Lower West Side

1738 W 17th Street

New Permit Issued for 1738 W 17th Street on the Lower West Side

A permit was approved yesterday for a new two-story residential building at 1738 W 17th Street in the Lower West Side neighborhood. We previously reported on the neighboring property which is also owned by Cornel Contac. Both projects are planned to have three total dwelling units each with finished basements, rooftop decks, and enclosed stairs with rear porches. Per plans, the project will also feature a parking pad. The planned structure will replace an existing building.

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1715 S Morgan Street

New Permit Issued for 1715 S Morgan Street in Lower West Side

A permit was approved yesterday for a new three-story residential building at 1715 S Morgan Street in the Lower West Side neighborhood. The owner is listed as Sustainabuild LLC, and the current plans indicate this project will yield five total dwelling units. The first three floors will feature a rear deck, a front deck will also be accessible on the second story, and a rooftop deck with enclosed stairs. The building will also feature two detached garages: one two-car and one three-car. The lot is currently vacant.

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2038 W 18th Street

Demolition Permits Issued for 2038 W 18th Street in Heart of Chicago

Demolition permits have been issued for a three-story masonry building located at 2038 W 18th Street in Lower West Side‘s Heart of Chicago. While it is unclear what the owner PKD Pilsen Enterprises plans to have replace the mixed-use structure, the site’s zoning designation of C1-2 Neighborhood Commercial District would allow for retail at ground level with apartments above. C1-2 also permits a floor area ratio of 2.2, by which any new construction could have the square footage up to 2.2 times that of the site itself.

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