Chicago Approves 30-Unit Apartment Development at 1801 N. Winnebago

• Chicago City Council has approved a four-story residential development at 1801 N. Winnebago Ave.
• The project will deliver 30 apartments, 23 parking spaces, and 30 bicycle parking spaces.
• The approval includes a rezoning from M1-2 to B2-3, allowing the developer to move forward with construction plans.

What Is Planned for 1801 N. Winnebago

Chicago City Council has approved plans for a new residential development at 1801 N. Winnebago Ave., paving the way for additional housing in the city's North Side. The project, led by 1801 N. Winnebago LLC will rise at the northeastern corner of W. Bloomingdale Avenue and N. Winnebago Avenue, adjacent to CTA tracks along the site's eastern edge. The property is currently occupied by a small one-story building and a surface parking lot. Those existing uses will be replaced with a new four-story apartment building designed by Red Architects.

What the New Development Will Include

The proposed building will contain 30 residential units spread across four stories. The unit mix includes nine studio apartments and 21 two-bedroom residences, with 10 units planned on each of the upper three floors. Several apartments will feature private balconies, while all residents will have access to a shared rooftop deck. The development will not include any ground-floor commercial space. At street level, the building will feature a residential lobby facing N. Winnebago Avenue, along with a mail room and package area. The remainder of the ground floor will house 23 vehicle parking spaces, 30 bicycle parking spaces, and mechanical areas. Vehicle access to the parking garage will be provided through a curb cut on W. Bloomingdale Avenue.

What City Approval Means for the Project

With City Council approval now in place, the property will be rezoned from M1-2, a light industrial designation, to B2-3, which permits the planned residential use. The zoning change clears a major hurdle for the development team and allows the project to advance into the permitting phase. A construction timeline has not yet been announced.

What This Project Means for the Area

The redevelopment of 1801 N. Winnebago continues the ongoing transition of former industrial properties into residential uses across parts of Chicago's North Side. Situated near transit infrastructure and the Bloomingdale corridor, the project will add new housing options in an area that has experienced steady residential growth in recent years. By replacing a low-density site with new multifamily housing, the development is expected to contribute additional residential supply while taking advantage of existing transportation connections and neighborhood amenities. The development is located at 1801 N. Winnebago Ave. in Chicago. The site currently consists of a one-story structure and surface parking lot. The proposed four-story building will contain 30 residential units, including nine studios and 21 two-bedroom apartments. The project includes 23 vehicle parking spaces, 30 bicycle parking spaces, a shared rooftop deck, and private balconies for select units. The developer is 1801 N. Winnebago LLC, while Red Architects is serving as the project's architect. Construction can now proceed following City Council approval and the approved rezoning from M1-2 to B2-3.