Ukrainian Village
Chicago, Illinois
Two-flat gut rehabs, greystone renovation, and new construction in one of Chicago's most architecturally rich and rapidly appreciating Near West Side neighborhoods. 18 years of Chicago construction experience.
Construction Services
in Ukrainian Village, Chicago
Ukrainian Village is one of Chicago's most compelling renovation markets — a dense Near West Side neighborhood of vintage greystones, two-flats, and brick bungalows that sits at the intersection of three of the city's fastest-appreciating corridors: Wicker Park to the north, West Town to the east, and East Village to the south. The neighborhood's housing stock — built primarily between 1890 and 1930 — rewards investment at the top of the Near West Side market, and buyers here consistently expect finishes that match the address.
32 Build has worked throughout the West Town corridor and Near West Side for years, delivering two-flat gut rehabs, greystone renovations, whole-house restorations, and new construction on infill sites in Ukrainian Village and adjacent neighborhoods. The building stock here is technically demanding: original timber framing, historic masonry, vintage plumbing and electrical, and the structural conditions typical of a century-old Chicago building all require thorough pre-construction assessment and skilled execution.
Ukrainian Village's renovation market is increasingly driven by owners converting two-flats to single-family use, investors repositioning rental buildings, and new construction buyers taking advantage of the remaining infill sites in a neighborhood with strong underlying real estate fundamentals. Whatever the project type, the expectation is consistent: high-quality execution that matches the neighborhood's escalating values.
Near West Side Reference:Two-flat gut rehabs and greystone renovations completed throughout Ukrainian Village and adjacent West Town, Wicker Park, and East Village corridor. References available upon request.
Building in
Ukrainian Village, Chicago
Ukrainian Village occupies Chicago's Near West Side, generally bounded by Division Street to the north, Chicago Avenue to the south, Damen Avenue to the east, and Western Avenue to the west. The neighborhood's housing stock is predominantly greystones, brick two-flats, and vintage frame homes built between 1890 and 1930 — dense, architecturally rich urban blocks that are among the city's finest examples of early 20th century residential construction.
Renovation work in Ukrainian Village involves historic masonry repair and repointing, original timber framing, full systems replacement, and structural modifications typical of century-old Chicago construction. The neighborhood's concentration of Eastern Orthodox churches — many of them architecturally significant landmark buildings — gives Ukrainian Village a distinctive character that reinforces its identity and residential demand.
Chicago Department of Buildings permit review follows standard residential timelines; landmark-designated structures require Commission on Chicago Landmarks review for exterior modifications. Ukrainian Village's adjacency to Wicker Park, West Town, and East Village places it within one of Chicago's most active residential renovation corridors.
Did you know
Ukrainian Village is home to three of Chicago's most architecturally significant Eastern Orthodox churches — Holy Trinity Cathedral (designed by Louis Sullivan in 1903), St. Volodymyr Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral, and SS. Volodymyr and Olha Ukrainian Catholic Church. Sullivan's Holy Trinity Cathedral, funded in part by Tsar Nicholas II of Russia, is a designated Chicago Landmark and one of the architect's few surviving religious commissions — an unexpected masterwork hidden in plain sight on a quiet residential street in the Near West Side.
Notable Streets in Neighborhood
- West Chicago Avenue — Southern commercial boundary — mixed retail, restaurants, and services anchoring Ukrainian Village's southern edge and connecting to the broader Near West Side grid.
- West Division Street — Northern boundary and primary commercial corridor — connects Ukrainian Village to Wicker Park and the transit hub at Milwaukee/North/Damen with dense retail and dining.
- North Damen Avenue — Eastern boundary — the Damen Blue Line station anchors transit access and a vibrant commercial strip connecting Ukrainian Village to Wicker Park and Bucktown.
- North Western Avenue — Western boundary — north-south arterial with transit access connecting Ukrainian Village to the broader Near West Side and North Side grid.
- West Rice Street — Interior residential street — dense vintage greystone and two-flat blocks representative of Ukrainian Village's defining architectural character.
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What Does It Cost
in Ukrainian Village, Chicago?
Transparent ranges based on recent Chicago projects. Your exact cost depends on scope, materials, and conditions.
Kitchen or bath gut renovation, targeted unit refresh, or focused multi-trade update in a Ukrainian Village greystone or two-flat.
Full two-flat gut rehab, whole-house renovation, or greystone restoration. The most common scope in Ukrainian Village.
Complete building gut rehabilitation, single-family conversion of a two-flat, or ground-up new construction on an infill site.
Free Estimate: Every project starts with a free on-site consultation and written estimate. No obligation, no pressure. We'll tell you exactly what your project costs before you commit.
Maintenance Plans
for Ukrainian Village Homeowners
Keep your home in peak condition year-round. Quarterly visits, seasonal checklists, and a dedicated team — starting at $99/month.
Essential
Homeowners who want quarterly preventive maintenance and a trusted team keeping an eye on the home.
Standard
Busy homeowners who want proactive maintenance plus more hands-on help during each visit.
Premium
Homeowners who want a true white-glove home maintenance and concierge experience.
Ukrainian Village
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Answers to the most common questions about working with 32 Build in Ukrainian Village, Chicago.
Still have questions? Let's talkA two-flat gut rehab in Ukrainian Village typically runs $250,000 to $550,000 depending on building size, existing conditions, and finish level. A full gut of both units — new systems throughout, kitchens, baths, and finishes — runs $280,000 to $500,000. Single-family conversion of a two-flat, combining the units into one home, typically adds 15 to 25% to the base scope due to structural modifications and reconfiguration.
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