‘Final step’ to converting Jefferson Park firehouse to brewery, apartments to be considered by aldermen  

Work to convert a Jefferson Park firehouse into a brewery and tasting room with apartments on the top floors could finally kick into gear this year if aldermen approve the sale of the property to the developer this month. 

The City Council Committee on Housing and Real Estate during its Wednesday meeting will consider the “negotiated as-is sale of City-owned property at 4841 N. Lipps Ave.” to Ambrosia Homes. According to the ordinance (O2020-5755), the sale is contingent on the developer removing environmental hazards, including lead paint and asbestos, from the property.