Chicago Building Permits & Contractor Leads

13,359 indexed permits · 13,025 active contractors · 10,937 code violations · Chicago, Illinois.

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10,937
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273,782
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Updated recently · 2026-06-16
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ERGEON INC
2026-06-09
📍 6718 N LIGHTFOOT AVE
Fence
CFP LIFE SAFETY SYSTEMS LLC
2026-06-08
📍 2248 W 47TH ST
Fire Protection
OLADIJI CONSTRUCTION LLC
2026-06-08
📍 3625 N ASHLAND AVE
Roofing

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2026-06-09 Violation 2020 W 23RD ST REPAIR EAVES OPEN
2026-06-09 Pool/Spa $200,000 71 S WACKER DR
Owner: 71 ··· 🔒
SELF CERT 2019 CBRC: INTERIOR DEMO TO 35TH FLOOR OFFICE SPACE. WORK TO INCLUDE P… CLUNE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, L.P.
2026-06-09 Roofing $85,000 2734 S WENTWORTH AVE SCOPE: ROOF REPLACEMENT. AREA: 17000 SQ. FT. ROOF COVERING: MINERAL - SURFACED R… HONG FENG CONSTRUCTION, INC.
2026-06-09 Violation 7801 S SAGINAW AVE ARRANGE FOR REINSPECTION REGAR OPEN
2026-06-09 Fence $18,059 6718 N LIGHTFOOT AVE
Owner: ALL··· 🔒
PURPOSE: NEW/REPLACEMENT INSTALLATION. VINYL/PVC FENCE - 6'-0' ' (HEIGHT) X 379'… ERGEON INC
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2026-06-09 General Construction $15,000 3453 W 59TH ST
Owner: SAN··· 🔒
TUCKPOINTING AND UNIT MASONRY REPAIR / REPLACEMENT: 700 SQ. FT., LINTEL QTY. 4, … GAVAL CONSTRUCTION
2026-06-09 Violation 8621 S PHILLIPS AVE MAINTAIN WINDOW OPEN
2026-06-09 Violation 7226 S CORNELL AVE ARRANGE COMPLETED PERMIT INSP. OPEN
2026-06-09 Violation 59 E 11TH ST MAINTAIN OR REPAIR ELECT ELEVA OPEN
2026-06-09 Violation 7251 S PHILLIPS AVE REPAIR SCREENS OPEN
2026-06-08 Fire Protection 2248 W 47TH ST
Owner: PIC··· 🔒
FIRE ALARM: NEW SYSTEM. ASSOCIATED BUILDING PERMIT:101071899. AFFECTS: 0 DWELLIN… CFP LIFE SAFETY SYSTEMS LLC
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2026-06-08 Fire Protection 333 W WACKER DR
Owner: BEA··· 🔒
FIRE ALARM: MODIFICATION OF EXISTING SYSTEM. ASSOCIATED BUILDING PERMIT:10108104… RELIABLE FIRE EQUIPMENT COMPANY
2026-06-08 Roofing $11,000 3625 N ASHLAND AVE
Owner: AMA··· 🔒
NEW DETACHED WOOD FRAME GARAGE. DIMENSIONS AND SETBACKS PER APPLICATION. BUILDIN… OLADIJI CONSTRUCTION LLC
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2026-06-08 Violation 11600 S LONGWOOD DR OWNER OR LICENSED CONTRACTOR OPEN
2026-06-08 Violation 7741 S DOBSON AVE PERMIT REQUIRED OPEN
2026-06-08 Violation 1627 N WASHTENAW AVE REPAIR COPING OPEN
2026-06-08 Violation 7842 S OGLESBY AVE REPAIR SCREENS OPEN
2026-06-08 General Construction $21,700 750 N WILLARD CT
Owner: OZC··· 🔒
TUCKPOINTING AND UNIT MASONRY REPAIR / REPLACEMENT: 200 SQ. FT., LINTEL QTY. 8, … AUGUSTYN CONSTRUCTION CORP.
