Articles by Jack Crawford

Five-Story Building Receives Permit at 3204 N Kostner in Kilbourn Park

7:00 am on September 3, 2023 By Jack Crawford

A construction permit has been issued for a residential project at 3204 N Kostner Avenue in Kilbourn Park. The five-story building will have a basement, 30 dwelling units, and a 30-car garage on the ground floor. Other features will consist of a rooftop deck, rooftop stair enclosures, front and rear balconies from the second to the fifth floors, and an elevator penthouse. Currently, the site is occupied by a single-story masonry building and a parking lot.

A Last Look at 2111 W Caton Street in Wicker Park

7:30 am on September 2, 2023 By Jack Crawford

A new four-story mixed-use building has been completed at 2111 W Caton Street in Wicker Park. The development occupies a triangular lot, bordered by Caton Street, an adjacent commercial building, and the CTA L tracks. Previously, a single-story masonry building stood on this site. The developer, Lux Living 4U, has constructed eight residential units and ground-floor retail space.

Kensington School Wicker Park construction

Permit Issued for 1745 N Damen Avenue in Wicker Park

7:00 am on September 2, 2023 By Jack Crawford

A construction permit has been approved for a new early childhood daycare facility at 1745 N Damen Avenue in the Wicker Park neighborhood. The project is a three-story building for early childhood care, replacing a former two-story auto body shop. Kensington School Inc is listed as the owner of the new development.

Facade Work Advances at Former Sears in $90M Portage Park Revamp

7:45 am on September 1, 2023 By Jack Crawford

Facade work is progressing toward completion at the former Sears store located at 4712 W Irving Park Road in Portage Park. The location is undergoing a transformation into a $90 million, six-story mixed-use development. Spearheaded by Novak Construction, in dual roles as developer and general contractor, the redevelopment work will yield 50,000 square feet of retail space and 206 residential units, with Target confirmed as the anchor retail tenant.

The Clybourn. Rendering by Level Architecture

The Clybourn Rises in Roscoe Village

7:00 am on September 1, 2023 By Jack Crawford

Construction is now above grade for The Clybourn, a five-story mixed-use project at 3140 N Clybourn Avenue in Roscoe Village. The development is a joint venture by Range Group and is strategically located south of the intersection of Clybourn Avenue, Western Avenue, and Belmont Avenue. The 55,150-square-foot building will feature 39 rental apartments as well as ground-floor retail spaces.

1237 W Division Street Begins Facade Work in West Town

7:30 am on August 31, 2023 By Jack Crawford

Structural work has reached completion at the industrial development site at 1237 W Division Street in West Town. Developed by Logistics Property Company and designed by Ware Malcomb, the project is set to become Chicago’s first Class A, multi-story logistics facility close to downtown. Occupying what was formerly an empty lot and a Peoples Gas facility, the site is adjacent to N Elston Avenue and bordered by Metra UP-N and NW railway tracks.

Permit Issued for 830 N California Avenue in Humboldt Park

7:00 am on August 31, 2023 By Jack Crawford

A construction permit has been approved for a new mixed-use development at 830 N California Avenue in Humboldt Park. Planned by Judson Christensen, the project entails a four-story building with three residential units and ground-floor…

Aerial View of 150 E Ontario Street. Rendering by Lucien LaGrange Studio

150 E Ontario Street Nears Final Height in Streeterville

7:45 am on August 30, 2023 By Jack Crawford

The Prime Group’s 28-story hotel at 150 E Ontario Street is fast approaching structural completion in the Streeterville neighborhood. Slated to join the RIU Hotels and Resorts portfolio, the 345-foot edifice will feature 388 guest accommodations, complemented by an expansive lobby and an adjoining cafe positioned at the ground floor’s southeast corner.

Permit Issued for 4441 N Ashland Avenue in Ravenswood

7:00 am on August 30, 2023 By Jack Crawford

A construction permit was granted for a new residential development at 4441 N Ashland Avenue in Ravenswood. The four-story building will include six dwelling units, a finished basement, a penthouse stair enclosure, and a roof deck. Additionally, the site plans feature a detached garage with a roof deck. The property, currently a vacant lot, is owned by Cornel Contac.

The Belden Stratford. Photo by Jack Crawford

Belden Stratford Completes Penthouse Collection in Lincoln Park

7:30 am on August 29, 2023 By Jack Crawford

Leasing has started for six new penthouses at The Belden-Stratford, a 16-story Beaux-Arts apartment building in Lincoln Park, following a recent full-building renovation. Located at 2300 N Lincoln Park West, the property overlooks the Lincoln Park Zoo and Conservatory. The building, constructed in 1923, is on the National Register of Historic Places and now offers 209 rental units. Monthly rents vary from $2,500 to $15,000, with penthouse prices starting at $7,250.

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