Foundation work has begun for a new residential development at 4454 North Western Avenue in the Lincoln Square neighborhood. Located on the southwest corner of Western and Sunnyside Avenues, it replaces a single-story building that was demolished this spring. The permit allowing construction to begin, issued by the City of Chicago on November 29, uses 2405 West Sunnyside Avenue as the building’s address.
A construction permit revision has been issued for a six-story mixed-use building located at 4703 South Justine Street in Back of the Yards. The property, which has a budget of $24,900,000, and will yield 45 dwelling units, along with ground-floor retail and meeting space. Residents and guests will have access to a partially enclosed 19-vehicle surface level parking area.
Village Board approval has been granted for the mixed-use development at 739 Green Bay Road in Wilmette. Dubbed Optima Lumina, the new structure will replace a series of one-story buildings adjacent to Optima’s other development Verdana next door. Designed in house, the project comes as Verdana is fully leased with a long wait list.
A three-flat has begun construction at 1145 West 17th Street in Chicago’s Pilsen neighborhood, and it appears to be someone’s passion project. Caroline & Evan’s Dream House is the entity listed as the owner of the property in the permit issued by the city on September 26 of this year. It replaces a two-story multi-unit residence that was demolished in May.
The City of Chicago has issued a permit for a new construction project at 7905 South Exchange Avenue in South Chicago. The permit, which was issued on November 27, was issued through the Direct Developer Services process and currently has fees due.
