West Town

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.

Permits Issued for 856 N Campbell Avenue in West Town

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

Construction permits were issued this week for a three-story residential building located at 856 N Campbell Avenue in West Town. The listed owner is 3219 N Elston LLC, with the permit’s filing description indicating three total units. Plans also consist of a rooftop deck and stair enclosure, as well as a rear deck along the first, second, and third floors. Parking will allow for a three-car garage with a separate rooftop deck on top. The new development and garage will replace a former single-story masonry residence and garage.

Demolition Permits Issued for 2424 W Grand Avenue in West Town

7:00 am on March 29, 2021 By Jack Crawford

Demolition permits have been issued for 2424 W Grand Avenue, a single-story masonry commercial garage, located on an irregular-shaped parcel near the southwest corner of West Town.

Permits Issued for 719 N Elizabeth Street in West Town

7:00 am on March 25, 2021 By Jack Crawford

Construction permits have been issued for a four-story residential building at 719 N Elizabeth Street in West Town. JL Development LLC is behind the project, who last year received zoning approval to reduce the rear and side setbacks. The new structure will replace a currently vacant lot and yield five residential units, a rooftop deck and stair enclosure, a basement, and five exterior parking spaces on a concrete parking pad.

Permits Issued for 2044 W Rice Street in Ukrainian Village

7:00 am on March 24, 2021 By Jack Crawford

Construction permits have been issued for a three-story residential building set for 2044 W Rice Street in West Town‘s Ukrainian Village. Filed under Alverna Group LLC, the new development will feature two total residences, a basement, rooftop deck, and a two-car garage with its own separate rooftop deck. The new structure is set to replace a two-story gabled masonry residence and a detached garage.

Facade Work Begins on 1525 N Elston Avenue in West Town

7:30 am on March 23, 2021 By Jack Crawford

Cladding installation has begun for 1525 N Elston Avenue, a six-story boutique office building located in West Town.

Permits Issued for 2606 W Chicago Avenue in West Town

7:00 am on March 14, 2021 By Jack Crawford

Construction permits have been issued for a three-story residential building located at 2606 W Chicago Avenue in West Town. Owned by Gerard Coyle, the new development will house six total units, and come with an additional rooftop deck and a six-car garage with its own rooftop deck. The site is currently occupied by a larger single-story masonry building, though it is unclear how much of the property the new structure will occupy.