1143 W Altgeld Street

New Permit Issued for 1143 W Altgeld Street in Lincoln Park

A permit was approved yesterday for a new three-story residential building at 1143 W Altgeld Street in the Lincoln Park neighborhood. The owner is listed as 1143 W Altgeld LLC, and the current plans indicate this project will yield two total dwelling units. The structure will also have a basement, a private rooftop deck with pergolas, as well as a detached three-car garage. The development will replace a previous structure on the site.

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Commission on Chicago Landmarks Approves Rehab Of 6204 S Green Street in Englewood

The Commission on Chicago Landmarks has approved the rehabilitation of the old Engine Company 84, Truck 51 firehouse at 6204 S Green Street in Englewood. Led by developer Englewood Connect LLC, the renovation is the first phase of the larger 4.28-acre project hoping to bring a healthy lifestyle hub to the neighborhood near the existing Whole Foods. Designers Skidmore, Owings & Merrill took into consideration the historical design of the building many in the Fire Department refer to as ‘The Castle’.

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Renderings Unveiled for Residential Development at 1225 W School Street in Lake View

Developer Lexington Homes reveals plans for a new residential development at 1225 W School Street in Lake View. The local company bought the land that once held the Craftsman Plating & Tinning office and plant from a previous developer whose similar plans were cancelled earlier this year. Dubbed the ‘Lakeview Collection’, the plot of land fronts both W School Street to the north and W Melrose Street to the south with its longest side facing a public alley to the west.

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