Renovations

Facade Work Advances at Former Sears in $90M Portage Park Revamp

7:45 am on September 1, 2023 By Jack Crawford

Facade work is progressing toward completion at the former Sears store located at 4712 W Irving Park Road in Portage Park. The location is undergoing a transformation into a $90 million, six-story mixed-use development. Spearheaded by Novak Construction, in dual roles as developer and general contractor, the redevelopment work will yield 50,000 square feet of retail space and 206 residential units, with Target confirmed as the anchor retail tenant.

The Belden Stratford. Photo by Jack Crawford

Belden Stratford Completes Penthouse Collection in Lincoln Park

7:30 am on August 29, 2023 By Jack Crawford

Leasing has started for six new penthouses at The Belden-Stratford, a 16-story Beaux-Arts apartment building in Lincoln Park, following a recent full-building renovation. Located at 2300 N Lincoln Park West, the property overlooks the Lincoln Park Zoo and Conservatory. The building, constructed in 1923, is on the National Register of Historic Places and now offers 209 rental units. Monthly rents vary from $2,500 to $15,000, with penthouse prices starting at $7,250.

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Renovation Permit Issued for 1417 N Wicker Park Avenue in Wicker Park

7:00 am on August 18, 2023 By Jack Crawford

A permit has been issued for a renovation at 1417 N Wicker Park Avenue in Wicker Park. The project entails exterior facade repair and restoration of an existing two-story residential building with two dwelling units. There will be no interior alterations, and there’s no change in occupancy, use, or area, as indicated by the permit’s description.

Renovation Permit Issued for 1526 S Central Park Avenue in Lawndale

7:00 am on August 14, 2023 By Jack Crawford

A renovation permit has been granted for an existing multi-unit residential building at 1526 S Central Park Avenue in Lawndale. The work, to be executed within two of the dwelling units, encompasses interior upgrades, specifically within the kitchen and baths. New plumbing, electrical, and mechanical components are also part of the plan. Additionally, the project includes replacing the wood deck and stairs at the rear. The building is not set for a change in its use or occupancy, with the filing retaining the R-5 multi-unit residence categorization.

Permit Issued for Exterior Renovations at 8300 S St. Louis Avenue in Ashburn

7:00 am on August 5, 2023 By Jack Crawford

A permit has been approved for an exterior renovation project at 8300 S St. Louis Avenue, the site of the Ashburn Community Elementary School in the Ashburn neighborhood. The permit is slated for various improvements, including a new artificial turf play lot, playground equipment, landscape and paving enhancements, a new trash enclosure, and a street-side fence. The listed owner of the project is the Chicago Public Schools.

Renovation Permit Issued for 5411 N Campbell Avenue in Budlong Woods

7:00 am on July 15, 2023 By Jack Crawford

A renovation permit has been issued for a residential upgrade at 5411 N Campbell Avenue in the Budlong Woods neighborhood. The renovation plan, whose exact timeline has not been mentioned, involves converting the pre-existing six-unit residential structure into an eight-unit complex, in line with the Additional Dwelling Unit (ADU) program. Matthew Cremins is the owner of this project.

Renovation Permit Issued for Pasteur Elementary School Upgrades in West Elsdon

7:00 am on July 6, 2023 By Jack Crawford

Pasteur Elementary School has secured a renovation permit at 5825 S Kostner Avenue in West Elsdon. The project includes significant exterior improvements such as installing an artificial turf play lot, new playground equipment, improved accessibility features, a trash enclosure, and landscape and paving upgrades.

Office Conversion Permit Issued for 3506 W North Avenue in Humboldt Park

7:00 am on June 26, 2023 By Jack Crawford

A construction permit has been issued for a renovation project at 3506 W North Avenue in Humboldt Park. The existing three-story residential building with a basement is slated to be transformed into commercial office spaces. The listed owner of the project is Edith Delacruz.

Renovation Permit Issued for 58 W Huron Street in River North

7:00 am on June 23, 2023 By Jack Crawford

A renovation permit has been approved for alterations at an existing edifice at 58 W Huron Street in River North. The property, owned by Rush Oak LLC, is a three-story office building. The planned work involves significant structural changes, specifically the removal of the masonry bearing walls down the center of the building and their replacement with steel beams and columns to support the floor loads of the second and third floors as well as the roof. The renovations will not result in changes to the building’s use, size, or occupancy.

Renovated Belden-Stratford Opens to Residents in Lincoln Park

7:45 am on June 9, 2023 By Jack Crawford

The Belden-Stratford, a historic Beaux-Arts building overlooking Chicago’s Lincoln Park Conservatory, has opened its doors to residents following a restoration and complete renovation. Built in 1923, the building initially functioned as a residential hotel before fully transitioning to rental apartments.

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