Chicago Building Permits & Contractor Leads

13,211 indexed permits · 12,981 active contractors · 10,898 code violations · Chicago, Illinois.

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273,782
Property Owners
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COMMUNICATION ZONE INC.
2026-04-01
📍 3347 E 122ND ST
General Construction
CM ELECTRIC, INC.
2026-04-01
📍 4410 N CLARK ST
Pool/Spa
ALLIANCE DEMOLITION AND EXCAVAT…
2026-04-01
📍 7025 S WINCHESTER AVE
Demolition

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2026-04-01 General Construction $9,000 3347 E 122ND ST
Owner: LAN··· 🔒
LOW VOLTAGE/COMMUNICATION ELECTRICAL WORK. ALTER EXISTING DATA/VIDEO. SPECIFIC L… COMMUNICATION ZONE INC.
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2026-04-01 Violation 5249 S KEDZIE AVE REPAIR EXTERIOR WALL OPEN
2026-04-01 Fire Protection 181 W MADISON ST
Owner: KUR··· 🔒
FIRE ALARM: MODIFICATION OF EXISTING SYSTEM. ASSOCIATED BUILDING PERMIT:10107622… BARRY LYMPEROPOULOS
2026-04-01 Fire Protection 1 S WACKER DR
Owner: KER··· 🔒
FIRE ALARM: MODIFICATION OF EXISTING SYSTEM. ASSOCIATED BUILDING PERMIT:10106485… BARRY LYMPEROPOULOS
2026-04-01 Pool/Spa $4,800 4410 N CLARK ST
Owner: PEA··· 🔒
LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. ADD 2 CIRCUITS TO EXISTING 600 AMP SERVICE DISCONN… CM ELECTRIC, INC.
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2026-04-01 Fire Protection 30 S WACKER DR
Owner: SCH··· 🔒
FIRE ALARM: MODIFICATION OF EXISTING SYSTEM. ASSOCIATED BUILDING PERMIT:10107792… BARRY LYMPEROPOULOS
2026-04-01 Violation 5315 S WASHTENAW AVE ARRANGE PREMISE INSPECTION OPEN
2026-04-01 Violation 3622 S STATE ST WINDOW REPAIR FOR AIR SEEPAGE OPEN
2026-04-01 Violation 6715 S ADA ST REPAIR EAVES OPEN
2026-04-01 Violation 3622 S STATE ST STOP LEAKING WATER OPEN
2026-04-01 Demolition $14,200 7025 S WINCHESTER AVE
Owner: CIT··· 🔒
EMERGENCY WRECK AND REMOVE A 1 STORY FRAME RESIDENCE ALLIANCE DEMOLITION AND EXCAVATION SERVICES INC
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2026-04-01 Demolition $17,300 9614 S DOBSON AVE
Owner: CIT··· 🔒
EMERGENCY WRECK AND REMOVE A 1 STORY MASONRY RESIDENCE ALLIANCE DEMOLITION AND EXCAVATION SERVICES INC
📞 (•••) •••-•••• 🔒 Reveal
2026-04-01 Fire Protection 320 N SANGAMON ST
Owner: MET··· 🔒
FIRE ALARM: MODIFICATION OF EXISTING SYSTEM. ASSOCIATED BUILDING PERMIT:10107143… IMG TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
📞 (•••) •••-•••• 🔒 Reveal
2026-04-01 Violation 7740 S WESTERN AVE INTERNAL OPEN
2026-04-01 General Construction $4,500 508 S CALIFORNIA AVE
Owner: ADC··· 🔒
LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. NEW PERMANENT 100 AMP SERVICE DISCONNECTING MEANS … ILLINOIS ELECTRICIANS GROUP INC
2026-04-01 Violation 6715 S ADA ST REPLCE WINDOW PANES, PLEXGLAS OPEN
2026-04-01 Violation 8038 S MARYLAND AVE REPAIR/REBUILD GARAGE OR SHED OPEN
2026-04-01 Violation 801 E 133RD PL LEAKING BOILER TUBES OPEN
2026-04-01 Violation 7519 S YALE AVE RATS OPEN
2026-04-01 General Construction $200,000 11830 S DOTY AVE W
Owner: JCD··· 🔒
LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. REPAIR OR ALTER DEVICES ON EXISTING CIRCUITS. RECE… CITY LIGHTS LTD.
