floor plans of 167 N Morgan St by Hirsch MPG
The block the building sits in is quite unique, as it is not bisected by an alley. Thus, the plans do not call for any on-site parking. The ground floor will contain 3,348 square feet of commercial space along with a 20-bike parking room. This will be behind the rehabbed facade of the original building, boasting added storefront windows, masonry repairs, and new upper-level windows.
Rendering of 167 N Morgan St by Hirsch MPG
The upper floors will contain the development’s 20 residential units, made up of 12 one-bedroom and eight two-bedroom layouts, ranging from 717 to 1,286 square feet in size. Of the unit total, four will be considered affordable. The upper levels will be clad in a black metal facade. The fully approved project can now proceed with construction, though no timeline is known.
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I remember a drunk couple crying and arguing in front that building from the L station while also a little tipsy.
Yes!
More of this. I hate losing brick facades.