“Efforts to reclaim the Otis Elevator foundry building at 16th and Laflin Streets in Pilsen and convert it to residences are underway. Construction crews have begun demolition work on the interior and west end of the 1902 structure. This major undertaking is led by developer R.P. Fox & Associates of Oak Park, who’ve brought on Mayer Jeffers Gillespie Architects to plan the overhaul.
“The ambitious reclamation project will create a four-story building with 84 dwelling units and 42 parking spaces. The renovation permit was issued by the city on December 10 of last year, with the permit showing a reported construction cost of an even $8 million.
“There has been significant demolition at the far west end of the structure, and there’s a lot to do indoors to disassemble and remove the remnants of the building’s industrial past. (Schell, Chicago YIMBY, 5/14/25)
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