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ANCHOR MECHANICAL, INC
2026-04-07
📍 1424 W PERSHING RD
Roofing
OPULENCE HEATING & CONSTRUCTION INC
2026-04-07
📍 201 N LAMON AVE
HVAC/Mech
BT4 PLUMBING LLC
2026-04-07
📍 4015 W SCHOOL ST
Plumbing

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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 — 4316 S WELLS ST PLANS & PERMITS REQ - CONTRCTR 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 HVAC/Mech $2,500 201 N LAMON AVE
Owner: PAT··· 🔒
REPAIR/REPLACEMENT AFFECTING 1 SYSTEMS : 1 FLOOR FURNACE(HEIL N96MSN0801716A C… OPULENCE HEATING & CONSTRUCTION INC
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2026-04-07 Plumbing $18,000 4015 W SCHOOL ST
Owner: DRE··· 🔒
REPAIR OR IN-KIND REPLACEMENT OF 0 PLUMBING FIXTURES AS DESCRIBED IN PERMIT APPL… BT4 PLUMBING 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 General Construction $5,750 7801 S KILPATRICK AVE
Owner: ROJ··· 🔒
LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. NEW PERMANENT 100 AMP SERVICE DISCONNECTING MEANS … SUNRUN INSTALLATION SERVICES INC
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2026-04-07 Roofing $32,000 548 W OAKDALE AVE
Owner: DOL··· 🔒
SCOPE: ROOF REPLACEMENT. AREA: 2600 SQ. FT. ROOF COVERING: BUILT-UP ROOF. LOCATI… BROTHERS ROOFING & CONSTRUCTION INC
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2026-04-07 Signage $2,500 3914 W 111TH ST
Owner: MAR··· 🔒
REFACE OF EXISTING SIGN CABINET ON SOUTH ELEVATION. NOVA SIGNS LLC
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2026-04-07 Signage $2,500 3914 W 111TH ST
Owner: MAR··· 🔒
REFACE OF EXISTING SIGN CABINET ON WEST ELEVATION. NOVA SIGNS LLC
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2026-04-07 Signage $5,150 6341 N MCCORMICK RD
Owner: MAR··· 🔒
REFACE OF SINGLE-SIDED, INTERNALLY ILLUMINATED SIGN CABINET ON NORTH ELEVATION O… NOVA SIGNS LLC
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2026-04-07 Signage $15,000 6341 N MCCORMICK RD
Owner: MAR··· 🔒
INSTALLATION OF ONE (1) SET OF INTERNALLY ILLUMINATED, RACEWAY MOUNTED CHANNEL L… NOVA SIGNS LLC
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2026-04-07 Signage $15,000 6341 N MCCORMICK RD
Owner: MAR··· 🔒
INSTALLATION OF ONE (1) SET OF INTERNALLY ILLUMINATED, RACEWAY MOUNTED CHANNEL L… NOVA SIGNS LLC
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2026-04-07 General Construction $2,500 5512 W NORTH AVE
Owner: ZAR··· 🔒
LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. REPAIR OR ALTER DEVICES ON EXISTING CIRCUITS. RECE… BRIGHT SPARKS ELECTRIC
2026-04-07 Violation — 4223 W LAKE ST MAINTAIN OR REPAIR ELECT ELEVA OPEN
2026-04-07 General Construction $32,350 4200 S DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR DR
Owner: SEC··· 🔒
TUCKPOINTING AND UNIT MASONRY REPAIR / REPLACEMENT: 1500 SQ. FT., LINTEL QTY. 0,… EDMAR CORPORATION
2026-04-07 General Construction — 8008 S MUSKEGON AVE
Owner: HUN··· 🔒
LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. NEW PERMANENT 100 AMP SERVICE DISCONNECTING MEANS … NEW FRONTIER ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION INC.
2026-04-07 General Construction — 7248 S GREEN ST
Owner: HAR··· 🔒
LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. NEW PERMANENT 100 AMP SERVICE DISCONNECTING MEANS … NEW FRONTIER ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION INC.