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2026-06-08 General Construction 1716 S CLINTON ST
Owner: ATG··· 🔒
REINSTATE PERMIT NO 100832707 MUST BEGIN WORK AND OR REQUEST INSPECTION NO LATER… TOTAL CONSTRUCTION GC CORP
2026-06-08 Violation 7803 S YATES BLVD ARRANGE PREMISE INSPECTION OPEN
2026-06-08 Violation 1411 E 65TH PL CUT OR REMOVE HIGH WEEDS OPEN
2026-06-08 Roofing $15,600 4311 N MELVINA AVE
Owner: ROZ··· 🔒
NEW DETACHED WOOD FRAME GARAGE. DIMENSIONS AND SETBACKS PER APPLICATION. BUILDIN… LESZEK CONSTRUCTION CO, INC.
2026-06-08 Roofing $25,900 1514 N CAMPBELL AVE
Owner: BOR··· 🔒
NEW DETACHED WOOD FRAME GARAGE. DIMENSIONS AND SETBACKS PER APPLICATION. BUILDIN… BEYOND CUSTOM CO DBA STANLEY GARAGE BUILDERS
2026-06-08 Violation 8259 S BURLEY AVE REPAIR EXTERIOR STAIR OPEN
2026-06-08 Violation 4114 W WASHINGTON BLVD REPAIR CORNICE OPEN
2026-06-08 Violation 5118 S DORCHESTER AVE REPAIR EXTERIOR DOOR HARDWARE OPEN
2026-06-08 Violation 1627 N WASHTENAW AVE REPAIR CORNICE OPEN
2026-06-08 Violation 1200 W WEBSTER AVE REPAIR FENCE OPEN
2026-06-08 Violation 1627 N WASHTENAW AVE CHIMNEY CAPPING OPEN
2026-06-08 General Construction $14,400 910 W DIVERSEY PKWY
Owner: RIC··· 🔒
TUCKPOINTING AND UNIT MASONRY REPAIR / REPLACEMENT: 400 SQ. FT., LINTEL QTY. 0, … CASEY TUCKPOINTING, INC.
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2026-06-08 Fence $13,126 6322 N MONTICELLO AVE
Owner: KAN··· 🔒
PURPOSE: NEW/REPLACEMENT INSTALLATION. VINYL/PVC FENCE - 6'-0' ' (HEIGHT) X 181'… PEERLESS ENTERPRISES LLC
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2026-06-08 Violation 9144 S BISHOP ST CHIMNEY OPEN
2026-06-08 Violation 8620 S BURNHAM AVE MAINT VERTICAL WHEELCHAIR LIFT OPEN
2026-06-08 General Construction $10,000 4128 W ADDISON ST
Owner: PEA··· 🔒
TUCKPOINTING AND UNIT MASONRY REPAIR / REPLACEMENT: 50 SQ. FT., LINTEL QTY. 0, M… NORTH SHORE BRICKWORK & WINDOW
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2026-06-08 Violation 1200 W WEBSTER AVE REPAIR/REPLACE SMOKE DETECTORS OPEN
2026-06-08 Violation 9842 S BENSLEY AVE CUT OR REMOVE HIGH WEEDS OPEN
2026-06-08 Fire Protection 3348 N CAMPBELL AVE
Owner: DEP··· 🔒
FIRE ALARM: MODIFICATION OF EXISTING SYSTEM. ASSOCIATED BUILDING PERMIT:10107673… AFFILIATED CUSTOMER SERVICE INC
2026-06-08 Violation 11629 S BISHOP ST MAINT VERTICAL WHEELCHAIR LIFT OPEN
2026-06-08 Violation 9041 S BUFFALO AVE ARRANGE PREMISE INSPECTION OPEN
2026-06-08 General Construction $7,400 1345 N LAWNDALE AVE
Owner: BAK··· 🔒
TUCKPOINTING AND UNIT MASONRY REPAIR / REPLACEMENT: 10 SQ. FT., LINTEL QTY. 0, M…
2026-06-08 Violation 5118 S DORCHESTER AVE ARRANGE PREMISE INSPECTION OPEN
2026-06-08 Violation 5118 S DORCHESTER AVE SCREEN OUTER DOORS, WINDOWS OPEN
