New 99-Unit Sheffield Avenue Development Gets Zoning Approval in Lake View

By Socialhood News · Il/Chicago/Lake View · December 28, 2025

Lake View residents will soon see a significant addition to the neighborhood's housing options as a new five-story residential development at 3233 N. Sheffield Avenue received zoning approval this month. The project, which will bring 99 residential units to the area, marks another step in the community's ongoing development aligned with Lake View's recently unveiled master plan.

The Sheffield Avenue project reflects the neighborhood's commitment to increasing housing density near transit corridors, a priority highlighted in Alderman Bennett Lawson's community development guidelines. With its location just blocks from the Belmont CTA station, the development embraces the transit-oriented design principles that residents overwhelmingly supported during community feedback sessions.

"We want to support development that includes both affordable and market-rate housing and contributes to the neighborhood," Lawson noted when discussing the community's approach to growth. Lake View neighbors interested in learning more about this and other upcoming developments can attend community meetings where these projects are discussed, or visit the Lakeview East Chamber of Commerce website for updates on the neighborhood's evolving landscape.

Sources:
1. https://chicago.urbanize.city/
2. https://blockclubchicago.org/2025/02/19/lakeviews-new-community-plan-prioritizes-affordable-housing-businesses-and-green-space/
3. https://blockclubchicago.org/2025/11/18/what-will-lakeview-look-like-in-10-years-new-community-plan-offers-a-roadmap/