Articles by Jack Crawford

Hotel Conversion Work Continues for 226 W Jackson Boulevard in The Loop

7:45 am on January 7, 2021 By Jack Crawford

Photos show continued work at 226 W Jackson Boulevard in The Loop, the site of Phoenix Development Partners‘ planned conversion of a 15-story office building into a space for two Hilton hotels. The original 1904 limestone and terra cotta structure was designed by Frost & Granger, and housed offices for both the North Western Railway and City Colleges of Chicago up until its re-designation. As part of the conversion, the developer agreed to rehabilitate the exterior walls of the landmarked buildings in exchange for Class L tax incentives.

Permits Issued for 1841 W 21st Street in Heart of Chicago

7:00 am on January 7, 2021 By Jack Crawford

Permits have been issued for a three-story residential building, located at 1841 W 21st Street in the Heart of Chicago neighborhood. The owner, filed under Mike Fox, is planning six total units for the building, as well as a steel porch standing along its rear southern exterior.

Exterior Work Nears Completion for Four-Story Residential Building at 104 S Laflin Street in West Loop

7:30 am on January 6, 2021 By Jack Crawford

Exterior work is nearing completion for a four-story residential building located at 104 S Laflin Street in West Loop. The developer, filed under Tom Meador as manager, has planned for 51 units alongside 51 on-site parking spaces. Replacing a former parking lot, the development represents one of several new projects around Skinner Park, including 1400 W Monroe Street and a similar neighboring development at 128 S Laflin Street.

Demolition Permits Issued for 2308 W Winnemac Avenue in Lincoln Square

7:00 am on January 6, 2021 By Jack Crawford

Demolition permits have been issued for a two-story frame residential building and a detached-frame garage, located at 2308 W Winnemac Avenue in Lincoln Square.

Exterior Walls Reach Fourth Floor of 1400 Monroe in West Loop

7:45 am on January 5, 2021 By Jack Crawford

Steel construction has reached the third floor of 1404 W Monroe Street, a seven-story residential building in West Loop. Developed by JK Equities and marketed as 1400 Monroe, the condominium development will provide 42 condominium units, parking for 42 vehicles, and 22 reserved bike spaces.

8401 S Saginaw Avenue (Great Lakes Academy)

Renovation Permits Issued for Great Lakes Academy Church at 8401 S Saginaw Avenue in South Chicago

7:00 am on January 5, 2021 By Jack Crawford

Renovation permits have been issued for an existing church building that lies on the premises of the Great Lakes Academy charter school, located at 8401 S Saginaw Avenue in South Chicago. As the occupying owner, Great Lakes Academy plans to convert the 17,000-square-foot structure and its 15,000-square-foot basement to a gymnasium, cafeteria, and full-service kitchen. The issued permit also indicates a new single-story, 4,000-square-foot structure, as well as a partial renovation of the existing school building.

Mixed-Use Conversion Kicks Off at 3121 N Broadway in Lake View

7:30 am on January 4, 2021 By Jack Crawford

Full construction permits were issued last week for the conversion of a five-story parking garage into a seven-story mixed-use building, filed under the address 3121 N Broadway in Lake View. The owner, 3115 Properties LLC, is planning 72 apartments, seven of which will be affordable. Additional programming will consist of ground-level retail, 56 on-site parking spaces, and a rooftop terrace and enclosure. With the two added floors, the building will stand just under 83 feet in height.

Demolition Permits Issued for 3617 S Ashland Avenue in McKinley Park

7:00 am on January 4, 2021 By Jack Crawford

Demolition permits were issued last month for a vacant eight-story masonry building, located at 3617 S Ashland Avenue in McKinley Park.

Excavation Work Underway at 1045 W Fulton Market in West Loop

7:45 am on January 3, 2021 By Jack Crawford

Excavation and basement-level work is underway for a 12-story office building known as 1045 on Fulton Market in West Loop.

Zoning Approved for Five-Story Building at 2465-79 W Foster Avenue in Lincoln Square

7:00 am on January 3, 2021 By Jack Crawford

Zoning was approved this past November for a five-story mixed-use building at 2465-79 W Foster Avenue, also addressed as 5151-59 N Lincoln Avenue in Lincoln Square. The developer, listed under Lincoln & Foster LLC, has planned 42 residential units, two live/work units, retail on the ground floor, and a rooftop deck.

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