Chicago Building Permits & Contractor Leads

13,359 indexed permits · 12,981 active contractors · 10,898 code violations · Chicago, Illinois.

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JAMES D AHERN COMPANY
2026-04-02
📍 452 E 103RD ST
Signage
ION HOME SERVICES LLC
2026-04-02
📍 2852 S ST LOUIS AVE
Roofing
BAK NEW DEVELOPMENT LLC
2026-04-02
📍 1842 N PAULINA ST
Roofing

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2026-04-02 General Construction $70,200 639 W GRACE ST
Owner: GRO··· 🔒
TUCKPOINTING AND UNIT MASONRY REPAIR / REPLACEMENT: 750 SQ. FT., LINTEL QTY. 0, … CONTINENTAL STYLE TUCKPOINTING
2026-04-02 Violation 2653 N CLARK ST ARRANGE COMPLETED PERMIT INSP. COMPLIED
2026-04-02 Plumbing $277,100 1506 N LATROBE AVE
Owner: HAR··· 🔒
REPAIR OR IN-KIND REPLACEMENT OF 1 PLUMBING FIXTURES AS DESCRIBED IN PERMIT APPL… ABC PLUMBING, HEATING &
2026-04-02 Violation 4824 W QUINCY ST OPEN COMPLIED
2026-04-02 Fire Protection 3539 N HALSTED ST
Owner: THE··· 🔒
FIRE ALARM: NEW SYSTEM. ASSOCIATED BUILDING PERMIT:101069330. AFFECTS: 42 DWELLI… CONTECH - MSI CO.
2026-04-02 Violation 2829 S CALIFORNIA AVE MAINTAIN OR REPAIR HYDRO ELEVA OPEN
2026-04-02 Violation 833 W CHICAGO AVE REMV OBSTR FROM DRAINAGE SYSTM OPEN
2026-04-02 Violation 5859 S NEW ENGLAND AVE BUILDING IN DISREPAIR OPEN
2026-04-02 Plumbing $50,000 1238 N ARTESIAN AVE
Owner: 123··· 🔒
SCOPE: NONSTRUCTURAL INTERIOR ALTERATION OF EXISTING 1ST FLR UNIT, REPLACE AND P… JAM PLUMBING SERVICES,INC.
2026-04-02 Signage $1,500 452 E 103RD ST
Owner: MOH··· 🔒
FACE CHANGE OF EXISTING ID SIGN JAMES D AHERN COMPANY
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2026-04-02 Violation 230 S LA SALLE ST MAINTAIN OR REPAIR ELECT ELEVA OPEN
2026-04-02 Violation 230 S LA SALLE ST MAINTAIN OR REPAIR ELECT ELEVA OPEN
2026-04-02 Violation 5511 N NAGLE AVE CONNCT PLUMBING SYSTEM TO SEWR OPEN
2026-04-02 Violation 230 S LA SALLE ST MAINTAIN OR REPAIR ELECT ELEVA OPEN
2026-04-02 Plumbing $25,000 1847 E 93RD ST
Owner: WIL··· 🔒
SCOPE: NONSTRUCTURAL INTERIOR REPLACEMENT OF DRYWALL THROUGHOUT AT BASEMENT, 1ST… C.N.T. INC
2026-04-02 Violation 2030 N LARAMIE AVE REMOVE OPEN
2026-04-02 Roofing $10,275 2852 S ST LOUIS AVE
Owner: DE ··· 🔒
SCOPE: ROOF REPLACEMENT. AREA: 1478 SQ. FT. ROOF COVERING: ASPHALT SHINGLES. LOC… ION HOME SERVICES LLC
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2026-04-02 Violation 833 W CHICAGO AVE ARRANGE PREMISE INSPECTION OPEN