📞 (•••) •••-•••• 🔒 Reveal
2026-04-01 Violation 7655 S COLES AVE REPAIR INTERIOR WALLS/CEILING OPEN
2026-04-01 Violation 7519 S YALE AVE REPAIR OR REPLACE OPEN
2026-04-01 Violation 7655 S COLES AVE INT WALL/CEILING CHIP PLASTER OPEN
2026-04-01 Violation 3622 S STATE ST INSECTS OPEN
2026-04-01 General Construction $285,000 4466 N BROADWAY
Owner: TAR··· 🔒
LOW VOLTAGE/COMMUNICATION ELECTRICAL WORK. ALTER EXISTING DATA/VIDEO. SPECIFIC L… TITAN ELECTRIC LLC
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2026-04-01 Fire Protection 2180 N ELSTON AVE
Owner: ALL··· 🔒
FIRE ALARM: REPAIR EXISTING SYSTEM. AFFECTS: 0 DWELLING UNITS; 0 NON-RESIDENTIAL… ALLEGIANT FIRE PROTECTION LLC
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2026-04-01 General Construction 318 E 43RD ST
Owner: URB··· 🔒
REINSTATE PERMIT NO 100953068 MUST BEGIN WORK AND OR REQUEST INSPECTION NO LATER… URBAN JUNCTURE INC
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2026-04-01 General Construction $11,680 3646 N TRIPP AVE
Owner: LUC··· 🔒
LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. NEW PERMANENT 400 AMP SERVICE DISCONNECTING MEANS … HIGHLIGHTS CHICAGO INC.
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2026-04-01 General Construction $5,280 2821 N CAMBRIDGE AVE
Owner: RAK··· 🔒
LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. NEW PERMANENT 100 AMP SERVICE DISCONNECTING MEANS … HIGHLIGHTS CHICAGO INC.
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2026-04-01 General Construction $7,880 4134 W EDDY ST
Owner: LIB··· 🔒
LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. NEW PERMANENT 200 AMP SERVICE DISCONNECTING MEANS … HIGHLIGHTS CHICAGO INC.
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2026-04-01 General Construction 9830 S LONGWOOD DR
Owner: MIC··· 🔒
REINSTATE PERMIT NO 101013843 MUST BEGIN WORK AND OR REQUEST INSPECTION NO LATER… WESCON BUILDERS, INCORPORATED
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2026-04-01 Violation 5352 S FAIRFIELD AVE ARRANGE PREMISE INSPECTION OPEN
2026-04-01 Violation 8500 S MANISTEE AVE REPAIR/REBUILD GARAGE OR SHED OPEN
2026-04-01 Solar $16,543 3543 W 62ND ST
Owner: CON··· 🔒
INSTALL SOLAR PANELS ON ROOF OF PRINCIPAL BUILDING. ROOF TYPE: SLOPED (2:12 TO 5… SUNRUN INSTALLATION SERVICES
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2026-04-01 Violation 7655 S COLES AVE REPAIR OR REPLACE OPEN
2026-04-01 Violation 7655 S COLES AVE CONNECT DOWNSPOUT TO SEWER OPEN
2026-04-01 Violation 10754 S HOXIE AVE REPAIR EAVES OPEN
2026-04-01 Violation 7655 S COLES AVE REPAIR INTERIOR STAIR SYSTEM OPEN
2026-04-01 Violation 7020 N OLEANDER AVE LICENSED BONDED PLMBG CONTRCTR OPEN
2026-04-01 Violation 1528 S KARLOV AVE DEBRIS, EXCESSIVE OPEN
2026-04-01 Violation 4555 N MALDEN ST DEBRIS, EXCESSIVE OPEN
2026-04-01 Violation 3720 W LELAND AVE REMV OBSTR FROM DRAINAGE SYSTM OPEN
2026-04-01 Violation 2856 N WESTERN AVE REPAIR EXTERIOR DOOR OPEN
2026-04-01 Electrical $1,006,882 707 W JUNIOR TER
Owner: 707··· 🔒
MODERNIZATION OF (2) TWO EWGT PASSENGER ELEVATORS, 2000LBS CAPACITY @ 200FPM, 11… SUBURBAN ELEV./DBA SCHINDLER
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2026-04-01 Violation 2506 W DEVON AVE OBSTRUCTIONS IN EXIT WAY OPEN
2026-04-01 Roofing $8,000 2024 S ASHLAND AVE
Owner: GRE··· 🔒
SCOPE: ROOF RECOVER. AREA: 2000 SQ. FT. ROOF COVERING: OTHER. LOCATION: ROOF TOP… HALO MASONRY & CONSTRUCTION, INC.
