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TOTAL SYSTEMS ROOFING LLC
2026-04-07
📍 3260 N CLARK ST
Roofing
JC & SON MASONRY, INC.
2026-04-07
📍 1255 N CAMPBELL AVE
General Construction
CONNELLY ELECTRIC CO.
2026-04-07
📍 1132 W BLACKHAWK ST
Pool/Spa

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2026-04-07 General Construction — 2 W DELAWARE PL
Owner: TWO··· 🔒
TEMPORARY SCAFFOLDING: QTY: 1, MAX. LENGTH: 20 FT., MAX. HEIGHT: 360 FT. LOCATI… JLJ CONTRACTING, INC.
2026-04-07 Plumbing — 3728 W DICKENS AVE
Owner: BLU··· 🔒
FOR PERMIT 101071247: REPLACEMENT GENERAL CONTRACTOR. REPLACEMENT ELECTRICAL CO… JIM WILLIAMS DBA J. WILLIAMS
2026-04-07 Violation — 6219 S WASHTENAW AVE DEFECTIVE FIXTURES OPEN
2026-04-07 Roofing $103,000 3260 N CLARK ST
Owner: YOU··· 🔒
SCOPE: ROOF REPLACEMENT. AREA: 15000 SQ. FT. ROOF COVERING: OTHER. LOCATION: RER… TOTAL SYSTEMS ROOFING LLC
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2026-04-07 Violation — 3551 W ROOSEVELT RD REPLCE WINDOW PANES, PLEXGLAS OPEN
2026-04-07 Violation — 3129 W 15TH ST PRV FLOOR DRAIN WITH METAL STR OPEN
2026-04-07 General Construction $8,500 1255 N CAMPBELL AVE
Owner: MUF··· 🔒
TUCKPOINTING AND UNIT MASONRY REPAIR / REPLACEMENT: 45 SQ. FT., LINTEL QTY. 3, M… JC & SON MASONRY, INC.
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2026-04-07 General Construction $5,000 6745 S EMERALD AVE
Owner: DEY··· 🔒
TUCKPOINTING AND UNIT MASONRY REPAIR / REPLACEMENT: 800 SQ. FT., LINTEL QTY. 0, … BATISTE MASONRY
2026-04-07 Violation — 6219 S WASHTENAW AVE REPAIR COPING OPEN
2026-04-07 Pool/Spa $151,127 1132 W BLACKHAWK ST
Owner: WRI··· 🔒
LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. REPAIR OR ALTER DEVICES ON EXISTING CIRCUITS. RECE… CONNELLY ELECTRIC CO.
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2026-04-07 Violation — 6319 S LAFLIN ST MAINTAIN PROJECTIONS OPEN
2026-04-07 General Construction $15,000 6537 S UNIVERSITY AVE
Owner: PET··· 🔒
CONCRETE MASONRY REPAIR / REPLACEMNT: 320SQ. FT., EXCAVATION = NO. LOCATION: BAS… BATISTE MASONRY
2026-04-07 General Construction $3,600 738 E 105TH ST
Owner: MIL··· 🔒
TUCKPOINTING AND UNIT MASONRY REPAIR / REPLACEMENT: 450 SQ. FT., LINTEL QTY. 0, … BATISTE MASONRY
2026-04-07 General Construction — 3545 W 80TH PL
Owner: MAR··· 🔒
LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. NEW PERMANENT 100 AMP SERVICE DISCONNECTING MEANS … SUNRUN INSTALLATION SERVICES INC
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2026-04-07 Violation — 7217 S ST LAWRENCE AVE POST OWNER NAME OF VACNT BLDG OPEN
2026-04-07 Solar $4,928 1735 N MOODY AVE
Owner: WIL··· 🔒
INSTALL SOLAR PANELS ON ROOF OF PRINCIPAL BUILDING. ROOF TYPE: STEEP (>5:12). IN… ION DEVELOPER LLC
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2026-04-07 General Construction $5,143 1735 N MOODY AVE LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. NEW PERMANENT 200 AMP SERVICE DISCONNECTING MEANS … ION DEVELOPER
2026-04-07 Violation — 6219 S WASHTENAW AVE INT WALL/CEILING CHIP PLASTER OPEN
2026-04-07 Fire Protection — 225 W WASHINGTON ST
Owner: 225··· 🔒
FIRE ALARM: MODIFICATION OF EXISTING SYSTEM. ASSOCIATED BUILDING PERMIT:10107798… CLEAR LOSS PREVENTION INC
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2026-04-07 Violation — 1645 S CALIFORNIA BLVD MICE/RODENTS OPEN
