Potential Purchase Revealed For Jewelers Building In The Loop

A potential buyer has been revealed for the Jewelers Building at 35 E Wacker Drive in The Loop. Located right on the river on the intersection with N Wabash Avenue, the historic building was most recently owned by Toronto-based real estate firm Dorchester. Now it would appear that local developer Mike Reschke is in talks to potentially purchase and redevelop the tower according to Crain’s.

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Plans Revealed For Mixed Use Development At 5035 N Lincoln Avenue In Lincoln Square

Plans have been revealed for a new mixed-use development at 5035 N Lincoln Avenue in Lincoln Square. Located on the southeast corner with W Winnemac Avenue, the new building will replace an existing construction site in the growing neighborhood. The project itself is being led by 5019 Lincoln LLC and designed by local firm Hanna Architects, who have worked on other residential proposals in the area.

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1203 N California Avenue

Cladding Begins Installation for Pedro Albizu Campos Apartments in Humboldt Park

Facade work has commenced at the Pedro Albizu Campos Apartments, a mixed-use development located at 1203 N California Avenue in Humboldt Park. This nine-story, 83,000-square-foot building, dedicated to Puerto Rican activist Pedro Albizu Campos, stands across from the Humboldt Park grounds on a site previously occupied by an empty lot. The Hispanic Housing Development Corporation (HHDC) is leading the project, with Pappageorge Haymes as the architect and Path Construction as the general contractor.

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Site of 4836 S Loomis Blvd, via Google Maps

Permits Issued for Modular Building at 4836 S Loomis Boulevard in Back of the Yards

The City of Chicago has issued permits for the construction of a new prefabricated modular building at 4836 S Loomis Boulevard in Back of the Yards. The three-story, two-unit multifamily structure is a venture led by owner Guacolda Reyes. Designed by architect Paul Tebben, the building represents a shift towards modular construction in urban settings. The structure will be complemented by new metal and wood fences, according to the submitted plans.

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