Residential Development Proposed for 1257 W. Fry in Chicago

Vam Development seeks to rezone site for four-story, four-unit condo project

Mar. 28, 2026 at 2:00pm

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A zoning application has been filed for a new residential development at 1257 W. Fry in Chicago's West Town neighborhood. The proposed four-story, four-unit condo building would replace an existing one-and-a-half-story residential structure and rear garage on the midblock site near the intersection of W. Fry St and N. Elizabeth St.

Why it matters

This project represents the ongoing redevelopment and densification of Chicago's West Town neighborhood, where older single-family homes are being replaced by larger multi-unit residential buildings. The proposed rezoning from single-family to multi-unit will allow the developer to maximize the site's potential.

The details

Designed by Hanna Architects, the 52-foot-tall building would include four residential units, likely condos, and four parking spaces in a rear garage accessed from the alley. The ground floor and basement would house two three-bedroom duplex down units, while the second and third floors would each have one three-bedroom unit with a den space and roof deck on the fourth floor.

  • The zoning application was filed in March 2026.

The players

Vam Development

The developer planning the residential project at 1257 W. Fry.

Hanna Architects

The architecture firm designing the proposed four-story, four-unit condo building.

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What’s next

The developer is seeking to rezone the site from RS-3 to RM-4.5 to allow for the proposed development. Approvals will be needed from the Committee on Zoning and City Council.

The takeaway

This project is part of the ongoing transformation of Chicago's West Town neighborhood, where older single-family homes are being replaced by larger multi-unit residential developments to meet the demand for housing in the area.