Articles by Jack Crawford



2033 N Albany Avenue

Demolition Permits Issued for 2033 N Albany Avenue in Palmer Square

Demolition permits have been issued for a three-story residential building located at Palmer Square‘s 2033 N Albany Avenue. The structure is set back from the street, and owned by MK Builders & Construction. While the owner’s plans have not yet been published, the property is zoned under RS-3, which allows for single family residences and two-flats. RS-3 also permits a floor area ratio of 0.9, whereby any new building may have up to 90 percent of the square footage of the containing lot. As of now, it is unknown if the owner will seek a zoning change for allow for more density.

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Park Boulevard Phase 3B. Rendering by Johnson and Lee Architects

Caisson Permits Issued for Park Boulevard Phase 3B in Bronzeville

Caisson permits were issued this Wednesday for the Park Boulevard Phase 3B development, filed under the address of 41 W 36th Street in Bronzeville. Developed by Stateway Associates LLC, the new construction will comprise of two five-story residential buildings. With the current phase at its southwest corner, the larger Park Boulevard development is set to replace the former Chicago Housing Authority Stateway Gardens housing projects. This masterplan includes a total of 1,316 units spread across both townhomes and apartments.

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