Chicago Real Estate News & Neighborhood Notes

The Chicago Housing Authority (CHA) has apparently put plans to build a high-profile mixed-use development on hold, which would have included brand new retail space and at least 436 residential units.

According to a recent report from Crain’s, the impressive Holabird & Root-designed complex, which is detailed in the video below, never really got far beyond the initial proposal phase thanks to the city essentially lacking the resource to develop three Cabrini-Green projects all at once. 

Had the project moved forward, the complex would’ve been situated at a prime corner lot at Halsted and Division, which currently sits vacant just waiting to be developed. 

As noted by Crain’s, no timetable has been set for eventually building out the Halsted and

Construction appears to finally be moving forward on 808 W. Van Buren—the latest mixed-use development to hit Chicago’s rapidly changing West Loop neighborhood.  

Being developed by Loukas Development and designed by bKL Architecture, the 12-story project initially secured a construction permit for the building’s foundation back in April, but not much has been active at the site since. 

According to reports from Curbed Chicago, 808 W. Van Buren will include 148 apartment residences, ground floor retail space, and parking for 65 vehicles once finished, although a completion date hasn’t quite been announced as of yet.  

Previous to development, the building site at the corner of Halsted and Van Buren was once the home of Costa’s restaurant, which

Touted as a neighborhood within a neighborhood, West Loop Gate spans the most eastern portion of the West Loop, recently emerging as one of the hottest places to live. This expanding area is truly growing upward, with more and more high-rises and converted lofts entering the market.

Currently one of the area’s most in-demand neighborhoods, a number of fabulous condo towers now dot the community.

330 N. Jefferson

Also known as Kinzie Station Tower, 330 N Jefferson invites luxury, high-rise living in West Loop Gate. This 25-story building includes more than 160 condo units, along with a wealth of added amenities.

From a fitness center to a party room, this pet-friendly building also includes a sundeck, 24-hour security and bike storage. An easy

One of Chicago’s most desirable and trendy areas, River North capitalizes on its location with a rich selection of desirable real estate. With several luxurious condo buildings, it’s nearly impossible to come up with the best, but three high-end condo towers literally rise to new heights of upscale living possibilities.

Trump Tower

Stretching more than 90-stories high, the stylish Trump Tower invites an ultra-luxurious experience in River North. The glass enclosed tower is home to nearly 500 high-end condos and more than 300 hotel rooms. Featuring spectacular Chicago River and neighborhood views, the condos at Trump Tower also look out over the lake, armed with an exclusive collection of amenities.

Residents enjoy a heated swimming pool and

The West Loop is easily one of Chicago’s hottest neighborhoods right now, and it’s also widely considered to feature many of the city’s best restaurants and eateries too. But along with all the trendy bars, restaurants, and cafes along Randolph Street and even a long stretch of Madison, part of the West Loop landscape also includes a lesser known sub-neighborhood called the West Loop Gate, which lies just across the expressway from what many consider to be the heart of the neighborhood.

Officially defined as the easternmost section of Chicago’s West Loop, the West Loop Gate almost acts as an extension of the Loop more than anything else, which is perfect for anyone who already works in downtown’s primary business and financial district. Unlike the western

It was all the way back in December of 2015 that plans for a new health-conscious hotel from the Equinox Fitness chain were unveiled, but since then, not much else has been discussed. 

But earlier today, Curbed Chicago hinted this large-scale new development could once again be on the horizon thanks to the posting of several new renderings on SkyscraperPage. 

Initial plans for the new Equinox Hotel called for a towering 369-foot high-rise that would include 145 hotel rooms and 20 for sale condos situated up on the building’s upper floors, but nothing appears to be official, even as these mysterious new renderings are posted.

The Equinox Fitness brand officially went public back in 2015 and hoped to expand the company’s brand into the hospitality

A new report from Curbed has revealed that yet another new residential project could be in the works for the West Loop, which at this point is hardly a surprise. As one of the hottest neighborhoods in town, the West Loop is absolutely booming right now, and the latest proposal on the table is a new 52-unit apartment building that’s slated for 128. S. Laflin. 

Currently occupying the site is a small one-level industrial building, which would of course be demolished should the project gain approval and construction eventually move forward. 

According to Curbed, however, West Loop neighbors aren’t thrilled about the early design concept given its close proximity to the Jackson Boulevard Historic District. 

With the project only just now is the early

There’s hardly a hotter place to call home right now than the West Loop, although with how quickly homes, condos, and lofts move on the west side of downtown these days, there’s also hardly a more difficult place to secure a new place to live than this part of the city too.

But with so much new development going on in the area, and all the shops, bars, restaurants, and cafes that line streets like Randolph and Madison, many of today’s home buyers will be the first to say it’s worth the premium you might have to pay in order to one day call this vibrant part of Chicago home.

And speaking of Madison Street, the inventory of available lofts, condos, and apartments offers a broad range of options and opportunities right now, which is something you

If you pay any attention at all to Chicago’s robust real estate market, chances are you’re already familiar with at least some of the large-scale development that's currently underway throughout much of the bustling West Loop neighborhood. Easily one of downtown’s hottest locations to live, work, and play, there’s hardly been a better time to jump into the West Loop housing market and invest in one of the most sought-after places to live in all of Chicago right now, and as the neighborhood continues to evolve, more and more opportunities to do just that are rapidly coming through the pipeline. 

But before you start browsing West Loop condos and lofts for sale, we thought we’d provide you with a quick update on what’s happening at some of the area's

The complete transformation of Fulton Market looks to be continuing its path forward as reports recently surfaced about its newest large-scale development finally getting underway.

According to a new tidbit from Curbed Chicago, the fabulous new office building at 811 W. Fulton just received its construction permits and will soon be getting underway, which will certainly help anchor the neighborhood’s rapidly developing “gateway” once the dust settles on this fabulous new addition to the area landscape.

The faux warehouse design is absolutely fabulous and of course blends in perfectly with the rest of the Fulton Market area, and along with adding plenty of new office space, renderings suggest additional retail/restaurant space will also be included