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PEAK SIGNAL, INC.
2026-04-06
📍 4907 N PAULINA ST
Fire Protection
EXIT ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION I
2026-04-06
📍 1229 N HARDING AVE
General Construction
PALDO SIGN AND DISPLAY COMPANY
2026-04-06
📍 3016 W PETERSON AVE
Signage

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2026-04-06 Violation — 4737 W 65TH ST OBSTRUCTIONS IN EXIT WAY OPEN
2026-04-06 Fire Protection — 4907 N PAULINA ST
Owner: PAU··· 🔒
FIRE ALARM: NEW SYSTEM. ASSOCIATED BUILDING PERMIT:101034503. AFFECTS: 32 DWELLI… PEAK SIGNAL, INC.
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2026-04-06 Violation — 4451 S WOOD ST REPAIR EXTERIOR WALL OPEN
2026-04-06 General Construction — 1229 N HARDING AVE
Owner: WIL··· 🔒
LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. ADD 1 CIRCUITS TO EXISTING 15 AMP SERVICE DISCONNE… EXIT ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION I
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2026-04-06 Violation — 167 N RACINE AVE REPAIR EXTERIOR WALL OPEN
2026-04-06 General Construction $15,000 1300 S LINN WHITE DR PERMIT EXPIRES ON 06/07/2026 ERECTION STARTS: 4/21/2026, ERECTION ENDS: 10/17/20… PARTYTIME HDO OPERATIONS LLC
2026-04-06 Signage $3,340 3016 W PETERSON AVE
Owner: STE··· 🔒
LED ILLIMINATED LOGO ON WALL TO READ O'RIELLY PALDO SIGN & DISPLAY CO.
2026-04-06 Signage $3,340 3016 W PETERSON AVE
Owner: STE··· 🔒
CHANNEL LETTERS TO READ AUTO PARTS PALDO SIGN & DISPLAY CO.
2026-04-06 Signage $3,340 3016 W PETERSON AVE
Owner: STE··· 🔒
INSTALLATION OF LED ILLUMINATED LOGO ON WALL PALDO SIGN & DISPLAY CO.
2026-04-06 Signage $3,340 3016 W PETERSON AVE
Owner: STE··· 🔒
INSTALLATION OF CHANNEL LETTERS ON WALL PALDO SIGN & DISPLAY CO.
2026-04-06 Signage $9,280 3016 W PETERSON AVE
Owner: STE··· 🔒
FACE CHANGE ON POLE SIGN - FACE TO READ O'REILLY AUTO PARTS PALDO SIGN AND DISPLAY COMPANY
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2026-04-06 Violation — 5041 S KEATING AVE REPAIR/REBUILD GARAGE OR SHED OPEN
2026-04-06 Violation — 48 E GARFIELD BLVD REPLACE DEFECTIVE PLBG FIXTURE COMPLIED
2026-04-06 Demolition $137,000 3710 S WESTERN AVE
Owner: WAL··· 🔒
WRECK AND REMOVE A 2 STORY MASONRY BUILDING OMEGA III LLC
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2026-04-06 Violation — 2200 S WENTWORTH AVE OPEN OPEN
2026-04-06 Violation — 48 E GARFIELD BLVD REPLACE DEFECTIVE FAUCET COMPLIED
2026-04-06 Violation — 8712 S BURLEY AVE MAINTAIN WINDOW OPEN
2026-04-06 Violation — 6216 S HERMITAGE AVE REPAIR FENCE OPEN
2026-04-06 Pool/Spa $5,500 6144 N ARTESIAN AVE
Owner: MOR··· 🔒
LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. REPAIR OR ALTER DEVICES ON EXISTING CIRCUITS. RECE… NU-TREND SERVICES INC
2026-04-06 Signage $11,500 3914 W 111TH ST
Owner: MAR··· 🔒
INSTALLATION OF INTERNALLY ILLUMINATED CHANNEL LETTERS ON SOUTH ELEVATION OF BUI… NOVA SIGNS LLC
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2026-04-06 Signage $3,000 3914 W 111TH ST
Owner: MAR··· 🔒
INSTALLATION OF ONE (1) SET OF INTERNALLY ILLUMINATED CHANNEL LETTERS ON SOUTH E… NOVA SIGNS LLC
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2026-04-06 Violation — 1243 W 79TH ST MAINT VERTICAL WHEELCHAIR LIFT OPEN
2026-04-06 Plumbing — 318 N CARPENTER ST
Owner: 328··· 🔒
FOR PERMIT 101077601: REPLACEMENT PLUMBING CONTRACTOR. NEW CONTRACTOR(S) LISTED… TRUSTY PLUMBING, INC.
