Articles by Daniel Schell

6302 South Champlain Avenue construction permitted

Three Units Permitted At 6302 South Champlain Avenue in Woodlawn

A two-story, three-unit residential building was permitted for construction by the City of Chicago on April 25 for 6302 South Champlain Avenue in Woodlawn. Greenline Homes, LLC is the recipient of the permit, having filed an application to build on March 10. The permit shows them acting as their own general contractor, with a reported construction cost of $1.076 million.

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908 West Fullerton Avenue construction permit

Four-Story Condo Building Permitted To Replace 1890s Building At 908 West Fullerton

Demolition work is complete on an 1890-built residential building at 908 West Fullerton Avenue just north of the DePaul University campus in Lincoln Park. A demolition permit was issued for the site on February 25, and was carried out by Carlos Group Inc. of Chicago. Real estate records the the building was sold to Pro Homes of SUmmit, IL earlier this year for $1.485 million.

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1406 West Cuyler Avenue construction progress

Concrete Foundation Is In The Ground For A Three-Flat At 1406 West Cuyler Avenue In Graceland West

The concrete foundation has been set for the three-flat under construction just west of Graceland Cemetery at 1406 West Cuyler Avenue in Lake View. General contractor Skal Construction & Development got started on site prep and pile driving last month, as the residential building by GSL Design begins to take form. The new homes replace a long-vacant lot, though it had been improved with a small garage off the alley at the rear of the property until recently.

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3631 North Sheffield demolition

Second Of Three Sheffield Avenue Buildings Next To Wrigley Field Permitted For Demolition

A demolition permit was issued Wednesday, April 23 for 3633 North Sheffield Avenue in Wrigleyville, the second of three buildings beyond the right-field wall of Wrigley Field to be torn down for redevelopment. 3631 and 3627 North Sheffield are also being razed, with only rubble remaining of 3631, the middle building of the three. A permit for the third razing has yet to be issued, while 3631 North Sheffield. the “Torco Building,” got one on February 25.

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