2026-04-02 Violation 5511 N NAGLE AVE ARRANGE PREMISE INSPECTION OPEN
2026-04-02 Violation 4623 N CLARK ST NO PERMIT REQD FOR WORK COMPLIED
2026-04-02 Violation 653 E 37TH ST INSTALL SMOKE DETECTORS OPEN
2026-04-02 Violation 230 S LA SALLE ST MAINTAIN OR REPAIR ELECT ELEVA OPEN
2026-04-02 Violation 2829 S CALIFORNIA AVE MAINTAIN OR REPAIR HYDRO ELEVA OPEN
2026-04-02 Violation 833 W CHICAGO AVE STOP ODORS RPR DFT SEWAGE SYS OPEN
2026-04-02 Violation 2030 N LARAMIE AVE REMOVE OPEN
2026-04-02 Roofing $10,000 1842 N PAULINA ST
Owner: 48 ··· 🔒
SC 2019 CBRC: REVISION TO #101074861, PROPOSED STAIR TO ROOF DECK WITH PENTHOUSE… BAK NEW DEVELOPMENT LLC
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2026-04-02 Violation 4339 S MICHIGAN AVE STOP/REMOVE NUISANCE OPEN
2026-04-02 General Construction $15,140 225 W WASHINGTON ST
Owner: GIL··· 🔒
LOW VOLTAGE/COMMUNICATION ELECTRICAL WORK. INSTALL DATA/VIDEO. SPECIFIC LOCATION… IMG TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
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2026-04-02 Solar $10,000 2842 N MASON AVE
Owner: JUL··· 🔒
INSTALL SOLAR PANELS ON ROOF OF PRINCIPAL BUILDING. ROOF TYPE: SLOPED (2:12 TO 5… ILLINOIS HOME RESTORE CONSTRUCTION LLC
2026-04-02 General Construction 8745 W HIGGINS RD
Owner: O'H··· 🔒
ELECTRICAL MAINTENANCE PERMIT. OCCUPANCY: BUSINESS. START DATE: 4/2/2026. END DA… CITY SERVICE ELECTRIC INC.
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2026-04-02 General Construction 8725 W HIGGINS RD
Owner: O'H··· 🔒
ELECTRICAL MAINTENANCE PERMIT. OCCUPANCY: BUSINESS. START DATE: 4/2/2026. END DA… CITY SERVICE ELECTRIC INC.
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2026-04-02 General Construction 8765 W HIGGINS RD
Owner: EVA··· 🔒
ELECTRICAL MAINTENANCE PERMIT. OCCUPANCY: BUSINESS. START DATE: 4/2/2026. END DA… CITY SERVICE ELECTRIC INC.
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2026-04-02 General Construction 8735 W HIGGINS RD
Owner: O'H··· 🔒
ELECTRICAL MAINTENANCE PERMIT. OCCUPANCY: BUSINESS. START DATE: 4/2/2026. END DA… CITY SERVICE ELECTRIC INC.
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2026-04-02 Violation 1900 W FARWELL AVE REPAIR FENCE OPEN
2026-04-02 General Construction 8755 W HIGGINS RD
Owner: O'H··· 🔒
ELECTRICAL MAINTENANCE PERMIT. OCCUPANCY: BUSINESS. START DATE: 4/2/2026. END DA… CITY SERVICE ELECTRIC INC.
