North Center's Building Boom Continues as Foundation Work Begins on Club Grace Residential Development

By Socialhood News · Il/Chicago/North Center · February 20, 2026

North Center's skyline is quietly evolving, with shovels literally in the ground on the neighborhood's latest residential addition. Foundation work is now underway for Club Grace, a new residential development rising at 1801 West Grace Street. Demolition of the one-story industrial shed that previously occupied the site wrapped up in December 2025, and excavation equipment was spotted breaking ground earlier this month — a sure sign that new homes for future North Center neighbors are officially on the way.

The project adds to a broader wave of thoughtful residential growth taking shape across the neighborhood. Just a few blocks away, construction on a five-story, 37-unit development at 2035 West Irving Park Road — a project from Newport Development Company and Altitude Capital Partners — has already climbed to its third floor. That project broke ground last June after navigating the permitting process, and its steady progress reflects the strong appetite for housing in one of Chicago's most beloved North Side communities.

For longtime residents, the activity signals continued confidence in North Center as a place people are eager to call home. As new neighbors prepare to join the community, now is a great time to connect with the Northcenter Chamber of Commerce at 4054 N. Lincoln Avenue to discover all the neighborhood has to offer — from local dining and shops to the packed calendar of community events that make North Center truly special.

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1. https://chicagoyimby.com/category/north-center