A real estate round-up of workers cottages currently for sale across the city, specifically neighborhoods such as Pilsen, West Town, and Logan Square.
“Last month, Block Club Chicago highlighted the passage of the city’s Northwest Side Preservation Ordinance, an anti-gentrification measure that became effective in early October. This policy extends beyond the 606 area and into other neighborhoods, including Avondale, Hermosa, Humboldt Park, Logan Square, and West Town. Members of the Chicago Workers Cottage Initiative ‘hope that a newly passed anti-gentrification ordinance, which increases the cost to demolish homes on the Northwest Side, will help curb the destruction of workers cottages.’
“The expanded law increases demolition fees to $20,000 per unit and $60,000 per building.
“Although this vernacular piece of architecture helps define the city’s character and they were originally built as affordable housing in the 19th century, these cottages are becoming more difficult to find due to demolition for new development.
“Known for their front-facing gable roofs, modest size, and raised basements, certain neighborhoods throughout the city have blocks and blocks of this housing type, like on the southwest side in McKinley Park and Bridgeport. But as you will see with the following properties for sale, there are other community areas that also feature workers cottages, such as Pilsen, Logan Square, and West Town.” (Freundt, Chicago Magazine, 11/11/24)
A real estate round-up of workers cottages currently for sale across the city, specifically neighborhoods such as Pilsen, West Town, and Logan Square.
“Last month, Block Club Chicago highlighted the passage of the city’s Northwest Side Preservation Ordinance, an anti-gentrification measure that became effective in early October. This policy extends beyond the 606 area and into other neighborhoods, including Avondale, Hermosa, Humboldt Park, Logan Square, and West Town. Members of the Chicago Workers Cottage Initiative ‘hope that a newly passed anti-gentrification ordinance, which increases the cost to demolish homes on the Northwest Side, will help curb the destruction of workers cottages.’
“The expanded law increases demolition fees to $20,000 per unit and $60,000 per building.
“Although this vernacular piece of architecture helps define the city’s character and they were originally built as affordable housing in the 19th century, these cottages are becoming more difficult to find due to demolition for new development.
“Known for their front-facing gable roofs, modest size, and raised basements, certain neighborhoods throughout the city have blocks and blocks of this housing type, like on the southwest side in McKinley Park and Bridgeport. But as you will see with the following properties for sale, there are other community areas that also feature workers cottages, such as Pilsen, Logan Square, and West Town.” (Freundt, Chicago Magazine, 11/11/24)