2026-06-08 Roofing $41,500 9750 S HOYNE AVE
Owner: DRI··· 🔒
NEW DETACHED WOOD FRAME GARAGE. DIMENSIONS AND SETBACKS PER APPLICATION. BUILDIN… BEYOND CUSTOM CO DBA STANLEY GARAGE BUILDERS
2026-06-08 Violation 8217 S MAY ST REPAIR LINTELS OPEN
2026-06-08 General Construction 851 W IRVING PARK RD
Owner: THO··· 🔒
ELECTRICAL MAINTENANCE PERMIT. OCCUPANCY: ASSEMBLY. START DATE: 6/12/2026. END D… MARON ELECTRIC COMPANY
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2026-06-08 Violation 1627 N WASHTENAW AVE ARRANGE FOR REINSPECTION REGAR OPEN
2026-06-08 Violation 4114 W WASHINGTON BLVD REPAIR EXTERIOR WALL OPEN
2026-06-08 General Construction $8,000 1110 N LAKE SHORE DR
Owner: BEN··· 🔒
LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. REPAIR OR ALTER DEVICES ON EXISTING CIRCUITS. RECE… TOP QUALITY ELECTRICAL SERVICES LLC
2026-06-08 Violation 7655 S ESSEX AVE MAINTAIN WINDOW OPEN
2026-06-08 Violation 9144 S BISHOP ST REPAIR SCREENS OPEN
2026-06-08 Violation 1411 E 65TH PL OBSTRUCTIONS IN EXIT WAY OPEN
2026-06-08 Violation 8217 S MAY ST REPAIR STOOP OPEN
2026-06-08 General Construction 4641 S MICHIGAN AVE
Owner: FOR··· 🔒
CHANGE OF OWNER FOR PERMIT B200473330. NEW OWNER LISTED ON THIS PERMIT. FORD-MICKLIN PROPERTIES, INC. / TRUST # 00-8622
2026-06-08 General Construction $10,000 6500 N NATOMA AVE
Owner: JAN··· 🔒
LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. ADD 4 CIRCUITS TO EXISTING 200 AMP SERVICE DISCONN… DJ BUILDING MAINTENANCE LLC
2026-06-08 General Construction $3,000 2534 N GREENVIEW AVE PERMIT EXPIRES ON 08/09/2026 ERECTION STARTS: 06/25/2026, ERECTION ENDS: 06/28/2… JULIA CLEMENS CSEM
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2026-06-08 Violation 1609 S RACINE AVE REPAIR FENCE OPEN
2026-06-08 Electrical $23,900 5627 N KEDVALE AVE
Owner: WAS··· 🔒
NEW INSTALLATION OF ONE(1) 750LB CAPACITY, VERTICAL PLATFORM LIFT, PURSUANT TO T… EXTENDED HOME LIVING SVCS,INC.
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2026-06-08 Violation 1627 N WASHTENAW AVE REPAIR SCREENS OPEN
2026-06-08 General Construction 851 W IRVING PARK RD
Owner: THO··· 🔒
ELECTRICAL MAINTENANCE PERMIT. OCCUPANCY: ASSEMBLY. START DATE: 6/12/2026. END D… MARON ELECTRIC COMPANY
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2026-06-08 General Construction 4645 S MICHIGAN AVE
Owner: FOR··· 🔒
CHANGE OF OWNER FOR PERMIT B200473249. NEW OWNER LISTED ON THIS PERMIT. FORD-MICKLIN PROPERTIES, INC. / TRUST # 00-8622
2026-06-08 Electrical $25,745 10443 S INDIANA AVE
Owner: AER··· 🔒
NEW INSTALLATION OF ONE(1) 750LB CAPACITY, VERTICAL PLATFORM LIFT, PURSUANT TO T… EXTENDED HOME LIVING SVCS,INC.
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2026-06-08 General Construction 6039 S VERNON AVE
Owner: AND··· 🔒
REINSTATE PERMIT NO.100988508 MUST BEGIN WORK AND OR REQUEST INSPECTION NO LATER… THE BOWA GROUP INC
