Chicago Building Permits & Contractor Leads

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

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Indexed Permits
12,981
Active Contractors
10,898
Code Violations
273,782
Property Owners
4,071
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Updated recently · 2026-06-15
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MR. PORCH, INCORPORATED
2026-04-01
📍 7536 S VERNON AVE
General Construction
BLADE ELECTRIC & TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
2026-03-31
📍 33 E IDA B WELLS DR
Fire Protection
DEPENDABLE CONSTRUCTION
2026-03-31
📍 2122 W CRYSTAL ST
General Construction

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24,109 records — permits and code violations sorted by date

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2026-04-01 Violation 3622 S STATE ST INSECTS OPEN
2026-04-01 Violation 5237 S WASHTENAW AVE REPAIR EAVES OPEN
2026-04-01 Violation 3429 W HARRISON ST OPEN COMPLIED
2026-04-01 Violation 2506 W DEVON AVE CARB MONOX DETECT IN RESID OPEN
2026-04-01 General Construction $14,195 7536 S VERNON AVE
Owner: ART··· 🔒
FULL REBUILD (SAME AS EXISTING) FOR WOOD PORCH (OPEN) (QUANTITY: 1, LOCATION: RE… MR. PORCH, INCORPORATED
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2026-04-01 Violation 4815 W BELLE PLAINE AVE ARRANGE PREMISE INSPECTION OPEN
2026-04-01 Fire Protection 9212 S BURLEY AVE
Owner: INT··· 🔒
FIRE ALARM: NEW SYSTEM. ASSOCIATED BUILDING PERMIT:101027746. AFFECTS: 81 DWELLI… M & R ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS INC
2026-04-01 Pool/Spa $1,150,000 2631 S THROOP ST
Owner: SKY··· 🔒
SPR 2019 CBC: ERECT NEW 2 STORY, III-A, 9DU TOWNHOUSE BUILDING W/ BASEMENTS AND … MPI CONTRACTING, INC.
2026-04-01 Violation 7144 S WENTWORTH AVE BLANK-TEXT MUST CITE CODE SECT OPEN
2026-04-01 Violation 5237 S WASHTENAW AVE PERMIT REQUIRED - CONTRACTOR OPEN
2026-04-01 Violation 1625 W FLOURNOY ST INTERNAL OPEN
2026-03-31 Violation 1504 W 19TH ST REPAIR LINTELS OPEN
2026-03-31 Violation 4740 W PATTERSON AVE ARRANGE COMPLETED PERMIT INSP. OPEN
2026-03-31 HVAC/Mech $250,000 668 W IRVING PARK RD SELF-CERT 2019 CBRC: INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO EXISTING 1ST FLOOR CONDOMINIUM UNIT… TESLA ELECTRICAL SERVICES, INC
2026-03-31 Violation 1258 W 83RD ST REPLCE WINDOW PANES, PLEXGLAS OPEN
2026-03-31 Violation 3554 W 61ST ST REPAIR ROOF OPEN
2026-03-31 Signage $4,000 1538 N CLYBOURN AVE
Owner: 151··· 🔒
INSTALL NEW SET OF CHANNEL LETTER ON THE SIDE OF STORE MIDWEST GRAPHIC STUDIO INC DBA THUNDER GRAPHIC
2026-03-31 Violation 10511 S STATE ST REPAIR EXTERIOR DOOR OPEN
2026-03-31 Violation 10511 S STATE ST REPAIR EXTERIOR STAIR OPEN
2026-03-31 General Construction $2,000 11232 S PEORIA ST
Owner: ROG··· 🔒
LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. NEW PERMANENT 100 AMP SERVICE DISCONNECTING MEANS … DUBROWSKI GROUP CORP
