PILSEN — Local officials and nonprofit leaders broke ground Friday on Casa Yucatán, a development bringing nearly 100 affordable apartments to Pilsen.

The Resurrection Project, a social services and housing nonprofit, is turning a lot at 1609 W. 21st Place into an eight-story building with 98 affordable apartments. Construction is expected to be completed by fall 2026.

The development will have 38 one-bedroom, 34 two-bedroom and 26 three-bedroom apartments. Amenities will include a multi-purpose room, training center, reading room, a courtyard with a playground and a green rooftop, according to The Resurrection Project’s plans.

There will be on-site parking for 20 cars and indoor storage for 98 bicycles, which is more than what’s required by the city given that the building qualifies fo

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