2026-04-07 HVAC/Mech — 3014 N ASHLAND AVE SELF-CERT 2019 CBRC: REVISION TO BUILDING PERMIT #101072117 DUE TO CEILING REMOV… EDGE ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS, LLC
2026-04-07 Signage $2,000 853 N LARRABEE ST
Owner: NOE··· 🔒
FRONT LIT CHANNEL LETTERS ON RACEWAY NEON ART LLC
2026-04-07 Violation — 2030 S STATE ST MAINTAIN OR REPAIR ELECT ELEVA OPEN
2026-04-07 Violation — 4015 W CARROLL AVE MAINTAIN OR REPAIR ELECT ELEVA OPEN
2026-04-07 Violation — 6748 S HALSTED ST MAINTAIN OR REPAIR ELECT ELEVA OPEN
2026-04-07 Violation — 2719 N CALIFORNIA AVE MAINTAIN OR REPAIR ELECT ELEVA OPEN
2026-04-07 Plumbing $7,000 3180 N JEAN BAPTISTE POINTE DUSABLE LAKE SHORE DR
Owner: KHA··· 🔒
REPAIR OR IN-KIND REPLACEMENT OF 1 PLUMBING FIXTURES AS DESCRIBED IN PERMIT APPL… MPD CONSTRUCTION GROUP #1, INC
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2026-04-07 General Construction — 350 E CERMAK RD
Owner: DIG··· 🔒
FOR PERMIT 101046027: REPLACEMENT ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR. NEW CONTRACTOR(S) LIST… DURKIN ELECTRIC COMPANY, INC.
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2026-04-07 Roofing $15,000 3926 N CHRISTIANA AVE
Owner: HAD··· 🔒
NEW DETACHED WOOD FRAME GARAGE. DIMENSIONS AND SETBACKS PER APPLICATION. BUILDIN… AMBIANCE CLEANING & RESTORATION INC
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2026-04-07 Violation — 616 W ARLINGTON PL ARRANGE FOR INSPECTION 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' ' … —
2026-04-06 Violation — 145 N BELL AVE CARPETING OPEN
2026-04-06 Violation — 2815 W 79TH ST OWNER OR LICENSED CONTRACTOR OPEN
2026-04-06 Violation — 5637 W 63RD PL REPAIR EAVES OPEN
2026-04-06 Violation — 5041 S KEATING AVE REPAIR PORCH SYSTEM OPEN
2026-04-06 Violation — 7000 S HALSTED ST REPAIR WINDOW SILLS OPEN
2026-04-06 General Construction — 4500 S ROCKWELL ST
Owner: PAT··· 🔒
FOR PERMIT 101067826: REPLACEMENT GENERAL CONTRACTOR. NEW CONTRACTOR(S) LISTED … TOTAL RESTORATION CONSTRUCTION GROUP PLLC
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2026-04-06 Solar $12,790 8529 S DANTE AVE
Owner: BRO··· 🔒
INSTALL SOLAR PANELS ON ROOF OF PRINCIPAL BUILDING. ROOF TYPE: STEEP (>5:12). IN… SUNRUN INSTALLATION SERVICES
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2026-04-06 Violation — 2827 N CAMBRIDGE AVE PERMIT NOT POSTED AT SITE OPEN
2026-04-06 Fire Protection — 5700 S JEAN BAPTISTE POINTE DUSABLE LAKE SHORE DR
Owner: GRI··· 🔒
FIRE ALARM: MODIFICATION OF EXISTING SYSTEM. ASSOCIATED BUILDING PERMIT:10107522… MEANY INC.
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2026-04-06 General Construction $17,107 7720 W JARVIS AVE
Owner: MOR··· 🔒
LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. NEW PERMANENT 200 AMP SERVICE DISCONNECTING MEANS … A.B.C. PLUMBING, HEATING, COOLING & ELECTRIC, INC.
