Articles by Jack Crawford

Five-Story Residential Building at 550 N Ogden Avenue Nears Completion in West Town

7:30 am on November 2, 2020 By Jack Crawford

Construction is rapidly approaching completion for a new five-story residential building at 550 N Ogden Avenue, located near the eastern edge of West Town. According to permits issued this past June, the masonry building will house eight apartment units and an integrated garage on the ground floor. The number of parking spaces will likely tally at eight to match the number of units, though this exact figure has not been confirmed. Additional interior information is not currently known.

Construction Permits Issued for 8125 S Halsted Street in Auburn Gresham

7:00 am on November 2, 2020 By Jack Crawford

Construction permits have been issued for a two-story retail building at 8125 S Halsted Street in the Auburn Gresham neighborhood. Previously, a two-story masonry structure occupied the lot, with demolition permits issued in October of 2019. The new building, developed under the name Carol J. Galuszka, will be occupied on both floors by a liquor store. The store’s name appears to be Spirit Beer & Wine, which was listed in the October demolition permit.

Tribune Tower Condominium Conversion’s Exterior Wraps Up

7:45 am on November 1, 2020 By Jack Crawford

Work is nearing completion for the condominium and retail conversion of the iconic 34-story Tribune Tower, located at 435 N Michigan Avenue along Magnificent Mile.

Demo Permits Issued for 3334 N Oakley Avenue in North Center

7:00 am on November 1, 2020 By Jack Crawford

Demolition permits have been issued for a two-story masonry building at 3334 N Oakley Avenue, located in Lake View‘s North Center neighborhood. The brick structure currently houses multiple units and includes a detached garage, according the filing. Meanwhile, it is unclear what the owner, listed under FBF LLC, plans to do with the site. The area is currently zoned under RS-3, which allows for single family homes and two-flats.

400 N Aberdeen Street, aka Fulton Labs, Rises near Fulton Market

7:45 am on October 31, 2020 By Jack Crawford

Structural work has passed the third floor at 400 N Aberdeen Street, where developer Trammell Crow Company has planned a 16-story life sciences and biotechnology building known as Fulton Labs.

Construction Permits Issued for 3207 N Narragansett Avenue in Dunning

7:00 am on October 31, 2020 By Jack Crawford

Construction permits were recently issued for a five-story mixed-use building at 3207 N Narragansett Avenue in the Dunning neighborhood. The property owner, listed under Bartlomiej Przyjemski, has planned retail on the first floor, with 24 residential units above. Additional features will include a 12-car garage, a 12-bike storage room, and 12 exterior parking stalls.

1107 (left) & 1113 (right) W Chestnut Street

Exterior Work Nears Completion for 1107 & 1113 W Chestnut Street in West Town

7:30 am on October 30, 2020 By Jack Crawford

Work on the facade and landscaping is wrapping up on two three-story residential buildings at 1107 W Chestnut Street and 1113 W Chestnut Street in West Town, just south of Goose Island.

Permits Issued for 2423 S State Street in Near South Side

7:00 am on October 30, 2020 By Jack Crawford

Construction permits have been issued for a five-story residential building for 2423 S State Street in Near South Side. The occupying owner, City Pads, plans nine units with a co-living layout. Other features will include a roof deck and accompanying pergola, a six-foot masonry trash enclosure, and five outside parking spaces.

Exterior Wall Underway at Peoria Green in West Loop

7:45 am on October 29, 2020 By Jack Crawford

Work on the exterior wall has climbed the western face of the Peoria Green development, a six-story condominium project at 123 S Peoria Street in West Loop. Planned by ZSD Corporation, the building squeezes within an irregularly shaped lot, requiring it to split into adjacent east and west wings. ZSD Corporation plans for 17 units spread across its 70,000 square feet, ranging from four- to five-bedrooms. Prices range between $1.8 million and $3 million, according to the development website which also lists units are 90 percent sold. In January Crain’s reported that given the unexpected demand in sales, the developers altered the original programming to include more higher-priced units.

Demo Permits Issued for 117-119 S Bell Avenue in Near West Side

7:00 am on October 29, 2020 By Jack Crawford

Demolition permits were recently issued for two adjacent residential buildings at 117 and 119 S Bell Avenue in Near West Side, several blocks west of United Center. Both masonry buildings rise two stories and house multiple units. Each structure also uses a distinct gray or brown stone siding throughout its exterior.

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