Full Building Permit Issued for New Condo Development in Chicago

The 4-story, 6-unit project will replace an existing 2-story residential structure on W. Belmont Ave.

Apr. 11, 2026 at 2:00pm

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A photorealistic studio still-life of a scale model of a modern 4-story condominium building, featuring a sleek, minimalist design with polished metal and glass materials, dramatically lit to highlight the architectural details.A conceptual rendering of the new 6-unit condominium development planned for 2249 W. Belmont in Chicago.Chicago Today

A full building permit has been issued for a new residential development at 2249 W. Belmont in Chicago. The project, planned by BM International Builders Inc. and designed by Hanna Architects, will demolish the existing 2-story structure on the site to construct a 4-story, 6-unit condominium building.

Why it matters

This new development is part of the ongoing residential construction and redevelopment taking place in the Belmont area of Chicago, as the city continues to see demand for new housing options. The project will add density and modern units to the neighborhood.

The details

The new 45-foot tall brick building will have six condominium units with an attached 6-car garage accessed from the alley. The basement and first floor will each have two 3-bedroom duplex units with back terraces, while the second floor will have two 3-bedroom simplex units. The top two floors will feature two 4-bedroom duplex units with private rooftop access.

  • The full building permit was issued on April 11, 2026.
  • The developer, BM International Builders Inc., still needs to secure demolition permits to clear the existing structure before construction can begin.

The players

BM International Builders Inc.

The developer and general contractor for the new 6-unit condominium project at 2249 W. Belmont.

Hanna Architects

The architecture firm that designed the 4-story, 45-foot tall brick building for the residential development.

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What’s next

With the full building permit secured, BM International Builders Inc. can now move forward with demolition of the existing structure and start construction on the new condominium development.

The takeaway

This new condo project is part of the ongoing residential growth and redevelopment happening in Chicago's Belmont neighborhood, adding density and modern housing options to the area.