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2026-04-01 Violation 7020 N OLEANDER AVE ARRANGE PREMISE INSPECTION OPEN
2026-04-01 Violation 2856 N WESTERN AVE REPAIR EAVES OPEN
2026-04-01 Violation 3720 W LELAND AVE REPLACE DEFECTIVE PLBG FIXTURE OPEN
2026-04-01 General Construction 943 N CENTRAL PARK AVE
Owner: 945··· 🔒
REINSTATE PERMIT NO 100915828 MUST BEGIN WORK AND OR REQUEST INSPECTION NO LATER… SYNERGY CONTRACTING LLC
2026-04-01 Violation 7519 S YALE AVE ARRANGE PREMISE INSPECTION OPEN
2026-04-01 Roofing $19,650 2849 N MAJOR AVE
Owner: RAM··· 🔒
NEW DETACHED WOOD FRAME GARAGE. DIMENSIONS AND SETBACKS PER APPLICATION. BUILDIN… STEELE & LOEBER LUMBER CO.
2026-04-01 HVAC/Mech $2,567,800 155 N WACKER DR
Owner: AME··· 🔒
SELF CERT 2019 CBRC: INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO FLOORS 4-7 AT EXISTING OFFICE BUILD… G S ELECTRIC
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2026-04-01 General Construction $10,000 7114 S JEFFERY BLVD
Owner: VAR··· 🔒
LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. REPAIR OR ALTER DEVICES ON EXISTING CIRCUITS. RECE… CHAVEZ ELECTRIC
📞 (•••) •••-•••• 🔒 Reveal
2026-04-01 Violation 8500 S MANISTEE AVE REPAIR ROOF OPEN
2026-04-01 Plumbing 225 N MICHIGAN AVE
Owner: THE··· 🔒
FOR PERMIT 101078569: REPLACEMENT PLUMBING CONTRACTOR. NEW CONTRACTOR(S) LISTED… SOUTH PARK PLUMBING INC
📞 (•••) •••-•••• 🔒 Reveal
2026-04-01 Violation 2856 N WESTERN AVE REPAIR FENCE OPEN
2026-04-01 General Construction $14,000 1448 W GLENLAKE AVE
Owner: DAM··· 🔒
FULL REBUILD (SAME AS EXISTING) FOR WOOD PORCH (OPEN) (QUANTITY: 1, LOCATION: FR… SOLID REMODELERS, INC.
2026-04-01 General Construction $22,000 4506 S OAKENWALD AVE
Owner: BRU··· 🔒
FULL REBUILD (SAME AS EXISTING) FOR WOOD PORCH (OPEN) (QUANTITY: 1, LOCATION: RE… SOLID REMODELERS, INC.
2026-04-01 Violation 2506 W DEVON AVE CARB MONOX DETECT IN RESID OPEN
2026-04-01 General Construction $25,000 1630 W 18TH PL
Owner: ANT··· 🔒
SPR 2019 CBRC: REMOVE AND REPLACE EXISTING REAR OPEN WOOD PORCH AND STAIRS AS PE… SOLID REMODELERS, INC.
