Renovation is now visible and in full swing for the Victor F. Lawson House, a 24-story Near North Side high rise, which was built in 1931. Located at 30 W Chicago Avenue and formerly a YMCA, developer Holsten Real Estate plans to convert the 272-foot structure to 408 apartment units, deconverted from 538 single room occupancy. Programming will also include on-site social services and ground-level retail.
A permit was issued yesterday for a new three-story residential building at 6637 S Maryland Avenue in the Woodlawn neighborhood. The owner is listed as Eagle Opportunity Fund, and plans indicate this project will yield three total dwelling units. Each unit will be outfitted with an open deck and rear stair access. The plans also indicate the presence of a three-vehicle garage behind the structure. The development will replace a previously vacant lot.
The Chicago City Council has approved the financing for multiple small-improvement projects of various Chicago Park District properties across the city. A majority of the funds will come from various Tax Increment Financing districts, which are often supported by fees from developers. Many city parks are dealing with aging facilities while handling the demand for open space over the last two years. The investments will affect eight city parks, with six of the smaller projects being as follows:
Construction has completed at 15 N Elizabeth Street, a boutique residential development in West Loop. This five-story condominium building has been planned by the three-party developer known as 15 N Elizabeth LLC, comprised of Ranquist Development Group, Jodi Development, and Campbell Coyle.
Permits were issued earlier this week for a new residential build located at 1531 W Barry Avenue in the Lake View neighborhood. EZMB LLC is listed as the permit owner for this property. The building will be a three-story, two-flat with a basement, a rear terrace at the first story, and a rear balcony at the second story. There will be an outdoor stair to the third story which will extend to the rooftop deck and enclosure. The structure will also feature a detached three-car garage with its own rooftop deck.
