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Chicago Cityscape @chicagocityscape.com · 1h

Louis Vuitton's flagship on the Mag Mile is getting a $500K upgrade. The Near North Side retailer is converting a second-floor bank space into expanded retail with new partitions, stairs, and fresh finishes. buff.ly/fegqzZP

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Chicago Cityscape - Renovation/alteration building permit at 919 N Michigan Ave - Permit #101078393

A renovation/alteration building permit was issued for 919 N Michigan Ave on August 14, 2026

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Chicago Cityscape @chicagocityscape.com · 3h

zoning is visible from the air here, too

aerial photo of Ashburn, near 75th & St. Louis

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Chicago Cityscape @chicagocityscape.com · 9h

New Quick Filters in our building permits search: ADUs. Pull up the coach house and basement unit permits we track, or split them by the rules that pre-approved them, the 2020 pilot or the citywide ordinance that began in April 2026. For members: www.chicagocityscape.com/permits.php

Chicago Cityscape graphic: Find ADU permits across Chicago. Coach houses and basement units, split by the ordinance that approved them. A Quick Filters panel lists three checkboxes: ADUs (both eras), ADUs (pilot era) pre-approved under the December 2020 pilot, and ADUs (permanent era) pre-approved under the citywide rules from April 2026, which is checked. Button: Search building permits.

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Chicago Cityscape @chicagocityscape.com · 29/09/2026

Just added to our projects database: a new development from 1415 N Dayton, LLC Renderings, massing diagrams, site plan, elevations, sections and landscape drawings for a 311-foot,... www.chicagocityscape.com/document/4096

Renderings, massing diagrams, site plan, elevations, sections and landscape drawings for a 311-foot,...

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Chicago Cityscape @chicagocityscape.com · 29/09/2026

Just added to our projects database: a new development from 3303 S Justine LLC Renderings, site plan, elevations and landscape drawings for Bridgeport Crossing, a five-building de... www.chicagocityscape.com/document/4092

Renderings, site plan, elevations and landscape drawings for Bridgeport Crossing, a five-building de...

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Chicago Cityscape @chicagocityscape.com · 29/09/2026

$450K investment in Washington Park: 3-home construction on a vacant lot on Wabash Ave with EV parking and full modern infrastructure. Ground-up development rebuilding the housing in the neighborhood. buff.ly/ebZtpC0

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Chicago Cityscape - New construction building permit at 5315 S Wabash Ave - Permit #101080053

A new construction building permit was issued for 5315 S Wabash Ave on August 25, 2026

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Chicago Cityscape @chicagocityscape.com · 29/09/2026

why are self-cert permit applications taking longer? data from our Permits Analytics: www.chicagocityscape.com/permitsanaly...

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Chicago Cityscape @chicagocityscape.com · 28/09/2026

Just added to the news map, an article written by Maxwell Evans The draft plan, to be finalized by the end of September, outlines designs for improvements to the so... www.chicagocityscape.com/document/4111

The draft plan, to be finalized by the end of September, outlines designs for improvements to the so...

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Chicago Cityscape @chicagocityscape.com · 28/09/2026

Answer your questions about Chicago properties faster and effortlessly. Start a free trial to see how. chicagocityscape.com/benefits.php...

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Chicago Cityscape @chicagocityscape.com · 28/09/2026

New rendering created by JP Architects Rendering of a permitted 3-flat in Morgan Park www.chicagocityscape.com/document/4114

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Chicago Cityscape @chicagocityscape.com · 27/09/2026

How to save your filters: 1. Open any Place Report 2. Set any number of filters 3. Click Apply Filters button 4. When you’re happy with the filter set, scroll to end of filters and click on “Saved Searches” 5. Click Save Search and give it a name

Screenshot of giving a saved search a name

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Chicago Cityscape @chicagocityscape.com · 26/09/2026

thank you to all the members who requested this over the years!

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Chicago Cityscape @chicagocityscape.com · 26/09/2026

Property Finder can now save your searches. Set your filters once, like vacant lots that allow 2-6 units, name the search, and run it in any Place Report. For Real Estate Pro members. help.chicagocityscape.com/propertyfinder

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Chicago Cityscape @chicagocityscape.com · 26/09/2026

Just added to the news map, an article written by Steve Sadin David Motley, the city’s public relations director, said Thursday the city is negotiating a develo... www.chicagocityscape.com/document/4103

David Motley, the city’s public relations director, said Thursday the city is negotiating a develo...

