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Real estate information platform for development in Chicago, Cook County, and Lake County (Illinois and Indiana). http://chicagocityscape.com
See what can be built on any Chicago property!

Our new 3D Building Visualizer shows the maximum building size allowed by zoning. Adjust setbacks, stories, and footprint to explore development potential. Try it now (available to everyone for a limited time): buff.ly/KJtiLp9
February 10, 2026 at 12:50 AM
Third City Art Studio Opening In Austin, 1st In Project To Transform North Avenue Into Arts District...

Get the details + see more in our News & Developments Gallery: buff.ly/FkFYkbQ
February 9, 2026 at 10:45 PM
New in contractor & company profiles: filter the companies list for just the ones you've faved. This way you can easily see the last time each of them were on a Chicago building permit. buff.ly/pJsIVm7 (requested by a member)
Chicago Cityscape - Contractor Profiles
Find and investigate contractors, subcontractors, developers, architects, and structural engineers doing work in Chicago
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February 9, 2026 at 8:38 PM
A new Chicago Zoning Board of Appeals agenda, decisions or minutes, or video has been added: buff.ly/9uVdwDL (automated)
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February 9, 2026 at 7:05 PM
601 W Diversey Pkwy in Lincoln Park is undergoing a major renovation - converting a 70-room hotel into a 40-unit multi-family building with a ground floor retail space. buff.ly/MPZi5Xx
February 9, 2026 at 3:26 PM
coming soon: visualize the zoning envelope of any property in Chicago (optimized for housing)
February 9, 2026 at 2:15 AM
The CTA is investing $6.4M to renovate the 43rd Green Line station in Bronzeville. Improvements include aesthetic upgrades, and essential repairs to the stationhouse and platforms. And more 🚉 buff.ly/faJGbHZ
February 8, 2026 at 7:05 PM
A new 5-story, 47-unit residential building with 1st-floor retail and a 16-car garage is coming to Lincoln Square. The $5M project will also feature a rooftop deck. Learn more: buff.ly/CCFTV0d
February 8, 2026 at 3:26 PM
A new coffee shop is coming to the Near West Side! This $100,000 tenant improvement project will transform 1040 W Taylor St.

See the map 🗺️ buff.ly/ygCrRtx
February 8, 2026 at 11:44 AM
30 vacant homes in North Pullman up for revitalization - If the City Council approves, the city will...

Get the details + see more in our News & Developments Gallery: buff.ly/NYT1p42
February 7, 2026 at 7:05 PM
New 5-story, 47-unit building coming to Lincoln Square, Chicago! The $5M project will feature 1st floor retail, a 16-car garage, rooftop deck, and more.

Full details available at buff.ly/CCFTV0d
February 7, 2026 at 3:26 PM
Illinois when
Don’t let anybody tell you that developers won’t build single-stair buildings on larger sites. Three right in a row.
February 7, 2026 at 4:45 AM
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Just down the river, the Chicago Ave bridge has been REMOVED!
February 6, 2026 at 9:44 PM
New chart alert!

This video shows our new interactive visualization of which wards and community areas have seen the most new housing units permitted.
New construction housing analytics demonstration (Chicago)
Chicago Cityscape has added a new interactive chart to show the distribution of new homes permitted across Chicago, either by ward or by community area.
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February 7, 2026 at 2:25 AM
A proposed housing development that would coincide with the Emanuel Congregation synagogue.

Get the details + see more in our News & Developments Gallery: buff.ly/EXLOijz
February 6, 2026 at 10:45 PM
Morgan Park Commons will redevelop a former Jewel grocery store site into housing and new park space...

Get the details + see more in our News & Developments Gallery: buff.ly/PuZyQfz
February 6, 2026 at 7:05 PM
Chicago's North Center neighborhood will see a major restaurant renovation. The $750,000 permit covers alterations to an existing single-tenant structure, with a focus on the restaurant's interior.

See where 🗺️ buff.ly/wQorBN2
February 6, 2026 at 3:26 PM
City taps six developers for $39M 'Missing Middle' housing push on South Side

The city has selected...

Get the details + see more in our News & Developments Gallery: buff.ly/lBjONhw
February 5, 2026 at 10:45 PM
When a developer or broker wants to know just about everything that's going on with a property in Chicago, they obtain a Chicago Cityscape Property Report.
Here's why they do that: buff.ly/YWquWSF
February 5, 2026 at 7:05 PM
Less than two more months until ADU eligibility expands to nearly half the city.

Get up to speed on the rules, and look up your address to see if it will be eligible.
Chicago Cityscape - Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU) in Chicago
Cityscape's ADU information portal is the best place to learn how to build an ADU in Chicago.
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February 5, 2026 at 3:26 PM
A new sports bar is coming to the Austin community! The $350,000 project is going into an existing 1-story masonry building.
Chicago Cityscape - New construction building permit at 4735 W North Ave - Permit #101042554
A new construction building permit was issued for 4735 W North Ave on January 16, 2026
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February 4, 2026 at 10:45 PM
A $33 million renovation in Hyde Park's Harper Court office building. The new tenant buildout on floors 11-13 will create a state-of-the-art non-hazardous laboratory space.

Get more details about this exciting development: buff.ly/8x7Nrkc
February 4, 2026 at 7:05 PM
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February 4, 2026 at 3:26 PM
A permitted nine-story apartment building with 50 units and ground floor retail. Requires variations ...

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February 3, 2026 at 10:45 PM
We'll assess the zoning capabilities of a site even if it's divided into multiple parcels.

Create a "Super Parcel" with up to 15 PINs. buff.ly/SYfXIfc
February 3, 2026 at 7:05 PM