2026-03-31 Violation 5501 W WASHINGTON BLVD MAINTAIN OR REPAIR ELECT ELEVA OPEN
2026-03-31 Violation 7700 S SANGAMON ST REPAIR EXTERIOR WALL OPEN
2026-03-31 Violation 4901 W IRVING PARK RD MAINTAIN OR REPAIR HYDRO ELEVA OPEN
2026-03-31 Violation 4901 W IRVING PARK RD MAINTAIN OR REPAIR HYDRO ELEVA OPEN
2026-03-31 Violation 6931 S PAULINA ST REPAIR/REBUILD GARAGE OR SHED OPEN
2026-03-31 Violation 631 N SPAULDING AVE PARAPET OPEN
2026-03-31 Fire Protection 33 E IDA B WELLS DR
Owner: COL··· 🔒
FIRE ALARM: MODIFICATION OF EXISTING SYSTEM. ASSOCIATED BUILDING PERMIT:10107857… BLADE ELECTRIC & TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
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2026-03-31 Demolition $16,284 3111 S WESTERN AVE
Owner: WAY··· 🔒
WRECK AND REMOVE 4 FREE STANDING SATELLITE DISHES ONLY MASTER GUYS DEMOLITION INC
2026-03-31 HVAC/Mech $5,700,000 8600 W BRYN MAWR AVE SELF-CERT 2019 CBRC: BUILDOUT OF SINGLE-FLOOR OFFICE TENANT SPACE LOCATED ON THE… BLADE ELECTRIC &
2026-03-31 General Construction 4809 S THROOP ST
Owner: RAM··· 🔒
REINSTATE PERMIT NO 100907205 MUST BEGIN WORK AND OR REQUEST INSPECTIONS NO LATE…
2026-03-31 Violation 1258 W 83RD ST REPAIR INTERIOR WALLS/CEILING OPEN
2026-03-31 Fire Protection 101 N WACKER DR
Owner: JON··· 🔒
FIRE ALARM: MODIFICATION OF EXISTING SYSTEM. ASSOCIATED BUILDING PERMIT:10107819… AFFILIATED CUSTOMER SERVICE INC
2026-03-31 General Construction $28,900 2122 W CRYSTAL ST
Owner: SIN··· 🔒
TUCKPOINTING AND UNIT MASONRY REPAIR / REPLACEMENT: 2000 SQ. FT., LINTEL QTY. 0,… DEPENDABLE CONSTRUCTION
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2026-03-31 Fire Protection 101 N WACKER DR
Owner: JON··· 🔒
FIRE ALARM: MODIFICATION OF EXISTING SYSTEM. ASSOCIATED BUILDING PERMIT:10107689… AFFILIATED CUSTOMER SERVICE INC
2026-03-31 Violation 6817 S WASHTENAW AVE ARRANGE PREMISE INSPECTION OPEN
2026-03-31 Violation 631 N SPAULDING AVE REPAIR EXTERIOR WALL OPEN
2026-03-31 General Construction $19,800 77 W WACKER DR
Owner: 77 ··· 🔒
LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. REPAIR OR ALTER DEVICES ON EXISTING CIRCUITS. RECE… LOMBARDI ELECTRIC, INC.
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2026-03-31 Violation 5600 W ADDISON ST MAINTAIN OR REPAIR HYDRO ELEVA OPEN
2026-03-31 Violation 8342 S MAY ST REPAIR EXTERIOR DOOR OPEN
2026-03-31 Plumbing 3025 N SOUTHPORT AVE
Owner: STR··· 🔒
FOR PERMIT 101058466: REPLACEMENT PLUMBING CONTRACTOR. NEW CONTRACTOR(S) LISTED… ALM PLUMBING INC
2026-03-31 General Construction $2,000 337 E RANDOLPH ST
Owner: CHI··· 🔒
PERMIT EXPIRES ON 06/02/2026 ERECTION STARTS: 5/16/2026, ERECTION ENDS: 5/17/202… LAKESHORE ATHLETIC SERVICES INC
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2026-03-31 Pool/Spa $2,000 3315 S HALSTED ST
Owner: JIN··· 🔒
SPR 2019 CBC REVISION TO PERMIT #101072868 3315 S HALSTED ST. (2) NEW BIFOLD WI… KUO CONSTRUCTION, INC.