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Chicago Cityscape @chicagocityscape.com · 26/09/2026

$150K coffee shop buildout coming to 161 N May in Near West Side. Ground floor and mezzanine space getting the full interior treatment for a new café. buff.ly/DJsh1hq

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Chicago Cityscape - Renovation/alteration building permit at 161 N May St - Permit #101081914

A renovation/alteration building permit was issued for 161 N May St on August 24, 2026

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Chicago Cityscape @chicagocityscape.com · 26/09/2026

Just added to our projects database: a new development from ZSD Riverward LLC Renderings, site plans, elevations, and building sections for an amendment to Waterway Planned Devel... www.chicagocityscape.com/document/4087

Renderings, site plans, elevations, and building sections for an amendment to Waterway Planned Devel...

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Chicago Cityscape @chicagocityscape.com · 25/09/2026

Learn how to check if your property has #UnusedZoningCapacity, where you can add more space or more dwelling units. buff.ly/epKv73W

Aerial photo of a Chicago residential block of two- and three-flats with the downtown skyline behind, headed 'Check any property for unused zoning capacity.'

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Chicago Cityscape @chicagocityscape.com · 25/09/2026

Just added to the news map, an article written by Abby Miller Housing advocates said the synagogue's plan will help bring much needed housing to the area, but som... www.chicagocityscape.com/document/4117

Housing advocates said the synagogue's plan will help bring much needed housing to the area, but som...

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Mr. Brutalism @jmings.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

@aggregate-studio.com is delighted to announce that our entry, A New Chicago Common, took third in @cnuchicago.bsky.social inaugural single stair design competition! For more info and a closer look see below and our website (link below).

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Chicago Cityscape @chicagocityscape.com · 24/09/2026

lots of foundation and concrete work is happening

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Chicago Cityscape @chicagocityscape.com · 24/09/2026

Our Chicago Property Reports include an automated zoning assessment, which estimates the number of dwelling units allowed there. And it lets you envisage how many units would be allowed if you got an upzone. Look up an address here ->

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Chicago Cityscape @chicagocityscape.com · 24/09/2026

find energy benchmarking data on our website: www.chicagocityscape.com/energybenchm...

Chicago Cityscape graphic titled "Energy Benchmarking Building Data," listing: energy use of 3,400+ buildings, updated with 2023 data, compare to buildings nearby, search any address. A bar chart shows 2023 site energy use intensity in kBtu per square foot, where lower is more efficient: Drexel Towers (1970s apartments) 97.3, Target in the West Loop 78.6, citywide median 72.3, and 151 N Franklin (2010s office) 48.5.

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Chicago Cityscape @chicagocityscape.com · 24/09/2026

Update: City Council passed a substitute, SO2026-0027165, on Sept. 23. Buildings with a data center are now covered by energy benchmarking, and the Chief Sustainability Officer can publish their scores. Added: DWM commissioner must send building water usage data to the City.

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Chicago Cityscape @chicagocityscape.com · 24/09/2026

I haven’t found details of what the cook county hospital system intends to do here

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Chicago Cityscape @chicagocityscape.com · 23/09/2026

#UnusedZoningCapacity is a common way for Chicago property owners to add apartments without going through a zoning change process. Chicago Cityscape can advise if your property has it: help.chicagocityscape.com/unusedzoning...

Street view of a row of two- and three-story brick residential buildings on a Chicago block, headed '#UnusedZoningCapacity: add homes without a zoning change.'

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Chicago Cityscape @chicagocityscape.com · 23/09/2026

Find developable land owned by the City of Chicago using Property Finder. www.chicagocityscape.com/place/custom...

Photo of a vacant Chicago corner lot next to a courtyard apartment building, headed 'Find developable land the City of Chicago owns.'

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Chicago Cityscape @chicagocityscape.com · 22/09/2026

this info was first spotted in a change to PD 30 gisapps.chicago.gov/gisimages/zo...

