Chicago Building Permits & Contractor Leads

13,054 indexed permits · 12,979 active contractors · 10,615 code violations · Chicago, Illinois.

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STAALSEN CONSTRUCTION CO., INC.
2026-03-27
📍 2700 W 36TH PL
General Construction
GARAGE 2017 LLC DBA DANLEY'S GA…
2026-03-27
📍 2829 N MULLIGAN AVE
Roofing
SUNRUN INSTALLATION SERVICES
2026-03-27
📍 7645 S WOLCOTT AVE
Solar

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2026-03-27 General Construction $196,467 2700 W 36TH PL 2019 SPR CBRC: FACADE REPAIRS TO EXISTING 2 STORY BUILDING. (CONST TYPE IIIB, US… STAALSEN CONSTRUCTION CO., INC.
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2026-03-27 General Construction 179 E LAKE SHORE DR
Owner: DRA··· 🔒
FOR PERMIT 101061814: REPLACEMENT ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR. NEW CONTRACTOR(S) LIST… PURE POWER ELECTRICAL,CORP.
2026-03-27 Plumbing 6701 W FOREST PRESERVE AVE
Owner: AND··· 🔒
FOR PERMIT 101058204: REPLACEMENT GENERAL CONTRACTOR. REPLACEMENT ELECTRICAL CO… NICCON INDUSTRIAL PLUMBING LLC
2026-03-27 Plumbing $9,000 525 N AUSTIN BLVD
Owner: FRO··· 🔒
REPAIR OR IN-KIND REPLACEMENT OF 0 PLUMBING FIXTURES AS DESCRIBED IN PERMIT APPL… E R A PLUMBING & SEWER INC
2026-03-27 Roofing $37,503 2829 N MULLIGAN AVE
Owner: MIG··· 🔒
NEW DETACHED WOOD FRAME GARAGE. DIMENSIONS AND SETBACKS PER APPLICATION. BUILDIN… GARAGE 2017 LLC DBA DANLEY'S GARAGE WORLD
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2026-03-27 Solar $40,780 7645 S WOLCOTT AVE
Owner: ING··· 🔒
INSTALL SOLAR PANELS ON ROOF OF PRINCIPAL BUILDING. ROOF TYPE: STEEP (>5:12). IN… SUNRUN INSTALLATION SERVICES
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2026-03-27 Roofing $36,448 5417 W SCHUBERT AVE
Owner: URA··· 🔒
NEW DETACHED WOOD FRAME GARAGE. DIMENSIONS AND SETBACKS PER APPLICATION. BUILDIN… GARAGE 2017 LLC DBA DANLEY'S GARAGE WORLD
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2026-03-27 Roofing $15,000 2900 N LINCOLN AVE
Owner: ABS··· 🔒
SCOPE: ROOF REPLACEMENT. AREA: 5300 SQ. FT. ROOF COVERING: ASPHALT SHINGLES. LOC… NXT REALTY DEVELOPMENT LLC
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2026-03-27 Signage $4,000 100 S MORGAN ST
Owner: MOR··· 🔒
INSTALL A SIGN READING "FIRST ASCENT CLIMBING & FITNESS" A B B
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2026-03-27 General Construction $15,000 2900 N LINCOLN AVE
Owner: ABS··· 🔒
TUCKPOINTING AND UNIT MASONRY REPAIR / REPLACEMENT: 3770 SQ. FT., LINTEL QTY. 0,… BENSON & SON CONSTRUCTION CO.
2026-03-27 General Construction $305,000 555 W ROOSEVELT RD
Owner: SZC··· 🔒
REPAIR/REPLACEMENT AFFECTING 1 SYSTEMS : 1 OTHER AIR HANDLING EQUIPMENT(TRANE,… EMCOR SERVICES TEAM MECHANICAL, INC.
