A ground-up reinvention of a former furniture store into mixed-use living
REBLD is managing a full-gut renovation of a former furniture store on Lincoln Ave., including major structural upgrades that retrofit the original timber frame with new steel. The finished project will feature 16 luxury rentals, a new commercial space, and below-ground parking.
The Project
REBLD is currently overseeing the massive overhaul of this former furniture store on Lincoln Ave.! This project is a “full gut” in every sense including a very heavy structural repair and upgrade, retrofitting a beautiful existing timber structure with new steel. The finished product will be 16 beautiful luxury rentals complete with a new commercial space and below-ground parking.
Project Type
Mixed-use full gut
Location
Lake View
Units
16 (plus commercial space)
Duration
In progress
Cost
$4,400,000 ($270k-$275k/door)
Completed Project
Process
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A 17-unit renovation maximizing rent through smart upgrades
REBLD walked the building pre-close to help shape the budget, scope, and layout strategy. The team delivered a phased renovation with in-unit laundry, mechanical upgrades, and smarter layouts—without full gutting—resulting in faster lease-up and stronger rents.
Location
East Andersonville
Project Type
Value add with mechanical upgrades
Duration
8 Months
A tiered, in-place renovation of a 1960s multifamily property
REBLD renovated this 1960s multifamily building under occupied conditions, working tier by tier to maintain cash flow. Collaborating early with ownership, they optimized layouts for better rents. The result: modern, functional rentals with new kitchens and baths.
Location
Rogers Park
Project Type
Value add with mechanical upgrades
Duration
12 Months