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2026-04-02 Violation 301 N PINE AVE ARRANGE COMPLETED PERMIT INSP. OPEN
2026-04-02 Violation 3938 W BELLE PLAINE AVE REMOVE FRT ELE FROM ACT SER COMPLIED
2026-04-02 Violation 6400 W BERTEAU AVE MAINTAIN OR REPAIR HYDRO ELEVA COMPLIED
2026-04-02 General Construction $4,000 7627 S RHODES AVE
Owner: ROU··· 🔒
LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. REPAIR OR ALTER DEVICES ON EXISTING CIRCUITS. RECE… ADAMS ELECTRICAL SERVICES
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2026-04-02 Violation 6160 W THORNDALE AVE DEBRIS, EXCESSIVE OPEN
2026-04-02 General Construction $8,000 4435 S WESTERN BLVD PERMIT EXPIRES ON 06/06/2026 ERECTION STARTS: 4/17/2026, ERECTION ENDS: 4/17/202… CHICAGO TENT LLC
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2026-04-02 General Construction 1524 W 18TH ST
Owner: AGU··· 🔒
FOR PERMIT 101006482: ADDITIONAL OTHER CONTRACTOR. NEW CONTRACTOR(S) LISTED UND… HERRERA'S AIR CONDITIONING & HEATING
2026-04-02 Violation 2030 N LARAMIE AVE REMOVE OPEN
2026-04-02 Fire Protection 8600 W BRYN MAWR AVE
Owner: MAP··· 🔒
FIRE ALARM: MODIFICATION OF EXISTING SYSTEM. ASSOCIATED BUILDING PERMIT:10107343… CHICAGO FIRE DETECTION SYSTEMS LLC
2026-04-02 Fence $12,000 5225 S PAULINA ST
Owner: FLO··· 🔒
PURPOSE: LEGALIZE UNPERMITTED WORK. WROUGHT IRON FENCE - 6'-0' ' (HEIGHT) X 15'-… HARVEST CONSTRUCTION
2026-04-02 Violation 7346 N DAMEN AVE REPAIR FENCE OPEN
2026-04-02 Violation 1353 W TOUHY AVE PIGEONS-NESTING OPEN
2026-04-02 General Construction $1,000 7335 S PRAIRIE AVE
Owner: FIN··· 🔒
LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. NEW PERMANENT 100 AMP SERVICE DISCONNECTING MEANS … ALL CABLE ELECTRIC
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2026-04-02 Violation 703 E 50TH PL REPAIR PORCH SYSTEM OPEN
2026-04-02 General Construction 3856 N KENNETH AVE
Owner: BAK··· 🔒
FOR PERMIT 101074722: REPLACEMENT ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR. NEW CONTRACTOR(S) LIST… CHAVEZ ELECTRIC
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2026-04-02 Plumbing $15,000 937 W CORNELIA AVE
Owner: GRE··· 🔒
SCOPE: NONSTRUCTURAL INTERIOR REPAIR/REPLACEMENT OF DRYWALL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBIN… VJJ PLUMBING
2026-04-02 Violation 6916 N LAKEWOOD AVE REPAIR PORCH SYSTEM OPEN
2026-04-02 HVAC/Mech $389,000 1350 N WELLS ST
Owner: COB··· 🔒
WORK INCLUDES INSTALLATION OF NEW NON-LOAD BEARING PARTITIONS TO CONFIGURE NEW F… VTECH ELECTRIC, INC.
2026-04-02 Violation 1353 W TOUHY AVE REPAIR EXTERIOR WALL OPEN
2026-04-02 General Construction $15,000 10730 S AVENUE G
Owner: DEL··· 🔒
FULL REBUILD (SAME AS EXISTING) FOR WOOD PORCH (OPEN) (QUANTITY: 1, LOCATION: RE… GONZON CONSTRUCTION LLC
2026-04-02 Roofing $29,206 9631 S EXCHANGE AVE
Owner: ROS··· 🔒
SCOPE: ROOF REPLACEMENT. AREA: 2500 SQ. FT. ROOF COVERING: ASPHALT SHINGLES. LOC… SLOG GROUP LLC
2026-04-02 Violation 6160 W THORNDALE AVE REPAIR EXTERIOR WALL OPEN
2026-04-02 General Construction $4,000 6932 S CHAPPEL AVE
