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Renovation of Uptown’s Bridgeview Bank Building Claims 28th Spot in Year-End Countdown

7:45 am on December 4, 2021 By Jack Crawford

Coming in at 28th is the first renovation project in Chicago YIMBY’s year-end construction countdown, the 13-story former Bridgeview Bank Building, located at 4753 N Broadway in Uptown. Originally known as the Sheridan Bank and Trust Building, the classically-styled edifice was designed nearly 100 years ago by the Chicago-based Marshall and Fox. Four years after its initial completion in 1924, another four floors (and a mechanical penthouse) were added, bringing the final height to 151 feet.

4600 N Kenmore Avenue. Rendering by Level Architecture

4600 N Kenmore Avenue Rises Above Grade in Uptown District

7:30 am on September 28, 2021 By Jack Crawford

Interior walls can now be seen rising above grade for 4600 N Kenmore Avenue, a five-story mixed-use building rising at the corner of Kenmore & Wilson in Uptown. The developer Cedar St. Companies has planned for 2,500 square feet of retail at the ground-level and 62 apartments on the upper floors. These units will range in size between studios and two-bedroom layouts, with select residences accommodated by private terrace space. Residents will have access to a top-level indoor lounge and connected outdoor terrace space.

Revised Development at 640 W Irving Park Road in Uptown Awaits Approval

7:45 am on September 14, 2021 By Ian Achong

Revised plans have been revealed for a proposed residential development at 640 W Irving Park Road in Uptown. Sharing sites with the existing Immaculata High School, the 22-story building will rise in front of Lake Shore Drive and offer residents unobstructed views of the lake. The project is being developed by KGiles LLC and CA Ventures and designed by Perkins Eastman with Level Architecture.

Adaptive Reuse Underway at Bridgeview Bank Building in Uptown

7:30 am on July 14, 2021 By Jack Crawford

Both interior and exterior work is currently underway for the adaptive reuse of the 13-story Bridgeview Bank Building, located at 4753 N Broadway Avenue in Uptown. Previously known as the Sheridan Bank and Trust Building, the classically-styled structure was initially built at eight stories in 1925 before four additional floors were constructed in 1928. In 2007, the structure received landmark designation, before it was bought by Cedar St. Companies for $19 million in 2019.

Foundation Work Kicks Off at 4600 N Kenmore Avenue in Uptown

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

Foundation work is now underway at Uptown‘s 4600 N Kenmore Avenue, where developer Cedar St. Companies is building a new five-story mixed-use building. As part of the project, the developer is converting an existing two-story bank at the adjacent 1050 W Wilson Avenue into a new venue for Double Door music.

Permits Issued for 4600 N Kenmore Avenue in Uptown

7:00 am on May 13, 2021 By Jack Crawford

Partial construction permits have now been issued for a mixed-use development located at 4600 N Kenmore in Uptown. The project will involve the renovation of an existing two-story bank, as well as a new five-story building directly east. Developer Cedar St. Companies received approval this past February to develop the existing masonry building into a theater space. Meanwhile, the new construction will yield 2,500 square feet of ground-level retail, and 62 apartments on the upper floors.

Zoning Approved for Mixed-Use Development at 4600 N Kenmore Avenue in Uptown

7:30 am on February 23, 2021 By Lukas Kugler

Zoning has been approved for the updated mixed-use development at 4600 N Kenmore Avenue in Uptown. Located on a site at the corner of W Wilson Avenue and N Kenmore Avenue, the proposal consists of the new mixed-use structure at 4600 N Kenmore Avenue and the existing former bank building at 1050 W Wilson Avenue.

640 W Irving Park Road. Rendering by Perkin Eastman and Level Architecture

Renderings Revealed for Residential Development at 640 W Irving Park Road in Buena Park

7:45 am on February 17, 2021 By Lukas Kugler

Renderings have been revealed for a proposed residential development at 640 W Irving Park Road in Buena Park. Located on the site of the Immaculata High School, the project is located along N Marine Drive, between W Irving Park Road and W Bittersweet Place. KGiles LLC and CA Ventures are the developers behind the proposal.

Plan Commission Approves Updated Development at 4600 N Kenmore Avenue in Uptown

7:30 am on December 25, 2020 By Lukas Kugler

The Chicago Plan Commission has approved the updated development plans for 4600 N Kenmore Avenue in Uptown. Located at the corner of W Wilson Avenue and N Kenmore Avenue, the site consists of the new mixed-use development at 4600 N Kenmore Avenue and the existing former bank building at 1050 W Wilson Avenue.

Permit Review Committee Approves Adaptive Reuse Development at 4753 N Broadway in Uptown

7:45 am on November 25, 2020 By Lukas Kugler

The Permit Review Committee, a subcommittee of the Commission on Chicago Landmarks, has approved the adaptive reuse development at 4753 N Broadway in Uptown. Located on the southeastern corner of N Broadway and W Lawrence Avenue, the existing building is the former Sheridan Bank and Trust Building, now named the Bridgeview Bank Building. The Lawrence CTA L station, serviced by the Red Line, is within a two-minute walk. The 36 and 81 CTA bus routes can be accessed at the Broadway and Lawrence stop, directly adjacent to the site.

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