2026-04-06 Violation — 1401 S STATE ST MAINTAIN OR REPAIR ELECT ELEVA 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 General Construction $66,460 2050 W PENSACOLA AVE
Owner: RAV··· 🔒
TUCKPOINTING AND UNIT MASONRY REPAIR / REPLACEMENT: 2000 SQ. FT., LINTEL QTY. 5,… NORTH SHORE BRICKWORK & WINDOW
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2026-04-06 General Construction $35,000 2440 S KEDZIE AVE
Owner: GOT··· 🔒
LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. ADD 4 CIRCUITS TO EXISTING 200 AMP SERVICE DISCONN… NORBERG ELECTRIC INC.
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2026-04-06 Pool/Spa $3,520 7354 S CLYDE AVE
Owner: GEA··· 🔒
LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. ADD 1 CIRCUITS TO EXISTING 100 AMP SERVICE DISCONN… NICHOLAS ZAHORODNYJ
2026-04-06 Roofing $14,054 4707 W GRACE ST
Owner: PEN··· 🔒
SCOPE: ROOF REPLACEMENT. AREA: 1800 SQ. FT. ROOF COVERING: ASPHALT SHINGLES. LOC… AMERICAN RESTORATION GROUP INC
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2026-04-06 General Construction $1,000 518 E 43RD ST
Owner: WIL··· 🔒
LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. ALTER EXISTING SYSTEM III EMERGENCY LIGHTING. REC… WAKEFIELD ELECTRIC
2026-04-06 Violation — 1243 W 79TH ST MAINT VERTICAL WHEELCHAIR LIFT OPEN
2026-04-06 Fire Protection — 3740 N PANAMA AVE
Owner: CHI··· 🔒
FIRE ALARM: MODIFICATION OF EXISTING SYSTEM. ASSOCIATED BUILDING PERMIT:10107834… BRAVO TECHNOLOGY GROUP 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 Violation — 2626 W 63RD ST MAINTAIN OR REPAIR HYDRO ELEVA OPEN
2026-04-06 Violation — 48 E GARFIELD BLVD REMOVE COMPLIED
2026-04-06 General Construction $10,267 3625 S EMERALD AVE
Owner: SHO··· 🔒
LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. NEW PERMANENT 200 AMP SERVICE DISCONNECTING MEANS … ECO ENERGY SERVICE LLC
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2026-04-06 Violation — 7316 S UNION AVE ARRANGE PREMISE INSPECTION OPEN
2026-04-06 General Construction $72,000 1100 W 111TH PL
Owner: STA··· 🔒
INTERIOR RENOVATION S.F.R. TWO STORY BRICK BUILDING W/ BASMENT. REMOVE AND REPLA… MJD GENERAL CONSTRUCTION INC
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2026-04-06 Violation — 8712 S BURLEY AVE MICE/RODENTS OPEN
2026-04-06 Roofing $75,000 2615 N BOSWORTH AVE SPR 2019 CBC. NEW OPEN STEEL/ WOOD PERGOLA OVER EXISTING GARAGE ROOFTOP DECK. AL… URBAN ROOFTOPS, LLC
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2026-04-05 General Construction — 3025 W IRVING PARK RD
Owner: GAR··· 🔒
FOR PERMIT 101077981: REPLACEMENT GENERAL CONTRACTOR. NEW CONTRACTOR(S) LISTED … MICHAEL WAX PROPERTIES, LLC - CONTRACTING SERVICES
2026-04-05 General Construction $2,200 10062 S EWING AVE
Owner: MUN··· 🔒
LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. NEW PERMANENT 200 AMP SERVICE DISCONNECTING MEANS … BLUE LINE ELECTRICAL CONTRACTO
2026-04-05 Signage $12,500 1005 W GRAND AVE
Owner: ELA··· 🔒
GERBER COLLISION & GLASS: INTERNALLY ILLUMINATED FACE-LIT WALL SIGN (W HURON ST … CITY SERVICE ELECTRIC INC.
