A demolition permit has been issued to remove a two-story multi-unit building, a two-story coach house, and a detached frame garage located at 1809 W Grand Avenue in the West Town neighborhood. The permit’s owner has been listed as Nicole Napper Planrise LLC.
New permits have been issued for the residential conversion of the St. Boniface church at 1356 W Chestnut Street in West Town. Located on the northeast corner with N Noble Street, the long-standing church will finally see work begin on its units after multiple years of setbacks which involved the preservation of some interior elements previously set to be removed. Developer ZSD Corp is leading the project and working with SPACE Architects + Planners on this first phase of work.
Demolition permits were issued on Thursday to remove a masonry residence and a detached garage located at 1528 N Elk Grove Avenue in the West Town neighborhood. The owner is listed as Volo Holdings. We previously reported on permits issued for a multi-unit building that will include two total units, a basement level, a rooftop deck with pergolas, front and rear decks, and a detached two-vehicle garage with its own rooftop deck.
The Chicago Plan Commission has approved a large new mixed-use development using various lots in West Town. Spread across a total of five lots predominantly centered around the intersection of W Grand Avenue and N Union Avenue, the project looks to feed off of the upcoming demand created by the nearby casino as well as the growing West Loop neighborhood within walking distance. The multi-phase proposal is being led by Fulton Market stalwart Shapack Partners which partnered with local firm Eckenhoff Saunders and New York-based ODA, known for their deconstructed style.
New permits have been issued for a new three-story residential building with a garage at 831 N Maplewood Avenue in West Town. The owner is listed as 831 N Maplewood LLC and plans indicate that the project will include three total units, a basement level, a rooftop deck, front and rear decks, and a detached three-vehicle garage with its own rooftop deck. The property site is currently occupied by a multi-residence building.
