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About Landmark Status
The original developer of 4240 N. Clarendon, Paul Swanson, created the first association for the property. It was named Buena Landmark Condo Association even though the property was not a landmark. Several of the building’s utility bills are still in this name. When some of the original condo owners in 4240 wanted to start an association, they were surprised to find out that one already existed. Owners were also never told that Buena Landmark was given violations by the city for plumbing work done without permits with fines of $10-$200/day. BUENA LANDMARK PLUMBING VIOLATIONS
In the beginning, folks were told 4240 was a landmark for its unique lobby that spans five city lots.
Short clip from WTTW’s Geoffrey Baer on the advantages of a building having landmark status: ASK GEOFFREY: LANDMARKING IN CHICAGO
Steps for obtaining landmark status in Chicago: CHICAGO LANDMARK PROCESS
4240’s entry in National Register of Historic Places (1984) 4240 NAT'L HISTORIC PLACE
7 Criteria to become Chicago Landmark- 2 needed, 4240 has 6 of 7. (lobby is unique feature for #7. This location was historic site even before 4240’s construction for #3) LANDMARK CRITERIA
This flyer lists the economic incentives of being a landmark property. The very last mention in the flyer is this: Owners of historic buildings also have free access to experienced rehabilitation professionals who provide assistance with technical issues
Another property by architect Louis Griser built year before 4240
