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Renovation Permit Issued For First-Floor Residential Conversion Of The Mabel In Edgewater

7:00 am on May 9, 2025 By Daniel Schell

Permission has been granted to begin renovation work on The Mabel, the three-story former Maybelline headquarters building at 5920 North Ridge Avenue in Edgewater. At present, the 1928-built structure, designed by the Chicago firm of O’Connor & O’Connor, holds 52 dwelling units on its two upper floors, with commercial space at ground level and in the basement. The Chicago City Council approved the first-floor conversion in August of last year.

Permits Issued For City’s First Native American Focused Affordable Development In Irving Park

7:45 am on May 8, 2025 By Ian Achong

A full build out permit has been issued for the mixed-use affordable housing development at 2909 W Irving Park Road in Irving Park. Located mid-block between N Richmond Street and N Francisco Avenue, the new structure would replace a vacant lot along the busy corridor. Efforts for the project are being led by Full Circle Communities and Visionary Ventures.

Construction Progress Gears Up As District Haus Approaches June Opening On Near West Side

7:30 am on May 8, 2025 By Daniel Schell

A residential development fronting Hastings Street, 13th Street, and Ashland Avenue on the Near West Side is progressing toward a partial opening next month. Three-story, six-unit buildings, all 10 of which were permitted back in August of last year, face south and north in the two-rowed complex. They’ll be the first homes ready, with June 1 announced as the initial move-in date.

2435 West Fargo Avenue four-flat permitted

Four-flat Permitted At 2435 West Fargo Avenue In West Ridge

7:00 am on May 8, 2025 By Daniel Schell

A four-unit residential development is on the way to 2435 West Fargo Avenue in the far north side’s West Ridge neighborhood. An application was filed for a four-story building on March 19th, and it was issued on March 31st, less than two weeks later. That permit indicates a reported construction cost of $750,000.

Residential Conversion Proposed For 4545 N Ravenswood Avenue In Ravenswood

7:45 am on May 7, 2025 By Ian Achong

Initial details have been revealed for the residential conversion of 4545 N Ravenswood Avenue in Ravenswood. Sitting just south of the intersection with W Wilson Avenue, the existing building faces the Metra tracks and most recently held a fitness center and software company as its tenants. However, as commercial demand wanes, residential increases.

Concrete Foundation Is Set For Addition To 3839 North Clark Street In Wrigleyville

7:30 am on May 7, 2025 By Daniel Schell

The foundation has been poured for a new addition next to the residential building at 3839 North Clark Street in Wrigleyville. A demolition permit was issued for a multi-unit structure next door at 3837 North Clark back in January. Demolition hadn’t begun as of a February 6 visit to the site, but another trip there on March 25 showed the home gone, and most of the new foundation excavated.

4142 North Greenview Avenue demolition permitted

Demolition Permit At 4142 North Greenview In Graceland West Will Clear Space For New SFR

7:00 am on May 7, 2025 By Daniel Schell

A demolition permit was issued May 5th for a two-story single-family residence and its two garages at 4142 North Greenview Avenue in the Lake View Community Area’s Graceland West neighborhood. The permit follows on the heels of permission to construct a new SFR on the same lot. That permit was applied for on March 31st and issued April 21st, with a reported construction cost of $650,000.

Additional Details Revealed For Metropolis Pointe In Bronzeville

7:45 am on May 6, 2025 By Ian Achong

Additional details have been revealed for the potential Metropolis Pointe development at 2601 S Martin Luther King Drive in Bronzeville. Earlier this year, we provided an in-depth look at the project when it was first introduced by local developer JC Griffin. Griffin is now preparing to finalize the purchase of the site, remaining on track with the previously announced schedule.

Lakeview Landing April 2025 construction progress

Progress Update On Lakeview Landing At 835 West Addison Street In Wrigleyville

7:30 am on May 6, 2025 By Daniel Schell

All windows have been installed, and brickwork is rising around the exterior, as progress continues at the Lakeview Landing residential development in Lake View’s Wrigleyville neighborhood. Over The Rainbow Association is bringing 37 affordable, barrier-free units to this very desirable location at 835 West Addison Street, with an anticipated opening of September 2025.

2819 West Walnut Street three-flat permitted

Three-Flat Permitted For 2819 West Walnut Street In Garfield Park

7:00 am on May 6, 2025 By Daniel Schell

A three-story, three-unit residential building was permitted for construction on April 29 for a vacant lot at 2819 West Walnut Street in Garfield Park. The parcel sits mid-block between California Avenue and Mozart Street, but it is a corner lot formed by the alley that runs perpendicular to Walnut Street. The permit shows an application date of March 10, and a reported construction cost of $400,000.

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