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What Are You Allowed to Build at 1519 W Polk St, Chicago, IL, 60607?

Backyard Cottage

(Detached ADU)

Probably Not Allowed

This lot does not meet the requirements for a Detached ADU. A variance may be requested through your local zoning authority

In Home Apartment

(Conversion or Addition)

Probably Not Allowed

This lot does not meet the requirements for an Internal ADU. A variance may be requested through your local zoning authority

Swimming Pool

Probably Not Allowed

This property likely does not meet the zoning requirements for a swimming pool. A variance or other zoning relief may be required. Final feasibility may depend on site-specific conditions and local interpretation.

Single Family

Might be Allowed

This property may meet the zoning requirements to build a Single-Family home. Additional factors may affect feasibility.

Multifamily

Home Addition

Probably Allowed

We estimate you can expand this property under current zoning rules. We weren't able to identify a specific size limit, but an addition may be possible horizontally, vertically, or both, depending on design and permitting.

Property facts

Zoning Jurisdiction

CHICAGO

Parcel ID

17173160810000

Property Type

Residential

Zone

Year Built

1974

Lot Size

1,988 sq ft

Gross Building Area

1,750 sq ft

Gross Floor Area

1,286 sq ft

Estimated

Living Area

822 sq ft

Basement Area

0 sq ft

Impervious Surface

822 sq ft

Estimated

41.3%of lot coverage

ADU rules for Chicago, IL

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