4251 N Richmond Street

Demo Permit Approved for 4251 N Richmond Street in Irving Park

A demolition permit has been issued for a three-story, multi-unit frame residence and a detached frame garage located at 4251 N Richmond Street in the Irving Park neighborhood. The permit’s owners have been listed as Francis Kenneth and Dharma Kuhr. Permits were previously issued in October for plans to erect a two-story single-family home, complete with a basement, two-car garage, and a rooftop deck.

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Updated Renderings Revealed for Hospital Expansion at 900 W Nelson Street in Lake View

Updated renderings have been revealed for a hospital expansion at 900 W Nelson Street in Lake View East. Bound by W Barry Avenue to the north and W Nelson Street to the south, the development proposed a multi-level expansion to the existing facility at the Illinois Masonic Hospital designed by the local office of SmithGroup. The hospital, which has recently completed a new parking garage nearby at 3021 N Sheffield Avenue, looks to proceed with the first half of the third phase of their campus expansion.

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3854 N Claremont Avenue

Demo Permit Issued for 3854 N Claremont Avenue in North Center

A demolition permit has been issued for a two-story, multi-unit masonry building along with a detached frame garage located at 3854 N Claremont Avenue in the North Center neighborhood. The permit’s owners have been listed as 3854 N Claremont LLC. At the time of publication, a permit has been issued for a new two-story residential construction. Plans also indicate the presence of a detached two-car garage and a planned rooftop deck.

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508 E Pershing. Rendering by Nia Architects

Face Brick Now Installed at 508 E Pershing Road in Bronzeville

Facade work is now underway at 508 E Pershing Road, where The Community Builders has planned a four-story mixed-use building. With a roof height of 50 feet, the structure will offer 3,500 square feet of at-grade commercial space and 53 residential units planned for the upper floors. Approximately two-thirds of these units will be designated as affordable under the Chicago Housing Authority, while the remaining will be market rate apartments. Sizes are distributed into 50 one-bedrooms and three two-bedrooms.

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