2026-03-31 Violation 5000 W ROOSEVELT RD MAINTAIN OR REPAIR ELECT ELEVA OPEN
2026-03-31 General Construction $4,750 2651 W 84TH PL
Owner: CAL··· 🔒
LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. NEW PERMANENT 200 AMP SERVICE DISCONNECTING MEANS … SUNRUN INSTALLATION SERVICES INC
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2026-03-31 General Construction 4501 W HARRISON ST
Owner: RAG··· 🔒
FOR PERMIT 101055109: REPLACEMENT ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR. NEW CONTRACTOR(S) LIST… TMA ELECTRIC INC
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2026-03-31 Violation 3309 W BRYN MAWR AVE OPEN OPEN
2026-03-31 Violation 5501 W WASHINGTON BLVD MAINTAIN OR REPAIR ELECT ELEVA OPEN
2026-03-31 Violation 8845 S DORCHESTER AVE CARB MONOX DETECT IN RESID OPEN
2026-03-31 Violation 5600 W ADDISON ST MAINTAIN OR REPAIR HYDRO ELEVA OPEN
2026-03-31 Violation 5600 W ADDISON ST MAINTAIN OR REPAIR HYDRO ELEVA OPEN
2026-03-31 Violation 1155 W DICKENS AVE SCRAPE/PAINT FIRE ESCAPE OPEN
2026-03-31 General Construction $20,000 6622 S ABERDEEN ST
Owner: MAU··· 🔒
REMOVE AND REPLACE EXISTING WOOD 2-STORY PORCH WITH STAIRS IN AN EXISTING 2-STO… VILLANUEVA CONSTRUCTION GC LLC
2026-03-31 General Construction 900 N MICHIGAN AVE
Owner: 900··· 🔒
REINSTATE PERMIT NO 101071248 MUST BEGIN WORK AND OR REQUEST INSPECTION NO LATER… BEAR CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
2026-03-31 Roofing $30,180 525 W STRATFORD PL
Owner: ROS··· 🔒
TUCKPOINTING AND UNIT MASONRY REPAIR / REPLACEMENT: 500 SQ. FT., LINTEL QTY. 0, … CONTINENTAL STYLE TUCKPOINTING
2026-03-31 General Construction 900 N MICHIGAN AVE
Owner: 900··· 🔒
REINSTATE PERMIT NO 101074630 MUST BEGIN WORK AND OR REQUEST INSPECTION NO LATER… BEAR CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
2026-03-31 General Construction 900 N MICHIGAN AVE
Owner: 900··· 🔒
REINSTATE PERMIT NO 101071249 MUST BEGIN WORK AND OR REQUEST INSPECTION NO LATER… BEAR CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
2026-03-31 General Construction 900 N MICHIGAN AVE
Owner: 900··· 🔒
REINSTATE PERMIT NO 101074629 MUST BEGIN WORK AND OR REQUEST INSPECTION NO LATER… BEAR CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
2026-03-31 Roofing $13,000 3809 W 85TH PL
Owner: LLA··· 🔒
NEW DETACHED WOOD FRAME GARAGE. DIMENSIONS AND SETBACKS PER APPLICATION. BUILDIN… JESUS CAMPA TORRES
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2026-03-31 General Construction $1,000 9137 S CHAPPEL AVE
Owner: NOW··· 🔒
TUCKPOINTING AND UNIT MASONRY REPAIR / REPLACEMENT: 1 SQ. FT., LINTEL QTY. 0, MA…
2026-03-31 General Construction 175 N STATE ST
Owner: CIM··· 🔒
FOR PERMIT B200432264: REPLACEMENT ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR. NEW CONTRACTOR(S) LIS… CONTINENTAL ELECTRICAL CONSTRU
2026-03-31 Violation 2753 S KEDVALE AVE SERVICE WALK, PASSAGE, AREAWAY OPEN
