Articles by Jack Crawford

Permits Issued for Six Adjacent Townhomes at 3324-3334 S Prairie Avenue in Douglas

7:00 am on August 20, 2021 By Jack Crawford

Construction permits have been issued for a two-story residential building with a total of six connected duplex townhomes. Situated at 3324-3334 S Prairie Avenue in Douglas, the owner Thomas Boney has planned various features such as a basement level, a front porch and rear wood deck for each unit, and three four-car detached garages for a total of 12 parking spaces. The construction will replace a formerly vacant grass and tree-lined lot.

Glass Installation for 320 S Canal Street Reaches Full Height in West Loop Gate

7:45 am on August 19, 2021 By Jack Crawford

Glass has reached the pinnacle of 320 S Canal Street, aka BMO Tower, a 50-story topped-out office tower situated near the southern end of West Loop Gate. At 727 feet, the skyscraper is one of Chicago’s tallest new office buildings, spanning a total of 1.5 million square feet. Amongst this programming will be offices, a fitness center, a conference center, and restaurant venues. The development has been planned by Riverside Investment & Development alongside Convexity Properties.

Permits Issued for 2821 W Lyndale Street in Logan Square

7:00 am on August 19, 2021 By Jack Crawford

Construction permits have been filed for a new residential building situated at 2821 W Lyndale Street in Logan Square. Developed by Urban Edge Group LLC, the three-story development will house two total units, and will be topped by a rooftop deck and stair enclosure. There will also be rear decks along the first and second floors, as well as rear stairs from the first to third floors. As for parking, there will be a detached two-car garage with its own rooftop deck. The construction is set to replace a two-story frame residence.

The Gateway Apartments Nears Full Height in Illinois Medical District

7:30 am on August 18, 2021 By Jack Crawford

Structural work has passed the eighth floor for The Gateway Apartments, an 11-story residential building rising at 2050 W Ogden Avenue in the Illinois Medical District. With 161 total units, the planned rental units range in size from studios up through two-bedrooms. Resident amenities comprise of a rooftop pool and lounge, indoor lounge areas, a fitness room, a game area, a business center, and bike storage.

Permits Issued for 2024 W Irving Park Road in North Center

7:00 am on August 18, 2021 By Jack Crawford

Construction permits have been issued for a four-story mixed-use building at North Center‘s 2024 W Irving Park Road. With Sewickly LLC as the owner and developer, the new construction entails a combination of ground-floor retail and 12 condominium units on the upper floors. The project received zoning approval late last year, in which the Zoning Board of Appeals permitted a reduction of the rear setback from 30 feet to 18 feet.

Construction Wraps Up on 226 W Jackson Boulevard Conversion in The Loop

7:45 am on August 17, 2021 By Jack Crawford

Renovation work is wrapping up at 226 W Jackson Boulevard in The Loop, where Phoenix Development Partners is converting a former 14-story office building to two Hilton hotels. The classically-styled edifice, originally built in 1904, long served as the headquarters for the Chicago and Northwestern Railroad, and then later as the headquarters for the City Colleges of Chicago. Today it is classified as a national historic landmark, whose exterior is being refurbished and retained in exchange for Class L tax incentives.

Construction Permits Issued for 2228 W Belmont Avenue in Roscoe Village

7:00 am on August 17, 2021 By Jack Crawford

Full construction permits have now been issued for a new four-story residential building at 2228 W Belmont Avenue in Roscoe Village. SRD Development LLC is the listed owner, whose plans include three total residences, a basement, a rooftop enclosure, front balconies, a rear four-story metal porch, and a detached three-car garage with a rooftop deck. The site was previously occupied by a one-story masonry building, which received demolition permits this past April.

Advocate Illinois Masonic’s 3021 N Sheffield Avenue Now Complete in Lake View

7:30 am on August 16, 2021 By Jack Crawford

Construction is now complete for Advocate Illinois Masonic’s new six-story mixed-use development, located at 3021 N Sheffield Avenue in Lake View East. Known as the Physical Therapy and Sports Health Center and Parking Garage, the…

Permits Issued for 9128 S Burley Avenue in South Chicago

7:00 am on August 16, 2021 By Jack Crawford

Construction permits have been issued for a new two-story residential building situated at 9128 S Burley Avenue in South Chicago. Claretian Associates Inc. is the filing owner, whose plans comprise of two dwellings atop a basement level. Much of the construction has already taken place, with the main exterior frame having been built in 2008 under a now-voided permit.

Metal Paneling Captures Final Look of Fulton Labs’ 400 N Aberdeen

7:45 am on August 15, 2021 By Jack Crawford

Dark metal paneling continues to shape the exterior facade of the new Fulton Labs at 400 N Aberdeen, a 16-story biosciences office building in West Loop’s Fulton Market. Trammell Crow Company is the developer alongside…

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