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2026-04-05 General Construction $7,500 5915 S WASHTENAW AVE
Owner: CAL··· 🔒
LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. ADD 6 CIRCUITS TO EXISTING 200 AMP SERVICE DISCONN… GF ELECTRIC LLC
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2026-04-05 Roofing $11,879 4509 N ST LOUIS AVE
Owner: CAS··· 🔒
SCOPE: ROOF REPLACEMENT. AREA: 1980 SQ. FT. ROOF COVERING: ASPHALT SHINGLES. LOC… ROBINS NEST INC. DBA STANLEY ROOFING CO
2026-04-05 Signage $13,000 2309 S LOOMIS ST TESLA: INTERNALLY ILLUMINATED WALL SIGN WITH PUSH-THROUGH ELEMENTS (WEST ELEVATI… NOVAK ELECTRIC SIGN COMPANY
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2026-04-05 Signage $12,500 2309 S LOOMIS ST TESLA: INTERNALLY ILLUMINATED FACE-LIT WALL SIGN (SOUTH ELEVATION, CUSTOMER-FACI… NOVAK ELECTRIC SIGN COMPANY
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2026-04-05 General Construction — 4644 S LEAMINGTON AVE
Owner: TEL··· 🔒
LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. REPAIR OR ALTER DEVICES ON EXISTING CIRCUITS. RECE… NEW FRONTIER ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION INC.
2026-04-04 Violation — 3810 W NORTH AVE PLANS & PERMITS REQ - CONTRCTR OPEN
2026-04-04 Windows/Doors $2,000 1637 S ST LOUIS AVE
Owner: BEC··· 🔒
IN-KIND REPLACEMENT OF EXTERIOR WINDOWS AND DOORS IN EXISTING OPENINGS. REPLACEM… @VETERANS CONSTRUCTION GROUP, LLC
2026-04-04 Violation — 8209 S EXCHANGE AVE CHIMNEY HEIGHT OPEN
2026-04-04 General Construction $12,500 1005 W 103RD ST
Owner: AGA··· 🔒
LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. NEW PERMANENT 100 AMP SERVICE DISCONNECTING MEANS … ADVICE ELECTRIC,INC.
2026-04-04 General Construction $4,500 2322 N COMMONWEALTH AVE
Owner: 232··· 🔒
TUCKPOINTING AND UNIT MASONRY REPAIR / REPLACEMENT: 300 SQ. FT., LINTEL QTY. 0, … KR TECH GROUP,INC.
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2026-04-04 Violation — 8209 S EXCHANGE AVE PROVIDE GUTTER & DOWNSPOUT OPEN
2026-04-04 Pool/Spa $3,300 1452 W CATALPA AVE
Owner: GUZ··· 🔒
LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. ADD 1 CIRCUITS TO EXISTING 300 AMP SERVICE DISCONN… RJT ELECTRIC LLC
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2026-04-04 Roofing $6,000 3054 W EASTWOOD AVE
Owner: BLU··· 🔒
NEW DETACHED WOOD FRAME GARAGE. DIMENSIONS AND SETBACKS PER APPLICATION. BUILDIN… ANDRES FELIPE GARCIA P.
