2127-2129 North Damen Avenue demolitions

With Pair Of Workers Cottages Demolished, 2129 North Damen Avenue Construction Begins In Bucktown

Two workers cottages have been demolished, and now construction work is underway, for a new residential development in the Bucktown neighborhood at 2129 North Damen Avenue. The cottages, both likely built in the 1900s-1910s, were permitted for demolition on September 6, and were torn down soon after. Once demo contractor DemoX was finished removing rubble, general contractor BM UK Enterprise Company got to work on the new build. The entity of Development Group LLC Fulton Market Branch is named in the new construction permit, issued August 19, as the developer.

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Zoning Approved For New Entertainment Center In South Shore

Zoning has been approved for a new entertainment center at 7052 S Jeffery Boulevard in South Shore. Located right on the intersection with E 71st street, the new project will be replacing a pair of vintage buildings that cannot be saved according to the developers. Those being South Shore Commercial Properties and Inner City Entertainment led by Alisa Stark.

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Rendering of 453 West Briar Place, courtesy of SGW Architecture & Design

Site Prep Is Underway At 453 West Briar Place In Lake View

Site prep has begun for a new multi-family residential development at 453 West Briar Place in Lake View. The five-story, six-unit condominium project is being built by Chicago’s GVP Development. They got a new construction permit back on May 21 for the property. And now, dirt is being ushed around in anticipation of getting foundation work started, which was permitted separately in November of 2023.

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