2026-03-31 General Construction $6,500 1015 W 20TH PL
Owner: WIL··· 🔒
TUCKPOINTING AND UNIT MASONRY REPAIR / REPLACEMENT: 10 SQ. FT., LINTEL QTY. 0, M… BATISTE MASONRY
2026-03-31 Violation 2753 S KEDVALE AVE STOP/REMOVE NUISANCE OPEN
2026-03-31 Violation 459 N WOLCOTT AVE MAINTAIN OR REPAIR HYDRO ELEVA OPEN
2026-03-31 General Construction $2,500 1455 N PAULINA ST
Owner: FEL··· 🔒
TUCKPOINTING AND UNIT MASONRY REPAIR / REPLACEMENT: 35 SQ. FT., LINTEL QTY. 0, M… BATISTE MASONRY
2026-03-31 Violation 8342 S MAY ST CHIMNEY CAPPING OPEN
2026-03-31 Fire Protection 500 W MADISON ST
Owner: MAR··· 🔒
FIRE ALARM: REPAIR EXISTING SYSTEM. AFFECTS: 0 DWELLING UNITS; 0 NON-RESIDENTIAL… BARRY LYMPEROPOULOS
2026-03-31 Violation 5000 W ROOSEVELT RD MAINTAIN OR REPAIR ELECT ELEVA OPEN
2026-03-31 General Construction $6,500 4512 N DOVER ST
Owner: WIL··· 🔒
TUCKPOINTING AND UNIT MASONRY REPAIR / REPLACEMENT: 120 SQ. FT., LINTEL QTY. 3, … JAKUB ZATWARNICKI
2026-03-31 Violation 1022 W 84TH ST MAINTAIN WINDOW OPEN
2026-03-31 Violation 8525 S GIVINS CT STOP LEAKING WATER OPEN
2026-03-31 General Construction $70,000 100 E WALTON ST SELF-CERT 2019 CBRC: INTERIOR REMODEL OF AN EXISTING AMENITY AREA IN AN EXISTING… 3E ELECTRIC INC
2026-03-31 General Construction $1,000 1914 N SPRINGFIELD AVE
Owner: INT··· 🔒
LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. NEW PERMANENT 100 AMP SERVICE DISCONNECTING MEANS … ION DEVELOPER
2026-03-31 Violation 1429 N LINDER AVE CHIMNEY OPEN
2026-03-31 General Construction $3,800 555 W ADAMS ST
Owner: TRA··· 🔒
LOW VOLTAGE/COMMUNICATION ELECTRICAL WORK. INSTALL OTHER. SPECIFIC LOCATION: FRO… INTERACTIVE BUILDING SOLUTIONS LLC
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2026-03-31 Fence $12,000 8251 S KENWOOD AVE
Owner: VEL··· 🔒
PURPOSE: LEGALIZE UNPERMITTED WORK. WOOD FENCE - 6'-0' ' (HEIGHT) X 170'-0' ' (L…
2026-03-31 Plumbing 2054 W CULLERTON ST
Owner: TRE··· 🔒
FOR PERMIT 101060952: REPLACEMENT ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR. REPLACEMENT OTHER CONT… BACA PLUMBING CORP
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2026-03-31 Pool/Spa $350,000 3224 W CERMAK RD
Owner: 116··· 🔒
INTERNAL RENOVATIONS TO CONVERT 2ND FLOOR RETAIL SPACE OF AN EXISTING 2 STORY RE… AYAZZ CONSTRUCTION LLC
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2026-03-31 Signage 2000 W MONTROSE AVE JB CLEANERS: VINYL WINDOW SIGN (W MONTROSE AVE ELEVATION FACING PARKING LOT) - 2… IC SIGNS & GRAPHICS LLC
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2026-03-31 Signage 2000 W MONTROSE AVE JB CLEANERS: VINYL WINDOW SIGN (W MONTROSE AVE ELEVATION FACING PARKING LOT) - 2… IC SIGNS & GRAPHICS LLC
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2026-03-31 Signage $5,300 2000 W MONTROSE AVE JB CLEANERS: INTERNALLY ILLUMINATED FACE-LIT WALL SIGN (W MONTROSE AVE ELEVATION… IC SIGNS & GRAPHICS LLC