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2026-03-27 Pool/Spa $10,000 2649 E 79TH ST
Owner: PRE··· 🔒
LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. NEW PERMANENT 800 AMP SERVICE DISCONNECTING MEANS … SOMOK PHONSANEHA
2026-03-27 Solar $16,543 6410 S FAIRFIELD AVE
Owner: CON··· 🔒
INSTALL SOLAR PANELS ON ROOF OF PRINCIPAL BUILDING. ROOF TYPE: STEEP (>5:12). IN… SUNRUN INSTALLATION SERVICES
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2026-03-26 Violation 7217 S ABERDEEN ST REPAIR PORCH SYSTEM OPEN
2026-03-26 Violation 6553 S DR MARTIN L KING JR DR PARAPET OPEN
2026-03-26 Fire Protection 408 S MICHIGAN AVE
Owner: MAN··· 🔒
FIRE ALARM: MODIFICATION OF EXISTING SYSTEM. ASSOCIATED BUILDING PERMIT:10107188… FIRST SECURITY SYSTEMS
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2026-03-26 Violation 1966 W AINSLIE ST PARAPET OPEN
2026-03-26 Violation 9126 S BALTIMORE AVE REPAIR GUTTER OPEN
2026-03-26 Violation 310 N PEORIA ST MAINTAIN OR REPAIR ELECT ELEVA OPEN
2026-03-26 General Construction $12,500 6647 S WESTERN AVE
Owner: MON··· 🔒
LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. REPAIR OR ALTER DEVICES ON EXISTING CIRCUITS. RECE… STRAY VOLTAGE LLC
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2026-03-26 Demolition $15,200 7055 S DAMEN AVE
Owner: CIT··· 🔒
EMERGENCY WRECK AND REMOVE A 1 STORY MASONRY BUILDING ALLIANCE DEMOLITION AND EXCAVATION SERVICES INC
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2026-03-26 Violation 1140 S KARLOV AVE MICE/RODENTS OPEN
2026-03-26 Violation 4062 W 115TH ST MAINTAIN OR REPAIR HYDRO ELEVA OPEN
2026-03-26 General Construction $2,000 899 S PLYMOUTH CT
Owner: SAG··· 🔒
LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. REPAIR OR ALTER DEVICES ON EXISTING CIRCUITS. RECE… SEMINARY ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS INC
2026-03-26 Violation 4281 W 76TH ST MAINTAIN OR REPAIR HYDRO ELEVA OPEN
2026-03-26 Violation 6553 S DR MARTIN L KING JR DR REPAIR WINDOW SILLS OPEN
2026-03-26 Roofing $32,000 5809 W WAVELAND AVE
Owner: SCH··· 🔒
NEW DETACHED WOOD FRAME GARAGE. DIMENSIONS AND SETBACKS PER APPLICATION. BUILDIN… FISHER GARAGES LLC
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2026-03-26 Violation 4716 S DR MARTIN L KING JR DR REPAIR EXTERIOR WALL OPEN
2026-03-26 Violation 9126 S BALTIMORE AVE PLANS & PERMITS REQ - CONTRCTR OPEN
2026-03-26 General Construction $200,000 1265 W DIVISION ST
Owner: JCD··· 🔒
LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. REPAIR OR ALTER DEVICES ON EXISTING CIRCUITS. RECE… CITY LIGHTS LTD.
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2026-03-26 Roofing $27,800 6313 N ROCKWELL ST
Owner: SCH··· 🔒
NEW DETACHED WOOD FRAME GARAGE. DIMENSIONS AND SETBACKS PER APPLICATION. BUILDIN… FISHER GARAGES LLC
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2026-03-26 Violation 9126 S BALTIMORE AVE MAINTAIN WINDOW SASH OPEN
2026-03-26 General Construction $2,000 161 W HARRISON ST
Owner: LUN··· 🔒
LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. REPAIR OR ALTER DEVICES ON EXISTING CIRCUITS. RECE… SEMINARY ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS INC
2026-03-26 Violation 6212 S DR MARTIN L KING JR DR ARRANGE PREMISE INSPECTION OPEN
2026-03-26 General Construction $69,800 7222 S COLES AVE
Owner: GAI··· 🔒
SPR 2019 CBRC: REPAIRS TO EXISTING REAR STAIRS AND ADJACENT ENCLOSED PORCH (OCCU… HALO MASONRY & CONSTRUCTION, INC.
