Pilsen

Framework Plan Revealed For 18th & Peoria In Pilsen

7:45 am on March 21, 2023 By Ian Achong

Formal details have been revealed for the new framework plan of the large lot at W 18th Street and S Peoria Street in Pilsen. The 6.3-acre plot is one of the largest left in the neighborhood and has been owned by the city since mid-2022, when it bought it for $12 million from its previous owner PMG Investments LLC. Now the city itself with the Chicago Department of Housing (DOH) is proposing a plan led by AECOM along with local firms UrbanWorks and Koo Architecture, as part of a $1 billion being spent on affordable housing.

City Council Approves Residential Conversion At 1600 S Laflin Street In Pilsen

7:30 am on February 14, 2023 By Ian Achong

The Chicago City Council has approved the residential conversion of the industrial building at 1600 S Laflin Street in Pilsen. Located on the southwest corner with W 16th Street next to rail lines famous for the street art along their base, the project will revitalize the vacant foundry structure that stretches almost the full length of the block. Chicago-based developer RP Fox and Associates is leading the proposal along with Mayer Jeffers Gillespie Architects working on its design.

2010 S Ashland Avenue. Rendering by DesignBridge

Structural Work Wraps Up for 2010 S Ashland Avenue in Pilsen

7:30 am on August 30, 2022 By Jack Crawford

Construction is getting closer to completion or 2010 S Ashland Avenue, a 16-unit affordable residential project in Pilsen. The development will feature eight one-bedrooms, six two-bedrooms, and two three-bedroom apartments. Amenities will include a community room with a library and lounge, on-site laundry, bicycle storage, and an elevator.

1850 S Racine Avenue. Rendering by DesignBridge

Casa Durango Nears Completion at 1850 S Racine Avenue in Pilsen

7:45 am on August 29, 2022 By Jack Crawford

Final exterior work is wrapping up on Casa Durango, a five-story mixed-use building located at 1850 S Racine Avenue in Pilsen. The developer, known as The Resurrection Project, has planned for 1,610 square feet of retail and 37 affordable residential units. The project name “Casa Durango” actually embodies two separate construction project, the other being an affordable 16-unit, three-story building to the southwest at 2010 S Ashland Avenue.

New Permits Issued for 1624 S Carpenter Street in Pilsen

7:00 am on August 5, 2022 By Bee Ricketts

New permits were issued on Tuesday for a three-story residential building to be located at 1624 S Carpenter Street in Pilsen. The property site is roughly bound by W 16th Street, W Cermak Road, S Halsted Street, and S Western Avenue. The lot was previously home to a multi-unit frame structure and accompanying masonry garages which have since been demolished. Aamir Ukani has been listed as the permit owner.

New Permits Issued for 1635 S California Boulevard in Pilsen

7:00 am on June 13, 2022 By Bee Ricketts

A new permit was issued late last week for a new three-story residential building located at 1635 S California Avenue in the Pilsen. The permit has been listed under the 1635 S California Boulevard, and the owners are indicated as Pilsen Rentals, LLC. Per plans, the construction will be comprised of three total dwelling units with a basement. Each unit will be outfitted with a metal porch at the rear. Plans also indicate the presence of a three-vehicle parking pad. The property lot is currently vacant.

Facade Work Underway for Casa Durango in Pilsen

7:45 am on June 5, 2022 By Jack Crawford

Facade work and installation are now underway for Casa Durango, a five-story mixed-use building at 1850 S Racine Avenue in Pilsen. The developer, known as The Resurrection Project, has planned for 1,610 square feet of retail and 37 affordable residential units. In order for the development to proceed, the site was re-zoned in 2019 from B3-2 Community Shopping District to B2-3 Neighborhood Mixed-Use District. As part of a broader 53-unit affordable housing plan, the developer is also building an additional 16 units nearby at 2008 S Ashland Avenue.

City Council Approves Residential Development At 1800 W 17th Street In Pilsen

7:30 am on May 4, 2022 By Ian Achong

The Chicago City Council has approved a new residential development at 1800 W 17th Street in Pilsen. Located west of the intersection with W Wood Street, the new proposal replaces an empty lot in a heavily residential area not too far from the National Museum of Mexican Art, and just south of Union Pacific Global yard and tracks. Developer SBSS Holdings LLC is working with local design firm Hanna Architects, who are known for their small-scale neighborhood projects across the city, on the new multi-unit property in the bustling neighborhood.

City Council Approves Land Purchase For Affordable Housing In Pilsen

7:30 am on March 7, 2022 By Ian Achong

The Chicago City Council has approved the acquisition of various vacant city lots in Pilsen for the creation of affordable housing. The lots are located at the intersection of S Peoria Street and W 18th Street and represent the largest developable property in the neighborhood and future construction would continue the vibrant street wall along 18th Street. The $12 million purchase of the 6.3 acres by the city brings the tally of money spent towards affordable housing up to $1 billion, a major investment in many changing communities.

Photos Show Renovation Progress at Former Temptation Chocolates Building in Pilsen

7:30 am on October 9, 2021 By Jack Crawford

Photos show the ongoing renovation and restoration work at the six-story former Temptation Chocolates Building, located at 1929 S Halsted Street in the Pilsen neighborhood. The 1920’s-era building is clad in a white terra cotta facade in the neo-gothic style.

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