Residential

Transformation of Otis Elevator foundry building underway

Transformation Of The Otis Elevator Foundry Into The Pilsen Foundry Lofts Is Underway

Efforts to reclaim the Otis Elevator foundry building at 16th and Laflin Streets in Pilsen and convert it to residences are underway. Construction crews have begun demolition work on the interior and west end of the 1902 structure. This major undertaking is led by developer R.P. Fox & Associates of Oak Park, who’ve brought on Mayer Jeffers Gillespie Architects to plan the overhaul.

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Pilsen’s Casa Yucatan Adds Full Build Permit To Caisson Approval Received In December

The full building permit has been issued for Casa Yucatan, a new affordable residential development at Ashland Avenue and 21st Place in Pilsen. The permit was applied for in June of last year, and was issued May 9th with a reported $39 million construction cost. This permit follows the caisson permit issued December 17th of last year. However, work on the site has yet to begin.

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Zoning Approved For Residential Conversion Of 601 W Diversey Parkway In Lincoln Park

Redevelopment plans have been approved for the former Inn at Lincoln Park, located at 601 W Diversey Parkway in Lincoln Park. Situated at the corner of Diversey Parkway and North Lehmann Court, the project will breathe new life into the aging structure, which has been the subject of various redevelopment proposals in recent years. This latest effort is being spearheaded by Validus Capital.

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