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2026-03-26 Fire Protection $418,243 1061 W VAN BUREN ST
Owner: THE··· 🔒
SELF-CERT 2019 CBC INTERIOR BUILD-OUT OF AN EXISTING VACANT TENANT SPACE ON THE … PH ELECTRICAL CORP.
2026-03-26 General Construction $250,000 5039 N FRANCISCO AVE
Owner: BRA··· 🔒
SPR 2019 CBC: REVISION TO PERMIT #101069554 TO REVISE 2ND FLOOR PLAN. (RS-3 / R5… ADVICE ELECTRIC,INC.
2026-03-26 Violation 9126 S BALTIMORE AVE REPAIR FLOOR OPEN
2026-03-26 General Construction $40,000 314 W 108TH ST
Owner: CHI··· 🔒
LOW VOLTAGE/COMMUNICATION ELECTRICAL WORK. INSTALL DATA/VIDEO. INSTALL INTERCOM.… BATTAGLIA INDUSTRIES, INC.
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2026-03-26 Demolition $14,400 150 W 70TH ST
Owner: CIT··· 🔒
EMERGENCY WRECK AND REMOVE A 2 STORY FRAME RESIDENCE ALLIANCE DEMOLITION AND EXCAVATION SERVICES INC
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2026-03-26 Violation 9126 S BALTIMORE AVE FLAKY INTERIOR PAINT OPEN
2026-03-26 Violation 1133 E 79TH PL REPLCE WINDOW PANES, PLEXGLAS OPEN
2026-03-26 Violation 9126 S BALTIMORE AVE REPLCE WINDOW PANES, PLEXGLAS OPEN
2026-03-26 General Construction $20,000 1262 W LEXINGTON ST
Owner: WRI··· 🔒
TUCKPOINTING AND UNIT MASONRY REPAIR / REPLACEMENT: 100 SQ. FT., LINTEL QTY. 0, … MASONRY RESTORATION, INC.
2026-03-26 HVAC/Mech $70,000 11341 S EGGLESTON AVE
Owner: PIU··· 🔒
SCOPE: NONSTRUCTURAL INTERIOR ALTERATION OF SFR TO INCLUDE REPLACEMENT OF RADIAN… GROSU PLUMBING & CONSTRUCTION
2026-03-26 Violation 2943 N MONT CLARE AVE REPAIR/REPLACE SMOKE DETECTORS OPEN
2026-03-26 General Construction $2,500 8102 S MARYLAND AVE
Owner: BAB··· 🔒
LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. ALTER EXISTING SYSTEM III EMERGENCY LIGHTING. REC… KILOWATTS ELECTRIC LLC
2026-03-26 Violation 6140 S DREXEL AVE REPLACE DEFECTIVE TRAP OPEN
2026-03-26 Plumbing $16,618 7447 N OSCEOLA AVE
Owner: CER··· 🔒
REPAIR OR IN-KIND REPLACEMENT OF 1 PLUMBING FIXTURES AS DESCRIBED IN PERMIT APPL… ABC PLUMBING, HEATING &
2026-03-26 Violation 7217 S ABERDEEN ST REPAIR EXTERIOR STAIR OPEN
2026-03-26 Pool/Spa $12,000 2912 N LINCOLN AVE
Owner: ABS··· 🔒
IN-KIND REPLACEMENT OF EXTERIOR WINDOWS AND DOORS IN EXISTING OPENINGS. REPLACEM… NXT REALTY DEVELOPMENT LLC
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2026-03-26 Roofing $24,415 5400 W LELAND AVE
Owner: GAL··· 🔒
SCOPE: ROOF REPLACEMENT. AREA: 2959 SQ. FT. ROOF COVERING: OTHER. LOCATION: TOP … GREEN ATTIC INSULATION INC
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2026-03-26 Violation 1668 W OGDEN AVE MAINTAIN OR REPAIR HYDRO ELEVA OPEN
2026-03-26 Violation 6253 S MICHIGAN AVE REPAIR INTERIOR WALLS/CEILING OPEN
2026-03-26 Violation 3552 S CALUMET AVE REPAIR EXTERIOR DOOR OPEN
2026-03-26 Pool/Spa $750,000 259 E ERIE ST INTERIOR RENOVATION OF EXISTING CLINIC SPACE TO CREATE NEW INFUSION CLINIC WAITI… CONNELLY ELECTRIC CO.
