I am very happy to confirm that Filter is open for business! We have been working with Jeff, the owner, to open this new space since the old Filter closed in 2007. It has been a long, arduous journey but we are very happy to have Jeff open. Filter was an old hangout for me…
Construction at Filter has started! The walls have been framed, rough plumbing and electrical are complete, and major ductwork has been installed. Completion is scheduled for the end of the year.
UPDATE (10/02): We have been approved for permit! Construction to start Monday, 10/05! UPDATE (09/22): The plans are out of plan check. We only have a few minor issues to clarify with the Department of Buildings. With any luck the plans will be approved for permit at the end of next week 09/25. Filter has…
The building that will be housing the new Filter hit a bit of a snag in the Department of Zoning, which is why you haven’t heard from us in a while. Rest assured, though, the Zoning Board of Appeals has given the building a green light and we had a successful preliminary intake meeting with…
Filter Cafe is getting a new space, and we are designing it. The Wicker Park stalwart coffeehouse was displaced by BofA from the Flatiron building at six corners. The project is on pace for LEED-CI, certified level! Filter Cafe update: We will be wrapping up construction drawings in the next two weeks, after which we will submit to…