2026-04-06 Violation — 4737 W 65TH ST MAINTAIN EXIT SIGN ILLUMINATED OPEN
2026-04-06 Violation — 7306 S UNION AVE OBSTRUCTIONS IN EXIT WAY OPEN
2026-04-06 Violation — 6751 S INDIANA AVE MAINTAIN WINDOW OPEN
2026-04-06 Violation — 7306 S UNION AVE REPAIR PORCH SYSTEM OPEN
2026-04-06 Violation — 8712 S BURLEY AVE REPAIR EXTERIOR DOOR OPEN
2026-04-06 Violation — 7000 S HALSTED ST REPAIR COPING OPEN
2026-04-06 Violation — 167 N RACINE AVE REPAIR WINDOW SILLS OPEN
2026-04-06 Roofing $8,500 7939 S ST LOUIS AVE
Owner: MAR··· 🔒
SCOPE: ROOF REPLACEMENT. AREA: 16 SQ. FT. ROOF COVERING: ASPHALT SHINGLES. LOCAT… MARTINEZ 7 COMPANY
2026-04-06 General Construction $5,000 3159 W 36TH ST
Owner: GRE··· 🔒
TUCKPOINTING AND UNIT MASONRY REPAIR / REPLACEMENT: 2000 SQ. FT., LINTEL QTY. 2,… MARK C. CONSTRUCTION CORP
2026-04-06 Fence $3,000 10111 S YALE AVE
Owner: PET··· 🔒
PURPOSE: NEW/REPLACEMENT INSTALLATION. VINYL/PVC FENCE - 6'-0' ' (HEIGHT) X 84'-… —
2026-04-06 Violation — 5637 W 63RD PL NO POSTED ADDRESS OPEN
2026-04-06 Violation — 5633 W 64TH ST STOP/REMOVE NUISANCE OPEN
2026-04-06 Fire Protection — 33 W ONTARIO ST
Owner: CON··· 🔒
FIRE ALARM: MODIFICATION OF EXISTING SYSTEM. ASSOCIATED BUILDING PERMIT:10106966… AFFILIATED CUSTOMER SERVICE INC
2026-04-06 Solar $22,699 9553 S INDIANA AVE
Owner: ALL··· 🔒
INSTALL SOLAR PANELS ON ROOF OF PRINCIPAL BUILDING. ROOF TYPE: STEEP (>5:12). IN… SUNRUN INSTALLATION SERVICES
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2026-04-06 General Construction $340,000 5555 W IRVING PARK RD
Owner: RR ··· 🔒
LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. NEW PERMANENT 200 AMP SERVICE DISCONNECTING MEANS … LUMEN ELECTRIC
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2026-04-06 Violation — 4915 N KOSTNER AVE ARRANGE COMPLETED PERMIT INSP. OPEN
2026-04-06 Violation — 6216 S HERMITAGE AVE REPAIR EXTERIOR WALL OPEN
2026-04-06 Plumbing $3,500 3055 W POPE JOHN PAUL II DR
Owner: JOS··· 🔒
REPAIR OR IN-KIND REPLACEMENT OF 4 PLUMBING FIXTURES AS DESCRIBED IN PERMIT APPL… LOYAL HOWARD
2026-04-06 General Construction $150,000 10456 S HAMILTON AVE
Owner: CAR··· 🔒
2019 CBC SELF CERT: INTERIOR RENOVATION OF AN EXISTING TWO-STORY SINGLE-FAMILY R… VOLTAGE SYSTEMS LLC
2026-04-06 Fire Protection — 4840 N MARINE DR FIRE ALARM: MODIFICATION OF EXISTING SYSTEM. ASSOCIATED BUILDING PERMIT:10104742… LOW VOLTAGE SOLUTIONS, INC.
