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What Are You Allowed to Build at 819 S Laflin St, Chicago, IL, 60607?

Backyard Cottage

(Detached ADU)

Might be Allowed
This property may qualify for a Detached ADU of up to 1,703 sq ft allowed By Right, or possibly more by Special Permit, but there are some special considerations.

In Home Apartment

(Conversion or Addition)

Might be Allowed
This property may qualify for an Internal ADU, but there are some special considerations.

Swimming Pool

Might be Allowed
This property may meet the zoning requirements to build a swimming pool. Some factors may affect feasibility. Based on applicable zoning limits, the estimated buildable area for a pool. Final feasibility may depend on site-specific conditions and local interpretation.

Single Family

Probably Allowed
This property likely meets the zoning requirements to build a Single-Family home up to 3,774 sq ft of zoning-counted floor area allowed By Right, or possibly more by Special Permit.

Multifamily

Home Addition

Probably Allowed
We estimate you can expand this property by up to 1,703 sq ft under current zoning rules. This may allow for a horizontal addition, a vertical addition, or both, depending on design and permitting.

Property facts

Streetview picture of 819 S Laflin St, Chicago, IL, 60607

Zoning Jurisdiction

CHICAGO

Parcel ID

17173170060000

Property Type

Residential

Zone

RT4

Year Built

1868

Lot Size

3,144 sq ft

Gross Building Area

2,536 sq ft

Gross Floor Area

2,071 sq ft

Estimated

Living Area

1,606 sq ft

Basement Area

0 sq ft

Impervious Surface

1,606 sq ft

Estimated
51.1%of lot coverage

ADU rules for Chicago, IL

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What Are You Allowed to Build at 819 S Laflin St, Chicago, IL, 60607?

Backyard Cottage

(Detached ADU)

Might be Allowed
This property may qualify for a Detached ADU of up to 1,703 sq ft allowed By Right, or possibly more by Special Permit, but there are some special considerations.

In Home Apartment

(Conversion or Addition)

Might be Allowed
This property may qualify for an Internal ADU, but there are some special considerations.

Swimming Pool

Might be Allowed
This property may meet the zoning requirements to build a swimming pool. Some factors may affect feasibility. Based on applicable zoning limits, the estimated buildable area for a pool. Final feasibility may depend on site-specific conditions and local interpretation.

Single Family

Probably Allowed
This property likely meets the zoning requirements to build a Single-Family home up to 3,774 sq ft of zoning-counted floor area allowed By Right, or possibly more by Special Permit.

Multifamily

Home Addition

Probably Allowed
We estimate you can expand this property by up to 1,703 sq ft under current zoning rules. This may allow for a horizontal addition, a vertical addition, or both, depending on design and permitting.

Property facts

Streetview picture of 819 S Laflin St, Chicago, IL, 60607

Zoning Jurisdiction

CHICAGO

Parcel ID

17173170060000

Property Type

Residential

Zone

RT4

Year Built

1868

Lot Size

3,144 sq ft

Gross Building Area

2,536 sq ft

Gross Floor Area

2,071 sq ft

Estimated

Living Area

1,606 sq ft

Basement Area

0 sq ft

Impervious Surface

1,606 sq ft

Estimated
51.1%of lot coverage

ADU rules for Chicago, IL

Based on public data and AI. Check with a pro. Read More

© 2026 TheBuilder AI Inc. d/b/aFutureLot. All rights reserved.