Owner: BAN··· 🔒
LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. NEW PERMANENT 200 AMP SERVICE DISCONNECTING MEANS … TEXA ENGINEERING
2026-04-02 Plumbing $15,000 937 W CORNELIA AVE
Owner: GRE··· 🔒
SCOPE: NONSTRUCTURAL INTERIOR REPAIR/REPLACEMENT OF DRYWALL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBIN… VJJ PLUMBING
2026-04-02 Roofing $20,000 11721 S MAPLEWOOD AVE
Owner: HIL··· 🔒
NEW DETACHED WOOD FRAME GARAGE. DIMENSIONS AND SETBACKS PER APPLICATION. BUILDIN… GJ CONSTRUCTION INC
2026-04-02 Violation 6160 W THORNDALE AVE REPAIR/REPLACE SMOKE DETECTORS OPEN
2026-04-02 Violation 1353 W TOUHY AVE ROOF DRAINAGE FLOOD ADJCNT LOT OPEN
2026-04-02 Violation 703 E 50TH PL REPAIR EXTERIOR STAIR OPEN
2026-04-02 Fence $6,000 11312 S ST LOUIS AVE
Owner: GOE··· 🔒
PURPOSE: NEW/REPLACEMENT INSTALLATION. VINYL/PVC FENCE - 6'-0' ' (HEIGHT) X 124'…
2026-04-02 Pool/Spa $1,500,000 6455 N SHERIDAN RD SPR 2019 CBRC: SELF CERTIFICATION OF A LIMITED SCOPE RENOVATION. SCOPE INCLUDED … SHAMROCK ELECTRIC CO.INC
2026-04-02 Violation 2829 S CALIFORNIA AVE MAINTAIN OR REPAIR HYDRO ELEVA OPEN
2026-04-02 Violation 7346 N DAMEN AVE REPAIR OR REPLACE OPEN
2026-04-02 Violation 1353 W TOUHY AVE REPAIR FENCE OPEN
2026-04-02 Violation 2956 N CLARK ST REPAIR OR REPLACE OPEN
2026-04-02 General Construction $100,000 2219 N FREMONT ST
Owner: FLO··· 🔒
SC 2019 CBC- FULL PERMIT FOR NEW WALLS (NEW YARD) FOR EXISTING RESIDENCE AT 2215… SAVANE PROPERTIES, INC.
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2026-04-02 Solar $40,000 3741 N HARDING AVE
Owner: KIS··· 🔒
INSTALL SOLAR PANELS ON ROOF OF PRINCIPAL BUILDING. ROOF TYPE: STEEP (>5:12). IN… CERTASUN LLC
2026-04-02 Violation 3950 N LAKE SHORE DR REPAIR SCREENS OPEN
2026-04-02 Violation 5336 S HYDE PARK BLVD REPAIR INTERIOR WALLS/CEILING OPEN
2026-04-02 Violation 7346 N DAMEN AVE REPAIR INTERIOR WALLS/CEILING OPEN
2026-04-02 Violation 2030 N LARAMIE AVE PROVIDE OPEN
2026-04-02 Fence $3,000 5534 W SCHOOL ST
Owner: PHO··· 🔒
PURPOSE: NEW/REPLACEMENT INSTALLATION. WOOD FENCE - 6'-0' ' (HEIGHT) X 70'-0' ' … GARAGE BUILDERS PLUS INC
2026-04-02 Roofing $320,242 8400 S STEWART AVE
Owner: CAR··· 🔒
SCOPE: ROOF RECOVER. AREA: 419 SQ. FT. ROOF COVERING: BUILT-UP ROOF. LOCATION: R… ROOFED RIGHT AMERICA LLC
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2026-04-02 Violation 2310 S CANAL ST MAINTAIN OR REPAIR HYDRO ELEVA OPEN
2026-04-02 Roofing $34,641 3808 W 84TH ST
Owner: CAM··· 🔒
NEW DETACHED WOOD FRAME GARAGE. DIMENSIONS AND SETBACKS PER APPLICATION. BUILDIN… GARAGE 2017 LLC DBA DANLEY'S GARAGE WORLD
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2026-04-02 Violation 731 E 60TH ST MAINTAIN OR REPAIR HYDRO ELEVA OPEN
2026-04-02 Violation 7346 N DAMEN AVE MICE/RODENTS OPEN
2026-04-02 Violation 6160 W THORNDALE AVE REPAIR INTERIOR WALLS/CEILING OPEN
2026-04-02 Fire Protection 217 N SANGAMON ST
Owner: FUL··· 🔒
FIRE ALARM: MODIFICATION OF EXISTING SYSTEM. ASSOCIATED BUILDING PERMIT:10107551… CECO, INC.