2026-04-07 Violation — 6219 S WASHTENAW AVE STOP/REMOVE NUISANCE OPEN
2026-04-07 General Construction — 633 S PLYMOUTH CT
Owner: THE··· 🔒
TEMPORARY SCAFFOLDING: QTY: 1, MAX. LENGTH: 100 FT., MAX. HEIGHT: 120 FT. LOCAT… THE W. J. MC GUIRE COMPANY
2026-04-07 Violation — 7831 S PRAIRIE AVE INTERNAL OPEN
2026-04-07 Violation — 4015 W CARROLL AVE MAINTAIN OR REPAIR ELECT ELEVA OPEN
2026-04-07 General Construction $15,000 7341 S COLES AVE
Owner: JOS··· 🔒
SPR 2019: REPLACE WOOD STAIRS AND PARTIAL ENCLOSED PORCH W/ NEW OPEN PORCH/ III-… ADEPT BUILDERS LLC
2026-04-07 Violation — 7831 S PRAIRIE AVE OWNER OR LICENSED CONTRACTOR OPEN
2026-04-07 Pool/Spa $90,000 727 W MADISON ST
Owner: HOT··· 🔒
LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. ADD 7 CIRCUITS TO EXISTING 2500 AMP SERVICE DISCON… HUEN ELECTRIC INC.
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2026-04-07 Plumbing — 4065 N MEADE AVE
Owner: MOL··· 🔒
FOR PERMIT 101064885: REPLACEMENT PLUMBING CONTRACTOR. NEW CONTRACTOR(S) LISTED… 606 NORTHSIDE PLUMBING CORP.
2026-04-07 Violation — 6042 S CALIFORNIA AVE ARRANGE PREMISE INSPECTION OPEN
2026-04-07 General Construction $7,500 318 N STATE ST PERMIT EXPIRES ON 10/31/2026 ERECTION STARTS: 5/1/2026, ERECTION ENDS: 10/28/202… CHICAGO TENT LLC
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2026-04-07 General Construction $16,500 2423 W AUGUSTA BLVD
Owner: ROS··· 🔒
TUCKPOINTING AND UNIT MASONRY REPAIR / REPLACEMENT: 300 SQ. FT., LINTEL QTY. 4, … AUGUSTYN CONSTRUCTION CORP.
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2026-04-07 Structural $20,000 1724 W HARRISON ST
Owner: RUS··· 🔒
SCOPE: NONSTRUCTURAL INTERIOR ALTERATION WITIN TUNNEL FOR REMOVAL OF SHUTTER ASS… HILL MECHANICAL CORPORATION
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2026-04-07 General Construction $800,000 3078 W PALMER BLVD SELF-CERT; INTERIOR ALTERATIONS INCLUDING MEP WORK TO EXISTING 2 D.U.'S & DUPLEX… HIGHGATE BUILDERS INC
2026-04-07 General Construction $1,500 10000 W OHARE ST
Owner: CLE··· 🔒
LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. REPAIR OR ALTER DEVICES ON EXISTING CIRCUITS. RECE… HARTMANN ELECTRIC COMPANY, INC
2026-04-07 Fire Protection — 868 N WELLS ST
Owner: BED··· 🔒
FIRE ALARM: MODIFICATION OF EXISTING SYSTEM. ASSOCIATED BUILDING PERMIT:10107862… CHICAGO FIRE DETECTION SYSTEMS LLC
2026-04-07 Solar $36,933 2651 W 84TH PL
Owner: CAL··· 🔒
INSTALL SOLAR PANELS ON ROOF OF PRINCIPAL BUILDING. ROOF TYPE: SLOPED (2:12 TO 5… SUNRUN INSTALLATION SERVICES
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2026-04-07 Violation — 1316 S KILDARE AVE REPAIR INTERIOR WALLS/CEILING OPEN
2026-04-07 General Construction $80,000 4601 S ELLIS AVE
Owner: 461··· 🔒
SELF-CERT 2019 CBRC: INTERIOR ALTERATION TO EXISTING OPEN OFFICE AT GROUND FLOOR… ACTIVE CONCEPT, INC.
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2026-04-07 HVAC/Mech $1,170,000 159 E WALTON PL
Owner: SUD··· 🔒
SCOPE: NONSTRUCTURAL INTERIOR ALTERATION INCLUDING ELECTRICAL AND PLUMBING (NO M… ASHLAND PLUMBING & HEATING CO.
2026-04-07 Solar $21,929 11554 S LOOMIS ST
Owner: CAR··· 🔒
INSTALL SOLAR PANELS ON ROOF OF PRINCIPAL BUILDING. ROOF TYPE: SLOPED (2:12 TO 5… SUNRUN INSTALLATION SERVICES