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2026-03-26 Violation 4716 S DR MARTIN L KING JR DR ARRANGE PREMISE INSPECTION OPEN
2026-03-26 General Construction $338,000 2836 N SAWYER AVE SELF-CERT 2019 CBRC: INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO EXISTING SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING; IN… BETA ELECTRIC INC.
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2026-03-26 Fire Protection 155 N WACKER DR
Owner: THE··· 🔒
FIRE ALARM: MODIFICATION OF EXISTING SYSTEM. ASSOCIATED BUILDING PERMIT:10107273… CONTECH - MSI CO.
2026-03-26 Violation 6253 S MICHIGAN AVE REPAIR EXTERIOR DOOR HARDWARE OPEN
2026-03-26 Fence $3,300 5626 S NEENAH AVE
Owner: TAP··· 🔒
PURPOSE: NEW/REPLACEMENT INSTALLATION. WOOD FENCE - 6'-0' ' (HEIGHT) X 60'-0' ' … SUPERIOR CUSTOM FENCE INC
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2026-03-26 Plumbing 5522 W ROSCOE ST
Owner: GUR··· 🔒
REPAIR OR IN-KIND REPLACEMENT OF 0 PLUMBING FIXTURES AS DESCRIBED IN PERMIT APPL…
2026-03-26 General Construction $4,000 4000 E 134TH ST
Owner: HAR··· 🔒
LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. NEW PERMANENT 100 AMP SERVICE DISCONNECTING MEANS … KREYKES ELECTRIC, INC.
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2026-03-26 Violation 1966 W AINSLIE ST REPAIR PORCH SYSTEM OPEN
2026-03-26 Violation 4716 S DR MARTIN L KING JR DR REPAIR PORCH SYSTEM OPEN
2026-03-26 HVAC/Mech $2,239,730 919 W FULTON MARKET SELF-CERT: FIRST TIME TENANT BUILDOUT TO SUITE 1003. WORK TO INCLUDE NON-STRUCTU… MARON ELECTRIC COMPANY
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2026-03-26 Violation 1140 S KARLOV AVE MAINTAIN WINDOW OPEN
2026-03-26 General Construction $12,500 7443 S RACINE AVE
Owner: MM ··· 🔒
LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. REPAIR OR ALTER DEVICES ON EXISTING CIRCUITS. RECE… STRAY VOLTAGE LLC
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2026-03-26 Roofing $32,000 2157 W POTOMAC AVE
Owner: CHU··· 🔒
SCOPE: ROOF REPLACEMENT. AREA: 1213 SQ. FT. ROOF COVERING: MINERAL - SURFACED RO… ANCHOR POINT CORPORATION
2026-03-26 General Construction $300,000 5847 N MAGNOLIA AVE SELF CERT: 2019 CBC INTERIOR RENOVATION, NEW 2 CAR MASONRY GARAGE @ AN EXISTIN… USA ELECTRIC INC.
