ADVOCACY
90-Day Demolition Delay: 3246 W. Bryn Mawr Avenue, North Park
#100960059
Date Received: 07/05/2022
Ward: 39th Ward Ald. Samantha Nugent
Applicant: Hanna Architects, Inc.
Owner: 3244-50 Bryn Mawr, LLC C/O Igor Michin
Permit Description: Partial demolition of an existing...
90-Day Demolition Delay: New Devon Theater / Assyrian American, 1618 W. Devon Ave., Rogers Park
#100946230
Date Received: 12/3/2021
Ward: 40th Ald. Andre Vasquez
Applicant: Alpine Demolition Services, LLC
Owner: Doris Eneamokwu
Permit Description: Opening of closed existing windows, install new window frame and glazing,...
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