In mid-February when we last checked up on the hotel tower for Bally’s Casino in River West, the second tower crane jump had just been completed. At the time, I surmised that the second tie-in was at the 16th or 17th floor. I may have been off by one floor; it looks now like perhaps the crane is anchored into the 18th floor.
A Chicago developer that received permits to build four two-flat buildings on the first block of West 44th Street in Bronzeville in February 2025 got permits to erect three more this week. Greenline Homes is the recipient of the permits, which all show application dates of March 18. They came through just 13 days later on the 31st, with each permit showing a reported cost of $440,144.
Two residential developments from Continuum Real Estate Brokers and their general contractor Chicago Common Construction continue to progress one block apart in the West Loop. At the corner of North Desplaines and West Lake Streets, 629 West Lake has moved into the brickwork stage for its exteriors. One block south on the southeast corner of North Desplaines and West Randolph Streets, 135 North Desplaines has reached its second story. Both buildings involve a third member of the team, design architect Axios Architects.
It took some time to get started, but now progress on a new condo building on West Briar Place in Lake View has risen to its top floor. GVP Development got a foundation permit for 453 West Briar Place way back in November 2023. After purchasing and demolishing a pair of homes on adjacent lots, a full permit was issued on May 21,2024. The site remained idle for awhile before coming back to life when site prep began in November 2024.
Heavy steel beams for the framework of a residential building have been put in place at 750 West North Avenue in Lincoln Park. The ironwork has been tied into the curved wall for the east facade of the building, and concrete block is underway to start giving form to the structure. Additional masonry work is on view at the west side of the construction site, with brickwork outlining the first floor.
