Articles by Daniel Schell

Permission Granted For 16 Residential Units At 4943 North Damen Avenue In Ravenswood

7:30 am on August 27, 2026 By Daniel Schell

A construction permit was issued on August 24 to build a five-story, 16-unit residential building at 4943 North Damen Avenue in the Ravenswood neighborhood. The new development replaces a single-story commercial structure most recently known for Bang Bang Pie & Biscuits and Over Easy breakfast and brunch spot. Monday’s fresh permit shows an application start date of January 29, coming through the portal after a 207-day wait with a reported cost of $1.9 million.

Rendering of 1000-1022 West Jackson Boulevard by Eckenhoff Saunders

Demolitions Complete, Caissons Permitted For 1000 West Jackson Residential Tower

7:30 am on August 26, 2026 By Daniel Schell

A caisson permit was issued by the City of Chicago on August 19 for the property addressed as 1022 West Jackson Boulevard in the West Loop. That allows Mavrek Development to begin construction on their 25-story apartment tower 1000 West Jackson. The caisson permit had been idling in the Chicago Data Portal since July 10, 2024, and it finally arrives with a reported cost just under $1 million. Skender will provide general contracting services, with Adjustable Concrete on board as the concrete contractor.

4725 North Clifton Avenue full permit issued

Still In Ground-Level Mode, 4725 North Clifton Lands Its Full Permit

7:30 am on August 25, 2026 By Daniel Schell

As foundation work continues at 4725 North Clifton Avenue in Uptown, the City of Chicago has issued a permit allowing the completion of the four upper floors of the five-story apartment building. General contractor Method Construction is at street level, working on concrete after receiving the foundation and superstructure permit to build up to the second floor on April 24. With the latest permission granted on August 19, they can build out the entire 40-unit structure.

Halsted Pointe August 2026 construction progress

Halsted Pointe Is Going Vertical

7:30 am on August 24, 2026 By Daniel Schell

The first residential tower at Halsted Pointe is starting to rise out of the Goose Island ground at 931 North Halsted Street. Onni Group and McHugh Concrete raised a tower crane here back in June, and now it’s bringing progress up from street level, making it visible above the fence line. From above, you can see several distinct sections of the building’s lowest floors under construction.

4852 North Sawyer Avenue construction permitted

Six Units Permitted At Sawyer Avenue And Ainslie Street In Albany Park

7:30 am on August 23, 2026 By Daniel Schell

A six-unit residential building was permitted for construction by the City of Chicago on August 7 for the property at 4852 North Sawyer Avenue in Albany Park. The permit came through with a reported cost of $1.25 million 155 days after its application start date of March 5. The construction type, whether frame or masonry, is not noted.

West Flournoy Street three-flats permitted

More Three-Flats Permitted On West Flournoy Street In East Garfield Park

7:30 am on August 22, 2026 By Daniel Schell

The flurry of three-flat activity in Chicago’s East Garfield Park Community Area continues with the issuance of two more permits for two separate developers on Friday, August 14.

911 West Diversey Parkway construction permitted

Three Units Permitted To Replace SFR At 911 West Diversey Parkway in Lincoln Park

7:30 am on August 21, 2026 By Daniel Schell

A four-story plus basement, three-unit residential building has been permitted to replace a single-family residence authorized for demolition in July. On August 17, the city issued a permit for 911 West Diversey Parkway in Lincoln Park that entered the data portal on July 31. It comes with a reported cost of $889,982.

2934 West Irving Park Road three-flat permitted

Three Dwelling Units Permitted At 2934 West Irving Park Road In Irving Park

7:30 am on August 20, 2026 By Daniel Schell

A three-flat residence has been permitted for construction at 2934 West Irving Park Road in the Irving Park neighborhood. The permit shows an application start date of April 29, and it came through on August 10, a duration of 103 days in the data portal. The reported cost is an even $500,000, with Corett Builders Corporation named as both the developer and the general contractor.

2700 North Pine Grove August 2026 update

Exterior Completion Draws Closer At Second Church Of Christ Scientist Redevelopment

7:45 am on August 19, 2026 By Daniel Schell

In Lincoln Park, one of the more unique facadectomies in the city is moving closer to exterior completion. At 2700 North Pine Grove Avenue, the former Second Church of Christ, Scientist was gutted while its east, west, and south Beaux Arts facades were shored up for preservation, and has been rebuilt to hold 22 dwelling units.

West Lexington Street three-flats permitted

First Two Of Three-Flat Trio Approved On 3000 Block Of West Lexington Street In East Garfield Park

7:30 am on August 19, 2026 By Daniel Schell

The first two permits have been issued for three three-flat residential buildings on the 3000 block of West Lexington Street in the East Garfield Park neighborhood. All three permits include the same specifications, and all three show application start dates of July 2, 2026.

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