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Exterior Cladding Progresses for Climbing Gym at Big Deahl Development

7:45 am on January 9, 2021 By Jack Crawford

Cladding work is progressing rapidly towards completion at a new three-story climbing gym located at 1460 N Dayton Street in Near North Side.

Demolition Permits Issued for 5119 N Claremont Avenue in Lincoln Square

7:00 am on January 9, 2021 By Jack Crawford

Demolition permits have been issued for a two-story masonry building located at 5119 N Claremont Avenue in Lincoln Square. It is unclear what the owners, filed under Susan and Dinikar Russell and Vinnakota, are planning for site. However, the current zoning designation is RS-3, which allows for detached single-family homes and two-flats. This designation also allows for a maximum height of 30 feet and a floor area ratio of 0.9, meaning that any replacing structure may have a floor area up to 90 percent of the area of the site itself.

Construction Imminent for Four-Story Residential Building at 133 S Ashland Avenue in West Loop

7:30 am on January 8, 2021 By Jack Crawford

Photos show site prep at 133 S Ashland Avenue, a four-story residential building set to rise at the western border of West Loop. Filed under the owner 133 Ashland Land LLC, the planned development will provide 89 units with on-site parking for 120 vehicles with three accessible spaces.

Permits Issued for 2250 W Jackson Boulevard in Near West Side

7:00 am on January 8, 2021 By Jack Crawford

Construction permits have been issued for a four-story residential building, located at 2250 W Jackson Boulevard near the southwest corner of Near West Side. The owner, filed under 2250 W Jackson LLC, has planned four total units, as well as a rooftop deck and detached four-car masonry garage.

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.

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