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Chicago Cityscape @chicagocityscape.com · 22/09/2026

we just learned that that Cook County Health Administration Building, built in 1931, is going to be demolished soon it's been mostly vacated for a while

google maps aerial photo of the building

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Chicago Cityscape @chicagocityscape.com · 22/09/2026

Just added to our projects database: a new development from Fern Hill Renderings, floor plans, and urban design slides for Marielle on the Park, a 25-story, 70-unit condo... www.chicagocityscape.com/document/4084

Renderings, floor plans, and urban design slides for Marielle on the Park, a 25-story, 70-unit condo...

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Chicago Cityscape @chicagocityscape.com · 22/09/2026

Chicago Cityscape offers individual Property Reports for purchase, without the need for a membership. Look up any address or PIN in Cook County to get info about incentives, property ownership, and more -> www.chicagocityscape.com/address.php

Screenshot of a locked, not-yet-purchased Chicago Cityscape Property Report for 2350 N Orchard St, Chicago, showing the parcel map, address, PIN, and options to unlock or sample the full report.

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Chicago Cityscape @chicagocityscape.com · 21/09/2026

our real-time Pending Permits map shows the location, owner, architect, and GC of most building permits currently being reviewed by the City of Chicago. www.chicagocityscape.com/permits.php?...

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Chicago Cityscape @chicagocityscape.com · 21/09/2026

In 2 seconds, Chicago Cityscape will estimate how many new homes are allowed at a given property in Chicago. And you can even pretend to upzone it to get a new estimate. Look up an address now -> chicagocityscape.com/address.php

Photo of a vacant Chicago lot with a 'For Sale/Lease/Build to Suit - Opportunity Zone - 8 lots zoned C1-2' sign, headed 'In 2 seconds, estimate how many homes a Chicago lot allows.'

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Chicago Cityscape @chicagocityscape.com · 21/09/2026

$2M Lake View development: 4-home residential building with basement, roof decks, and a 5-car garage. Three stories of new construction rising at School Street. www.chicagocityscape.com/permit/10108...

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Chicago Cityscape - New construction building permit at 1517 W School St - Permit #101084199

A new construction building permit was issued for 1517 W School St on August 27, 2026

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Chicago Cityscape @chicagocityscape.com · 21/09/2026

CNU Chicago awards the winners of its first single-stair design contest Thursday, Sept 24, 1-3pm at UChicago. We sponsored it but can't make the ceremony - go toast the teams for us. www.eventbrite.com/e/award-cere...

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Award Ceremony for CNU Chicago's Single-Stair Design Contest

Thursday, Sept 24, 1-3 p.m. at the University of Chicago. Light refreshments while toasting the winners of the inaugural single-stair design competition.

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Chicago Cityscape @chicagocityscape.com · 20/09/2026

Our Knowledge Base gets rewritten as the data underneath it changes. This weekly log lists every article added or updated in the past 7 days, each with a summary of what actually changed. See this week's changes

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Chicago Cityscape @chicagocityscape.com · 20/09/2026

We ship changes to Chicago Cityscape nearly every week, and we write every one of them down: new features and improvements since January 2026, organized by week. Read the What's new log

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Chicago Cityscape @chicagocityscape.com · 20/09/2026

Just added to our projects database: a new development from Convexity Properties Renderings, floor plans, and site context for Convexity Properties' 28-story, 304-unit apartment tow... www.chicagocityscape.com/document/4118

Renderings, floor plans, and site context for Convexity Properties' 28-story, 304-unit apartment tow...

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Chicago Cityscape @chicagocityscape.com · 20/09/2026

Hub32's permitted was approved, bringing 51 new homes to East Garfield Park, along with ground floor commercial & office space, and green roofs. This is an INVEST S/W project. buff.ly/yKLA9gv

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Chicago Cityscape @chicagocityscape.com · 20/09/2026

what did the city planners have to do with this?

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Chicago Cityscape @chicagocityscape.com · 20/09/2026

if people don't like the car traffic on North Avenue here, they're gonna like it even less after this new use is built

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Chicago Cityscape @chicagocityscape.com · 20/09/2026

we have near-real-time info on permitted homes 🏠, and other types of building permits, on this webpage (membership may be required) the page also includes info on permitting timelines!

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Chicago building permit statistics

Track Chicago building permit volume, fee payment status, and permit processing times, including a rolling 30-day average for new construction and renovation permits.

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