Articles by Daniel Schell

Full building permit issued for 400 Lake Shore North Tower in Streeterville

7:30 am on August 15, 2024 By Daniel Schell

The City of Chicago issued a full building permit on August 6 to allow the 400 Lake Shore North Tower to continue construction through full height. The 72-story residential skyscraper from Related Midwest can now maintain progress unabated in Streeterville, as the concrete core continues its rise above the old Chicago Spire Cofferdam, and the replacement ramp from Lake Shore Drive takes form. There is also an incredible amount of excavation still ongoing at the site.

New construction permit issued for newly-demolished site at 2635 North Bosworth

7:30 am on August 14, 2024 By Daniel Schell

2633 North Bosworth Avenue demolition is almost complete, clearing the way for a new residential construction project in Lincoln Park. Assigned to the address of 2635 North Bosworth, the new building will contain three condominium units within a three-story with basement structure. The new permit was issued August 12, 2024.

400 North Elizabeth reduced to rubble; 33-story apartment tower on the way

6:30 am on August 14, 2024 By Daniel Schell

Atlas Industries has most of the demolition work done at 400 North Elizabeth Street in the Fulton Market District, with little else left to do but clear rubble from the site. Two buildings on this property have now been torn down, with 400 North Elizabeth receiving a demo permit on June 6 of this year, and 401 West Ogden getting its walking papers on June 24. Coming soon will be a 33-story residential tower from Weldon Development Group and Mark Goodman & Associates, followed shortly thereafter by a 31-story building.

Demolition permit issued for W.C. Reebie & Brother Storage building in Uptown

7:30 am on August 13, 2024 By Daniel Schell

A planned renovation of the W. C. Reebie & Brother storage building at 5035 North Broadway in Uptown will include demolition of the front portion of the building. The City of Chicago issued a demolition permit for the 1920-built, George Kingsley-designed structure on August 7. While the permit does not specifically state “partial demolition,” a spokesman for TimeLine Theatre, the building’s owner, confirmed “only the front” of the building will be demolished.

The Neighborhood Hotel West Loop renovation

Permit issued to begin renovation of 801 West Madison into The Neighborhood Hotel West Loop

7:30 am on August 12, 2024 By Daniel Schell

A renovation permit was issued August 1 by the city of Chicago to convert the former Mid-City Trust & Savings Bank building at 801 West Madison Street into a hotel. Built in 1912, it was designated a Chicago Landmark in 2012. Vacant since 2005, it was last occupied by MB Financial Bank.

Kensington School Wicker Park construction

Construction progress: Kensington School at 1745 North Damen Avenue

7:30 am on August 11, 2024 By Daniel Schell

Construction progress continues for the new Kensington School early childhood education center in Wicker Park. Located at 1745 North Damen Avenue, the three-story, 25,000-square-foot building is a design by Charles Vincent George Architects. Along with daycare facilities, the center will also include art and music rooms, and a rooftop play area.

Condos at 642 West Webster Avenue in Lincoln Park aim for November delivery

7:30 am on August 10, 2024 By Daniel Schell

Construction is progressing on a four-story condominium development at 642 West Webster Avenue in Lincoln Park. The permit issued by the City of Chicago on September 29 of last year calls for three condo units in the building, which sits directly across the street from Oz Park.

Three-unit condo development replacing 1890s-era single-family home at 2218 North Burling Street

7:30 am on August 9, 2024 By Daniel Schell

A new four-story with basement residential building has reached its ultimate height at 2218 North Burling Street in Lincoln Park. The three-unit condominium building is being constructed by Promised Land Development, who are both the general contractor and developer. They’re making great progress; this was still undergoing foundation work when we snuck a peek in May.

New Racine Blue Line station takes shape over the Eisenhower Expressway

7:30 am on August 8, 2024 By Daniel Schell

The outer shell is taking shape for the new Racine Blue Line station on Chicago’s Near West Side. The station, which lies between the inbound and outbound lanes of the Eisenhower Expressway, is part of the CTA’s $3 billion plan to reconstruct the Forest Park Branch of the Blue Line system. The Racine renovation alone, which extends from Racine Avenue to the east to Loomis Street to the west, is estimated to cost approximately $23 million.

Fast Track gets a demolition permit; 49 apartments on deck for 629 West Lake Street

7:30 am on August 7, 2024 By Daniel Schell

A demolition permit was issued August 1 for the former Fast Track restaurant at 629 West Lake Street in the West Loop. That should clear the way to realize the pending permit for an eight-story, 49-unit apartment building designed by Axios Architects.

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