WIN: Aldermanic Support for Adaptively Reuse of David Fireproof Storage Warehouse at 3240 W. Lawrence for Residential

David Fireproof Storage Warehouse, 1916, 3240 W Lawrence Ave. Photo credit: LoopNet
David Fireproof Storage Warehouse, 1916, 3240 W Lawrence Ave. Photo credit: LoopNet

“Alderman Rossana Rodriguez of the 33rd Ward has announced her support for a mixed-use development being planned at 3240 W. Lawrence in Albany Park. Planned by APZ Holdings LLC, the project site is located midblock between N. Sawyer Ave and N. Spaulding Ave. The building was constructed in approximately 1916 as a fireproof storage warehouse and will be kept and converted for the development.

“Designed by Red Architects, the adaptive reuse will convert the five-story structure into a mixed-use building with approximately 3,000 square feet of retail space and 26 residential units. The height and footprint of the existing building will remain without change.

“The upper four floors will have six apartments each to reach the total of 26 units. The project’s unit mix will include 12 one-beds and 14 two-beds, with five of the apartments set aside as affordable.

“To allow for the scope of the project, the developer is seeking to rezone the site from B1-2 to B2-5. With approval from Alderman Rodriguez secured, the proposal can seek zoning approval from the Committee on Zoning and City Council.” (Kugler, Urbanize Chicago, 2/7/26)

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