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Sale of Vacant City-Owned Lot for Side Yard Project at 3116 W Fifth Ave Approved

  • When: 2025/07/16
  • Address: 3116 W Fifth Ave, Chicago, IL
  • City: Chicago
  • State: IL
  • Category: City Properties
  • Subcategory: Property Sale
  • Asset Class: Land
  • Property Type: Placemaking
  • Size (Dollars): $1,191

The Chicago City Council approved the sale of a vacant, city-owned property at 3116 W Fifth Avenue to Asali Naima Locke through the ChiBlockBuilder program. The program aims to sell thousands of vacant, tax-delinquent parcels to residents, non-profits, and businesses for community open space. The property, identified as City Lot 1, was sold for $1,191, which represents 10% of its market value. The buyer plans to develop the irregularly shaped lot into a fenced and landscaped side yard adjacent to a building she owns, with an estimated project budget of $6,000. Conditions of the sale include improving the lot as an open space project within one year, maintaining it, and a five-year restriction on conveyance. The sale is subject to environmental reviews and 'as is, where is' conditions, with the buyer assuming responsibility for any necessary remediation.

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