Articles by Bee Ricketts


1738 W 17th Street

New Permit Issued for 1740 W 17th Street in the Lower West Side

A permit was approved yesterday for a new two-story residential building at 1740 W 17th Street in the Lower West Side neighborhood. The owner is listed as Cornel Contac, and the current plans indicate this project will yield three total dwelling units. The building will feature a finished basement, rooftop deck with a stair enclosure, and a rear two-story porch. Per plans, the project will also feature a parking pad. The planned structure will replace an existing building.

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2614 W Chicago Avenue

New Permits Issued for 2614 W Chicago Avenue in West Town

Permits were issued yesterday for a new three-story residential building at West Town‘s 2614 W Chicago Avenue. The lot is currently occupied by a one-story commercial building. Margaret Murphy is listed as the owner and plans indicate that the scope of the project will include three total units, a basement level, a rooftop deck, and a detached three-car garage with its own rooftop deck.

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Home Alone House

Famed ‘Home Alone’ House Available on Airbnb

In preparation for the release of Home Sweet Home Alone, a Home Alone sequel now streaming on Disney+, the famed suburban Chicago home will be available for the first time ever on Airbnb. Devin Ratra, who played big brother Buzz in the holiday classic is listed as the host for the McCallister home on December 12th.

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