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2026-04-07 Violation — 4223 W LAKE ST MAINTAIN OR REPAIR ELECT ELEVA OPEN
2026-04-07 Violation — 616 W ARLINGTON PL ARRANGE FOR INSPECTION OPEN
2026-04-07 Violation — 4223 W LAKE ST MAINTAIN OR REPAIR ELECT ELEVA OPEN
2026-04-07 Violation — 4015 W CARROLL AVE MAINTAIN OR REPAIR ELECT ELEVA OPEN
2026-04-07 Windows/Doors $12,000 4935 W THOMAS ST
Owner: KRO··· 🔒
IN-KIND REPLACEMENT OF EXTERIOR WINDOWS AND DOORS IN EXISTING OPENINGS. REPLACEM… GLOBAL ENTITIES CORP
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2026-04-07 Violation — 4223 W LAKE ST MAINTAIN OR REPAIR ELECT ELEVA OPEN
2026-04-07 Fence $5,185 5124 N NATCHEZ AVE
Owner: SAU··· 🔒
PURPOSE: NEW/REPLACEMENT INSTALLATION. WOOD FENCE - 6'-0' ' (HEIGHT) X 141'-0' '… CF FENCE LLC
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2026-04-07 Violation — 4223 W LAKE ST MAINTAIN OR REPAIR ELECT ELEVA OPEN
2026-04-07 Windows/Doors $30,000 1615 S CLARK ST
Owner: FAB··· 🔒
REMOVAL OF EXISTING REVOLVING DOOR AND AUTOMATIC CART DOOR AND REPLACMENT WITH S… GARZA ELECTRICAL, INC.
2026-04-07 General Construction $65,000 333 W WOLF POINT PLZ
Owner: "HI··· 🔒
LOW VOLTAGE/COMMUNICATION ELECTRICAL WORK. ALTER EXISTING OTHER. SPECIFIC LOCATI… RON JONES ELECTRIC INC.
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2026-04-07 Violation — 2030 S STATE ST MAINTAIN OR REPAIR ELECT ELEVA OPEN
2026-04-07 Violation — 4635 S DREXEL BLVD INSECTS OPEN
2026-04-07 Violation — 4223 W LAKE ST MAINTAIN OR REPAIR ELECT ELEVA OPEN
2026-04-07 Plumbing — 3253 W FULLERTON AVE
Owner: 325··· 🔒
FOR PERMIT 101073060: REPLACEMENT PLUMBING CONTRACTOR. NEW CONTRACTOR(S) LISTED… RMO PLUMBING
2026-04-07 General Construction $250,000 1701 W SUPERIOR ST
Owner: ERI··· 🔒
LOW VOLTAGE/COMMUNICATION ELECTRICAL WORK. ALTER EXISTING OTHER. SPECIFIC LOCATI… RLG POWER & CONTROL
2026-04-07 Violation — 4223 W LAKE ST MAINTAIN OR REPAIR ELECT ELEVA OPEN
2026-04-07 General Construction $3,500 3806 N ASHLAND AVE
Owner: GRI··· 🔒
LIMITED REPAIR (25% OR LESS) FOR WOOD DECK (NON-ROOFTOP) (QUANTITY: 1, LOCATION:… FRACKIEL BUILDERS, INCORPORATED
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2026-04-07 General Construction $30,000 1844 W GRACE ST
Owner: DEI··· 🔒
FULL REBUILD (SAME AS EXISTING) FOR WOOD PORCH (OPEN) (QUANTITY: 1, LOCATION: RE… FRACKIEL BUILDERS, INCORPORATED
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2026-04-07 Violation — 7831 S PRAIRIE AVE INTERNAL OPEN
2026-04-07 Fence $4,000 5415 W CARMEN AVE
Owner: MAN··· 🔒
PURPOSE: NEW/REPLACEMENT INSTALLATION. VINYL/PVC FENCE - 6'-0' ' (HEIGHT) X 8'-0… —
2026-04-07 Fire Protection — 225 W RANDOLPH ST
Owner: 225··· 🔒
FIRE ALARM: MODIFICATION OF EXISTING SYSTEM. ASSOCIATED BUILDING PERMIT:10108004… SIEMENS INDUSTRY INC
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2026-04-07 Violation — 4015 W CARROLL AVE MAINTAIN OR REPAIR ELECT ELEVA OPEN
2026-04-07 General Construction — 405 W ARMITAGE AVE
Owner: BAR··· 🔒
FOR PERMIT 101079141: REPLACEMENT ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR. NEW CONTRACTOR(S) LIST… R.BUSTAMANTE ELECTRIC INC.
2026-04-07 General Construction $24,000 1714 N SHEFFIELD AVE
Owner: PHA··· 🔒
LOW VOLTAGE/COMMUNICATION ELECTRICAL WORK. ALTER EXISTING SECURITY. SPECIFIC LOC… CANINO ELECTRIC COMPANY
