Mixed-use development proposed at 3318 W. Montrose

A mixed-use development has been proposed at 3318 W. Montrose. Planned by Yuriy Chvyrenko, the development would occupy a vacant site at the northeast corner of the intersection of W. Montrose Ave and N. Christiana Ave.

Designed by Hanna Architects, the new construction would consist of a four-story building. The ground floor would host 2,720 square feet of commercial space along W. Montrose Ave, with the residential entrance around the corner on N. Christiana Ave. The rest of the ground floor would be occupied by 24 parking spaces in an interior garage.

The upper three floors of the building would have 24 residential units, with five of them set aside as affordable. With eight apartments per floor, all of the rentals will be two-bedroom layouts with private balconies and in-unit laundry. The market-rate units are expected to rent for $1,850-$2,100 per month and the affordable units will rent for $1,150-$1,280 per month.

Topping out at 55 feet tall, the building’s ground floor will be enclosed with dark gray brick and glass. The upper floors will be framed with white stucco and infilled with a mix of brick, glass, and black metal paneling. The building will be topped by a shared rooftop deck for residents.

The development will be an electric building with heat pumps and induction stoves, will provide 6 bike parking spaces, a green roof, permeable pavers, EV charging stations, and native plantings.

To allow for the scope of the development, the site would need a rezoning from B3-1 to B2-3. The developer will need approvals from 33rd Ward Alderman Rossana Rodriguez, the Committee on Zoning, and full City Council. Construction is expected to begin in early 2024.