2026-06-08 Fire Protection 3455 N ELSTON AVE
Owner: ZOO··· 🔒
FIRE ALARM: REPAIR EXISTING SYSTEM. AFFECTS: 0 DWELLING UNITS; 1 NON-RESIDENTIAL… PEAK SIGNAL, INC.
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2026-06-08 Violation 3019 S LOWE AVE WORK NOT ALLOWED OPEN
2026-06-08 Violation 7741 S DOBSON AVE PLANS & PERMITS REQ - CONTRCTR OPEN
2026-06-08 Violation 3722 W CERMAK RD ARRANGE PREMISE INSPECTION OPEN
2026-06-08 Electrical $14,800 2822 W 25TH PL
Owner: MAR··· 🔒
NEW INSTALLATION OF ONE(1) 750LB CAPACITY, VERTICAL PLATFROM LIFT, PURSUANT TO T… EXTENDED HOME LIVING SVCS,INC.
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2026-06-08 Plumbing 506 N MONTICELLO AVE
Owner: CIT··· 🔒
FOR PERMIT 101074475: REPLACEMENT PLUMBING CONTRACTOR. REPLACEMENT OTHER CONTRA… PAWEL'S PLUMBING INC
2026-06-08 General Construction $12,875 4646 N SEELEY AVE
Owner: GRA··· 🔒
TUCKPOINTING AND UNIT MASONRY REPAIR / REPLACEMENT: 200 SQ. FT., LINTEL QTY. 0, … EDMAR CORPORATION
2026-06-08 Violation 3447 N OSAGE AVE ARRANGE PREMISE INSPECTION OPEN
2026-06-08 Violation 4714 S MICHIGAN AVE REPUTTY WINDOW PANES OPEN
2026-06-08 General Construction 7831 S ST LAWRENCE AVE REINSTATE PERMIT NO 101057999 MUST BEGIN WORK AND OR REQUEST INSPECTION NO LATER… TERRENCE FIELDS
2026-06-08 Violation 9041 S BUFFALO AVE REPAIR PORCH SYSTEM OPEN
2026-06-08 Violation 3447 N OSAGE AVE PLANS & PERMITS REQ - CONTRCTR OPEN
2026-06-08 Roofing $430,000 2229 S HALSTED ST
Owner: SEI··· 🔒
REPAIR/REPLACEMENT AFFECTING 1 SYSTEMS : 2 ROOFTOP PACKAGED UNIT(CARRIER, 48K5… AMS MECHANICAL SYSTEMS, INC.
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2026-06-08 Roofing $18,436 1810 N LOWELL AVE
Owner: RAM··· 🔒
SCOPE: ROOF REPLACEMENT. AREA: 1485 SQ. FT. ROOF COVERING: ASPHALT SHINGLES. LOC… J & P EXTERIORS 1 INC
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2026-06-08 Violation 1627 N WASHTENAW AVE REPAIR EXTERIOR WALL OPEN
2026-06-08 General Construction 4920 W HUBBARD ST REINSTATE PERMIT NO 100991397 MUST BEGIN WORK AND OR REQUEST INSPECTION NO LATER… MANUEL TACURI
2026-06-08 Fire Protection 217 N SANGAMON ST
Owner: FUL··· 🔒
FIRE ALARM: MODIFICATION OF EXISTING SYSTEM. ASSOCIATED BUILDING PERMIT:10108132… MARON ELECTRIC COMPANY
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2026-06-08 Fence $14,200 511 N OAKLEY BLVD
Owner: GRO··· 🔒
PURPOSE: LEGALIZE UNPERMITTED WORK. WOOD FENCE - 6'-0' ' (HEIGHT) X 95'-0' ' (LE… GROGAN PAUL
2026-06-08 General Construction $5,900 2604 W 23RD PL
Owner: GAR··· 🔒
LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. NEW PERMANENT 200 AMP SERVICE DISCONNECTING MEANS … EMMI ELECTRIC INC.
2026-06-08 Plumbing $20,000 2154 W DIVISION ST
Owner: PAN··· 🔒
REPAIR OR IN-KIND REPLACEMENT OF 10 PLUMBING FIXTURES AS DESCRIBED IN PERMIT APP… FORMLINEA, INC.