2026-04-01 General Construction $29,400 4946 W CONGRESS PKWY EXTERIOR REPAIRS TO CORRECT BUILDING VIOLATIONS, INCLUDING: REAR OPEN WOOD PORCH… 606 DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION LLC
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2026-04-01 Violation 4503 S JUSTINE ST ARRANGE PREMISE INSPECTION OPEN
2026-04-01 Violation 2856 N WESTERN AVE CARB MONOX DETECT IN RESID OPEN
2026-04-01 Violation 2258 W 35TH ST REPAIR/REPLACE SMOKE DETECTORS OPEN
2026-04-01 General Construction $30,000 1837 W NEWPORT AVE
Owner: BRO··· 🔒
FULL REBUILD (SAME AS EXISTING) FOR WOOD PORCH (OPEN) (QUANTITY: 1, LOCATION: RE… GONZON CONSTRUCTION LLC
2026-04-01 General Construction $5,000 3726 W ROOSEVELT RD
Owner: ROO··· 🔒
LOW VOLTAGE/COMMUNICATION ELECTRICAL WORK. INSTALL DATA/VIDEO. SPECIFIC LOCATION… CHARMS ELECTRICIAL CONSTRUCTIO
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2026-04-01 Violation 7020 N OLEANDER AVE REPAIR DEFECTIVE DOWNSPOUT OPEN
2026-04-01 General Construction 2042 N HALSTED ST
Owner: CON··· 🔒
FOR PERMIT 100964371: REPLACEMENT GENERAL CONTRACTOR. NEW CONTRACTOR(S) LISTED … CHARGER CONSTRUCTION OF FLORIDA LLC
2026-04-01 Violation 4426 N MAGNOLIA AVE REPAIR EXTERIOR STAIR OPEN
2026-04-01 Violation 5249 S KEDZIE AVE REPAIR LINTELS OPEN
2026-04-01 Violation 2506 W DEVON AVE FIRE EXTNGSHR RECHARGE & TAG OPEN
2026-04-01 Violation 240 W 107TH PL WINDOW REPAIR FOR AIR SEEPAGE OPEN
2026-04-01 Violation 4815 W BELLE PLAINE AVE ARRANGE PREMISE INSPECTION OPEN
2026-04-01 Violation 1528 S KARLOV AVE ROACHES OPEN
2026-04-01 Fire Protection 550 W ADAMS ST
Owner: SIE··· 🔒
FIRE ALARM: MODIFICATION OF EXISTING SYSTEM. ASSOCIATED BUILDING PERMIT:10107719… SIEMENS INDUSTRY INC
📞 (•••) •••-•••• 🔒 Reveal
2026-04-01 Solar $9,554 9222 S CLAREMONT AVE
Owner: OGL··· 🔒
INSTALL SOLAR PANELS ON ROOF OF PRINCIPAL BUILDING. ROOF TYPE: SLOPED (2:12 TO 5… CERTIFIED ELECTRIC LLC
2026-04-01 Violation 5240 N SHERIDAN RD MAINTAIN OR REPAIR ELECT ELEVA OPEN
2026-04-01 Violation 3720 W LELAND AVE LICENSED BONDED PLMBG CONTRCTR OPEN
2026-04-01 Violation 1625 S BLUE ISLAND AVE ARRANGE COMPLETED PERMIT INSP. OPEN
2026-04-01 Violation 1625 W FLOURNOY ST INTERNAL OPEN
2026-04-01 Violation 6018 N FRANCISCO AVE REPAIR ROOF OPEN
2026-04-01 Violation 4815 W BELLE PLAINE AVE REPAIR/REBUILD GARAGE OR SHED OPEN
2026-04-01 General Construction 171 W RANDOLPH ST
Owner: GEO··· 🔒
ELECTRICAL MAINTENANCE PERMIT. OCCUPANCY: INSTITUTIONAL. START DATE: 6/1/2026. E… GEORGE STASEVICIUS
2026-04-01 Roofing $16,700 2300 W LAWRENCE AVE
Owner: FLO··· 🔒
REPAIR/REPLACEMENT AFFECTING 1 SYSTEMS : 1 ROOFTOP PACKAGED UNIT(TRANE, YSC090… GENERAL REFRIGERATION LLC DBA PREMISTAR NORTH
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2026-04-01 General Construction $11,000 6159 S ASHLAND AVE
Owner: 62N··· 🔒
TUCKPOINTING AND UNIT MASONRY REPAIR / REPLACEMENT: 800 SQ. FT., LINTEL QTY. 0, … SCHLAEGER CONSTRUCTION CO.