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2026-03-31 Signage 2000 W MONTROSE AVE JB CLEANERS: VINYL WINDOW SIGN (W MONTROSE AVE ELEVATION FACING PARKING LOT) - 2… IC SIGNS & GRAPHICS LLC
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2026-03-31 Signage 2000 W MONTROSE AVE JB CLEANERS: VINYL WINDOW SIGN (W MONTROSE AVE ELEVATION FACING PARKING LOT) - 2… IC SIGNS & GRAPHICS LLC
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2026-03-31 Signage 2000 W MONTROSE AVE JB CLEANERS: VINYL WINDOW SIGN (W MONTROSE AVE ELEVATION FACING PARKING LOT) - 2… IC SIGNS & GRAPHICS LLC
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2026-03-31 Signage 2000 W MONTROSE AVE JB CLEANERS: VINYL WINDOW SIGN (W MONTROSE AVE ELEVATION FACING PARKING LOT) - 2… IC SIGNS & GRAPHICS LLC
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2026-03-31 Violation 660 N MILWAUKEE AVE ARRANGE PREMISE INSPECTION OPEN
2026-03-31 Violation 1912 S STATE ST ARRANGE COMPLETED PERMIT INSP. OPEN
2026-03-31 Violation 5501 W WASHINGTON BLVD MAINTAIN OR REPAIR ELECT ELEVA OPEN
2026-03-31 Violation 631 N SPAULDING AVE REPAIR EXTERIOR STAIR OPEN
2026-03-31 Violation 7415 S DANTE AVE PLANS & PERMITS REQ - CONTRCTR OPEN
2026-03-31 Violation 4726 S ELIZABETH ST MAINTAIN WINDOW OPEN
2026-03-31 Roofing $18,000 5847 N MAGNOLIA AVE
Owner: MOR··· 🔒
FULL REBUILD (SAME AS EXISTING) FOR WOOD PORCH (OPEN) (QUANTITY: 1, LOCATION: RE… ZAWIEROWSKI CONSTRUCTION…
2026-03-31 Violation 2753 S KEDVALE AVE REPAIR/REBUILD GARAGE OR SHED OPEN
2026-03-31 Violation 704 N WABASH AVE ARRANGE COMPLETED PERMIT INSP. COMPLIED
2026-03-31 Violation 4645 W BELMONT AVE MAINTAIN OR REPAIR HYDRO ELEVA COMPLIED
2026-03-31 General Construction $18,750 7047 S EGGLESTON AVE
Owner: SCO··· 🔒
FULL REBUILD (SAME AS EXISTING) FOR WOOD PORCH (OPEN) (QUANTITY: 1, LOCATION: RE… H & H CONSTRUCTION ENTERPRISES CORP
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2026-03-31 Violation 6005 W PATTERSON AVE PERMIT REQUIRED - CONTRACTOR OPEN
2026-03-31 Violation 4645 W BELMONT AVE MAINTAIN OR REPAIR HYDRO ELEVA COMPLIED
2026-03-31 Violation 7415 S DANTE AVE BLANK-TEXT MUST CITE CODE SECT OPEN
2026-03-31 Signage $5,300 2000 W MONTROSE AVE WASH DRY FOLD: INTERNALLY ILLUMINATED FACE-LIT WALL SIGN (W MONTROSE AVE ELEVATI… ATEC CONSTRUCTION INC
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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.

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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 1,642 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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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 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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