3334 N Oakley Avenue

Demo Permits Issued for 3334 N Oakley Avenue in North Center

Demolition permits have been issued for a two-story masonry building at 3334 N Oakley Avenue, located in Lake View‘s North Center neighborhood. The brick structure currently houses multiple units and includes a detached garage, according the filing. Meanwhile, it is unclear what the owner, listed under FBF LLC, plans to do with the site. The area is currently zoned under RS-3, which allows for single family homes and two-flats.

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4416-20 N Austin Avenue via Google Maps

Zoning Approved for Residential Development at 4416-20 N Austin Avenue in Portage Park

New zoning has been approved for a new residential development at 4416-20 N Austin Avenue in Portage Park. Located along N Austin Avenue, the project site is located between W Montrose Avenue and W Sunnyside Avenue. It is bounded by N Austin Avenue to the east, by a public alley to the south and west, and by an adjacent property to the north. The nearest public transportation is the 78 and 91 CTA bus routes, accessed at the Austin and Montrose stop, within a two-minute walk from the site. 4416-20 North Austin LLC is in charge of the development.

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1623 N Halsted Street. Rendering by Hartshorne Plunkard Architecture

Chicago Plan Commission Approves Mixed-Use Development at 1623 N Halsted Street in Old Town

The Chicago Plan Commission has approved a seven-story mixed-use development at 1623 N Halsted Street in Old Town. Located along N Halsted Street, between W Concord Place and W Willow Street, the site is an interior lot directly adjacent to the CTA Brown Line tracks. The North/Clybourn CTA L station, serviced by the Red Line, can be reached within a two-minute walk. The 8, 9, and 72 CTA bus routes can be accessed at the corner of W North Avenue and N Halsted Street, also within a two-minute walk from the site. JDL Development and Logan Ventures are in charge of the development.

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