2026-04-06 Violation — 7000 S HALSTED ST PARAPET OPEN
2026-04-06 Violation — 6216 S HERMITAGE AVE DEMO DEBRIS OPEN
2026-04-06 Violation — 7306 S UNION AVE ARRANGE PREMISE INSPECTION OPEN
2026-04-06 Violation — 4737 W 65TH ST REPAIR EXTERIOR DOOR OPEN
2026-04-06 Violation — 167 N RACINE AVE DEMO DEBRIS OPEN
2026-04-06 Violation — 7316 S UNION AVE REPAIR EXTERIOR WALL OPEN
2026-04-06 General Construction — 5148 N KILDARE AVE
Owner: JOH··· 🔒
LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. ADD 1 CIRCUITS TO EXISTING 200 AMP SERVICE DISCONN… LIGHTHOUSE RESTORATION GROUP
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2026-04-06 Violation — 7316 S UNION AVE INSTALL SMOKE DETECTORS OPEN
2026-04-06 Plumbing $9,821 9230 S UNION AVE
Owner: MAY··· 🔒
REPAIR OR IN-KIND REPLACEMENT OF 6 PLUMBING FIXTURES AS DESCRIBED IN PERMIT APPL… DAN DOYLE, INC.DBA: RAY'S PLUM
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2026-04-06 Violation — 6353 S LANGLEY AVE OPEN OPEN
2026-04-06 Violation — 8712 S BURLEY AVE REPAIR INTERIOR WALLS/CEILING OPEN
2026-04-06 Plumbing — 1805 W GRACE ST
Owner: NL ··· 🔒
FOR PERMIT 101058570: REPLACEMENT ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR. REPLACEMENT PLUMBING C… LAKESHORE PLUMBING, INC
2026-04-06 General Construction $300,000 5310 N VIRGINIA AVE SELF-CERT 2019 CBC: FULL BUILDING PERMIT FOR 1-STORY ADDITION, DECK, AND MINOR R… LAKE DESIGN BUILD LLC
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2026-04-06 General Construction $10,000 7204 S EMERALD AVE
Owner: UMR··· 🔒
LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. NEW PERMANENT 400 AMP SERVICE DISCONNECTING MEANS … CURRENT FLOW LLC
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2026-04-06 Violation — 8712 S BURLEY AVE REPAIR EXTERIOR DOOR HARDWARE OPEN
2026-04-06 Fence $2,000 4128 W GEORGE ST
Owner: DUA··· 🔒
PURPOSE: NEW/REPLACEMENT INSTALLATION.WOOD FENCE - 6'-0' ' (HEIGHT) X 110'-0' ' … —
2026-04-06 General Construction $1,500 7205 S HALSTED ST
Owner: SEL··· 🔒
LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. REPAIR OR ALTER DEVICES ON EXISTING CIRCUITS. RECE… KNOX ELECTRIC CO.
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2026-04-06 General Construction $12,500 4954 W BYRON ST
Owner: 170··· 🔒
TUCKPOINTING AND UNIT MASONRY REPAIR / REPLACEMENT: 1000 SQ. FT., LINTEL QTY. 0,… BEST BRICKLAYERS INC
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2026-04-06 Violation — 645 W HUTCHINSON ST APPROVE PLANS ON SITE COMPLIED
2026-04-06 Violation — 5637 W 63RD PL REPAIR STOOP OPEN
2026-04-06 General Construction — 5119 S FRANCISCO AVE
Owner: MAS··· 🔒
FOR PERMIT B200457866: REPLACEMENT ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR. NEW CONTRACTOR(S) LIS… KENNETH STEINBERG
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2026-04-06 Structural $219,950 1540 N LAKE SHORE DR
Owner: MAR··· 🔒
SCOPE: NONSTRUCTURAL INTERIOR REMODEL OF THREE EXISTING BEDROOMS ONLY (NO FLOOR … ALLSTAR PLUMBING SOLUTIONS,INC
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2026-04-06 Roofing $12,900 1407 W FULLER ST
Owner: VER··· 🔒
NEW DETACHED WOOD FRAME GARAGE. DIMENSIONS AND SETBACKS PER APPLICATION. BUILDIN… C. ROMAN CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION
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2026-04-06 Signage $3,500 4466 N BROADWAY
Owner: KEN··· 🔒
TARGET PARKING: NON-ILLUMINATED WALL SIGN (W SUNNYSIDE AVE ELEVATION) - 3'-0" H … KDN SIGNS INC
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2026-04-06 Signage $1,000 4466 N BROADWAY