2026-04-02 General Construction $4,200 111 S MORGAN ST
Owner: VEL··· 🔒
LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. ADD 4 CIRCUITS TO EXISTING 200 AMP SERVICE DISCONN… FREDY SIMANCA
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2026-04-02 General Construction 311 S WACKER DR
Owner: KOH··· 🔒
ELECTRICAL MAINTENANCE PERMIT. OCCUPANCY: BUSINESS. START DATE: 4/2/2026. END DA… REX ELECT. & TECHNOLOGIES LLC
2026-04-02 Violation 2310 S CANAL ST MAINTAIN OR REPAIR HYDRO ELEVA OPEN
2026-04-02 Violation 8320 S PULASKI RD ARRANGE PREMISE INSPECTION OPEN
2026-04-02 Violation 2310 S CANAL ST MAINTAIN OR REPAIR HYDRO ELEVA OPEN
2026-04-02 Violation 2310 S CANAL ST MAINTAIN OR REPAIR HYDRO ELEVA OPEN
2026-04-02 Fire Protection 232 S FRANKLIN ST
Owner: VAP··· 🔒
FIRE ALARM: REPAIR EXISTING SYSTEM. AFFECTS: 0 DWELLING UNITS; 2 NON-RESIDENTIAL… REDHAWKSECSYSDBACHUBBSFIRE&SYS
2026-04-02 Fire Protection 232 S FRANKLIN ST
Owner: VAP··· 🔒
FIRE ALARM: REPAIR EXISTING SYSTEM. AFFECTS: 0 DWELLING UNITS; 3 NON-RESIDENTIAL… REDHAWKSECSYSDBACHUBBSFIRE&SYS
2026-04-02 General Construction $5,000 5640 W PATTERSON AVE
Owner: VH ··· 🔒
WRECK AND REMOVE DETACHED MASONRY GARAGE, NO REPLACEMENT. LOCATIONS: 1 RESIDENTI… RECON EXCAVATING INC
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2026-04-02 Violation 4646 N CLARENDON AVE MAINTAIN OR REPAIR HYDRO ELEVA OPEN
2026-04-02 Violation 3254 N KILBOURN AVE MAINTAIN OR REPAIR HYDRO ELEVA OPEN
2026-04-02 Violation 4021 N PULASKI RD CHIMNEY OPEN
2026-04-02 Violation 4755 N KILBOURN AVE MAINTAIN OR REPAIR HYDRO ELEVA OPEN
2026-04-02 General Construction $10,200 1951 W DIVISION ST
Owner: CIR··· 🔒
TUCKPOINTING AND UNIT MASONRY REPAIR / REPLACEMENT: 3000 SQ. FT., LINTEL QTY. 0,… R D Y CONSTRUCTION INC.
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2026-04-02 General Construction $16,900 935 N LEAVITT ST
Owner: CIR··· 🔒
TUCKPOINTING AND UNIT MASONRY REPAIR / REPLACEMENT: 5000 SQ. FT., LINTEL QTY. 0,… R D Y CONSTRUCTION INC.
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2026-04-02 Violation 7135 S ROCKWELL ST EXPOSED WIRING FIXTURES OPEN
2026-04-02 Fire Protection 704 N WABASH AVE
Owner: 500··· 🔒
FIRE ALARM: MODIFICATION OF EXISTING SYSTEM.ASSOCIATED BUILDING PERMIT:101075240… FOX VALLEY FIRE AND SAFETY CO
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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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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 1,749 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.

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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
405 N WABASH AVE 210 BRA*** County assessor
401 N WABASH AVE 2714 401*** 206 properties County assessor
401 N WABASH AVE 66-F YUS*** County assessor
405 N WABASH AVE 2515 XUE*** Absentee owner 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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