2026-04-01 Electrical $9,000 1500 N DAYTON ST
Owner: MUR··· 🔒
PERFORM CITY OF CHICAGO 2017 PHASE II MANDATE ON TWO(2) 2500LB CAPACITY, 4-FLOOR… SCHINDLER ELEV CORP ITASCA
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2026-04-01 Electrical $9,000 1500 N DAYTON ST
Owner: MUR··· 🔒
PERFORM CITY OF CHICAGO 2017 PHASE II MANDATE ON TWO(2) 4500LB CAPACITY, 2-FLOOR… SCHINDLER ELEV CORP ITASCA
📞 (•••) •••-•••• 🔒 Reveal
2026-04-01 Plumbing $10,000 7618 S CARPENTER ST
Owner: CAZ··· 🔒
SCOPE: NONSTRUCTURAL INTERIOR KITCHEN REMODEL (NO ELECTRICAL WORK OR NO PLUMBING… SAHAGUN SILES LLC DBA SAHAGUN SILES PARTNERS
📞 (•••) •••-•••• 🔒 Reveal
2026-04-01 Windows/Doors $98,292 4301 N KEELER AVE
Owner: HAR··· 🔒
FOUNDATION REPAIRS TO INCLUDE INSTALLATION OF CONCRETE PIERS AND SPREAD FOOTING … SAFE-GUARD BASEMENT TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
2026-04-01 General Construction $59,880 126 E CHESTNUT ST
Owner: FOU··· 🔒
CONCRETE MASONRY REPAIR / REPLACEMNT: 700SQ. FT., EXCAVATION = . LOCATION: LOADI… ZERA CONSTRUCTION COMPANY INC
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2026-04-01 Violation 5639 N WAYNE AVE ARRANGE PREMISE INSPECTION OPEN
2026-04-01 Plumbing $10,000 9931 S EMERALD AVE
Owner: DW ··· 🔒
SCOPE: NONSTRUCTURAL INTERIOR REPLACEMENT OF ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING AND FINISHES. … ROFIQUR RAHMAN
2026-04-01 Violation 2856 N WESTERN AVE REPAIR EXTERIOR DOOR FRAME OPEN
2026-04-01 Violation 801 E 133RD PL ILLEGAL REPAIR OPEN
2026-04-01 Violation 944 N DAMEN AVE OPEN OPEN
2026-04-01 Fire Protection 333 W WOLF POINT PLZ
Owner: HIN··· 🔒
FIRE ALARM: MODIFICATION OF EXISTING SYSTEM. ASSOCIATED BUILDING PERMIT:10107534… CECO, INC.
2026-04-01 Demolition $12,000 1422 N ELK GROVE AVE
Owner: ELK··· 🔒
WRECK AND REMOVE A 1 STORY FRAME COACH HOUSE (REAR) TIR CONAILL CONCRETE INC
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2026-04-01 Violation 1625 W FLOURNOY ST INTERNAL OPEN
2026-04-01 General Construction $3,500 6544 S ROCKWELL ST
Owner: JES··· 🔒
TUCKPOINTING AND UNIT MASONRY REPAIR / REPLACEMENT: 400 SQ. FT., LINTEL QTY. 3, … RIIF CORPORATION
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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 13211+ 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 1,642 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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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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2026-03-19

How Much Does a Building Permit Cost in Chicago? (2026 Fee Guide)

How Much Does a Building Permit Cost in Chicago? (2026 Fee Guide) Chicago's building permit fees are calculated using a formula based on con...

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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 13211 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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