1209 N MILWAUKEE AVE, West Town
This large-scale project in Chicago's West Town neighborhood involves significant alterations to an existing 3-story office building. The work includes converting vacant second and third-floor office space into 16 residential units, as well as modifying the ground level for a new residential entrance and basement common areas.
The permit for this extensive renovation is active and was issued on June 24, 2026, with a reported project cost of $2,500,000. Dexter Electric Group LLC is listed as the contact for this project.
Homeowners in West Town can expect a substantial transformation of the building at 1209 N Milwaukee Ave, with a significant investment of $2,500,000 for residential conversion.
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June 24, 2026
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Filed by DEXTER ELECTRIC GROUP LLC · 6 permits across 4 areas
View the official permit record
Tracking number, work description, cost, and dates
| Tracking Number | 101079603 |
| Work Permit # | — |
| Job Filing Number | — |
| Work Type | — |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Job Description | DDS 2019 CBRC ALTERATIONS TO CONVERT EXISTING VACANT 2ND AND 3RD FLOOR OFFICE SPACE TO 16 UNIT RESIDENTIAL INCLUDING ALTERATIONS TO GROUND LEVEL TO CREATE RESIDENTIAL ENTRANCE AND ALTERATIONS TO BASEMENT COMMON AREAS, NEW OPENING ON THE NORTHEAST ELEVATION FOR 1-PARKING SPACE AND ACCESS TO INTERIOR TRASH AREA IN GARAGE TO AN EXISTING 3-STORY OFFICE BUILDING WITH OFFICE AND BANK USE TO REMAIN ON THE GROUND FLOOR WITH NO CHANGE IN USE UNDER THIS PERMIT REVIEW.(EXISTING 3 STORY IIIA OCC R2, S2 B) CONSULTANT REVIEWER: GLOBETROTTERS ENGINEERING |
| Floor / Unit | — |
| Estimated Cost | $2,500,000 |
| Approved |
1209 NM LLC
| March 6, 2026 |
| Issued | June 24, 2026 |
| Expires | — |
| BBL | — |
| BIN | — |