“Initial details have been revealed for the residential conversion of 309 W. Washington Street in The Loop. Located on the intersection with N, Franklin Street near the river, the historical building joins others across the city center in conversions as well as sits across the street from the last vacant lot within The Loop.

“Originally built in 1928 and rising 13 stories in height, the building most recently was renovated in 2012 and offers 13-foot-tall ceilings. With this in mind, earlier this week developer Creative Designs Chicago submitted for construction permits in order to convert the mostly vacant office floors with the help of local firm Axios Architects.

“With the current ground floor retail spaces set to remain, the lobby will be converted and floors two through 13 will become 84 residential units. We can also expect a couple of amenity spaces and facade repairs, however since the project is as-of-right and does not require a zoning change, no affordable units are required on-site.” (Achong, Chicago YIMBY, 1/11/25)

Read the full story at Chicago YIMBY

• Plans Revealed For Residential Conversion Of 309 W Washington Street In The Loop, Ian Achong, Chicago YIMBY, 1/11/25
• Permits filed for residential conversion at 309 W. Washington; The 13-story office building was built in the 1920s, Lukas Kugler, Urbanize Chicago, 1/7/25
• 309 West Washington Listing LoopNet