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2026-04-07 General Construction $807,370 5300 S HERMITAGE AVE SELF-CERT 2019 CBRC: CHICAGO PUBLIC SCHOOL FACILITY. NO CHANGE IN USE. LOCALIZED… CANDOR ELECTRIC, INC.
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2026-04-07 Violation — 4223 W LAKE ST MAINTAIN OR REPAIR ELECT ELEVA OPEN
2026-04-07 Fence $3,000 1215 W 59TH ST
Owner: LOP··· 🔒
PURPOSE: NEW/REPLACEMENT INSTALLATION. WOOD FENCE - 6'-0' ' (HEIGHT) X 75'-0' ' … —
2026-04-07 Violation — 4223 W LAKE ST MAINTAIN OR REPAIR ELECT ELEVA OPEN
2026-04-07 Violation — 4223 W LAKE ST MAINTAIN OR REPAIR ELECT ELEVA OPEN
2026-04-07 Violation — 4015 W CARROLL AVE MAINTAIN OR REPAIR ELECT ELEVA OPEN
2026-04-07 General Construction — 7749 S CONSTANCE AVE
Owner: S2T··· 🔒
REINSTATE PERMIT NO 101060868 MUST BEGIN WORK AND OR REQUEST INSPECTION NO LATER… P.U.A CONSTRUCTIONS LLC
2026-04-07 Violation — 4223 W LAKE ST MAINTAIN OR REPAIR ELECT ELEVA OPEN
2026-04-07 Violation — 2300 S DR MARTIN L KING JR DR MAINTAIN OR REPAIR ESCALATOR COMPLIED
2026-04-07 Violation — 4316 S WELLS ST BLANK-TEXT MUST CITE CODE SECT OPEN
2026-04-07 Violation — 4316 S WELLS ST PLANS & PERMITS REQ - CONTRCTR OPEN
2026-04-07 General Construction $10,000 1027 W 20TH PL
Owner: HOO··· 🔒
TUCKPOINTING AND UNIT MASONRY REPAIR / REPLACEMENT: 500 SQ. FT., LINTEL QTY. 0, … PRECIOUS ART MASONRY, INC.
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2026-04-07 Violation — 2300 S DR MARTIN L KING JR DR MAINTAIN OR REPAIR ESCALATOR COMPLIED
2026-04-07 Pool/Spa $280,665 1385 N NORTH BRANCH ST
Owner: NEX··· 🔒
SCOPE: NONSTRUCTURAL INTERIOR ALTERATION FOR REMOVAL OF NON-LOAD BEARING PARTITI… POWER CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, LLC
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2026-04-07 Violation — 2300 S DR MARTIN L KING JR DR MAINTAIN OR REPAIR ESCALATOR COMPLIED
2026-04-07 Violation — 4015 W CARROLL AVE MAINTAIN OR REPAIR ELECT ELEVA OPEN
2026-04-07 Violation — 4223 W LAKE ST MAINTAIN OR REPAIR ELECT ELEVA OPEN
2026-04-07 General Construction $12,954 1740 N BISSELL ST
Owner: BLO··· 🔒
LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. INSTALL PERMANENT-NOT REQUIRED BY CODE 26 KW OTHER… PENCO ELECTRIC, INC.
2026-04-07 Structural $50,000 5039 N WINTHROP AVE
Owner: GAL··· 🔒
SCOPE: NONSTRUCTURAL INTERIOR ALTERATION TO EXISTING KITCHEN. LOCATIONS: 1 RESID… AIROOM, LLC
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2026-04-07 Fence $3,972 2430 W FITCH AVE
Owner: BRO··· 🔒
PURPOSE: NEW/REPLACEMENT INSTALLATION. WOOD FENCE - 6'-0' ' (HEIGHT) X 78'-0' ' … PEERLESS ENTERPRISES LLC
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2026-04-07 Fence $6,000 3115 N AUSTIN AVE
Owner: MAX··· 🔒
PURPOSE: NEW/REPLACEMENT INSTALLATION. VINYL/PVC FENCE - 6'-0' ' (HEIGHT) X 230'… —
2026-04-07 Roofing $17,020 11602 S OAKLEY AVE
Owner: EIL··· 🔒
SCOPE: ROOF REPLACEMENT. AREA: 2750 SQ. FT. ROOF COVERING: ASPHALT SHINGLES. LOC… PACC CONSTRUCTION LLC DBA PACC BUILDING GROUP LLC
2026-04-07 Violation — 6500 W 63RD ST REPAIR EXTERIOR STAIR OPEN
2026-04-07 Roofing $3,512,913 8914 S BUFFALO AVE SELF-CERT 2019 CRBC - CPS SCHOOL - NO CHANGE IN USE JAMES N. THORP ELEMENTARY SC… EVAN'S ELECTRIC, LLC
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2026-04-07 Violation — 6219 S WASHTENAW AVE PARAPET OPEN