Owner: KEN··· 🔒
TARGET : NON-ILLUMINATED WALL SIGN (W SUNNYSIDE AVE ELEVATION) - 1'-10" H X 12'-… KDN SIGNS INC
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2026-04-06 General Construction — 8529 S DANTE AVE
Owner: BRO··· 🔒
LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. NEW PERMANENT 200 AMP SERVICE DISCONNECTING MEANS … SUNRUN INSTALLATION SERVICES INC
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2026-04-06 General Construction $137,020 324 E 43RD ST
Owner: URB··· 🔒
TUCKPOINTING AND UNIT MASONRY REPAIR / REPLACEMENT: 1122 SQ. FT., LINTEL QTY. 3,… BERGLUND CONSTRUCTION
2026-04-06 Violation — 7306 S UNION AVE PARAPET OPEN
2026-04-06 Plumbing $5,500 8223 S LANGLEY AVE
Owner: HUD··· 🔒
REPAIR OR IN-KIND REPLACEMENT OF 20 PLUMBING FIXTURES AS DESCRIBED IN PERMIT APP… JUST PLUMBING AND SEWAGE COMPANY
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2026-04-06 Plumbing $15,000 2161 W LELAND AVE
Owner: APF··· 🔒
REPAIR OR IN-KIND REPLACEMENT OF 16 PLUMBING FIXTURES AS DESCRIBED IN PERMIT APP… JULIAN PLUMBING & SEWER, LLC
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2026-04-06 Violation — 5633 W 64TH ST MAINTAIN WINDOW OPEN
2026-04-06 Fire Protection — 104 S MICHIGAN AVE
Owner: J &··· 🔒
FIRE ALARM: MODIFICATION OF EXISTING SYSTEM. ASSOCIATED BUILDING PERMIT:10107424… CONVERGINT TECHNOLOGIES LLC
2026-04-06 Violation — 1110 E 73RD ST REPAIR EXTERIOR STAIR OPEN
2026-04-06 HVAC/Mech $150,000 715 E 91ST PL
Owner: LIN··· 🔒
2019 CBRC: RENOVATION TO AN EXISTING 1 STORY SFD W/BASEMENT INTERIOR ALTERATIONS… BENION ENTERPRISES
2026-04-06 Violation — 7306 S UNION AVE REPAIR WINDOW SILLS OPEN
2026-04-06 HVAC/Mech $185,000 224 S MICHIGAN AVE
Owner: REE··· 🔒
SCOPE: NONSTRUCTURAL INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING OFFICE SUITE 266. WORK … JOHNS PLUMBING, INC.
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2026-04-06 Violation — 167 N RACINE AVE SCRAPE/PAINT FIRE ESCAPE OPEN
2026-04-06 Plumbing $7,000 5555 N SHERIDAN RD
Owner: WIL··· 🔒
REPAIR OR IN-KIND REPLACEMENT OF 1 PLUMBING FIXTURES AS DESCRIBED IN PERMIT APPL… JK PLUMBING AND CONSTRUCTION
2026-04-06 General Construction $11,500 7337 S YALE AVE
Owner: REA··· 🔒
LIMITED REPAIR (25% OR LESS) FOR WOOD PORCH (OPEN) (QUANTITY: 1, LOCATION: SOUTH… J & J REAL ESTATE MANAGEMENT AND CONSTRUCTION, INC
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2026-04-06 General Construction $350,000 55 E MONROE ST
Owner: . P··· 🔒
CONCRETE MASONRY REPAIR / REPLACEMNT: 3000SQ. FT., EXCAVATION = NO. LOCATION: FL… J. GILL & COMPANY
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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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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%
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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.

PermitGrab sends daily email alerts filtered by trade, so Chicago electrical contractors only see electrical permits, HVAC contractors only see mechanical permits, and so on.

Reviewed by Marcus Reeves · Page data current as of · Sources: official Chicago open data portal.

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 1846 RIC*** Absentee owner County assessor
401 N WABASH AVE 68-G PET*** 2 properties County assessor
161 E CHICAGO AVE 25B F M*** — County assessor
777 N MICHIGAN AVE 600 JUN*** — County assessor
401 N WABASH AVE 1429 401*** 206 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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