Logan Square
Chicago, Illinois

A full two-flat renovation in Logan Square — gut-rehabbing both units with new electrical, plumbing, HVAC, kitchens, bathrooms, and finishes — typically runs $300,000 to $550,000 depending on building size and existing conditions. Per-unit renovation costs average $150,000 to $275,000 for a complete gut. Two-flats in Logan Square with updated systems and quality finishes routinely appraise well above renovation cost given the neighborhood's sustained market strength.

Yes. Two-flat to single-family conversions are one of the most common projects we complete in Logan Square. The process involves Chicago Department of Buildings permitting for a change of occupancy, structural modifications to open floor plans across levels, and full systems integration. Many Logan Square two-flats are ideal candidates for this conversion — their lot sizes, existing stair configurations, and floor plate dimensions translate well to connected single-family living. 32 Build can evaluate your specific property and provide realistic costs and permitting guidance.

A gut rehab in Logan Square requires Chicago Department of Buildings permits for structural, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC work. Two-flat to single-family conversions or configuration changes require a change-of-occupancy permit. New construction requires a building permit and zoning compliance review. ADU buildouts — coach houses and basement units — are permitted under Chicago's ADU ordinance with specific eligibility requirements. 32 Build manages the full permit process on every project, from application through final inspection sign-off.

A full two-flat gut rehab in Logan Square typically takes 5 to 8 months from permit approval to punch list completion. Permit processing at the Chicago DOB adds 4 to 8 weeks before construction begins. Projects with significant structural or systems conditions discovered during demolition may extend the timeline. 32 Build sequences two-flat rehabs to complete one unit first where possible, allowing owners to rent the finished unit while the second unit is under construction and offset holding costs.

New construction in Logan Square currently runs $275 to $400 per square foot for quality residential construction — single-family homes, two-flats, or small multi-unit buildings on infill lots. A 2,400 SF new construction single-family home in Logan Square averages $660,000 to $960,000 in hard construction costs before land acquisition, architectural fees, and permitting. New construction two-flats are one of the most value-efficient investments in the neighborhood given the strong rental demand on the Northwest Side.

Yes. Logan Square is one of the most active neighborhoods for ADU development under Chicago's 2021 ADU ordinance, which allows coach house construction and basement ADU buildouts on eligible parcels in Pilot Area 1, which includes most of Logan Square. A new coach house in Logan Square typically runs $225,000 to $375,000 depending on size and finish level. A basement ADU conversion ranges from $80,000 to $160,000. 32 Build evaluates ADU eligibility, manages permitting, and delivers the full construction scope.

Look for a contractor with an active City of Chicago General Contractor license, verifiable references from gut rehab projects completed in Logan Square or adjacent Bucktown and Wicker Park, and a documented pre-construction process that identifies existing building conditions before pricing is finalized. Logan Square's older building stock makes thorough pre-construction assessment essential — avoid contractors who price gut rehabs without a detailed on-site walkthrough. 32 Build has been working in Logan Square since the neighborhood's earliest appreciation cycle and is happy to share references and project photos.