4501 N Sheridan Road prior to demolition

Demo Work Wraps Up for 4501 N Sheridan Road in Uptown

Demolition can be seen at the site of 4501 N Sheridan Road in Uptown. Formerly a single-story masonry commercial building, the clearing of this structure will give rise to a new five-story mixed-use replacement. This new building will be addressed as 948 W Sunnyside Avenue, and has been planned by Mavrek Development. Programming will comprise of 59 residential units atop a ground-level lobby and retail space.

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3653 W Barry Avenue

New Permits Issued for 3653 W Barry Avenue in Avondale

A permit was issued yesterday for the new construction of a four-story residential building at 3653 W Barry Avenue in the Avondale neighborhood. While the main entrance to the building will be at the listed address, according to the permit, the property will sprawl the scope of several addresses ranging from 3649-57 W Barry Avenue, as well as 3057-59 North Lawndale Avenue. The owner is listed as 3057 North Lawndale LLC, and the current plans indicate this project will yield a total of eight dwelling units. There will also be a detached eight-car garage. The lot is currently used for parking.

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TIF Approved For Affordable Development At 1805 N Hamlin Avenue In Logan Square

The Community Development Commission has approved Tax Increment Financing (TIF) funds for a new residential development at 1805 N Hamlin Avenue in Logan Square. Dubbed ‘Encuentro Square’ or meet-up square, is being developed by the Latin United Community Housing Association (LUCHA) with Canopy Architecture and Site Design Group serving as the designers for the multi-building project that was announced last year.

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1719 N Burling Street

New Permits Issued for 1719 N Burling Street in Lincoln Park

A permit was issued yesterday for new construction of a four-story residential building at 1719 N Burling Street in the Lincoln Park neighborhood. The owner is listed as 1719-21 Burling LLC, and the current plans indicate this project will yield a total of eight dwelling units. This will be an elevator building, and will also include a basement, a rooftop deck, as well as a detached eight-car garage. The development will replace a previous structure on the site which according to records, was approved for demolition in July 2021.

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