Seven-Story, 50-Unit Development Cleared to Move Forward in Logan Square

Rendering of 2240 North Milwaukee by Jonathan Splitt Architects

Another transit-oriented residential project is officially moving forward in Logan Square.

The City of Chicago has issued the full construction permit for a new seven-story, 50-unit mixed-use development at 2240 North Milwaukee Avenue, clearing the way for work to ramp up along one of the neighborhood’s busiest corridors.

The permit, issued May 13, comes roughly three months after the application entered the city’s data portal and follows an earlier caisson permit approved in April. The project carries a reported construction cost of $11.5 million.

Development and construction are being led by Kiferbaum Development Group, with design work handled by Jonathan Splitt Architects.

What’s Planned for 2240 North Milwaukee

The new building will rise seven stories and include a mix of residential, retail and amenity space designed to take advantage of the site’s highly connected location.

Plans call for:

50 residential units
- 45 standard apartments
- 5 efficiency units
Three ground-floor retail spaces
An 11-car garage
Bicycle storage and a residential lobby

Residential units will occupy floors two through six, while the seventh floor will serve as a smaller amenity level for residents.

The project also includes a rooftop deck along with private terraces for second-floor apartments overlooking the rear of the site.

Built Around Transit Access

One of the biggest selling points of the development is its location.

The property sits just one block from the California Blue Line Station, giving residents direct rail access to downtown and O’Hare.

The site is also heavily connected by bus routes:

The #56 Milwaukee bus stops directly outside the building
The #94 California bus is one block west
The #74 Fullerton bus is two blocks north

That kind of connectivity has become increasingly important for new developments across Logan Square, especially as demand continues for housing near CTA access.

A Familiar Development Trend in Logan Square

Projects like this have become a defining part of Logan Square’s growth over the last several years.

Developers continue targeting Milwaukee Avenue and nearby Blue Line stops for mid-rise, mixed-use buildings that combine housing with retail and limited parking. In this case, the project leans heavily into that transit-oriented model, prioritizing walkability and public transportation over large parking counts.

The site itself backs up to the elevated Blue Line tracks, with the garage entrance and private terraces positioned along the rear of the property.

Construction Timeline

While an official completion date has not been announced, projects of this scale typically take around 15 to 18 months once major construction begins.

With permits now fully approved, visible work on the site is expected to accelerate in the coming months.

Why This Project Matters

What makes this development notable isn’t necessarily its size; it’s where it fits into the bigger picture of Logan Square’s evolution.

Milwaukee Avenue has become one of the city’s most active development corridors outside downtown, especially for projects focused on transit access and mixed-use density. Buildings like this continue to reshape the stretch between Logan Square and Palmer Square, adding housing while reinforcing the area’s pedestrian-oriented character.

And with relatively few larger redevelopment sites left along Milwaukee, projects like 2240 North Milwaukee are becoming increasingly strategic pieces of the neighborhood’s future growth.

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