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2026-06-08 Fire Protection 150 N STATE ST
Owner: MID··· 🔒
FIRE ALARM: MODIFICATION OF EXISTING SYSTEM. ASSOCIATED BUILDING PERMIT:10107970… SIEMENS INDUSTRY INC
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2026-06-08 Violation 5118 S DORCHESTER AVE REPAIR EXTERIOR WALL OPEN
2026-06-08 Violation 5152 W WARWICK AVE OPEN OPEN
2026-06-08 General Construction $1,200 8300 S BRANDON AVE
Owner: COP··· 🔒
LOW VOLTAGE/COMMUNICATION ELECTRICAL WORK. ALTER EXISTING OTHER. SPECIFIC LOCATI… ALLIANCE SYSTEMS, INC.
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2026-06-08 General Construction $5,500 5429 N SPAULDING AVE
Owner: GAD··· 🔒
TUCKPOINTING AND UNIT MASONRY REPAIR / REPLACEMENT: 16 SQ. FT., LINTEL QTY. 0, M… J & P EXTERIORS 1 INC
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2026-06-08 General Construction 6152 S BISHOP ST
Owner: ROB··· 🔒
REINSTATE PERMIT NO 101065062 MUST BEGIN WORK AND OR REQUEST INSPECTION NO LATER… ROBERTO MARTINEZ CONTRUCTION CORP
2026-06-08 General Construction $6,000 1300 S JEAN BAPTISTE POINTE DUSABLE LAKE SHORE DR
Owner: CHI··· 🔒
LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. NEW PERMANENT 300 AMP SERVICE DISCONNECTING MEANS … TAYLOR ELECTRIC COMPANY
2026-06-08 General Construction 2305 E MARQUETTE DR
Owner: CHI··· 🔒
APPROVAL OF NEW PLAN FOR STORMWATER MANAGEMENT. PROJECT TYPE: PARK/RECREATION. … CHICAGO PARK DISTRICT***
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2026-06-08 Roofing $177,868 900 E 103RD ST
Owner: CHI··· 🔒
SCOPE: ROOF RECOVER. AREA: 14225 SQ. FT. ROOF COVERING: OTHER. LOCATION: LOWER N… NATIONS ROOF OF ILLINOIS LLC
2026-06-08 Violation 4114 W WASHINGTON BLVD ARRANGE PREMISE INSPECTION OPEN
2026-06-08 Violation 1411 E 65TH PL REPAIR EXTERIOR WALL OPEN
2026-06-08 Violation 4714 S MICHIGAN AVE MAINTAIN WINDOW OPEN
2026-06-08 Violation 4714 S MICHIGAN AVE REPAIR EXTERIOR WALL OPEN
2026-06-08 Violation 7741 S DOBSON AVE WORK NOT ALLOWED OPEN
2026-06-08 HVAC/Mech $765,375 120 N LA SALLE ST
Owner: MAL··· 🔒
SELF-CERT 2019 CBRC: INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING 8TH FLOOR OFFICE TO CRE… BEAR CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
2026-06-08 Roofing $921,787 4160 N NATCHEZ AVE
Owner: GLE··· 🔒
SCOPE: ROOF RECOVER. AREA: 17200 SQ. FT. ROOF COVERING: MINERAL - SURFACED ROLL … RAINCOAT ROOFING SYSTEM INC
2026-06-08 Roofing $12,000 12512 S LOWE AVE
Owner: NIC··· 🔒
SCOPE: ROOF REPLACEMENT. AREA: 2700 SQ. FT. ROOF COVERING: ASPHALT SHINGLES. LOC… ASHCO EXTERIORS LLC
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2026-06-08 Violation 3722 W CERMAK RD SCREEN OUTER DOORS, WINDOWS OPEN
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Top Contractors

