A construction permit for 2323 S Seeley Avenue, located in the Heart of Chicago neighborhood, has been issued. The project aims to replace a two-story building, previously damaged by fire, with a new two-story structure that will house four residential units. According to the approved plans, the construction will incorporate a basement, attic, and a two-story rear porch. The permit lists Alberto Fernandez as the property owner.
Facade progress for the 12-story 4600 N Marine Drive in Uptown is rapidly advancing, with Lincoln Property Company having developed the edifice and Valerio Dewalt Train behind its design. The project, which commenced in early 2022, is transforming an underutilized parking lot near Weiss Memorial Hospital into a modern apartment building with 314 units.
The City of Chicago has announced plans to remodel and convert the Diplomat Motel at 5230 N Lincoln Avenue in Lincoln Square. Located towards the northernmost edge of the neighborhood, the building has served as one of the few remaining motels in the city with a unique neon mural on its streetfront. Now the City Council has voted to approve the purchase of the property in order to convert it into stabilization housing in collaboration with the Department of Public Health.
A construction permit for a new residential development at 3620 S Blake Street has been approved. The McKinley Park project involves erecting a three-story masonry building comprised of two dwelling units. This new structure will replace a previously vacant grass lot, whose owner is listed as Yuet Yue.
The construction of the facade for the five-story mixed-use building at 1135 W Winona Street in Uptown is approaching completion. Now known as ‘The Sally’, the project by Cedar St. Companies follows their early project dubbed ‘The Draper’, located directly west across Broadway. With the other structure to be located at 1131 W Winona, both buildings in this second stage will rise five stories, containing ground-level retail spaces and 180 total residential units – 168 apartments and 12 townhomes.
