Uptown

Permit in hand, 32 residential units are coming to 4907 North Paulina Street

7:30 am on August 29, 2024 By Daniel Schell

A residential development at 4907 North Paulina Street that came to light in February of this year received its new construction permit from the City of Chicago on August 27. Slated for construction is a four-story, 32-unit building from developer Hayes Properties and Dale Foster Architects. The permit, which was applied for in October of 2023, estimates construction costs at $3 million. Moments Notice Services has been hired to be the general contractor; their MNS banners hang on the construction fencing surrounding the property.

Construction begins at 1619 West Lawrence in Uptown

7:30 am on August 27, 2024 By Daniel Schell

Construction is underway on a small, long-vacant lot at 1619 West Lawrence Avenue in Uptown. After receiving a permit to build on July 23, McNea and Sons Construction has blocked in the first floor of the soon-to-be three-floor building, set to hold two residential units atop ground-level retail space.

Demolition permit issued for W.C. Reebie & Brother Storage building in Uptown

7:30 am on August 13, 2024 By Daniel Schell

A planned renovation of the W. C. Reebie & Brother storage building at 5035 North Broadway in Uptown will include demolition of the front portion of the building. The City of Chicago issued a demolition permit for the 1920-built, George Kingsley-designed structure on August 7. While the permit does not specifically state “partial demolition,” a spokesman for TimeLine Theatre, the building’s owner, confirmed “only the front” of the building will be demolished.

Permit issued for three-story, two-unit building at 1619 W Lawrence Avenue

7:30 am on July 27, 2024 By Daniel Schell

A new construction permit was issued July 23 to put a residential building on a small, overgrown lot at 1619 W Lawrence Avenue in Uptown. Located mid-block just west of the intersection of Ashland and Lawrence Avenues, the site has been fenced off for years without any activity. A three-flat previously on the property was demolished back in 2011.

Construction is underway for 77-unit development at 5035 North Sheridan in Uptown

7:30 am on July 24, 2024 By Daniel Schell

Construction is underway on an eight-story, 77-unit residential building at 5035 N Sheridan Road in Uptown. Issued in September of last year, the construction permit from the City of Chicago also calls for a single retail space on the ground floor. According to plans approved by the Chicago Plan Commission in August of last year, there will be 39 parking spaces for cars and 77 spaces for bicycles.

Brickwork begins for three topped-out homes on North Greenview Avenue in Uptown

7:30 am on July 21, 2024 By Daniel Schell

Three single-family homes we looked at back in May on N Greenview Avenue in Uptown have topped out, and now brickwork has begun for two of them. Once the location of the First Spanish Christian Church at North Greenview and West Sunnyside, the lot created by the church’s demolition received three new construction permits in January of this year.

Additional Funding Approved For Double Door Relocation In Uptown

7:45 am on July 16, 2024 By Ian Achong

Additional funding has been approved by the Community Development Commission for the relocation of Double Door music venue at 1050 W Wilson Avenue in Uptown. Situated just east of the intersection with N Broadway, the establishment is relocating from its long-term home in Wicker Park. Efforts are being led by the club with local architecture firm Barker Nestor working on its design.

Alderwoman Approves Residential Development At 936 W Leland Avenue In Uptown

7:45 am on July 11, 2024 By Ian Achong

Updated details and alderman approval have been revealed for the residential at 936 W Leland Avenue in Uptown. Sitting near the intersection with N Sheridan Avenue, we initially covered its announcement earlier this year as it prepares to replace a vacant lot. The current property owner is leading the development efforts.

Construction continues at Sarah’s On Lakeside as fall opening approaches

7:30 am on July 7, 2024 By Daniel Schell

Construction progress is ongoing for Sarah’s On Lakeside, the third housing development by Sarah’s Circle. The Chicago-based non-profit provides homes for women who are experiencing homelessness. This new endeavor will mean they have provided more than 100 units for those at risk of having no roofs over their heads.

Initial Funding Approved For Renovation Of Affordable Buildings In Uptown

7:45 am on July 6, 2024 By Ian Achong

The Chicago Community Development has approved funding for the redevelopment and renovation of multiple affordable housing buildings in Uptown. Dubbed the Heart of Uptown Apartments, or HUPA, the five building project is being led by a joint venture made up of the Preservation Of Affordable Housing (POAH) and Voice of the People Uptown.

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