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2026-03-26 Roofing $20,000 6901 S OGLESBY AVE
Owner: BUR··· 🔒
SCOPE: ROOF REPLACEMENT. AREA: 4600 SQ. FT. INCLUDES REPAIR/REPLACE OCCUPIABLE R… AMERICAN BUILDING GROUP INC
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2026-03-26 Violation 2717 S DRAKE AVE STOP/REMOVE NUISANCE OPEN
2026-03-26 Violation 6212 S DR MARTIN L KING JR DR REPAIR FENCE OPEN
2026-03-26 General Construction 6512 N CALIFORNIA AVE
Owner: CHI··· 🔒
APPROVAL OF NEW PLAN FOR STORMWATER MANAGEMENT. PROJECT TYPE: RELIGIOUS. PROJEC…
2026-03-26 Violation 3741 S VINCENNES AVE REPAIR PORCH SYSTEM OPEN
2026-03-26 General Construction 4601 N MILWAUKEE AVE
Owner: HAN··· 🔒
LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. REPAIR OR ALTER DEVICES ON EXISTING CIRCUITS. RECE… POWERHOUSE RESTORATION, INC.
2026-03-26 General Construction 2544 W DEVON AVE
Owner: PAT··· 🔒
FOR PERMIT 101070333: REPLACEMENT OTHER CONTRACTOR. NEW CONTRACTOR(S) LISTED UN… LAHVAC SOLUTIONS INCORPORATED
2026-03-26 Violation 6218 N NORDICA AVE ARRANGE PREMISE INSPECTION OPEN
2026-03-26 Violation 6447 S KOMENSKY AVE MAINTAIN WINDOW OPEN
2026-03-26 Violation 4716 S DR MARTIN L KING JR DR DEBRIS, EXCESSIVE OPEN
2026-03-26 General Construction 150 W ROOSEVELT RD
Owner: CHR··· 🔒
REINSTATE PERMIT NO 101072112 MUST BEGIN WORK AND OR REQUEST INSPECTION NO LATER… G.A. JOHNSON & SON
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2026-03-26 HVAC/Mech $150,000 4715 S LAFLIN ST
Owner: JOS··· 🔒
SPR 2019 CBRC: INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO KITCHEN AND BATHROOMS INCLUDING NEW MECHA… ANM MECHANICAL SERVICES LLC
2026-03-26 Violation 1634 W 68TH ST INSTALL SMOKE DETECTORS OPEN
2026-03-26 Violation 322 N LOTUS AVE STOP LEAKING WATER OPEN
2026-03-26 Signage $3,500 2418 W ROOSEVELT RD ILLUMINATED WALL SIGN; SOUTH ELEVATION 10 SQ/FT; WESTERN UNION FOUR STAR ELECTRIC, INC.
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2026-03-26 Violation 5721 S HERMITAGE AVE REPAIR GUTTER OPEN
2026-03-26 Violation 1634 W 68TH ST PLANS & PERMITS REQ - CONTRCTR OPEN
2026-03-26 Plumbing 2550 W ADDISON ST
Owner: KAU··· 🔒
FOR PERMIT 101076806: REPLACEMENT ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR. REPLACEMENT PLUMBING C… BULLETPROOF PLUMBING CORP
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2026-03-26 Violation 9126 S BALTIMORE AVE SERVICE WALK, PASSAGE, AREAWAY OPEN
2026-03-26 General Construction 1320 N STATE PKWY
Owner: 132··· 🔒
TEMPORARY SCAFFOLDING: QTY: 1, MAX. LENGTH: 50 FT., MAX. HEIGHT: 150 FT. LOCATI… BULLEY & ANDREWS, L.L.C.
2026-03-26 Violation 2611 S LAWNDALE AVE OPEN OPEN
2026-03-26 Violation 9126 S BALTIMORE AVE STOP LEAKING WATER OPEN
2026-03-26 HVAC/Mech 81 E VAN BUREN ST
Owner: THE··· 🔒
TEMPORARY SCAFFOLDING: QTY: 1, MAX. LENGTH: 50 FT., MAX. HEIGHT: 150 FT. LOCATI… BULLEY & ANDREWS, L.L.C.
