Towers rise to higher standards; a trio of projects by Pappageorge/Haymes shows how Chicago's new design formula is gaining traction
By Blair Kamin Chicago Tribune November 21, 2008 So what if the Chicago Spire is nothing more than a hole in the ground? The city’s skyline remains a vibrant and visually alluring work in progress. Or at least it will until the momentum of the decad... read more
Belgravia puts down stakes for Union Row Townhomes model
By Seka Palikuca | Tribune reporter November 21, 2008 Union Row Townhomes has moved from a temporary sales center into an on-site model at 644 W. 16th Street, #3. The development of 35 townhouses is being built by Belgravia Group. The four-story des... read more
Belgravia Group good fit for diverse city market
By Leslie Mann | Special to the Tribune November 14, 2008 No two Belgravia Group buildings look alike, explains Alan Lev, president of the Chicago-based builder of multifamily residences, because they are designed to fit into their neighborhoods and ap... read more
565 Quincy Voted 2008 Best Chicago Lofts by New Homes Magazine
On November 6, 2008, New Homes Magazine recognized the 565 Quincy development as Chicago’s Best Lofts for 2008. New Homes Magazine Editorial Board writes, “It’s hard to beat the draw of a true concrete loft so close to the Loop. It’s next door (seriously) ... read more
Hartland Park Voted Best Overall Community by the Home Builders Association of Greater Chicago.
October 17, 2008 On October 3, 2008, the Home Builders Association of Greater Chicago (HBAGC) awarded the Hartland Park development the prestigious Gold Key award for Best Overall Community. “Hartland Park successfully provides the residential comfort... read more
Belgravia Town Homes Outpace Sales in South Loop
Crain's Business reports average market time of forty-two days versus submarket average of 180 days
By Laura Bianchi July 28, 2008 By all rights, the 23-story condo building at 1717 S. Prairie Ave. should be a hot property. Located in the up-market Prairie Avenue Historic District of the South Loop, the red-brick units have glorious views of the la... read more
Chicago Tribune reports on Bankside, the City's first townhome community working towards LEED® certification
By Seka Palikuca | Chicago Tribune reporter July 4, 2008 (excerpt) The Belgravia Group has begun pre-construction sales for Bankside, an eco-friendly development of 33 townhouses and four single-family residences to be built along the Chicago Rive... read more
Social Networking Links High Rise Dwellers
This site will help residents of the new 600 N. Lake Shore Drive condominium development find common interests.
BY KAY SEVERINSEN Editor, SearchChicago Homes (June 16, 2008) It can be hard to meet your neighbors. They are coming, you are going. You can go months without ever seeing the guy in 4B. For all you know, you might be l... read more
Who will buy the Condos?
Alan Lev, Belgravia Group's President/ COO offers insight
By Dennis Rodkin, May 2008 (excerpt) ...Is there a condo apocalypse looming? Most likely, no. Huecksteadt and other analysts think the new condos will be bought up—but slowly. "This will work itself out," says Huecksteadt (who is not in th... read more
Smart Leaders: Walking the Talk
How to get honest feedback from your employees.
By Matt McClellan Smart Business Chicago | February 2008 Alan D. Lev has a plaque on his desk that reminds him to send fewer e-mails, be a better listener and not pick up the phone if he’s in the middle of a meeting with someone. Those reminders a... read more