Most active contractors by permit volume — last 90 days of activity shown in parentheses. 17 of 25 have verified phone numbers below.

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Contractor Permits (90d) Trade Avg Value Contact
1. SUNRUN INSTALLATION SERVICES 📞 🔥 90 permits/30d Active 447 (272) Solar $13,836 🔒 Reveal
2. FRACKIEL BUILDERS, INCORPORATED 📞 8 permits/30d Active 102 (46) Landscaping & Exterior $31,342 🔒 Reveal
3. PEERLESS ENTERPRISES LLC 📞 🔥 19 permits/30d Active 85 (64) HVAC $7,561 🔒 Reveal
4. CURRENT COMMUNICATIONS CORP. ⚠️ 6 🔥 10 permits/30d Active 77 (42) Electrical $257,467 🔒 Reveal
5. CHAVEZ ELECTRIC 📞 ⚠️ 19 9 permits/30d Active 71 (28) Electrical $53,252 🔒 Reveal
6. OTIS ELEVATOR - CHICAGO 📞 ⚠️ 48 🔥 17 permits/30d Active 70 (32) HVAC $181,063 🔒 Reveal
7. BLUE LINE ELECTRICAL CONTRACTO ⚠️ 4 5 permits/30d Active 66 (17) Electrical $90,653 Verifying…
8. ROBERT LESNICKI 📞 ⚠️ 11 4 permits/30d Active 64 (34) Electrical - 🔒 Reveal
9. CAMPANILE CONSTRUCTION & DESIG 📞 ⚠️ 1 9 permits/30d Active 59 (24) Electrical $77,142 🔒 Reveal
10. LOMBARDI ELECTRIC, INC. 📞 ⚠️ 6 9 permits/30d Active 58 (40) Electrical $130,486 🔒 Reveal
11. CERTIFIED ELECTRIC LLC 🔥 14 permits/30d Active 57 (40) Solar $20,822 🔒 Reveal
12. KAPITAL ELECTRIC COMPANY 📞 ⚠️ 2 6 permits/30d Active 57 (31) Electrical $19,521 🔒 Reveal
13. SECURADYNE SYSTEM INTERMEDIATE 📞 ⚠️ 18 7 permits/30d Active 56 (28) Electrical $43,322 🔒 Reveal
14. GARAGE 2017 LLC DBA DANLEY'S GARAGE WORLD 📞 ⚠️ 10 🔥 11 permits/30d Active 55 (36) HVAC $35,853 🔒 Reveal
15. PURE POWER ELECTRICAL,CORP. ⚠️ 7 2 permits/30d Active 53 (21) Electrical $42,754 Verifying…
16. HARTMANN ELECTRIC COMPANY, INC 🔥 10 permits/30d Active 51 (27) Electrical $382,906 Verifying…
17. SIEMENS INDUSTRY INC 📞 ⚠️ 11 🔥 12 permits/30d Active 50 (32) Fire Protection - 🔒 Reveal
18. CONTINENTAL ELECTRICAL CONSTRU ⚠️ 40 2 permits/30d Active 50 (22) Electrical $3,174,356 Verifying…
19. MARON ELECTRIC COMPANY 📞 ⚠️ 10 🔥 15 permits/30d Active 49 (35) Electrical $432,500 🔒 Reveal
20. ALLIANCE DEMOLITION AND EXCAVATION SERVICES INC 📞 1 permits/30d Active 49 (14) Demolition $33,793 🔒 Reveal
21. DUNNING ELECTRICAL SERVICES IN ⚠️ 3 8 permits/30d Active 48 (25) Electrical $6,692 Verifying…
22. OLYMPIC SIGNS, INC. D/B/A OLYMPIK SIGNS, INC. 📞 ⚠️ 6 1 permits/30d Active 46 (28) Signage $3,509 🔒 Reveal
23. ALVAREZ ELECTRICAL TECH 📞 3 permits/30d Active 46 (18) Electrical $5,986 🔒 Reveal
24. PACE SYSTEMS, INC. 📞 ⚠️ 10 Active 45 (44) Electrical $42,393 🔒 Reveal
25. CONVERGINT TECHNOLOGIES LLC ⚠️ 1 7 permits/30d Active 44 (23) Fire Protection - 🔒 Reveal