2026-03-26 General Construction 3922 W ARTHINGTON ST REINSTATE PERMIT NO 100987048 MUST BEGIN WORK AND OR REQUEST INSPECTION NO LATER… BUILDING14 CONSTRUCTION COMPANY LLC
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2026-03-26 General Construction 4770 W GRAND AVE FINAL REINSTATE ON PERMIT NO 100971394 MUST BEGIN WORK AND OR REQUEST INSPECTION… RAPTOR CONSTRUCTION INC
2026-03-26 General Construction $243,039 1320 N STATE PKWY
Owner: 132··· 🔒
TUCKPOINTING AND UNIT MASONRY REPAIR / REPLACEMENT: 1000 SQ. FT., LINTEL QTY. 0,… BULLEY & ANDREWS MASONRY RESTO
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2026-03-26 Violation 322 N LOTUS AVE REPAIR INTERIOR WALLS/CEILING OPEN
2026-03-26 Roofing $45,000 5522 W 55TH ST
Owner: WES··· 🔒
SCOPE: ROOF REPLACEMENT. AREA: 3532 SQ. FT. ROOF COVERING: OTHER. LOCATION: ROOF… NIR ROOF CARE INC
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2026-03-26 Solar $6,156 3424 W 59TH PL
Owner: VEL··· 🔒
INSTALL SOLAR PANELS ON ROOF OF ACCESSORY BUILDING. ROOF TYPE: STEEP (>5:12). IN… SUNRUN INSTALLATION SERVICES
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2026-03-26 Fire Protection 3733 E 87TH ST
Owner: CHI··· 🔒
FIRE ALARM: NEW SYSTEM. ASSOCIATED BUILDING PERMIT:101063081. AFFECTS: 0 DWELLIN… SIEMENS INDUSTRY INC
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Most active contractors by permit volume — last 90 days of activity shown in parentheses. 16 of 25 have verified phone numbers below.

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1. SUNRUN INSTALLATION SERVICES 📞 🔥 89 permits/30d Active 427 (270) Solar $13,345 🔒 Reveal
2. FRACKIEL BUILDERS, INCORPORATED 📞 9 permits/30d Active 102 (54) Landscaping & Exterior $31,342 🔒 Reveal
3. PEERLESS ENTERPRISES LLC 📞 🔥 19 permits/30d Active 82 (65) HVAC $7,551 🔒 Reveal
4. CURRENT COMMUNICATIONS CORP. ⚠️ 6 🔥 11 permits/30d Active 77 (47) Electrical $257,467 🔒 Reveal
5. OTIS ELEVATOR - CHICAGO 📞 ⚠️ 48 🔥 17 permits/30d Active 70 (33) HVAC $181,063 🔒 Reveal
6. CHAVEZ ELECTRIC 📞 ⚠️ 19 7 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 🔥 13 permits/30d Active 58 (41) Electrical $130,486 🔒 Reveal
10. CERTIFIED ELECTRIC LLC 🔥 16 permits/30d Active 57 (40) Solar $20,822 🔒 Reveal
11. CAMPANILE CONSTRUCTION & DESIG 📞 ⚠️ 1 7 permits/30d Active 57 (24) Electrical $78,757 🔒 Reveal
12. KAPITAL ELECTRIC COMPANY 📞 ⚠️ 2 8 permits/30d Active 56 (32) 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 (15) 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 (21) Electrical $5,986 🔒 Reveal
23. PACE SYSTEMS, INC. 📞 ⚠️ 10 Active 45 (44) Electrical $42,393 🔒 Reveal
24. DUNNING ELECTRICAL SERVICES IN ⚠️ 3 6 permits/30d Active 45 (24) Electrical $6,960 Verifying…
25. CONVERGINT TECHNOLOGIES LLC ⚠️ 1 8 permits/30d Active 43 (22) Fire Protection - 🔒 Reveal

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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 12,979 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 1,543 new building permits alongside 10,615 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

10,615 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 13054 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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