Articles by Jack Crawford

Historic Sign Reinstalled at Tribune Tower Residences along Magnificent Mile

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

The historic “Chicago Tribune” sign has been reinstalled at the rapidly progressing Tribune Tower Residences in Magnificent Mile. Previously occupied by the Chicago Tribune since its initial construction in 1925, the 34-story landmark was sold in 2018 upon the publication’s relocation to One Prudential Plaza. Co-developers CIM Group and Golub & Company are now converting the Gothic Revival icon at 435 N Michigan Avenue to house 162 condominiums alongside retail at the base and a swath of residential amenities.

Permits Issued for 4024 S Calumet Avenue in Bronzeville

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

Permits were issued this past Tuesday for a three-story residential building located at 4024 S Calumet Avenue in Bronzeville. James Nahon is the listed owner, whose plans comprise of three total dwelling units, a rear open porch, multiple decks, and a detached three-car garage. The new structure will replace a currently vacant grass lot.

Construction Continues at 3115 N Broadway in Lakeview East

7:30 am on June 2, 2021 By Jack Crawford

Work is continuing to progress for the adaptive reuse of an existing art-deco style building at 3115 N Broadway in Lakeview East. With JSM Venture Inc. as the owner, the existing five-story parking garage will have two new stories added and be retrofitted to accommodate ground-level retail and 72 apartment units.

Renovation Work Nears Completion for 332 N Michigan Avenue in The Loop

7:00 am on June 2, 2021 By Jack Crawford

Final facade work is underway for 332 N Michigan Avenue, a three-story mixed-use renovation at the northeast in the corner of The Loop. The building was damaged in a fire last year, requiring extensive interior and exterior repairs. Permits to replace the street-facing facade and renovate the inside were issued in November of 2020 under the name 926, LLC.

3460 N Broadway. Rendering by Optima Inc

Cladding Progresses on Optima Lakeview in Lakeview East

7:45 am on June 1, 2021 By Jack Crawford

Exterior work has begun for the now topped-out Optima Lakeview, a seven-story mixed-use development situated at 3460 N Broadway in Lakeview East. Previously, the site was occupied by a Treasure Island Foods grocery store and connected parking lot.

Renovation Permits Issued for 2623 N Kimball Avenue in Logan Square

7:00 am on June 1, 2021 By Jack Crawford

Renovation permits have been issued to convert a three-story residential building from four to five total units. Located at 2623 N Kimball Avenue in Logan Square, the occupying owner, Matthew Cremins, also plans to build out the building’s basement floor into a living space that will connect to the first-floor unit. It is unclear which floor the new unit will occupy, or how the interior will be partitioned in order to accommodate the new residence.

Red-Purple Bypass Continues to Progress In Lake View

7:30 am on May 31, 2021 By Jack Crawford

Work continues to make significant progress for the Chicago Transit Authority’s Red-Purple Bypass project, a major infrastructure project to improve efficiency for the L lines in Lake View.

View of 1020 W Randolph Street. Rendering by OKW Architects

Demolition Permits Issued for 1020 W Randolph Street in Fulton Market

7:00 am on May 31, 2021 By Jack Crawford

Demolition permits were issued late last week for a single-story masonry building and drive thru, located at 1020 W Randolph Street in West Loop‘s Fulton Market District.

Rooftop Terrace at 226 W Jackson Boulevard. Image by Phoenix Development Partners

Conversion Nearing Completion at 226 W Jackson Boulevard in The Loop

7:45 am on May 30, 2021 By Jack Crawford

Conversion work is nearing completion for the Phoenix Development Partners project at 226 W Jackson Boulevard in The Loop, where the developer has planned to convert a former 14-story office building into two separate hotels. The original 238,000-square-foot edifice was constructed in 1904 and is classified as a National Historic Landmark. Prior to the conversion, the structure housed the headquarters of the Chicago and Northwestern Railroad, then later the headquarters for the City Colleges of Chicago.

Permits Issued for 2212 W Lawrence Avenue in Lincoln Square

7:00 am on May 30, 2021 By Jack Crawford

Full construction permits have been issued for a new five-story residential development set for 2212 W Lawrence Avenue in Lincoln Square. The permit was filed under the name Deanna Zivkovic of Zivkovic Family Holdings LLC, and will include ten total residential units. Additional features to accompany the building will be a rooftop stairway enclosure, five bike stalls, a three-car attached garage, and an additional four exterior parking spaces located on a concrete slab. Currently, the site is occupied by a parking lot.

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