Notable building permits in Chicago

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A new 4-flat with ground floor accessible units, part of the Missing Middle Infill Housing initiative, was permitted. Check out who's doing the work: https://buff.ly/Ud1tElz

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The full building permit for the State/Lake replacement station was issued. https://buff.ly/ueQtWbq

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A new 3-flat is coming to Humboldt Park, on the same block as other new construction houses! The $643,599 project features a basement, rear porches, and 3 parking spaces. Find more project info: https://buff.ly/TnHFmVJ

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View on Bluesky ♥ 5   ↻ 0 • Apr 19, 2026 5:44 am

Out: smoke shop In: café get more project details for this West Town renovation project –https://buff.ly/siwm9Do

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View on Bluesky ♥ 5   ↻ 0 • Apr 17, 2026 1:05 pm

Want to see where other Missing Middle permits are? Use our new Quick Filter! Direct link: www.chicagocityscape.com/permits.php#...

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View on Bluesky ♥ 1   ↻ 0 • Apr 21, 2026 12:23 pm

From the blog: Jackson Park Pilot Program expands tenant protections on Chicago's South Side

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The Chicago City Council has expanded tenant protections in a stretch of the South Side surrounding the Obama Presidential Center, creating new rights for renters when their building goes up for sale and requiring landlords to give more notice before ending a tenancy. The ordinance was introduced by 5th Ward Alderperson Desmon Yancy.

The legislation renames the previous "Woodlawn Pilot Program" to the Jackson Park Pilot Program (view map) takes effect on Monday, April 6, 2026. This program is similar to the Tenant Opportunity to Purchase Block (606) Pilot Program, which we described in another blog post.…

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