A private local developer has received three permits to construct three-unit residential buildings on North Monticello Avenue in Humboldt Park. The contiguous lots, at 651, 655, and 657 North Monticello, all vacant, stand on the corner with West Huron Street. All three permits were applied for on May 2 of last year, and they came through on March 20 with reported costs of $290,000 apiece.
A demolition permit was issued by the City of Chicago on February 24 to raze a two-story residence at 2434 West Thomas Street in Humboldt Park. According to real estate records, the 1879-built home was purchased by MK Construction & Builders in December for $455,000. Their permit names All Concrete Contractors of Bridgeview, IL as the demo contractor, at a reported cost of $10,000.
Initial details have been revealed for another residential conversion of a former church at 3300 West Pierce Avenue in Humboldt Park. Located on the corner of North Spaulding Avenue and just off West North Avenue, the project represents the latest attempt to redevelop the long-vacant structure. The plans were presented at a community meeting held last week.
Late last year, Chicago YIMBY had the opportunity to sit down with the CEO of the Hispanic Housing Development Corporation (HHDC) to discuss their history, upcoming projects, and the complexities of affordable housing. This piece will also cover one of our most frequently asked questions: what drives the higher cost of affordable housing?
Initial plans have been revealed for a new affordable residential development at 3251 West Division Street in Humboldt Park. Located at the intersection with North Spaulding Avenue, the project would replace a vacant lot just west of the neighborhood’s namesake park. The details were presented this past week at a local community meeting.