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2026-04-04 Plumbing $12,500 1005 W 103RD ST
Owner: AGA··· 🔒
REPAIR OR IN-KIND REPLACEMENT OF 10 PLUMBING FIXTURES AS DESCRIBED IN PERMIT APP… FATHER & SONS PLUMBING & SEWER
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2026-04-04 Roofing $18,000 5319 S NOTTINGHAM AVE
Owner: AND··· 🔒
NEW DETACHED WOOD FRAME GARAGE. DIMENSIONS AND SETBACKS PER APPLICATION. BUILDIN… FAST TREK ELECTRIC INC
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2026-04-04 Violation — 8209 S EXCHANGE AVE REPAIR EXTERIOR STAIR OPEN
2026-04-04 Violation — 3810 W NORTH AVE REPAIR COPING OPEN
2026-04-04 Violation — 3810 W NORTH AVE REPLCE WINDOW PANES, PLEXGLAS OPEN
2026-04-04 Violation — 2427 N LOTUS AVE STOP AUTO REPAIR SHOP - GARAGE OPEN
2026-04-04 Violation — 2427 N LOTUS AVE REPAIR EXTERIOR WALL OPEN
2026-04-04 General Construction — 2536 W 102ND PL
Owner: FIS··· 🔒
LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. NEW PERMANENT 100 AMP SERVICE DISCONNECTING MEANS … BRIAN PATRICK FISHBACK ELECTRIC
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2026-04-04 Violation — 2427 N LOTUS AVE PLANS & PERMITS REQ - CONTRCTR OPEN
2026-04-04 Violation — 8209 S EXCHANGE AVE REPLCE WINDOW PANES, PLEXGLAS OPEN
2026-04-04 General Construction $8,800 2257 N SAWYER AVE
Owner: 225··· 🔒
LIMITED REPAIR (25% OR LESS) FOR WOOD PORCH (OPEN) (QUANTITY: 2, LOCATION: REAR … MR. PORCH, INCORPORATED
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2026-04-04 Violation — 8209 S EXCHANGE AVE REPAIR ROOF OPEN
2026-04-04 Violation — 8209 S EXCHANGE AVE REPAIR EAVES OPEN
2026-04-03 General Construction — 1062 W BRYN MAWR AVE
Owner: STA··· 🔒
TEMPORARY SCAFFOLDING: QTY: 2, MAX. LENGTH: 350 FT., MAX. HEIGHT: 90 FT. LOCATI… MIDWEST PRESSURE WASHING AND RESTORATION INC
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2026-04-03 General Construction — 5455 N SHERIDAN RD
Owner: LAF··· 🔒
LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. REPAIR OR ALTER DEVICES ON EXISTING CIRCUITS. RECE… DUNNING ELECTRICAL SERVICES IN
2026-04-03 Plumbing $12,000 3019 W HARRISON ST
Owner: CHA··· 🔒
REPAIR OR IN-KIND REPLACEMENT OF 7 PLUMBING FIXTURES AS DESCRIBED IN PERMIT APPL… STANTON MECHANICAL, INC
2026-04-03 Roofing $19,500 7147 S UNIVERSITY AVE
Owner: JOH··· 🔒
NEW DETACHED WOOD FRAME GARAGE. DIMENSIONS AND SETBACKS PER APPLICATION. BUILDIN… STEELE & LOEBER LUMBER CO.
2026-04-03 Plumbing — 2295 S ARCHER AVE
Owner: YAU··· 🔒
FOR PERMIT 101067770: REPLACEMENT PLUMBING CONTRACTOR. NEW CONTRACTOR(S) LISTED… MAYDAY PLUMBING CORP
2026-04-03 Signage $3,000 3020 E 92ND ST INSTALLING OUTDOOR WALL SIGN STRICTLY NEON INC
2026-04-03 General Construction — 1040 W RANDOLPH ST
Owner: G R··· 🔒
ELECTRICAL MAINTENANCE PERMIT. OCCUPANCY: BUSINESS. START DATE: 4/6/2026. END DA… MARON ELECTRIC COMPANY
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2026-04-03 General Construction $14,585 2640 N NORMANDY AVE
Owner: GAR··· 🔒
LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. INSTALL PERMANENT-NOT REQUIRED BY CODE 24 KW FUEL … DIAMOND ELECTRIC COMP., INC.
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2026-04-03 Roofing $31,515 200 S WACKER DR
Owner: MAP··· 🔒
STEEL REPAIR TO ISOLATED ROOF DAVITS PER STRUCTURAL ENGINEER'S DRAWINGS. LOCATIO… LS CONTRACTING GROUP, INC.
