West Town

Final Facade Work Begins for Nevele22 at 1122 W Chicago Avenue in West Town

7:45 am on May 25, 2021 By Jack Crawford

Final cladding is now underway for a seven-story mixed-use building at 1122 W Chicago Avenue in West Town. Now branded as Nevele22 (“Eleven” backwards + 22), the 97,000-square-foot project is being developed by Lipe Property Company to include both commercial and residential space. The development is replacing a former cluster of low-rise buildings and parking lots on a triangular parcel bound by W Chicago Avenue and N Milwaukee Avenue.

Permits Issued for 1367 W Hubbard Street in West Town

7:00 am on May 19, 2021 By Jack Crawford

Permits were issued earlier this week for a new four-story residential building at 1367 W Hubbard Street near the southern edge of West Town. Filed under the name Variable Properties LLC – 1365 Series, the planned development will comprise three apartments, a basement, a rooftop deck, and a detached three-car garage. The structure is set to replace a two-story frame and masonry residential building.

Renovation Permits Issued for 2215 W Chicago Avenue in West Town

7:00 am on May 17, 2021 By Jack Crawford

Renovation permits have been issued for a three-story residential building at 2215 W Chicago Avenue in West Town. MVRS Properties is the filing owner, whose plans include a rehab of the existing 12-unit structure, the reconstruction of the rear porch, and the construction of a six-car concrete parking pad.

Permits Issued for 2714 W Cortez Street in West Town

7:00 am on May 3, 2021 By Jack Crawford

Full construction permits have been issued for a three-story residential building at 2714 W Cortez Street in West Town. J.I.R. Enterprises Inc. is the filing owner, who is planning three total units, a rooftop deck, a back porch, and a basement. The property was formerly occupied by a single-story masonry building located in the rear of the lot.

Foundation Progresses for Inspire, at 1140 W Erie Street in West Town

7:30 am on April 29, 2021 By Jack Crawford

Foundation work has begun for Inspire West Town, an eight-story mixed-use building located at 1140 W Erie Street near the southeast corner of West Town. Developer Bond Companies plans a combination of ground-level retail and 113 apartment units. As part of the Affordable Requirements Ordinance, the project will yield 23 affordable housing units, six of which will be part of the 113 on-site residences and the remaining 17 elsewhere in the neighborhood.

Permits Issued for 2709 W Division Street in West Town

7:00 am on April 26, 2021 By Jack Crawford

Full construction permits have been issued for a five-story mixed-use building located at 2709 W Division Street in West Town. Planned by the Brinshore Development under the name Paseo Boricua Arts LLC, the new structure is set to replace four masonry buildings varying between one and four floors.

Demolition Permits Issued for 462 N Morgan Street in West Town

7:00 am on April 22, 2021 By Jack Crawford

Demolition permits were recently issued for a three-story masonry building at 462 N Morgan Street in West Town. Filed under the owner Baby Grand LLC, no plans have been published as to what will replace the multi-unit residential structure. However, the parcel is currently zoned for M2-2 Light Industry District, which allows for moderate manufacturing, warehouses, as well as freight and recycling facilities. M2-2 also permits a floor area ratio of 2.2, so that any new development may have up to 2.2 times the square footage as the containing lot. Currently it is unclear if the owner plans to apply for an amendment to change the designation.

Permits Issued for 1437-43 N California Avenue in West Town

7:00 am on April 12, 2021 By Jack Crawford

Four separate construction permits have been issued for four adjacent residential buildings, located at 1437-43 N California Avenue near the northwest corner of West Town. Developed by 1437 North California LLC, each of the two-story buildings will include two units, a basement, a rooftop deck and enclosure, a rear wooden porch, and a detached three-car garage. All four residences will replace a currently vacant grass lot.

Permits Issued for 2420 W Grand Avenue in West Town

7:00 am on April 11, 2021 By Jack Crawford

Full construction permits have been issued for a four-story mixed-use building located at 2420 W Grand Avenue in the southwest corner of West Town. Planned by Comet Development, the new building will house retail at ground level and 28 residential units above. Other features include a rooftop deck, a parking garage with 29 spaces, and an additional 12 spaces outside. The project is set to replace a single-story masonry commercial garage, whose demolition permits were issued last month.

Morton Salt Works existing site conditions. Image courtesy of R2 Companies

Final Landmark Recommendation Approved for Morton Salt Warehouse Complex in West Town

7:30 am on April 10, 2021 By Lukas Kugler

The Commission on Chicago Landmarks has approved the final landmark recommendation for the Morton Salt Warehouse Complex in West Town. Addressed at 1357 N Elston Avenue, the complex is located at the intersection of N Elston Avenue and W Blackhawk Street. The eastern edge of the site is along the northern branch of the Chicago River. Blue Star Properties and R2 Companies are the developers and owners behind the complex.

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