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Permit Types in Chicago
Construction Activity in Chicago

New building permits in Chicago, Illinois indicate upcoming construction projects. Contractors can identify subcontracting opportunities by monitoring recently issued permits for residential renovations, commercial buildouts, and new construction. Early outreach to permit holders often results in higher close rates before projects go to competitive bid.

About Chicago Building Permits

Chicago, Illinois processes thousands of building permits covering residential construction, commercial buildouts, renovations, and specialty trade work. PermitGrab tracks 13359+ Chicago building permits — updated daily from official city sources.

Every new construction project in Chicago requires a building permit before work can begin. These public records include the project address, scope of work, estimated cost, and often the general contractor's name — making them valuable leads for subcontractors looking for new projects in Chicago.

How Contractors Use Chicago Permit Data

HVAC contractors, electricians, plumbers, and roofers in Chicago use building permit data to find projects before they hit traditional lead services. When a new commercial buildout or residential renovation permit is filed, it signals upcoming work that needs subcontractors.

Instead of competing for shared leads on HomeAdvisor or Angi, contractors who monitor Chicago building permits can reach out to general contractors the day a permit is issued — before anyone else calls. This first-mover advantage leads to higher close rates and better project selection.

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Who pulled permits in Chicago this week?

The most active contractors filing in Chicago right now include SUNRUN INSTALLATION SERVICES, FRACKIEL BUILDERS, INCORPORATED, PEERLESS ENTERPRISES LLC, CURRENT COMMUNICATIONS CORP. and CHAVEZ ELECTRIC. PermitGrab tracks 13,025 active contractors across the metro, with new filings indexed on every refresh.

How fresh is Chicago permit data?

Updated daily. Permit records carry filing date, address, project value, contractor name (where the source publishes it), and permit type, so a fresh row means a fresh lead.

What construction is happening in Chicago right now?

In the last 30 days, Chicago permitting activity covers 1,646 new building permits alongside 10,937 active code violations. The mix spans new construction, residential renovations, mechanical/electrical/plumbing upgrades, roof replacements, demolitions, and tenant improvements — every record is a buying signal for a different contractor or supplier persona.

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Who’s Building in Chicago?

Property owners with active permits or flagged parcels — with absentee-owner and portfolio-size intel. Great leads for solar, insurance, home-warranty, and renovation vendors.

Property Address Owner Owner Intel Source
401 N WABASH AVE 59-F SUA*** 7 properties County assessor
401 N WABASH AVE P314 MAR*** Absentee owner County assessor
401 N WABASH AVE 2714 401*** 206 properties County assessor
401 N WABASH AVE 66-F YUS*** County assessor
401 N WABASH AVE 76-A JOH*** Absentee owner 3 properties County assessor

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Frequently Asked Questions about Chicago Building Permits

How many building permits does PermitGrab track in Chicago?

PermitGrab currently tracks 13359 building permits in Chicago, Illinois. Data is pulled directly from the official municipal open-data source on every collection cycle and includes permit number, address, permit type, contractor, status, and estimated value where available.

How fresh is the Chicago permit data?

PermitGrab collects Chicago on every daemon cycle. Its municipal source is currently updated daily, so new permits appear here within 1–3 days of the source publishing them. The count above reflects the complete current record from that source.

How can contractors find construction leads in Chicago?

Contractors find leads in Chicago by filtering PermitGrab by trade and ZIP code, then contacting the permit applicant (owner or general contractor) directly. Pro subscribers get verified phone numbers and can set up saved-search email alerts so new matches land in their inbox the same day they’re filed.

What’s included in the 14-day trial?

The 14-day trial includes full Pro access to Chicago — unlimited phone and website reveals, CSV export, trade and value-tier filters, lead scoring, and violation cross-reference flags. Card required to start; cancel anytime before day 14.

Can I cancel anytime?

Yes. Cancel any time from your account page — no contracts, no cancellation fees. Your subscription stays active through the end of the current billing period.

Who buys this data?

Chicago permit & owner data, by use case

Same data, different angle. Pick the playbook that matches what you sell.

Real estate investors
Code violations in Chicago = motivated sellers. Out-of-state landlord + active citation = top of the wholesale call list.
Contractors & subs
Every Chicago GC who pulled a permit this week is sourcing labor and materials right now. Phone numbers included.
Home service companies
A Chicago addition or remodel signals an HVAC, plumbing, or warranty upsell window. Reach owners while the project is fresh.
Solar installers
Roof permits and electrical upgrades in Chicago are the highest-intent solar lead signals. Owner-occupant filter built in.
Insurance agents
Chicago renovations trigger updated dwelling-coverage limits. Get the address-level signal before the renewal cycle does.
Material suppliers
Lumber, drywall, roofing, fixtures — every Chicago permit is a parts list. Build a route by job type and value tier.
Developers & new construction
Ground-up builds in Chicago mean a long runway of subcontractor and material orders. Sort new-construction permits by project value and reach the GC before the trades are locked.
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