Mike Levin, Commercial Broker

05/28/2026

1201 W Kinzie Development Update,

City Council approves development at 1201 W. Kinzie
The five-story building will have 66 residential units

The Chicago City Council has approved a residential development at 1201 W. Kinzie. Planned by LG Group, the project site is located at the southwest corner of W. Kinzie St and N. Racine Ave on the north side of the train tracks.

City Council approves development at 1201 W. Kinzie | Urbanize Chicago
City Council approves development at 1201 W. Kinzie | Urbanize Chicago

The Chicago City Council has approved a residential development at 1201 W. Kinzie. Planned by LG Group, the project site is located at the southwest corner of W. Kinzie St and N. Racine Ave on the north side of the train tracks.

05/28/2026

Northfield Development Update.

Northfield is one step closer to a major new housing development.

REVA Development Partners on May 26 received two necessary Village Board approvals to build a 92-unit luxury apartment building on Central Avenue.

Plans for the large, four-story development include a housing mix of seven one-bedroom units, 49 two-bedroom units, 24 two-bedroom-plus-den units, and 12 three-bedroom units.

The building will also feature an outdoor gathering area, an indoor club room, a fitness center, a screened roof terrace and 140 residential parking spots, including many in an underground lot

Northfield is one step closer to a major new housing development. REVA Development Partners on May 26 received two necessary Village Board approvals to build a 92-unit luxury apartment building on Central Avenue. Trustees voted to adopt one ordinance that would consolidate four lots (400, 464, 466 a...

05/13/2026

Skokie Yellow Line to Old Orchard Development Update!!

Skokie mayor floats ‘preliminary talks’ of CTA Yellow Line extension.

Skokie officials are exploring the possibility of extending the Chicago Transit Authority Yellow Line north to the area of Westfield Old Orchard Shopping Center, which could markedly expand transit access and spur economic growth..

Skokie officials are exploring the possibility of extending the CTA Yellow Line “L” train station to Old Orchard shopping center.

05/06/2026

Today's Featured Commercial Listing,
Just Listed!!!

An absolute once in two lifetimes opportunity - The 2628 - 2632 Gross Point Road Evanston, IL Development Site is now for sale,

An Amazing location, Immense potential, Very Well Positioned on the prime hard stoplight corner of Crawford Ave and Gross Point Road, Right near the Hard corner intersection of Crawford and Central and Gross point and Central,

This site can be seen from 6 Directions,
Right across the street from CVS, and the Little Island. Lovelace Park just to the North,
B1-A Zoning, Very Heavy traffic, High Visibility,

18,900 Cars Pass this location a Day And another 12,500 Pass very near this location On Central, VPD ON GROSS POINT - 9,550, VPD ON CRAWFORD - 9,350, VPD ON CENTRAL - 12,500

119.40 Ft of Frontage on Gross Point, 109.1 Ft of frontage on Crawford, Lot Dimensions - 119.40 X 109.1

Surrounded by established neighborhood retail. And single Family Homes, 30 car parking in north parking lot,

The North Parking Lot is Leased from CVS, Close to Area Highways and Public Transportation.

This site offers an excellent opportunity for developers or users to take advantage of high traffic counts and if you wish,

This is An Outstanding investment or Development opportunity, The City of Evanston has hinted at a two story structure with Retail on the lower floor And residential or office on the second floor.

Area Retailers include, CVS, The Little Island, Starbucks, Subway, Great Water 360 Auto,

The restaurant operation and FFE are not included in the sale, but the building is currently configured for food and dining operations.

Interior photos of the dining area are available for interested buyers of the building and property."

Do not Bother the Tenant, Call Listing broker for all showings, Pin Numbers - 05333110400000, 05333110540000

An absolute once in two lifetimes opportunity - The 2628 - 2632 Gross Point Road Evanston, IL Development Site is now for sale, An Amazing location, Immense potential, Very Well Positioned on the prime hard stoplight corner of Crawford Ave and Gross Point Road, Right near the Hard corner intersectio...

05/06/2026

Edgewater Development Update,

40 Units Permitted To Replace Surface Parking Lot At 6150 North Sheridan Road In Edgewater.

The full construction permit has come through for the planned condominium development at 6150 North Sheridan Road in Edgewater. Addressed as 6152 North Sheridan,

the permit was issued on May 4 with a reported cost of $5 million. It had been pending in the Chicago Data Portal since its February 11 application state date, a duration of 82 days.

Developer 6150 N. Sheridan LLC and general contractor GlobalGC Inc are both assigned to the same Chicago Avenue address in the construction permit.

They’ll build a five-story plus basement, 40-unit structure rising 60 feet in height designed by Hanna Architects.

The 40 condominiums are expected to be a mix of two-bedroom, three-bedroom, and four-bedroom layouts.