2026-04-07 Violation — 3129 W 15TH ST ARRANGE PREMISE INSPECTION OPEN
2026-04-07 Roofing $651,421 1424 W PERSHING RD
Owner: CHI··· 🔒
REPAIR/REPLACEMENT AFFECTING 1 SYSTEMS : 4 ROOFTOP PACKAGED UNIT(CARRIER, RTU … ANCHOR MECHANICAL, INC
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2026-04-07 Violation — 1430 S SPAULDING AVE DEMO DEBRIS OPEN
2026-04-07 Violation — 1645 S CALIFORNIA BLVD INSTALL SMOKE DETECTORS OPEN
2026-04-07 Violation — 7800 S CREGIER AVE INSTALL DEAD BOLT LOCK OPEN
2026-04-07 Fence — 6922 S WINCHESTER AVE
Owner: PRA··· 🔒
PURPOSE: LEGALIZE UNPERMITTED WORK. WOOD FENCE - 5'-9' ' (HEIGHT) X 150'-0' ' (… —
2026-04-07 Violation — 6219 S WASHTENAW AVE REPAIR EXTERIOR WALL OPEN
2026-04-07 Violation — 4635 S DREXEL BLVD DWELLING CLEAN AND SANITARY OPEN
2026-04-07 Violation — 3809 W NORTH AVE REPAIR LINTELS OPEN
2026-04-07 Violation — 6748 S HALSTED ST MAINTAIN OR REPAIR ELECT ELEVA OPEN
2026-04-07 Violation — 3129 W 15TH ST SERVICE WALK, PASSAGE, AREAWAY 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 📞 🔥 80 permits/30d Active 427 (260) Solar $13,345 🔒 Reveal
2. FRACKIEL BUILDERS, INCORPORATED 📞 8 permits/30d Active 102 (49) Landscaping & Exterior $31,342 🔒 Reveal
3. PEERLESS ENTERPRISES LLC 📞 🔥 18 permits/30d Active 82 (62) HVAC $7,551 🔒 Reveal
4. CURRENT COMMUNICATIONS CORP. ⚠️ 6 🔥 10 permits/30d Active 77 (44) Electrical $257,467 🔒 Reveal
5. OTIS ELEVATOR - CHICAGO 📞 ⚠️ 48 🔥 17 permits/30d Active 70 (33) HVAC $181,063 🔒 Reveal
6. CHAVEZ ELECTRIC 📞 ⚠️ 19 6 permits/30d Active 68 (27) Electrical $55,065 🔒 Reveal
7. ROBERT LESNICKI 📞 ⚠️ 11 4 permits/30d Active 64 (34) Electrical - 🔒 Reveal
8. BLUE LINE ELECTRICAL CONTRACTO ⚠️ 4 3 permits/30d Active 64 (17) Electrical $93,345 Verifying…
9. LOMBARDI ELECTRIC, INC. 📞 ⚠️ 6 🔥 12 permits/30d Active 58 (40) Electrical $130,486 🔒 Reveal
10. CAMPANILE CONSTRUCTION & DESIG 📞 ⚠️ 1 8 permits/30d Active 58 (24) Electrical $77,142 🔒 Reveal
11. CERTIFIED ELECTRIC LLC 🔥 15 permits/30d Active 57 (40) Solar $20,822 🔒 Reveal
12. KAPITAL ELECTRIC COMPANY 📞 ⚠️ 2 6 permits/30d Active 56 (30) Electrical $19,811 🔒 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 54 (36) HVAC $35,590 🔒 Reveal
15. PURE POWER ELECTRICAL,CORP. ⚠️ 7 2 permits/30d Active 53 (22) Electrical $42,754 Verifying…
16. HARTMANN ELECTRIC COMPANY, INC 9 permits/30d Active 50 (26) Electrical $407,767 Verifying…
17. CONTINENTAL ELECTRICAL CONSTRU ⚠️ 40 2 permits/30d Active 50 (24) Electrical $3,174,356 Verifying…
18. SIEMENS INDUSTRY INC 📞 ⚠️ 11 9 permits/30d Active 47 (29) Fire Protection - 🔒 Reveal
19. ALLIANCE DEMOLITION AND EXCAVATION SERVICES INC 📞 1 permits/30d Active 47 (12) Demolition $33,712 🔒 Reveal
20. MARON ELECTRIC COMPANY 📞 ⚠️ 10 🔥 12 permits/30d Active 46 (33) Electrical $443,628 🔒 Reveal
21. OLYMPIC SIGNS, INC. D/B/A OLYMPIK SIGNS, INC. 📞 ⚠️ 6 1 permits/30d Active 46 (28) Signage $3,509 🔒 Reveal
22. ALVAREZ ELECTRICAL TECH 📞 7 permits/30d Active 46 (18) Electrical $5,986 🔒 Reveal
23. PACE SYSTEMS, INC. 📞 ⚠️ 10 Active 45 (44) Electrical $42,393 🔒 Reveal
24. DUNNING ELECTRICAL SERVICES IN ⚠️ 3 5 permits/30d Active 45 (24) Electrical $6,960 Verifying…
25. CONVERGINT TECHNOLOGIES LLC ⚠️ 1 7 permits/30d Active 43 (22) Fire Protection - 🔒 Reveal

