New Mixed-Use Building Construction at 1221 W Belmont Ave, Chicago
1221 W BELMONT AVE, Lake View
What was permitted
A significant new construction project is underway in Chicago's Lake View neighborhood, involving the development of a 40-unit, five-story mixed-use building. This development will feature ground-floor retail space, a fitness amenity area, and extensive interior and exterior common spaces, including a rooftop deck.
This full building permit was issued on May 12, 2026, with an active status. The reported project cost for this substantial undertaking is $6,000,000. BLACKOUT ELECTRIC SERVICES INC is listed as a contact for this project.
Residents in Lake View can anticipate the completion of a large mixed-use development, a project with a reported cost of $6 million, which will significantly alter the neighborhood's landscape.
What it cost
Issued
May 12, 2026
Expires
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Filed by BLACKOUT ELECTRIC SERVICES INC · 5 permits across 4 areas
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Tracking number, work description, cost, and dates
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Tracking number, work description, cost, and dates
| Tracking Number | 101078038 |
| Work Permit # | — |
| Job Filing Number | — |
| Work Type | — |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Job Description | DDS 2019 CBRC: FULL BUILDING PERMIT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW 40 UNIT, 5 STORY MIXED-USE BUILDING WITH GROUND FLOOR RETAIL, GROUND FLOOR FITNESS AMENITY SPACE, (22 INTERIOR, 2 EXTERIOR) AND COMMON ROOF TOP DECK. EXTERIOR STEEL BALCONIES PER PLANS. FULLY SPRINKLERED - NFPA-13R/ OCCUPANCY R-2, CONSTRUCTION TYPE IIIA. 1221-1225 W. BELMONT AVE. |
| Floor / Unit | — |
| Estimated Cost | $6,000,000 |
| Approved | January 6, 2026 |
| Issued | May 12, 2026 |
| Expires | — |
| BBL | — |
| BIN | — |
Property Owner
BELMONT 1215 LLC