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What Are You Allowed to Build at 5441 N East River Rd, Chicago, IL, 60656?

Backyard Cottage

(Detached ADU)

Might be Allowed
This property may qualify for a Detached ADU, 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

Probably Allowed
This property likely meets the zoning requirements to build a swimming pool. 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 535,128 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 499,805 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 5441 N East River Rd, Chicago, IL, 60656

Zoning Jurisdiction

CHICAGO

Parcel ID

12111000040000

Property Type

Multi Family

Zone

RT4

Year Built

1974

Lot Size

445,939 sq ft

Gross Building Area

35,323 sq ft

Gross Floor Area

35,323 sq ft

Estimated

Living Area

35,323 sq ft

Basement Area

0 sq ft

Impervious Surface

35,323 sq ft

Estimated
7.9%of lot coverage

ADU rules for Chicago, IL

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What Are You Allowed to Build at 5441 N East River Rd, Chicago, IL, 60656?

Backyard Cottage

(Detached ADU)

Might be Allowed
This property may qualify for a Detached ADU, 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

Probably Allowed
This property likely meets the zoning requirements to build a swimming pool. 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 535,128 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 499,805 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 5441 N East River Rd, Chicago, IL, 60656

Zoning Jurisdiction

CHICAGO

Parcel ID

12111000040000

Property Type

Multi Family

Zone

RT4

Year Built

1974

Lot Size

445,939 sq ft

Gross Building Area

35,323 sq ft

Gross Floor Area

35,323 sq ft

Estimated

Living Area

35,323 sq ft

Basement Area

0 sq ft

Impervious Surface

35,323 sq ft

Estimated
7.9%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.