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Permit Types in Chicago
Electrical
3,869 29.0%
HVAC
3,046 22.8%
Interior Renovation
1,065 8.0%
Landscaping & Exterior
806 6.0%
Plumbing
715 5.4%
Signage
697 5.2%
Roofing
563 4.2%
Solar
533 4.0%
Fire Protection
464 3.5%
Demolition
433 3.2%
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 OTIS ELEVATOR - CHICAGO. PermitGrab tracks 12,981 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 10,898 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.

Three plays that win in Chicago

Lists are for mailing. Phones are for closing.

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The same-day call

Filter Chicago to your trade each morning. Every fresh permit shows the contractor with a verified phone — call the GC to sub, call the owner to upsell the next phase, while competitors are still printing postcards.

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The competitor watch

Search any competitor's name and see every job they pulled in Chicago — where they're working, what they're charging the city in declared value, and which neighborhoods they own. Pitch the follow-on work at each address.

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The motivated-seller list

10,898 open code violations in Chicago, each matched to the property owner. An owner facing a citation is the warmest restoration, repair, or wholesale-offer lead there is — and no marketplace sells this list.

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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 P389 SET*** — County assessor
405 N WABASH AVE D-3 152*** 8 properties County assessor
161 E CHICAGO AVE 25B F M*** — County assessor
401 N WABASH AVE P515 DAT*** Absentee owner 2 properties County assessor
401 N WABASH AVE 40G MIL*** — 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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