One parking space per unit will be included, with some located in the basement-level garage and the remainder on an outdoor lot at the rear of the building.

The full construction permit has come through for the planned condominium development at 6150 North Sheridan Road in Edgewater.

05/06/2026

Water Tower Place Development Update,

$170 million redevelopment planned for Water Tower Place
Retailers will be consolidated to the first three floors

Designed by Neumann/Smith, the $170 million redevelopment will have shoppers entering from Michigan Avenue on the ground floor immediately encounter retailers in a large atrium with a ground floor pedestrian arcade. Beyond the entrance, updates to vertical circulation, sightlines and wayfinding will enhance the visitor experience via a transformational reinterpretation of the interior design aesthetic.

Retailers will be brought together onto the first three floors, creating a more intuitive experience for shoppers designed to increase foot traffic and store performance. At the same time, floors 4-8 will be separated from the retail center for other uses, including office and medical office space.

Water Tower Place owner MetLife Investment Management recently announced plans to redevelop the nine-story mall at 845 N. Michigan. Located on the Magnificent Mile, Water Tower Place originally opened in 1975 and was acquired by MetLife in 2022.

05/06/2026

Des Plaines Lattof YMCA Development Update,

Des Plaines OKs Loan Deal For New Sports Complex On Lattof Y Site.

The idea of developing a new and modern sports complex with a 6,000 to 7,000 sq. ft. restaurant in the longtime location of the Lattof YMCA in Des Plaines wasn’t a spur of the moment epiphany.

Nick Papanicholas, Jr., CEO of Mount Prospect-based Nicholas Family of Companies, said he started thinking about redeveloping the property at 300 E. Northwest Hwy. three to four years ago.

He said he eventually reached out to City Manager Dorothy Wisniewski and Ald. C**t Moylan (2nd), chairman of the city’s community development committee, to discuss his vision. The city was definitely interested.

Last week, it was announced that Des Plaines and the Nicholas Family have agreed to partner with each other to purchase the 90,000 sq. ft. “Y” building and adjacent parking lot to develop a complex that will feature sports-related amenities, a bar, restaurant and a small market where visitors can pick up coffee, protein drinks, salads and food.

https://www.journal-topics.com/articles/vision-for-modern-sports-complex-at-lattof-y-site-began-3-to-4-years-ago/

05/06/2026

Deerfield Walgreens Campus Development Update,

Shorewood scoops up wiped-clean Walgreens campus in Deerfield for $13M
Buffalo Grove-based developer plans mixed-use project after Orion Properties leveled 37.5-acre site.

Shorewood Development Group is taking on another massive suburban Chicago redevelopment, having scooped up the former Walgreens office campus in Deerfield for a future mixed-use development.

Buffalo Grove-based Shorewood paid Phoenix-based real estate investment trust Orion Properties $13.1 million for the recently razed 37.5-acre site at 1411-1435 Lake Cook Road,

Shorewood plans to breathe new life into the Deerfield parcel with a proposed mix of retail, medical and multifamily space,

Shorewood Development Group paid $13.1 million for a cleared 37.5-acre former Walgreens office campus in Deerfield, with plans for a mixed-use project.

04/23/2026

Werner Bros. Storage building Development Update.

Plan Commission Approves Werner Bros. Redevelopment In Rogers Park

The Chicago Plan Commission has approved plans for the mixed-use redevelopment of the Werner Bros. Storage building and adjacent structures. Located at 7603 North Paulina Street in Rogers Park, the proposal is being developed by Housing For All and Visionary Ventures, with Cordogan Clark & Associates leading the design.

After multiple iterations, the proposal will center on the five-story storage building built in 1921.

Its historic terra cotta façade will be repaired and restored, with much of the interior gutted and converted into 20 residential units.

This portion will include its own lobby space, along with the repaving of the existing 20-space parking lot, removal of the curb cut, and the addition of a new entrance from
the alley.

The Chicago Plan Commission has approved plans for the mixed-use redevelopment of the Werner Bros. Storage building and adjacent structures.

04/23/2026

Lincolnwood Town Center Development Update,

Large retail store, auto dealership planned for Lincolnwood Town Center site

A large retail store that “sells a broad assortment of merchandise at discounted prices,” an auto dealership, and other commercial uses are proposed after the Lincolnwood Town Center, 3333 W. Touhy Ave., is demolished.

Large retail store, auto dealership planned for Lincolnwood Town Center site - Nadig Newspapers - Northwest Side Local Newspapers
Large retail store, auto dealership planned for Lincolnwood Town Center site - Nadig Newspapers - Northwest Side Local Newspapers

by CYRYL JAKUBOWSKI A large retail store that “sells a broad assortment of merchandise at discounted prices,” an auto dealership, and other