CHICAGO—The McShane Construction Company has just completed a comprehensive renovation of the Borinquen Bella Apartments on behalf of their owner, Latin United Community Housing Association. The Rosemont-based firm did extensive exterior and interior renovation work on 47 multi-family rental units with a total of 62,896-square-feet in four scattered site residential buildings in Chicago's Humboldt Park neighborhood, transforming them into affordable and modern apartments.

The job included the installation of new roofs, windows, doors and tuckpointing. McShane also upgraded the interior units with new flooring, fixtures, appliances, lighting, and interior paint to meet today's residential standards. The four separate scattered site properties offer a combination of one-, two- and three-bedroom floor plan configurations for both individuals and families.

Two murals on the properties at 1456 N. Rockwell St. and 1318 N. Rockwell St. were also restored. LUCHA located the original artists who painted the murals in 1971 and 1992 and commissioned the artists to refresh and revive the artwork.

“McShane Construction is honored to have served LUCHA in implementing its vision of transforming these four multi-family residential buildings that comprised this assignment,” says Jeffrey A. Raday, president of McShane. “With our experience in multi-family construction and renovation work, we are certain that the goals of our client will be met in the restoration of the 47 units that will create safe, comfortable and upgraded apartments that neighborhood residents can enjoy and take pride in for years to come.”

Funding for the project came from a wide array of sources. The city provided Low-Income Housing Tax Credits, and federal agencies such as HUD gave HOME funds and other block grants. The Illinois Housing Development Association, Local Initiatives Support Corporation and Fannie Mae also provided funds. The project's construction loan was underwritten by BMO Harris Bank and Landon Bone Baker Architects provided architectural services.

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McShane Completes LUCHA Renovations

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