2026-04-03 Plumbing $2,300 5640 W IRVING PARK RD
Owner: NAV··· 🔒
REPAIR OR IN-KIND REPLACEMENT OF 1 PLUMBING FIXTURES AS DESCRIBED IN PERMIT APPL… LRM PLUMBING CORP
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2026-04-03 General Construction $8,000 1603 N LAKE SHORE DR PERMIT EXPIRES ON 06/06/2026 ERECTION STARTS: 4/8/2026, ERECTION ENDS: 10/5/2026… BIG TENT EVENTS
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2026-04-03 HVAC/Mech $250,000 909 W BLISS ST
Owner: MAR··· 🔒
INTERIOR ALTERATIONS EXISTING 6 STORY TYPE 1A BUILDING, EXISTING OFFICE AND STOR… D.C.L. ELECTRIC
2026-04-03 Violation — 5411 W LAWRENCE AVE MAINTAIN OR REPAIR HYDRO ELEVA COMPLIED
2026-04-03 Violation — 1818 S KOMENSKY AVE REPAIR EAVES OPEN
2026-04-03 Demolition $8,000 800 N MICHIGAN AVE
Owner: PAR··· 🔒
INTERIOR PREPARATORY DEMOLITION, NONSTRUCTURAL INTERIOR WORK. D.C.L. ELECTRIC
2026-04-03 Violation — 3450 N LAKE SHORE DR MAINTAIN OR REPAIR ELECT ELEVA COMPLIED
2026-04-03 Violation — 5451 N EAST RIVER RD INSECTS OPEN
2026-04-03 Violation — 5458 W GEORGE ST REPAIR INTERIOR WALLS/CEILING OPEN
2026-04-03 Violation — 1818 S KOMENSKY AVE CONNECT DOWNSPOUT TO SEWER OPEN
2026-04-03 Violation — 6553 S HARVARD AVE FIRE EXTNGSHR RECHARGE & TAG OPEN
2026-04-03 Violation — 6824 S MICHIGAN AVE REPAIR FENCE OPEN
2026-04-03 Signage $27,750 4246 N KEDZIE AVE
Owner: AKT··· 🔒
REFACE CHANNEL LETTERS (FRONT) VISION SIGN & DESIGN LLC
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2026-04-03 Violation — 6553 S HARVARD AVE REPAIR LINTELS OPEN
2026-04-03 Roofing $41,000 4126 N LINCOLN AVE PROJECT INCLUDES THE DEMOLITION OF THE EXISTING WOOD FRAME ROOF DECK AND THE INS… THE SMART HOUSES SOLUTION, INC.
2026-04-03 Violation — 5658 S FAIRFIELD AVE REPAIR EXTERIOR STAIR OPEN
2026-04-03 General Construction $410,500 225 N COLUMBUS DR
Owner: AQU··· 🔒
TUCKPOINTING AND UNIT MASONRY REPAIR / REPLACEMENT: 300 SQ. FT., LINTEL QTY. 0, … BERGLUND CONSTRUCTION
2026-04-03 Signage $5,924 611 N OGDEN AVE
Owner: SOL··· 🔒
EXTERIOR CHANNEL LETTER HALO-LIT WALL SIGN - BUSINESS IDENTIFICATION SIGN ALL SIGNS SKOKIE INC
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2026-04-03 Violation — 10149 S WENTWORTH AVE CARB MONOX DETECT IN RESID OPEN
2026-04-03 General Construction — 1445 N STATE PKWY
Owner: STA··· 🔒
TEMPORARY SCAFFOLDING: QTY: 1, MAX. LENGTH: 15 FT., MAX. HEIGHT: 292 FT. LOCATI… CORONA CRAFT RESTORATION LLC
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2026-04-03 Violation — 5658 S FAIRFIELD AVE REPAIR EXTERIOR DOOR FRAME OPEN
2026-04-03 Roofing $23,600 2038 W WILLOW ST
Owner: JOY··· 🔒
SCOPE: ROOF REPLACEMENT. AREA: 894 SQ. FT. ROOF COVERING: OTHER. LOCATION: THE R… J & P EXTERIORS 1 INC
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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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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.

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 1,749 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 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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